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• A Deadly Education

  a Novel

  Novik, Naomi,

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  This book is like if Harry Potter were older, set in a school that was out to kill everyone in it, and the main character is seemingly slated to become an evil overlord. El fights against monsters, fate, and a well-intentioned hero to try to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• THE SOMEDAY GARDEN

  Hardcover

  Poston, Ashley

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  Ashley Poston has a gift for writing about grief in a way that utterly speaks to my soul. Yes, this book is romantic. Yes, this book is funny (favorite quote: "Goats would do arson"). Yes, this book has a goose named Damnit that is nothing short of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• This Book Made Me Think of You

  Page, Libby,

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  This book made my heart ache in the best possible way. It's an absolute love story to books and the power and joy they have to nudge and tranform our lives. It's kind of a love story about grief- and what an honor it is to love somone so much that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Astral Library

  Quinn, Kate,

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  KATE QUIN WROTE A MAGICAL REALISM FANTASY AHHHHHHHHHHHH. Ahem. Okay, got that out of my system. But! It was some lovely representation combo'd with a magic library and a literal book dragon. What more can you ask for?? —V

• Ask Not

  the Kennedys and the Women They Destroyed

  Callahan, Maureen (Journalist),

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  If you want to go into the American Love Story docuseries about JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette just REALLY jaded, this will do it. —Elizabeth

• A Day of Fallen Night

  Shannon, Samantha, 1991-

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  Samantha Shannon is a master at world building and character work. Her characters are all so compelling that they kept my attention and intrigue through each change of POV, and through all 868 pages. If you're looking for a woman centered story in a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Operation Bounce House

  Dinniman, Matt,

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  Operation Bounce House is a whirlwind of a story, where we're transported to New Sonora right before a war breaks out and will change the course of their lives for good. Matt Dinniman is great at creating a large cast of characters who feel like…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Burial Tide

  Sharpson, Neil,

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  Very engaging and interesting take on Irish folklore. The mystery of the island and pacing of the reveal are just right. Would recommend to anyone that likes weird, mysterious, and/or cryptids. I really loved this one. —Amanda

• Rose in Chains

  Soto, Julie, 1988-

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  I really enjoyed this story, although it comes with it's fair share of trigger warnings so reader beware. I liked the magic system and how you keep learning more of it throughout the book, but I was sometimes confused because it's not all laid out…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Mistborn

  the Final Empire

  Sanderson, Brandon

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  Brandon Sanderson books are a commitment, but they're worth it. This is one of his most popular for a reason! The world, magic system, and characters are fantastically built out. I'll admit to losing interest a bit in the beginning/early middle of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• In Your Dreams

  a Novel

  Adams, Sarah, 1991-

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  I love everything Sarah Adams writes, and this was no exception! Such a great conclusion to her Rome, Kentucky series. It had all the lovable characters from the last 3 books, but each character and book is unique. It's especially fun to see…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Dire Bound

  Sorensen, Sable

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  I've heard it compared to Fourth Wing, and it's an apt comparison if you replace the dragons with wolves. However, I was worried the story would feel derivative and it really didn't. Dire Bound is its own unique story with enough twists that I…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anatomy of An Alibi

  Elston, Ashley

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  Ashley Elston's storytelling is so. on. point. The sheer amount of effort, planning, and plotting she puts into this book (the details!!!) blows me away. She's a must read, auto-buy. I'm not sure anything will rock my world the way "First Lie Wins"…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Atmosphere

  Jenkins Reid, Taylor

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  A hill I'm prepared to die on: Taylor Jenkins-Reid books are best read/enjoyed if you listen to the audio version. Atmosphere absolutely falls in this category. Julia Whelan and Kristen DiMecurio are pitch perfect narrators and their performances…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Paris Match

  Clayborn, Kate,

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  Kate Clayborn is woefully underrated. She has a wonderful knack is creating dynamic characters who, despite their flaws, you can't help rooting for. I loved the growth and reclamation of self in both the MCs and side characters. —Kellie

• On Tyranny

  Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century

  Snyder, Timothy

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  This was such a fast read but has some good information in it. I found it to be very accessible. The lessons are clear and give solid advice for just regular people who are feeling helpless in the fight against tyranny. —Meagan

• You Will Get Through This Night

  Howell, Dan, 1991-

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  This is a very good book to have on hand when you are going through things. Dan does a gread job at giving tips and making the reader feel seen. Knowing that he has gone through his own journey feels like he is reaching a hand out to you. —Sara K

• Dear Debbie

  McFadden, Freida,

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  Desperate Housewives and female rage fans unite! Whenever I read Freida's I feel like I'm meeting up with my long distance bff and they're giving me all the tea of things that's going on in their life. Everyone in this books desperately needs…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Survive Camping. The Man With No Shadow

  Quinn, Bonnie,

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  While it's strange to think of horror as cozy, this definitely is. It is gory, but a bit silly. Everything works out in the end, and I am looking forward to more in this series! —Amanda

• Victorian Psycho

  a Novel

  Feito, Virginia,

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  I really love this book -- it's weird, gory, and cheeky. It's a short read; great quick winter horror read. Anyone who likes strange and bloody horror may enjoy this. —Amanda