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Store Hours: Monday - Saturday: 10 am - 6 pm and Sunday: 11 am - 4 pm

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The Rose Code: A Novel Cover Image
The Rose Code: A Novel (Paperback...
By Kate Quinn
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The Sympathizer: A Novel (Pulitzer Prize for Fiction) Cover Image
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By Lauren Wilkinson
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Captain Grey's Gambit: A Novel (A Thomas Grey Novel #2) Cover Image
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By Kate Quinn
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The Cost of Knowing (Hardcover)

By Brittney Morris
$18.99

Love, grief, power, and family all come together in The Cost of Knowing as Alex struggles to live his life as a young Black man grieving over the loss of his parents and best friend. His grief must also contend with his anxiety and a mysterious power that allows him to see the future of anything he touches. When learning of an event that he would do anything to prevent, he must come to terms with the origins of his power and the consequences of his actions as a brother, boyfriend, and young Black teenager. Morris is able to dive deep into an emotionally nuanced story layering grief, masculinity, and generational trauma that will leave readers with a powerful message about regret, choice, and knowledge. A book to support with full hearts, unashamed tears, and powerful voices.

(Young Adult Contemporary, ages 14+) - Reviewed by Jessica


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