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2010-2019 English Non-fiction

All You Can Ever Know: A memoir of adoption

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Nicole Chung was born prematurely to Korean parents and put up for adoption. She was raised by a white family in Oregon and was told a comforting story about her adoption as a child. She believed her biological parents had made a sacrifice to give her a better life and that feeling out of place was her destiny as a transracial adoptee. However, as she grew older and faced discrimination her adoptive family didn’t see, and explored her identity as an Asian American and writer, she began to question if the story she had been told was entirely true.

Year of Release: 2018

Author(s): Nicole Chung

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2010-2019 English LGBTQI* Non-fiction

How to Write an Autobiographical Novel

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“How to Write an Autobiographical Novel” is a collection of essays where the author explores the intersection of life, literature, and politics, and how reading and writing fiction have impacted him. Through the essays, he reflects on his journey from being a student to a teacher, a reader to a writer, and grapples with his multiple identities as a gay man, a Korean American, an artist, an activist, a son, a lover, and a friend. The essays cover significant events in his life, including his father’s death, the AIDS crisis, 9/11, and the election of Donald Trump, as well as his work experiences that supported his writing.

Year of Release: 2018

Author(s): Alexander Chee

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2010-2019 English Fiction LGBTQI* Novel

I was Born this Way

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Angel Rahimi’s entire focus in life is on The Ark, a highly popular teenage pop-rock band that has taken the world by storm. Her membership in The Ark’s fanbase has provided her with everything, including friendships, aspirations, and a sense of belonging.

Similarly, Jimmy Kaga-Ricci, The Ark’s lead singer, attributes his success and fulfillment to the band. Playing in a musical group has always been his lifelong dream. Unfortunately, his life has recently taken a turn for the worse, and his dreams seem to be falling apart.

Dreams have a tendency to collide with reality, and this is precisely what happens when Angel and Jimmy unexpectedly come together. As they confront the challenges of the real world, they will learn how strange and unpredictable life can be.

Year of Release: 2018

Author(s): Alice Oseman

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Playing with Fire

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The violinist Julia uncovers a heart breaking, long buried tale of tragedy and devastation. The discovery puts her in serious danger which makes her wish she would have kept silent about the truth. The book is perfect for you if you would like to delve into the tragedy of the WWII and find out more about the mystery Julia is trying to uncover.

Year of Release: 2015

Author(s): Tess Gerritsen

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Origin

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The book Origin written by Dan Brown, is a thrillling detective story. Edmond Kirsch who is the former student of Robert Langdon claims to have discovered why life came into being in the world. When he introduces his latest research, an assassination takes place which he does not survive. Robert Langdon feels the importance of informing the world of Kirsch‘s legacy. Therefore he has to overcome many obstacles and solve mysteries. Will he triumph and provide the world with the true reason of living matter?

Year of Release: 2014

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Cuckoo’s Calling

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The Cuckoo’s Calling is a crime fiction novel by J.K. Rowling, writing under the pseudonym Robert Galbraith. The story is about the private detective Cormoran Strike as he investigates the supposed suicide of the famous model Lula Landry. Strike dives in to the life of Lula, her ex-boyfriend and her friends and uncovers a web of lies and secrets, togehter with his secretary Robin. So if you previously read the Harry Potter series and liked the complex characters and the storytelling, this book might be for you.

Year of Release: 2013

Author(s): J. K. Rowling

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Inferno

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The Harvard symbol reasearcher Roberd Langdon wakes up in a hospital in Florence with no recollection of the past two days. He gets medicated by a doctor called Sienna Brooks because he suffers from headache caused by a gunshot wound on his head. He only remembers a weird dream where a vailed woman stands in front of him and a wave of blood flows towards him. An assassin storms the hospital and Robert and Sienna have to escape. Robert finds a Stick in his Trouser with a message on it. The message tells him that half of the human race is going to die if he won’t stop the plan of a crazy billionaire who created a deadly virus.

Year of Release: 2013

Author(s): Dan Brown

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 CEFR C1 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Woodcutter

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If you are a fan of books with lots of twists and turns, the book “The Woodcutter” might be the right choice for you. It is about a man who was abondoned by everyone who he has known after he was accused of serious crimes. Now he seeks out the truth behind the allegations and is out for vengeance.

Year of Release: 2010

Author(s): Reginald Hill

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2010-2019 All CEFR B2 eBook English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Belgravia

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If you are a fan of Downtown Abby, I recommend another classic book written by the same author to you. The book is called “Belgravia”. A wonderful and captivating story that plays in the 19th century during the reign of Queen Victoria. It’s about the differences between social classes and a love between one of each class. Ups and downs, plot twists and secrets. What’s behind it? Find it out.

Year of Release: 2016

Author(s): Julian Fellowes

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ISBN: 9781474604178, 9781474604154, 9781474604185

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2010-2019 All Audiobook eBook English High school (grades 9+) Italian Medium Length (up to 8 hrs) Middle school (grades 5-8) Novel Online Physical Format Short Length (up to 2 hrs) Uncategorized

A Monster Calls

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Conor, a thirteen-year-old boy, lives with his mother who just got diagnosed with cancer. His mother disease scares Conor, who starts having nightmares and a visit from a monster, seven minutes after midnight.
The first time he comes, he propose to Conor a deal: he will tell him three stories, after which Conor will have to tell him one of his own.

Year of Release: 2011

Author(s): Patrick Ness

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ISBN: 9780763655594

ebook URL: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00D460VJ2/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1651489989&sr=8-1

Audiobook URL: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B005OZ4Y6M/ref=tmm_aud_swatch_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1651490182&sr=8-1

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this book written by patrick ness but the original idea was by Siobhan Dowd, who couldn’t write it because she died prematurely.
there is also a film