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• Food to Die for

  Recipes & Stories From America's Most Legendary Haunted Places

  Bruni, Amy

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  Have you ever thought to explore the haunted history of the United States through a cookbook? Filled with recipes, this book takes you on a journey through the States and their haunted buildings. Curious to know about Lizzie Borden? Sit down and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The House in the Cerulean Sea

  Klune, TJ

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  Linus, a social worker is a quiet, simple 40 something year old man, who works as a caseworker, inspecting orphanages. Everything changes in his life when he is assigned to one particular orphanage. This fantasy, fable, reality story is amusing and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Liberty Street

  a Novel

  Marshall, Heather (Heather J.)

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  This book is inspired by true events. It is an eye opening and a compelling story by one of Canada's best historical fiction writers. The novel is touches on mental health, prison and the power of women and their friendships.

• The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau

  a Novel

  Harmel, Kristin

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  A duel-timeline historical fiction novel that involves family lore, mystery, relationships, jewelry thieves, and much more. In 1942, Colette’s life is drastically altered when German soldiers show up at her family’s door. Her parents are taken and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• What a Small Cat Needs

  Shaloshvili, Natalia,

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  A lovely picture book translated from Russian by Lena Traer. From two small eyes to someone to love, this lyrical narrative details what a small cat needs paired with illustrations in a very sweet, whimsical style.

• State of Wonder

  Patchett, Ann

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  A story about a woman who gives up her comfortable midwestern life to travel to the jungle in Brazil to find out what happened to her dead colleague. It is a beautifully written narrative with colourful characters, moral and ethical dilemmas, as…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Through Gates of Garnet and Gold

  McGuire, Seanan

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  The 11th installment of the Wayward Children’s series by Seanan McGuire. This book features a character we had thought returned to their happily ever after. Unfortunately, things start to go wrong and they turn to their friends in our world for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Small Animals

  Parenthood in the Age of Fear

  Brooks, Kim (Author and essayist)

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  The author of this book recounts the legal battles she faced after she was witnessed leaving her child alone in the car for a few minutes. Brooks explores questions about what it means to raise children in an increasingly anxious and competitive…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Dark and Secret Magic

  a Novel

  Kinney, Wallis

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  A story full of magic, fall vibes, and closed-door romance. Hecate is a hedge witch who keeps to herself in her lovely cottage in the words with her cat for company. After her mother’s death though secrets begin to unfold. If you enjoy Howl’s Moving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Odds of You

  a Novel

  Dramis, Kate

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  A romance between a writer with unmanageable writer’s block and a breakout actor while set against the backdrop of a cottage in Scotland. Need I say more? A lovely romance about being yourself with the ones that matter most.

• And Now, Back to You

  Borison, B. K.

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  The second book in the Heartstrings series but can be read as a standalone. Two very different meteorologists must team up to report on the biggest snowstorm of the year. A romance with great characters you will be rooting for and want to be friends…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Seven Sisters

  a Novel

  Riley, Lucinda, 1965-2021

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  The first book in this series was a delight. The concept, characters, and execution are so well done. I had such a hard time putting it down, and this is a big book! The interwoven stories are told beautifully.

• Without a Clue

  a Novel

  Ferguson, Melissa, 1985-

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  What an entertaining romp! The mystery and characters were so much fun. I laughed out loud and had to finish this in one sitting.

• A Marriage at Sea

  True Story of Love, Obsession, and Shipwreck

  Elmhirst, Sophie

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  When unlikely pair Maurice and Maralyn decided to give up everything in life to sail the seas with nary a radio, they didn’t anticipate being shipwrecked by a whale in the middle of the Pacific. In the 118 days that followed, they survived on a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• How to Talk to Your Succulent

  Persico, Zoe, 1993-

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  A tale of grief and mental well-being after the loss of a parent. I enjoyed how Adara’s magical ability to talk to plants provided us with insight into her thoughts in a creative, yet not gimmicky, way. It is also beautifully illustrated.

• This Is How You Lose the Time War

  El-Mohtar, Amal

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  Beautiful, lyrical tale that follows two time traveling agents as they share hidden correspondence that begins as taunts and turns into tragic love affair. Perfect mix of poetic prose and science fiction.

• Wolf Worm

  Kingfisher, T.

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  If you’re in the mood for a creepy, gothic tale and aren’t too disturbed by insect-based terror, then Wolf Worm is the book for you. With plenty of twists and turns this book will keep you guessing right until the end.

• Man Hating Psycho

  Baal, Iphgenia

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  Thoroughly enjoyable tales of drifting artsy-types in London and the terrible men in their lives. No cats, though.