Bellevue Library Rainbow Read-Out Staff Picks 2023Like this list

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• Broken Horses

  a Memoir

  Carlile, Brandi,

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  Suggested by: Barb @ Bellevue - Adults - Local Grammy-winning musician Brandi Carlile shares her journey from childhood to adulthood. The only question is - which is better; the Audiobook, which includes songs mentioned in each chapter OR the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Spear Cuts Through Water

  Jimenez, Simon, 1989-

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  Suggested by: Megan @ Bellevue - Adults - A Lush, epic fantasy with moving character stories, stellar writing, a slow-burn gay romance and mythic scope. Five stars.

• Everything Leads to You

  LaCour, Nina,

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  Suggested by: Holly @ Bellevue - Teens - While apartment-sitting in LA the summer after graduation, Emy and her friend discover a hidden letter at the estate sale of a Hollywood film legend. Soon they're running all over town trying to tie up the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Thirsty Mermaids

  Leyh, Kat,

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  Suggested by: Megan @ Bellevue - Adults - Funny and sweet, this graphic novel follows three drunk mermaids who get themselves stranded on shore where they really are fish out of water. Colorful, cartoony art, found family vibes and body positivity…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Monstress. Volume One, Awakening

  Liu, Marjorie M.

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  Suggested by: Oscar @ Bellevue - Adults - Epic horror comics set in a matriarchal, alternate historical Asia. Gorgeous storytelling and art all the way through. Completely brutal.

• The Song of Achilles

  Miller, Madeline

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  Suggested by: David @ Bellevue - Adults - Poignant and bittersweet, this epic saga of the relationship between Patroclus and Achilles is a classic tale of love, duty, and the inescapable nature of fate all set against the events of the Trojan War.…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Princess Puffybottom... and Darryl

  Nielsen-Fernlund, Susin, 1964-

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  Suggested by: Mikah @ Bellevue - Picture Book - Princess Puffybottom is living in the lap of luxury with her moms, but has to adjust to a new puppy that they bring home. At least she won't have anything else new to deal with...right?

• Heartstopper. Volume 1

  Oseman, Alice,

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  Suggested by: Christy @ Bellevue - Teens - A graphic novel that tells the story of a fumbling new romance. It is full of awkwardness and tenderness. I'm sure a million people have already recommended it, but Heartstoppers is definitely my #1.

• The Best at It

  Pancholy, Maulik, 1974-

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  Suggested by: Crossroads staff - Tweens - Rahul is going into 7th grade, and he just wants to be the best at something. But what is his thing? Is it sports? Is it acting? Whatever it is, his best friend Chelsea is always at his side cheering him on,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Day in June

  Pitman, Gayle E.

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  Suggested by: Lisa @ Bellevue - Picture Book - Embrace diversity and celebrate love! These vibrant and inclusive children's book pictures illuminate the beauty of the LGBTQIA+ community through a joyous pride parade. The back of the book also…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Ana on the Edge

  Sass, A. J.,

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  Suggested by: Mikah @ Bellevue -Kids - Twelve-year-old Ana is a champion figure skater with their eyes set on further success. When Ana meets a new transgender friend who mistakes them for a boy, they begin to explore and understand their own gender…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Darkness Outside Us

  Schrefer, Eliot, 1978-

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  Suggested by: Holly @ Bellevue - Teens - A twisty mystery-thriller-romance set in space! Minerva Cusk was the first human sent out to colonize Saturn’s moon, Titan. When she sends out a distress signal, her brother Ambrose is the astronaut chosen…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Cardboard Kingdom

  Sell, Chad,

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  Suggested by: Lisa @ Bellevue - Kids - This fast-paced graphic novel features a summer adventure where cardboard boxes are formed into monsters, robots, and princesses. They storm castles and blur the lines of reality and epic imagination! This…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• People Change

  Shraya, Vivek, 1981-

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  Suggested by: Luiza @ Bellevue - Adults - I am baby-boomer age. Understanding the changes around us becomes more difficult every decade when we grow older. Vivek opens a new door for me in the world of gender changes. This small book is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fabulous Zed Watson!

  Sylvester, Basil,

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  Suggested by: Holly @ Bellevue - Kids - Zed Watson loves monsters. They even belong to a fan fiction group for a mysterious unpublished book called "The Monster's Castle". When the group decides that there might be enough evidence to find the rest…Read moreRead more of this annotation