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• The River

  Heller, Peter, 1959-

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  Liz G: "Peter Heller just keeps getting better! The friendship between college friends Wyn and Jack at the center of his latest novel will break your heart. Heller's ability to capture the terror and beauty of the natural world as well as the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Vegetables Unleashed

  a Cookbook

  Andrés, José, 1969-

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  Carolyn S.: "From the endlessly inventive imagination of Spanish-American chef Jose Andres comes a book that will transform how we think about--and eat--the vast universe of vegetables."

• Gideon the Ninth

  Muir, Tamsyn

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  Paige F.: "This book has a little something for any fan of fantasy or science fiction: duels, skeletons, spaceships, riddles, and lesbian necromancers. Plus, you'll look super cool reading a book with black pages."

• The Golden Wolf

  Hartsuyker, Linnea

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  Jill W.: "This is the third in the trilogy that began with The Half-Drowned King. The Golden Wolf continues with the familiar characters, Ragnvald, Svanhild, and Norway's aging King Harald. The reader becomes familiar with their children and the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Conviction

  Mina, Denise

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  Kristen D.: "I loved this audiobook. Great narrative voice, quirky characters, subjects that are so relevant to modern life, and loads of plot twists."

• Call Down the Hawk

  Stiefvater, Maggie, 1981-

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  Sara T.: "Sara T.: "The first volume in a new trilogy spin-off from Stiefvater's Raven Boys cycle. Will Patton reads the audiobook like a bruised and battered gangster hiding in the dark, whispering bedtime stories in your ear. It is fantastic."

• Fly Already

  Keret, Etgar, 1967-

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  Todd D.: "Master short-story writer Etgar Keret returns with another excellent collection of gems."

• Where the Light Enters

  Donati, Sara, 1956-

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  Judy E.: "A chronicle of two female physicians in New York City in the 1880s when women were not often found in the medical field. It has strong characters, extensive historical details and a bit of who-done-it thrown in. The story captured my…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Other Words for Home

  Warga, Jasmine

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  Sami K.: "Jude's resilience is amazing. Not only does she relocate to Cincinnati from Syria with her mother, leaving her father, brother, and war-torn home behind, but she also has to start seventh grade at a new school, in a new language. Jude…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Grace Year

  Liggett, Kim

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  April W.: "I demolished this book during a stormy, full-of-delays day of air travel. Liggett's young adult feminist dystopian tale was equal parts horrifying, though-provoking, and tender."

• The Lost Girls of Paris

  Jenoff, Pam

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  Heidi P.: "An excellent Historical Fiction from WWII. The story line moved from present to past in an effort to unravel the mystery of three secret agent women during the war. It beautifully portrays their love and loyalty to one another."

• Trust Exercise

  Choi, Susan, 1969-

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  Catherine J.: "This novel surprised me. On a basic level, it's the story of Sarah--a student at a performing arts high school navigating friendships, relationships, teachers, and life. But it is so much more--a study of power dynamics, perspective,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Witches Are Coming

  West, Lindy

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  Liisa S.: "A wickedly funny cultural critique from the author of the critically acclaimed memoir and Hulu series Shrill. Lindy West provides a provocative look at how misogyny and propaganda in the media has allowed white male mediocrity to maintain…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Life Will Be the Death of Me

  and You, Too!

  Handler, Chelsea

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  Shawna D.: "This book is Chelsea's heartfelt journey into various experiences with loss and how she has coped along the way. Bring your tissues."

• Deep Creek

  Finding Hope in the High Country

  Houston, Pam

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  Laurel W.: "Reading this felt like visiting Pam at her beloved high elevation cabin and having a conversation with her about life on her porch. The dark moments she touches on makes the present light seem brighter and more precious. The progression…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maid

  Hard Work, Low Pay, and a Mother's Will to Survive

  Land, Stephanie, 1978-

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  Samantha S.: "This was my favorite non-fiction book of 2019. It beautifully captures the valuable perspective of a young single mother working to improve her situation. If you liked Educated by Tara Westover, this is another good read."

• The Widow of Rose House

  Biller, Diana

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  Katelyn S.: "Gothic ghost story, strong independent (silently stubbon) female character, romance, blackmail, and scandal. What's not to love in Diane Biller's The Widow of Rose House?"

• Daisy Jones & the Six

  Reid, Taylor Jenkins

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  Meagan L.: "This is a wonderful work of historical fiction written as a biographical exploration of a rock band's rise to fame in the late 1970s. The audiobook features a full cast of incredibly talented voice actors. The story is so engrossing and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Normal People

  Rooney, Sally

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  Erin W.: "The plot of Normal People is easy to sum: two people with an unconventional relationship, each evolving over time. Rooney's writing is what makes this novel shine; her prose is deft, fluid, and engaging without tipping toward flowery, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Wolf in the Whale

  Brodsky, Jordanna Max

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  Katie N.: "This book is an epic adventure through North America in 1000 AD. It follows the life span of a resilient shaman named Omat as they try to preserve their family's way of life while dealing with the harsh realities of surviving in a frozen…Read moreRead more of this annotation