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• The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

  Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972-

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  "Jones reclaims the narrative of history in this brutally compelling tale with a paranormal twist. It’s not an easy read and left me thinking about just who the real monsters are. I couldn’t put it down." -Episode 112

• Remarkably Bright Creatures

  a Novel

  Van Pelt, Shelby,

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  "For people who like feel-good stories about dealing with loss, truth, family, and includes an unlikely friendship between a lonely woman and a giant Pacific octopus." -Episode 112

• Godkiller

  Kaner, Hannah,

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  "This is a solid debut for anyone looking for more traditional epic fantasy from a new voice in the genre." -Episode 110

• Jane Austen's Bookshelf

  a Rare Book Collector's Quest to Find the Women Writers Who Shaped a Legend

  Romney, Rebecca,

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  "Romney combines her personal curiosity and instincts with her professional knowledge and expertise to reveal fascinating new insights about our cultural conversation with history." -Episode 110

• The Honey Witch

  Shields, Sydney J.,

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  "For those who love a sapphic enemies to lovers' romance and are looking for Bridgerton vibes with a dash of magic. The magic is rooted in botanicals and beekeeping and set in an idyllic cottagecore island. " -Episode 108

• The Paris Novel

  Reichl, Ruth,

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  "Stella is down to earth and sensible while her Parisian mother is a bon-vivant who often neglected Stella during her formative years. When Stella’s mother dies, she leaves her daughter a meager sum of money along with a one line note that simply…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Spellshop

  Durst, Sarah Beth,

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  "The author, Sarah Beth Durst, wanted to write a book that read like drinking hot chocolate. Or eating fresh pastry. Or both. And I really feel that she accomplished that." -Episode 106

• Here One Moment

  a Novel

  Moriarty, Liane,

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  "In the novel, the reader learns about the Death Lady, and her life as the daughter of a fortune teller. Was she a fraud? Legit? Either way it was embarrassing for her to grow up with a fortune teller mom. Can you imagine?" -Episode 106

• The Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells

  a Novel

  Greenlaw, Rachel,

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  "This modern folktale had everything I could ask for — self-discovery, small-town gossip, and nature-based magic." -Episode 104

• William

  a Novel

  Coile, Mason, 1968-

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  "The book is written with an uneasy third person narrator. Despite how callous and heartless he is, it is impossible not to feel some compassion for the being who was called to existence without any of the joy that comes with life. We are asked to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lost Places

  Stories

  Pinsker, Sarah,

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  "Pinsker’s world-building is effortless and organic across the many genres represented — science fiction, realistic fiction, magical realism, folk horror, dystopian, fantasy, and alternative history masquerading as fantasy. And yet, the people in…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We'll Prescribe You a Cat

  Ishida, Syou, 1975-

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  "If you enjoy magical realism and cats, I highly recommend this book. It’s cozy and warm-hearted, but it has depth and moments of sadness, so it’s not overly twee. I could easily imagine it as a manga or anime series. If you like audiobooks, be sure…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Outraged

  Why We Fight About Morality and Politics and How to Find Common Ground

  Gray, Kurt James,

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  "The framework that he sets up is looking back in our evolutionary history and helping us recognize that we started off as prey, not predators, and so that really taps into a part of our emotion that is always trying to avoid harm." -Episode 100

• North Woods

  a Novel

  Mason, Daniel (Daniel Philippe),

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  "The entire story takes place primarily at one cabin in Massachusetts, and it takes you through time and all of the inhabitants that exists there, and it goes beyond current day in some ways as well." -Episode 100

• Made for You

  Satterthwaite, Jenna,

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  "As we move towards a new age with rapidly advancing technology, this book provides social commentary that will lead to provoking conversations. Perfect for shared reading. TRUST me if you love thrillers that involve some AI, you’ll find yourself…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Team Photograph

  Haldeman, Lauren,

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  "Part graphic novel, part book of poetry, part memoir, part ghost story, and part American historical record and rumination. It is at once about the author’s time playing soccer near the site of a bloody Civil War battle and growing up in a part of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Sundial

  Ward, Catriona,

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  "Thinking a return to her childhood home is exactly what her family needs to be happy and normal, young mother Rob is instead forced to confront her own past to ensure their future. But Rob must also face the reasons why her daughter collects bones…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The River Has Roots

  El-Mohtar, Amal

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  "A great read but an even better listen! Gem Carmella gives an ethereal performance on the audiobook, which includes singing and some pretty magical sound effects of the River Liss. For fans of Naomi Novik or Leigh Bardugo, “The River Has Roots” is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Everyone Knows Your Mother Is a Witch

  Galchen, Rivka,

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  "Based on the real-life astronomer Johannes Kepler's mother's battle with the courts on an accusation of witchcraft, using the real letters and records from the case as inspiration for a look into a chilling period in history for women and anyone…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House of Hidden Meanings

  A Memoir

  RuPaul

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  "A raw, in-depth look into the superstar drag queen’s tumultuous early life and his many stops on the way to international stardom...I loved listening to the audiobook of this title, which RuPaul charismatically narrates himself." -Episode 95