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Fools In Love

Fresh Twists on Romantic Tales

by Rebecca Barrow, Gloria Chao, Mason Deaver, Sara Farizan, Claire Kann, Malinda Lo, Hannah Moskowitz, Natasha Ngan, Lilliam Rivera, Laura Silverman, Amy Spalding, Rebecca Kim Wells, Julian Winters ...

Join fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular tropes in the romance genre.Fake relationships. Enemies to lovers. Love triangles and best friends, mistaken identities and missed connections. This collection of genre-bending and original stories celebrates how love always finds a way, featuring powerful flora, a superhero and his ... Read more

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Join fifteen bestselling, award-winning, and up-and-coming authors as they reimagine some of the most popular tropes in the romance genre.Fake relationships. Enemies to lovers. Love triangles and best friends, mistaken identities and missed connections. This collection of genre-bending and original stories celebrates how love always finds a way, featuring powerful flora, a superhero and his
... Read more
Theorizing Folklore from the Margins

Critical and Ethical Approaches

by Solimar Otero, Mintzi Auanda Martínez-Rivera, Rachel V. González-Martin, Juan Eduardo Wolf, Miriam Melton-Villanueva, Sheila Bock, Rhonda R. Dass, Cheikh Tidiane Lo, Katherine Borland0, Itzel Guadalupe Garcia1, Mabel Cuesta2, Gloria M. Colom Braña3, Martin A. Tsang4, Xóchitl Chávez5, Cory W. Thorne6, Phyllis M. May-Machunda7, Alexander Fernández8 ...

Series series Activist Encounters in Folklore and Ethnomusicology
The study of folklore has historically focused on the daily life and culture of regular people, such as artisans, storytellers, and craftspeople. But what can folklore reveal about strategies of belonging, survival, and reinvention in moments of crisis?The experience of living in hostile conditions for cultural, social, political, or economic reasons has redefined communities in crisis. The ... Read more

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The study of folklore has historically focused on the daily life and culture of regular people, such as artisans, storytellers, and craftspeople. But what can folklore reveal about strategies of belonging, survival, and reinvention in moments of crisis?The experience of living in hostile conditions for cultural, social, political, or economic reasons has redefined communities in crisis. The
... Read more
Magdaragat

An Anthology of Filipino-Canadian Writing

by C. E. Gatchalian, Teodoro Alcuitas, Patria Rivera, Jim Agapito, Hari Alluri, Jennilee Austria-Bonifacio, Mila Bongco-Philipzig, Nathalie De Los Santos0, Kawika Guillermo1, Leah Ranada2, Steffi Tad-y3, Vincent Ternida4, Christine Añonuevo5, Kaia M. Arrow6, Isabel Palanca Aureus7, Leon B. Aureus8, Jellyn Ayudan9, Hannah Balba0, Monica Anne Batac1, Alexa Batitis2, Isabel Carlin3, Rachel Evangeline Chiong4, Kay Costales5, Gemma Dalayoan6, Ariel Dela Cruz7, Sol Diana8, Erica Dionora9, Carolyn Fe0, Renato Gandia1, Primrose Madayag Knazan2, José Romelo Lagman3, Yves Lamson4, Grace Sanchez MacCall5, Lorina Mapa6, Deann Louise C. Nardo7, Rafael Palma8, Remilyn Felix Lydia Aiden Fau Policarpio9, Alma Salazar Retuta0, Rani Rivera1, Aileen Santiago2, Angelo Santos3, Carlo Sayo4, Maribeth Manalaysay Tabanera5 ...

Since first arriving in Canada, the Filipino community has contributed invaluably — and too often invisibly — to the fabric of Canadian society. In this anthology of Filipino-Canadian writing, Magdaragat explores the diverse intricacies of these growing yet underrepresented peoples, continuing the vital work of recognizing and celebrating their cultural contributions.Writers in this anthology, ... Read more

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Since first arriving in Canada, the Filipino community has contributed invaluably — and too often invisibly — to the fabric of Canadian society. In this anthology of Filipino-Canadian writing, Magdaragat explores the diverse intricacies of these growing yet underrepresented peoples, continuing the vital work of recognizing and celebrating their cultural contributions.Writers in this anthology,
... Read more

If You Love Something

by Jayce Ellis ...

"A lovingly drawn depiction of Black family dynamics." —Publishers Weekly on Learned ReactionsA marriage lost is found again in this cheeky new romantic comedy from acclaimed author Jayce Ellis.As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted. He’s well-known, his restaurant is Michelin starred and he can write his own ticket ... Read more

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"A lovingly drawn depiction of Black family dynamics." —Publishers Weekly on Learned ReactionsA marriage lost is found again in this cheeky new romantic comedy from acclaimed author Jayce Ellis.As executive chef at one of the hottest restaurants in DC, DeShawn Franklin has almost everything he’s ever wanted. He’s well-known, his restaurant is Michelin starred and he can write his own ticket
... Read more
Right Where I Left You

by Julian Winters ...

"Some books are downright fun, and Right Where I Left You is one . . . Winters sends a quiet but important message that queer Black and brown kids deserve to live happily ever after too. . . Winters weaves all of these threads—the romance, the relatable anxiety, the message — into a book that, like a crush, you won’t be able to get out of your head."—The New York TimesIsaac Martin is ready to kick ... Read more

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"Some books are downright fun, and Right Where I Left You is one . . . Winters sends a quiet but important message that queer Black and brown kids deserve to live happily ever after too. . . Winters weaves all of these threads—the romance, the relatable anxiety, the message — into a book that, like a crush, you won’t be able to get out of your head."—The New York TimesIsaac Martin is ready to kick
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How to Marry Keanu Reeves in 90 Days

by K.M. Jackson ...

**"A rollicking rom-com full of fun, complex characters, laugh-out-loud one liners and delicious banter," perfect for pop culture fans (NPR).Bethany Lu Carlisle is devastated when the tabloids report actor Keanu Reeves is about to tie the knot. What?! How could the world's perfect boyfriend and forever bachelor, Keanu not realize that making a move like this could potentially be devastating to the ... Read more

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**"A rollicking rom-com full of fun, complex characters, laugh-out-loud one liners and delicious banter," perfect for pop culture fans (NPR).Bethany Lu Carlisle is devastated when the tabloids report actor Keanu Reeves is about to tie the knot. What?! How could the world's perfect boyfriend and forever bachelor, Keanu not realize that making a move like this could potentially be devastating to the
... Read more

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The Donut Trap

A Novel

by Julie Tieu ...

Julie Tieu sparkles in this debut romantic comedy,which is charmingly reminiscent of the TV show Kim’s Convenience and Franklyin Love by David Yoon, about a young woman who feels caught in the life herparents have made for her until she falls in love and finds a way out of thedonut trap.JasmineTran has landed herself behind bars—maple bars that is. With no boyfriend orjob prospects, Jasmine ... Read more

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Julie Tieu sparkles in this debut romantic comedy,which is charmingly reminiscent of the TV show Kim’s Convenience and Franklyin Love by David Yoon, about a young woman who feels caught in the life herparents have made for her until she falls in love and finds a way out of thedonut trap.JasmineTran has landed herself behind bars—maple bars that is. With no boyfriend orjob prospects, Jasmine
... Read more

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The Life Revamp

An LGBTQ Romcom

by Kris Ripper ...

Series Book 3 - The Love Study
"[A] warmly appealing romance." —BookPage on The Love StudyAll Mason wants to do is fall in love, get married and live happily ever after.The hunt is beginning to wear him down…until he meets (slightly) famous fashion designer Diego. Everything sparks between them—the banter, the sex, the fiery eye contact across a crowded room.There's just one thing: Diego is already married and living his ... Read more

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"[A] warmly appealing romance." —BookPage on The Love StudyAll Mason wants to do is fall in love, get married and live happily ever after.The hunt is beginning to wear him down…until he meets (slightly) famous fashion designer Diego. Everything sparks between them—the banter, the sex, the fiery eye contact across a crowded room.There's just one thing: Diego is already married and living his
... Read more
From Little Tokyo, with Love

by Sarah Kuhn ...

One of PEOPLE Magazine's Best Books of Summer!"I absolutely adored this funny, fierce, big-hearted book.”—Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of Save the DateCelebrated author Sarah Kuhn reinvents the modern fairy tale in this intensely personal yet hilarious novel of a girl whose search for a storybook ending takes her to unexpected places in both her beloved LA neighborhood and her ... Read more

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One of PEOPLE Magazine's Best Books of Summer!"I absolutely adored this funny, fierce, big-hearted book.”—Morgan Matson, New York Times bestselling author of Save the DateCelebrated author Sarah Kuhn reinvents the modern fairy tale in this intensely personal yet hilarious novel of a girl whose search for a storybook ending takes her to unexpected places in both her beloved LA neighborhood and her
... Read more

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Like Home

by Louisa Onomé ...

A poignant andincandescent debut that explores the bonds of community and what itreally means to changeChinelo—or Nelo, as her best friend, Kate, calls her—is allabout her neighbourhood, Ginger East. She loves its chill vibe, its ride-or-diesense of community and the memories she has of growing up there. Ginger Eastisn’t what it used to be, though. After a deadly incident at the local arcade,most ... Read more

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A poignant andincandescent debut that explores the bonds of community and what itreally means to changeChinelo—or Nelo, as her best friend, Kate, calls her—is allabout her neighbourhood, Ginger East. She loves its chill vibe, its ride-or-diesense of community and the memories she has of growing up there. Ginger Eastisn’t what it used to be, though. After a deadly incident at the local arcade,most
... Read more
Meet Cute Diary

by Emery Lee ...

A swoon-worthy, heartfelt rom-com about how a transgender teen's first love challenges his ideas about perfect relationships.An ALA Rainbow Booklist SelectionA Junior Library Guild SelectionNoah Ramirez thinks he's an expert on romance. He has to be for his popular blog, the Meet Cute Diary, a collection of trans happily ever afters. There's just one problem—all the stories are fake. What started ... Read more

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A swoon-worthy, heartfelt rom-com about how a transgender teen's first love challenges his ideas about perfect relationships.An ALA Rainbow Booklist SelectionA Junior Library Guild SelectionNoah Ramirez thinks he's an expert on romance. He has to be for his popular blog, the Meet Cute Diary, a collection of trans happily ever afters. There's just one problem—all the stories are fake. What started
... Read more

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So We Meet Again

A Novel

by Suzanne Park ...

As seen on The Today Show! One of the best fall reads!“A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the author of the “genuinely funny” and “delightful” Loathe at First Sight (NPR), a young Korean American woman’s journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace ... Read more

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As seen on The Today Show! One of the best fall reads!“A cinematic, charming heart-squeeze-of-a-book that has found its way to my Ultimate Comfort Reads shelf.” —Emily Henry, #1 New York Times bestselling authorFrom the author of the “genuinely funny” and “delightful” Loathe at First Sight (NPR), a young Korean American woman’s journey to finding a new career and new love means learning to embrace
... Read more

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