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• I Want My Hat Back

  Klassen, Jon

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  Everyone should have a children's book or two that bring them joy, just because they are a quick way to get a jolt of happiness. This title has a bit of a twist ending which just adds to the fun and appreciation of children's authors and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Love My White Shoes

  Litwin, Eric,

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  Joyful books can absolutely be books for kids; in fact if you are looking for even more joy, browse the picture books. Pete the Cat is a fantastic picture book (with song!) that shows that, even if obstacles get in your way, keep walking…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Garden Spells

  Allen, Sarah Addison

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  A romantic read with a touch of magic. Perfect for those times you want to snuggle up with a book and a cup of something warm and comforting.

• Hyperbole and a Half

  Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened

  Brosh, Allie

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  If you are looking for something a little different but funny, this is the book for you. Originally from her blog, Brosh writes and illustrates stories from her life in a way that is both ridiculous and touching.

• Lillian Boxfish Takes a Walk

  Rooney, Kathleen, 1980-

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  A lovely story about a woman taking a walk on New Year's Eve and reflecting on her life. She meets interesting characters along the way and we get to enjoy the ride.

• The Life-changing Magic of Tidying Up

  the Japanese Art of Decluttering and Organizing

  Kondō, Marie,

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  Kondo takes the idea of what brings you joy and asks you apply it to the things in your life.

• The Martian

  a Novel

  Weir, Andy

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  The narrator is stuck on Mars and must survive with just a few resources and his moxie. Talk about overcoming adversity.

• Naked

  Sedaris, David

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  David Sedaris's unique perspective on life will make you laugh and think.

• Fool

  Moore, Christopher, 1957-

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  Christopher Moore is irreverent and bawdy as he takes on Shakespeare's King Lear from the perspective of Pocket, the Fool in the play.