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The Monsters of Templeton by L Groff |
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The Snow Child by Eowyn Ivey |
Mr. Penumbra's combines my favorite things: books, San Francisco, and something slightly magical. For a girl whose first job was selling books in a little indie bookstore on the CA coast, this book is irresistible And the cover's use of neon that looks like highlighter -- and which glows in the dark -- is a fabulous wink at the shadow of "Penumbra" (*polishes her high school Latin*) and the fluorescence of a 24-hour bookshop.
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore by Robin Sloan
Flora by Gail Godwin
Also, I want to read all the books.
Flora feels super-traditional, but with the edge of the initial letter of the title falling off the front cover, there's a bit of an edge. I love the grace and drama of the title, which looks like a signature, and the bright punch of the author's name against the blue of the dress.
Flora by Gail Godwin