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• Someone Else's Shoes

  Moyes, Jojo, 1969-

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  "Dive into “Someone Else’s Shoes” and walk away with a renewed sense of hope and the undeniable truth that sometimes, the best way to understand ourselves and others is by walking a mile in someone else’s shoes. A story full of Moyes’…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Kill for Me, Kill for You

  Cavanagh, Steve,

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  "If you read a lot of thrillers some of the twists are predictable, but overall, this is a new twist on the concept behind “Strangers on a Train.”" -Episode 59

• If I Survive You

  Escoffery, Jonathan,

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  "The book is a collection of stories some of which will make you laugh out loud and some will make you cringe and all of them together make Trelawney the man he is. And despite some of his poor judgement, events that easily could have…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bloom

  Dawson, Delilah S.,

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  "This sapphic and sharp novella is perfect for fans of Angela Carter's “The Bloody Chamber” or anyone who has bought stuff they didn't need just because the person selling it was so cool. “Bloom” begins as a cozy romance, a sweet love…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Tear

  McKeen, Erica,

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  "A disorienting gothic horror novel that begs for discussion. Drawing inspiration from Mary Shelley, Shirley Jackson, and “The Yellow Wallpaper,” author Erica McKeen tells the unsettling tale of a young woman on the verge of becoming a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Brooms

  Walls, Jasmine,

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  "In this graphic novel, sparse illustrations keep the pace moving fast, but the colors feel like looking at something luminous and magical. I also loved these characters: every one of the Night Racers has a story that makes them so easy to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Painting Happiness

  Creativity With Watercolors

  Runyan, Terry,

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  "Runyan sets artists up for success in the beginning by teaching about the supplies needed, how not to be your own worst critic, and then sends the painter off on assignment to choose items to paint from a long (and somewhat silly) list of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Where the Deer and the Antelope Play

  the Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside

  Offerman, Nick, 1970-

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  "In this observation of the outdoors, the reader is brought into Nick’s stream of consciousness and observances of three parts of the world just before and during the pandemic. Nick’s observations are inspired by pieces of poetry and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Starter Villain

  Scalzi, John, 1969-

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  "At turns absurd and snarky, this action-packed story has you cheering on Charlie as he navigates his perilous orientation as a super villain. I laughed a lot reading this story but honestly Scalzi won me over with the cats … the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Hench

  a Novel

  Walschots, Natalie Zina, 1983-

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  "I was fascinated with Natalie Walschots’ ability to reconceptualize the classic theme of good and evil and serve it up in shades of gray. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes to debate morals, loves spreadsheets, and is not…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• My Beloved Monster

  Masha, the Half-wild Rescue Cat Who Rescued Me

  Carr, Caleb, 1955-2024,

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  "A lovely and deeply moving memoir in which the author rescues a very special Siberian Forest cat, and she rescues him in return." -Episode 64

• Rebel Girl

  My Life as a Feminist Punk

  Hanna, Kathleen, 1968-

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  "'Rebel Girl' is more than a linear memoir, though the anecdotes told are fascinating. It is a profound reflection on themes that are just as relevant today as they were during the early days of Hanna’s fame." -Episode 64

• Fi

  a Memoir of My Son

  Fuller, Alexandra, 1969-

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  "This book doesn’t shy away from the black and messy parts of grief but it ends on a hopeful note; reminding us that it really is worth it to seek joy and meaning in our own lives after the unimaginable happens." -Episode 65

• Spear

  Griffith, Nicola,

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  "Griffith’s beautiful writing evokes a wondrous world that I loved spending time in. If you like adventure, high fantasy, and queer characters, I think you’ll love “Spear.”" -Episode 65

• The Instructor

  Hendricks, T. R.,

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  "A compelling page-turner with excellent world-building details and intense, realistic tension. This will be one you won’t want to put down." -Episode 66

• The Woods All Black

  Mandelo, Lee,

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  "This book isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you like historical horror told through a queer lens, and can stomach the intensity, try “The Woods All Black” for a unique tale of revenge and belonging." -Episode 66

• Making It So

  a Memoir

  Stewart, Patrick, 1940-

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  "A treat for people who like celebrity memoirs. You don’t even need to be a Trekkie to enjoy it." -Episode 67

• The Lincoln Highway

  Towles, Amor,

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  "Told from multiple points of view, this richly layered story will stay with you long after you finish the last page." -Episode 67

• The Joy of Sweat

  the Strange Science of Perspiration

  Everts, Sarah,

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  "You may not know it yet, but you are going to love this taboo-busting romp through the shame, stink, and strange science of sweating!" -Episode 69