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More Political Humor After the White House Correspondents' Dinner

If you enjoyed President Obama’s performance at the White House Correspondents Dinner this week, you may also enjoy these books by some smart and funny American political humorists. 

Fantastic Magical Mysterious New Middle Grade Fiction

Eight new middle grade titles to satisfy readers who long for a little mystery and a touch of the fantastic in their fiction.

Epic Literary Breakup Lines

Gone with the Wind inspired us to come up with other great literary breakups.

New York Times Read Alikes: May 8, 2016

The top five is full of romance again this week. For readers who are feeling a bit edgier, there is a new David Baldacci adreneline ride in the mix as well.

Lynn just finished and LOVED Before the Fall by Noah Rawley. (Writer of the amazing Fargo TV series) 

Gwen is reading Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud.

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