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• Cold Joy

  Experience the Wondrous Power of Cold Water

  DeLana, Libby,

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  "A friendly invitation to leave your comfort zone. It shows that there is a bright, happy life waiting for you, even in the coldest places." -Episode 155

• Hemlock & Silver

  Kingfisher, T.,

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  "Kingfisher’s trademark voice shines through, blending dark fantasy, dry humor, and gentle romance into a story that shows readers that truth — like a mirror — has a habit of reflecting more than we expect." -Episode 155

• Anima Rising

  a Novel

  Moore, Christopher, 1957-

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  "Christopher Moore’s trademark wry, cheeky wit is on full display in this book that weaves together the café society culture of pre-war Europe and the mythology of Frankenstein to create a uniquely complex, darkly bawdy work of fiction." -Episode 153

• Land of Milk and Honey

  Zhang, C Pam,

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  "A sensuous and haunting novel about who gets to experience pleasure at the end of the world. I loved the lush descriptions of food that reawaken the narrator’s appetite, set against a jarring climate landscape that erodes her moral clarity."…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Midnight Taxi

  Gunasekera, Yosha,

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  "Gunasekera takes us on a virtual tour of New York City and offers plenty of tasty food references along the way. As a resident herself she doesn’t hold back on describing the ugly and the beautiful sides of the city." -Episode 151

• King Sorrow

  a Novel

  Hill, Joe,

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  "Not quite fantasy, borders on horror, surprises you with its humor, and is softened by a streak of romance. Don’t let the dragon scare you; it’s well worth the read." -Episode 151

• I Must Betray You

  Sepetys, Ruta,

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  "This heartbreaking story weaves fear, isolation, and courage together, and brings the characters and days of 1989 Bucharest to life for the reader." -Episode 148

• Hobtown Mystery Stories Vol. 3: The Secret of the Saucer

  Bertin, Kris

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  "If David Lynch wrote a cross-over comic of “Nancy Drew,” “Scooby Doo,” and “Stranger Things,” setting it in 1990s Nova Scotia’s most cursed fictional town." -Episode 148

• Don't Forget to Write

  a Novel

  Confino, Sara Goodman,

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  "Full of petulant 20-something energy paired with a sagely wise and witty septuagenarian; laugh, smile, and cry your way to the end!" - Episode 146

• Someone in the Attic

  Mara, Andrea,

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  "Delightfully readable and devilishly intriguing...sure to delight fans of psychological thrillers, whether they’re an avid fan of the genre or just starting out." -Episode 146

• To Shape a Dragon's Breath

  Blackgoose, Moniquill,

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  "This felt somewhat like a Jane Austen-flavored historic fantasy mixed with a magical academy for dragon riders. It’s ultimately about being presented with a role that you’re expected to fill, but spurning other people’s expectations in favor of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Salt Grows Heavy

  Khaw, Cassandra,

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  "Not for the faint of heart, a fetid yet simultaneously sweet read. If you enjoy the supernatural, the horrors of reality, a relationship that rivals the sincerest of love stories, inexplicably and expertly interwoven, I highly recommend 'The Salt…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Better Living Through Birding

  Notes From a Black Man in the Natural World

  Cooper, Christian,

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  "With humor, heart, and sharp observation, Cooper proves that birding isn’t about expensive gear or expert knowledge — it’s about paying attention. And once you start, there’s no going back." -Episode 142

• The Storm

  a Novel

  Hawkins, Rachel, 1979-

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  "Hurricanes are among the most powerful storms on Earth. A storm is brewing, and the past and present are on a catastrophic collision course." -Episode 142

• Rot

  An Imperial History of the Irish Famine

  Scanlan, Padraic X.,

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  "The book goes into all the details and decisions that turned an agricultural dilemma into a true catastrophe. If you're interested in Ireland, immigration, or politics, you might be fascinated by “Rot,” too." - Episode 140

• Best Woman

  a Novel

  Dommu, Rose,

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  "While this book is a delightful romantic comedy, it's frothiness belies a poignant story about Julia’s experience of being transgender...great for fans of wedding-based romantic comedies and imperfect but wonderful protagonists. I laughed, I cried,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Rome of One's Own

  the Forgotten Women of the Roman Empire

  Southon, Emma,

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  "A social and cultural history that perfectly blends scholarly insight with snarky asides that had me cackling out loud, like a wild conversation with your nerdiest friend. “A Rome of One's Own” brings the forgotten women of ancient Rome back to…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bury Our Bones in the Midnight Soil

  Schwab, Victoria,

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  "For some of the women, vampirism gives them agency — challenging patriarchal structures and allowing them to live a more authentic queer life. For others, vampirism is thrust upon them without their consent, and now they must learn to survive. And…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cinder House

  Marske, Freya,

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  "You know that the story will contain a grand ball filled with dancing, a fairy bearing gifts and a prince needing a bride, with a shoe and searching for its owner, but you will also be completely surprised at the twists and changes in this…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Wildfire Days

  a Woman, a Hotshot Crew, and the Burning American West

  Ramsey, Kelly, 1981-

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  "If you enjoy memoirs by women not afraid to step beyond traditional roles or are interested in wildland firefighting, then this is the book for you. You'll learn what it's like to work in one of the most demanding professions today and will gain an…Read moreRead more of this annotation