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November 26, 2025 by Renee Scott

Pushing Hope: An Illustrated Memoir of Survival | Review

The story of Raymond Santana of the Exonerated Five is explored in this gripping graphic memoir.

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Float is a fast-moving teen romance with a soapy plot and two prickly protagonists.

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The creators of The Legend of Zelda manga series are back with an epic tale of a half-human, half-dragon boy trying to find his place in the world.

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