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Impossible monsters : dinosaurs, Darwin, and the battle between science and religion book cover
Impossible monsters : dinosaurs, Darwin, and the battle between science and religion book cover

Impossible monsters : dinosaurs, Darwin, and the battle between science and religion

Michael (Michael Hugh) Taylor

567.90941 /Taylor
History, Religion, Science

"When the twelve-year-old daughter of a British carpenter pulled some strange-looking bones from the country's southern shoreline in 1811, few people dared to question that the Bible told the accurate history of the world. But Mary Anning had in fact discovered the 'first'...

Dinosaurs not only rocked the Earth but also rocked the very foundation of religious belief. Blending science history and societal upheaval, Michael Taylor's novel explores how giant fossilized "monsters" upended centuries of theology and sparked a scientific revolution. This book is perfect for readers interested in history-making discoveries, especially those that helped give rise to the secular age. -Madison C

Moon bear book cover
Moon bear book cover

Moon bear

Clare Helen Welsh

jE Welsh
Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Picture Books, Animals, Art / Art History

"In this enchantingly illustrated, almost wordless picture book, a story of courage and creativity unfolds when a girl who is afraid of the dark meets a magical moon bear who is afraid of the light."

This ursa is majorly gorgeous! Carolina T. Godina's picture book illustrator debut is a stunner. -Casey

You were born for this : astrology for radical self-acceptance book cover
You were born for this : astrology for radical self-acceptance book cover

You were born for this : astrology for radical self-acceptance

Chani Nicholas

133.5 /Nicholas
Nonfiction, Self Help

"A revolutionary empowerment book that uses astrology as a tool for self-discovery, success, and self-care from the beloved astrologer Chani Nicholas, a media darling with a loyal following of 1 million monthly readers"--

This is an enjoyable and fast-paced introduction to astrology that I found both empowering and insightful! Chani Nicholas helps us to create and navigate our birth charts, outlining our Sun, Moon, and Ascending signs and their corresponding interpretations. A fun way to discover how the universe impacts our daily lives from the moment we were born! -Violette

Siren Queen book cover
Siren Queen book cover

Siren Queen

Nghi Vo

SCIENCE FICTION Vo Nghi
Fiction, Fantasy, LGBTQ+

"It was magic. In every world, it was a kind of magic. "No maids, no funny talking, no fainting flowers." Luli Wei is beautiful, talented, and desperate to be a star. Coming of age in pre-Code Hollywood, she knows how dangerous the movie business is and how limited the roles are for...

Nighi Vo writes with a surreal, dreamlike detail that is perfect for a story set in the back lots of old Hollywood. -Chelsea

Prodigal summer book cover
Prodigal summer book cover

Prodigal summer

Kingsolver, Barbara.

FICTION Kingsolver, Barbara
Fiction

"From her outpost in an isolated mountain cabin, Deanna Wolfe, a reclusive wildlife biologist, watches a den of coyotes that have recently migrated into the region. She is caught off-guard by a young hunter who invades her most private spaces and confounds her self-assured, solitary life. On a...

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Big enough book cover
Big enough book cover

Big enough

Regina Linke

jE Linke
Picture Books

Tasked with bringing home his grandfather's ox, a young boy overcomes his fear and trusts his intuition to bring home the gigantic animal.

Browsing through this beautifully illustrated picture book feels like wandering through a stunning gallery of Chinese gongbi (工笔画) artworks! What makes it even more delightful is discovering that all the lifelike figures and scenery are magically brought to life with digital techniques. The story itself is warm and heartening, gently showing readers of all ages the power of self-confidence and mutual trust. Big Enough—check it out today! -Fang

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