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The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater

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The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater
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The Raven Boys is one of my absolute favorite series, and I was really interested to see how it would be adapted for this graphic novel. The storyline is complex and not necessarily well suited to this format, and the writing is so beautiful and atmospheric that I wasn’t sure how it would translate. I can happily say this edition does a SUPERB job. Everything looks exactly as I imagined. Every page was full of magic and atmosphere. As a fan of the series, there were so many foreshadowing clues. I absolutely cannot wait to see the rest of the series adapted. Whether a long-time fan or a newbie to Maggie Stiefvater, any lover of magic and dark whimsy will devour this!!

The Raven Boys: The Graphic Novel by Maggie Stiefvater, (List Price: $17.99, Viking Books for Young Readers, 9780593621189, August 2025)

Reviewed by Rachel Randolph, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Please Pay Attention by Jamie Sumner

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Please Pay Attention by Jamie Sumner
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8th grader Bea survives a shooting at her school, carrying the aftermath with her. Therapeutic horseback riding and her community help her grow toward healing as she raises her voice for change in this powerful verse novel.

Please Pay Attention by Jamie Sumner, (List Price: $17.99, Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 9781665956079, April 2025)

Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick

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Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick
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Look, whatever Brian Selznick does, I’m here for it–and his first YA novel is no exception! I loved watching Danny and Angelo’s story unfold as they discover the city of Rome, stories hidden across art history, and their love for one another.

Run Away With Me by Brian Selznick, (List Price: $24.99, Scholastic Press, 9781339035529, April 2025)

Reviewed by Lindsay Lynch, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry

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The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
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Clara Harrington is summoned to England to retrieve the dictionary of her mother’s lost language. The dictionary disappeared, along with her mother, many years ago. Clara’s journey is full of more questions than answers, but she refuses to leave until she uncovers the truth. This is an enchanting novel inspired by a true literary mystery.

The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry, (List Price: $29.99, Atria Books, 9781668011874, March 2025)

Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor

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The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor
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Maeve’s world burned down (literally) seven years ago. Her father was responsible for the crime. A letter from the past arrives, claiming he’s innocent. Maeve practices scriptomancy, the magic of enchanting letters. She impersonates her way into the only place she can uncover the truth in this atmospheric, dark fantasy.

The Otherwhere Post by Emily J. Taylor, (List Price: $20.99, G.P. Putnam’s Sons Books for Young Readers, 9780593404546, February 2025)

Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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All the Books by Hayley Rocco

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All the Books by Hayley Rocco
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Piper Waterstone loves her books! She loves them so much, she wants to keep them with her forever. When she discovers the library, she learns the art of sharing and friendship in this beautiful picture book.

All the Books by Hayley Rocco, (List Price: $18.99, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316512749, October 2024)

Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Masquerade by Mike Fu

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Masquerade by Mike Fu
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Beginning in New York City in a tangled web of post-academia adulthood, in the late-20s, early-30s haze, Masquerade follows Meadow through a life in New York City, a childhood left behind in Shanghai, a friendship with his mysterious artist friend, and an ever-increasingly odd set of coincidences of mirrors and doubles, wrapped up in an odd book of 1930s Shanghai. Past the layers of mirrors and doubles, peeling away history and memory, Masquerade is about resisting the inertia of remaining in life when and where it’s comfortable and instead (re)-writing the story as you would like to see it.

Masquerade by Mike Fu, (List Price: $17.95, Tin House Books, 9781959030843, October 2024)

Reviewed by Mikey LaFave, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal

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A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal
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An orphan with her own agenda of revenge, Arthie is forced to steal from vampire society in order to keep her teahouse and her found family safe. The worldbuilding, the vibes, and the cast of characters are all perfection. Faizal has delivered a twisty page-turner that I haven’t stopped thinking about.

A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal, (List Price: $20.99, Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR), 9780374389406, February 2024)

Reviewed by Chelsea Stringfield, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Wake Up, Moon! by Lita Judge

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Wake Up, Moon! by Lita Judge
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A delightful picture book about a moonlight romp through the snow.

Wake Up, Moon! by Lita Judge, (List Price: $18.99, Antheneum Books for Young Readers, 9781665939256, October 2024)

Reviewed by Rae Ann Parker, Parnassus Books in Nashville , Tennessee

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Mr. Lepron’s Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zoboli

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Mr. Lepron's Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zoboli
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Stunning illustrations. Mr. Lepron is a handsome hare who makes extraordinary soup from farmers’ vegetables. He opens a factory but mass production makes people declare his soup has changed and is not extraordinary. So what’s a hare to do?

Mr. Lepron’s Mystery Soup by Giovanna Zoboli, (List Price: $18.99, Candlewick Studio, 9781536233391, October 2024)

Reviewed by Ashby Rushing, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca

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If you’ve ever found yourself longing for a spooky beach read, this is it! Set in a quiet beach town, Haunted Ever After brings all of the deliciously warm ambiance that comes from a seaside setting while also balancing the paranormal element of meddling ghosts.

Haunted Ever After by Jen DeLuca, (List Price: $19, Berkley, 9780593641217, August 2024)

Reviewed by Tara Leimkuehler, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Women in Power by Stephanie McCarter

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Women in Power by Stephanie McCarter
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Stephanie McCarter is so wonderful! The community effort of translators that went into this anthology pays off – with a thorough scope, a great introduction essay, and super helpful notes throughout. I can see this being super helpful in structuring a class about ancient women or ancient literature, and a great jumping board for anyone trying to get into ancient femininity but doesn’t know where to start.

Women in Power by Stephanie McCarter, (List Price: $20, Penguin Classics, 9780143136361, September 2024)

Reviewed by Mac Chamberlain, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Immortal Dark (Standard Edition) by Tigest Girma

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Immortal Dark (Standard Edition) by Tigest Girma
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Twilight had it wrong. Vampires don’t sparkle. Kidan says they lure you with their dark gaze and plump lips until they can taste you. To her, they’re pure evil, and all evil must be purged. When a vampire takes her sister, Kidan vows to do anything to get her back, even if she must become the monster she hates. With enemies-to-lovers, secret societies, and African lore, Immortal Dark is a debut you won’t forget.

Immortal Dark (Standard Edition) by Tigest Girma, (List Price: $19.99, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, 9780316581448, September 2024)

Reviewed by Raegyn Oliver, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Go, Wilma, Go! by Amira Rose Davis

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Go, Wilma, Go! by Amira Rose Davis
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Told with a chantable refrain and collage illustrations, this is more than just the story of how Wilma won a gold medal! This tells the story of what happens once Wilma got home after experiencing Europe where she wasn’t treated differently because of her skin color. This is the story of activist Wilma Rudolph, one that is not as well known but is just as important. This belongs on every bookshelf.

Go, Wilma, Go! by Amira Rose Davis, (List Price: $18.99, Bloomsbury Children’s Books, 9781547612093, July 2024)

Reviewed by Chelsea Stringfield, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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Beartown by Fredrik Bachman

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Beartown by Fredrik Bachman
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If you want to discover your new favorite book, read Beartown. Dozens of character POVs, phenomenal writing, a heartbreaking storyline, and a thrilling murder mystery. You will be hooked from the very first line. Seriously, open it and read the first line.

Beartown by Fredrik Bachman, (List Price: $18.99, Atria Books, 9781501160776, February 2018)

Reviewed by Rachel Randolph, Parnassus Books in Nashville, Tennessee

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