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2020-today English Fiction LGBTQI* Novel

The House in the Cerulean Sea

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In “The House in the Cerulean Sea,” Linus Baker lives a quiet, solitary life as a Case Worker at the Department in Charge Of Magical Youth. His life changes when he’s given a highly classified assignment to travel to Marsyas Island Orphanage and determine if six dangerous children, including the Antichrist, could bring about the end of days. The island’s caretaker, Arthur Parnassus, is determined to keep his wards safe, and as Linus and Arthur grow closer, secrets are exposed, and Linus must choose between destroying a home or watching the world burn. This enchanting and masterfully told story is about the discovery of an unlikely family in an unexpected place.

Year of Release: 2020

Author(s): T.J. Klune

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2010-2019 English Fiction Novel

Americanah

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Ifemelu and Obinze leave Nigeria as young lovers to start new lives in the West. Ifemelu goes to America and confronts being black for the first time despite her academic achievements. Obinze ends up in London, living an undocumented life after being unable to join her in post-9/11 America. After fifteen years, they meet again in a democratic Nigeria, rekindling their love and passion for each other and their country.

Year of Release: 2013

Author(s): Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie , Jashar Awan (Illustrator)

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2020-today English Fiction Novel

Firekeeper’s Daughter

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Daunis Fontaine is a biracial, unenrolled tribal member who has never felt like she belongs in her hometown or on the nearby Ojibwe reservation. When tragedy strikes her family, Daunis puts her dreams on hold to care for her mother and finds solace in meeting Jamie, a charming new recruit on her brother’s hockey team. But when she witnesses a shocking murder and agrees to go undercover, she realizes the deceptions and deaths are too close to home. Daunis must decide how much she is willing to sacrifice to protect her community, even if it means upending her world.

Year of Release: 2021

Author(s): Angeline Boulley

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1800s and before All Available For Free (Open Access) CEFR C1 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Online Print

A Pair of Blue Eyes

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2000-2009 All CEFR B2 English Extensive Length (more than 8 hrs) Fiction High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

The Recruit (Cherub)

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2010-2019 All Audiobook CEFR B1 CEFR B2 eBook English High school (grades 9+) Novel Print

Frankly in Love

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2010-2019 All Audiobook CEFR B1 CEFR B2 eBook English High school (grades 9+) LGBTQI* Novel Print

Birthday

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2020-today All Audiobook CEFR B1 CEFR B2 eBook English High school (grades 9+) LGBTQI* Novel Physical Format

One Last Stop

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2010-2019 All Audiobook CEFR B1 CEFR B2 eBook English High school (grades 9+) LGBTQI* Novel Physical Format

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