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• I Never Said That I Was Brave

  a Novel

  Jamal, Tasneem

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  Not expecting anything and unfamiliar with the author, I was pleasantly surprised by this book. Told in first person narrative, you are quickly drawn into Jamal’s account of her tumultuous friendship with the mercurial and charismatic…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Filthy Rich Vampire

  Lee, Geneva

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  This captivating and steamy vampire romance is packed with just enough drama and twists to keep you hooked from start to finish. It felt like meeting Twilight’s older, edgier sister; delivering a delightful hit of nostalgia, which I really…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Camino Island

  Grisham, John

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  A book heist, the black market, undercover work, a bookstore, and a group of people all tied to an island in Florida. A good book to curl up on the couch with. Although this is the first in a series, it is a stand- alone book with an…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Mirror

  Roberts, Nora

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  The second installment in the Lost Bride Trilogy does not disappoint. Sonya MacTavish and her friends continue to try to solve the puzzle that will break the curse of Lost Bride Manor. You do not have to read the first book in the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Very Good Lives

  the Fringe Benefits of Failure and the Importance of Imagination

  Rowling, J. K.

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  A commencement address J.K. Rowling delivered to the 2008 Harvard University graduating class. She eloquently presents a prescription for a very good life that includes a healthy dose of failure and imagination. A quick, insightful, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The One Hundred Years of Lenni and Margot

  a Novel

  Cronin, Marianne

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  Seventeen-year-old Lenni and eighty-three-year-old Margot form a lovely friendship during their time in hospital and collaborate on a project to document their combined years. Beautifully written, full of charm, wit and wisdom.

• You Gotta Eat

  Real-life Strategies for Feeding Yourself When Cooking Feels Impossible

  Eby, Margaret

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  This is less of a traditional cookbook and more of a collection of strategies and ideas for feeding yourself when you just can’t bear to cook another meal. With sections like Quesadilla That Thang, Casseroles Are Anarchists and I Love You…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Fire Weather

  The Making of a Beast

  Vaillant, John

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  An essential read if you wish to understand more about the world we find ourselves in. Vaillant is an excellent writer, switching easily between a layperson’s explanation of the science of today’s wildfires and a heart-pounding narrative…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• I Shall Not Hate

  a Gaza Doctor's Journey

  Abuelaish, Izzeldin

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  I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to find ways towards finding peaceful coexistence. Even though this book is written based on Dr. Abuelaish’s own personal experiences, the book’s message appeals to a broader vision of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Dig

  Preston, John, 1953-

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  I’m on a search for small books with big stories these days. Based loosely on the true story of the discovery of an Anglo Saxon ship on the grounds of an estate in Suffolk England, this little gem’s characters caught my heart. With war…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rejection

  Fiction

  Tulathimutte, Tony

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  The most millennial book I've ever read. Interconnecting short stories about people rejecting love, sex, identity, and really awful men. Hilarious and amazing.

• The Outrun

  Liptrot, Amy

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  Amy’s memoir of sobering up at her childhood home on the Orkney islands is raw and beautiful and wild. I recommend the book and then the movie starring Saoirse Ronan.

• The Mother Next Door

  Medicine, Deception, and Munchausen by Proxy

  Dunlop, Andrea

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  A fascinating work of narrative non-fiction detailing three cases of this very complex syndrome where caretakers, most often mothers, purposely sicken their children and the difficulties in prosecuting them.

• On Tyranny

  Twenty Lessons From the Twentieth Century

  Snyder, Timothy

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  Yale professor Snyder presents an illustrated history of fascism in the 20th century and provides “lessons” on what can be done in face of it. An important and all-too-timely read!

• Blood Over Bright Haven

  a Novel

  Wang, M. L. (Maya Lin)

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  A singularly ambitious young woman is the first to enter a prestigious Order of Mages. All she wants is to research magic and be left alone, but she uncovers a secret that will shake the very foundations on the city she lives in.

• A Dark and Drowning Tide

  a Novel

  Saft, Allison

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  In Saft’s dark fantasy sapphic romance, two academic rivals are chosen for an expedition to discover a fabled spring – a spring some in their company think is worth killing over.

• None of This Is True

  a Novel

  Jewell, Lisa

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  Podcaster Alix Summers interviews an unlikely woman for a new podcast, one that quickly becomes deeply unsettling and threatens to spill over into Alix’s life. A suspenseful thriller with twists that won’t stop coming. Available in audio…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Firehose of Falsehood

  the Story of Disinformation

  Kanefield, Teri, 1960-

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  A well-researched and accessible history of disinformation and propaganda in graphic novel format. An excellent and timely read for anyone that may feel overwhelmed with how to interpret and spread information.

• A Psalm for the Wild-built

  Chambers, Becky

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  A cozy sci-fi book about a tea monk who befriends a sentient robot. They go on an adventure together, but the story is very character driven and introspective. This is a good read for anyone who wants to think about one’s purpose in life…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Talking as Fast as I Can

  From Gilmore Girls to Gilmore Girls (and Everything in Between)

  Graham, Lauren

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  In this audio book Lauren Graham talked fast just like her character did in the show Gilmore Girls. She talked a lot about the Gilmore girls of course so this is a great listen (or read) for those who want to check it out.