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The Outsiders

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Banned Books Picks of the Week: Young Adult Edition

In honor of Banned Books Week, which starts tomorrow, every Staff Pick of the Week this month will feature Banned Books. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of books that people have attempted to ban, but we believe you should choose what you read – not someone else.  Young Adult books […]

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Banned Books Picks of the Week: Young Adult Edition

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  • Eleanor and Park
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  • Holly Black
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  • The Amulet of Samarkand
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Published September 19, 2014
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DeMott Lane

485 DeMott Lane
Somerset, NJ 08873

tel. 732-873-8700

We're currently open.Opening Hours today: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

For a full list of hours click here.

Franklin Park

3391 Rt. 27 S. Ste. 101
Franklin Park, NJ 08823

tel. 732-873-8700, opt. 5

We're currently closed.We're open again on Wednesday (February 1, 2023) from 10:00 am to 5:00 pmOpening Hours today: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

For a full list of hours click here.

Lewis Street

429 Lewis Street
Somerset, NJ 08873

We're currently closed.We're open again on Wednesday (February 1, 2023) from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pmOpening Hours today: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm

For a full list of hours click here.