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First Lie Wins
Ashley Elston’s “First Lie Wins” is a gripping thriller that has received attention and appreciation...
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Hello Beautiful
Hello Beautiful: The New York Times Bestseller and Oprah Book Club Pick Ann Napolitano’s “Hello...
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Unruly
David Mitchell’s “Unruly: A History of England’s Kings and Queens” is a unique, amusing, and...
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Lessons in Chemistry
Lessons in Chemistry: A woman in the 1960s with an opinion Bonnie Garmus’ novel “Lessons...
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Big Beacon
Big beacon: A lighthouse rebuild, a broadcaster reborn! The third edition of Alan Partridge’s memoirs,...
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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
“Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar is a novel that has garnered significant attention and acclaim, marking...
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The Bullet Swallower
Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ “The Bullet Swallower” stands as a testament to the author’s literary prowess,...
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The Fury by Alex Michaelides
“The Fury” by Alex Michaelides is a captivating psychological thriller that seamlessly intertwines elements of...
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Being Here
Pádraig Tuama’s “Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love” is an uncommon devotional book...
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Ilium – Lea Carpenter’s dazzling new novel
“Ilium: A Novel” by Lea Carpenter delves into the intricate and shadowy world of international...
Read Book SummaryFirst Lie Wins
Ashley Elston’s “First Lie Wins” is a gripping thriller that has received attention and appreciation...
Read Book SummaryHello Beautiful
Hello Beautiful: The New York Times Bestseller and Oprah Book Club Pick Ann Napolitano’s “Hello...
Read Book SummaryUnruly
David Mitchell’s “Unruly: A History of England’s Kings and Queens” is a unique, amusing, and...
Read Book SummaryLessons in Chemistry
Lessons in Chemistry: A woman in the 1960s with an opinion Bonnie Garmus’ novel “Lessons...
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Big beacon: A lighthouse rebuild, a broadcaster reborn! The third edition of Alan Partridge’s memoirs,...
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Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
“Martyr!” by Kaveh Akbar is a novel that has garnered significant attention and acclaim, marking...
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Dead in Long Beach, California
Venita Blackburn’s debut novel “Dead in Long Beach, California” has received critical acclaim for its...
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The Paris Housekeeper
“The Paris Housekeeper” by Renee Ryan is a riveting historical fiction novel set against the...
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
The novel “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, set in the imaginary...
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The Dreamtidings of a Disgruntled Starbeing
Linn Aspen’s work “The Dreamtidings of a Disgruntled Starbeing” dives into the complicated dynamics of...
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The Fury by Alex Michaelides
“The Fury” by Alex Michaelides is a captivating psychological thriller that seamlessly intertwines elements of...
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Ilium – Lea Carpenter’s dazzling new novel
“Ilium: A Novel” by Lea Carpenter delves into the intricate and shadowy world of international...
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First Lie Wins
Ashley Elston’s “First Lie Wins” is a gripping thriller that has received attention and appreciation...
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The Engagement Party
Darby Kane’s “The Engagement Party” is a fascinating psychological thriller with elements of mystery and...
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The Frozen River
“The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon is a historical fiction novel that has earned critical...
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The Curse of Penryth Hall
“The Curse of Penryth Hall” by Jess Armstrong, a novel steeped in the atmospheric nuances...
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It Starts with Us
It Starts with Us: Lily’s divorce from her violent husband, Ryle, the narrative centers on...
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The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” has gotten a lot of attention...
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Good Material
Good Material: Every relationship has one beginning. This one has two endings. Various reviewers have...
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The Burnout
“The Burnout” by Sophie Kinsella is a contemporary romance novel that addresses the increasingly significant...
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The Longest Autumn
Amy Avery’s fantasy novel “The Longest Autumn” features a complex tapestry of topics and characters...
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Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands
The second chapter in the Emily Wilde series, “Emily Wilde’s Map of the Otherlands” by...
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Beautyland
Marie-Helene Bertino’s “Beautyland: A Novel” is a fascinating and multidimensional novel that dives deeply into...
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Yours for the Taking: A Novel
“Yours for the Taking” by Gabrielle Korn is a novel set in the near future...
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Winterkeep
“Winterkeep” by Kristin Cashore, the fourth book in the Graceling Realm series, has elicited a...
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Unruly
David Mitchell’s “Unruly: A History of England’s Kings and Queens” is a unique, amusing, and...
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Big Beacon
Big beacon: A lighthouse rebuild, a broadcaster reborn! The third edition of Alan Partridge’s memoirs,...
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Cobalt Red
Siddharth Kara’s “Cobalt Red” provides a fascinating and terrifying view into the world of cobalt...
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A Fool’s Journey: To the Beach Boys and beyond
Carli Muoz’s biography “A Fool’s Journey: To the Beach Boys and Beyond” is more than...
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I’m Glad My Mom Died
I’m Glad My Mom Died: Jennette McCurdy’s memoir, goes into her traumatic upbringing and career...
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The Woman in Me
Britney Spears’ biography “The Woman in Me” dives into the pop superstar’s personal and professional...
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Poor Charlie’s Almanack
Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger “Poor Charlie’s Almanack:...
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Spare
I did a quick search for more information and here’s what I found. The book...
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The Bullet Swallower
Elizabeth Gonzalez James’ “The Bullet Swallower” stands as a testament to the author’s literary prowess,...
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Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts
Crystal Wilkinson’s “Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts: Stories and Recipes from Five Generations of Black...
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Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum
Antonia Hylton’s “Madness: Race and Insanity in a Jim Crow Asylum” is a thorough and...
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The Paris Housekeeper
“The Paris Housekeeper” by Renee Ryan is a riveting historical fiction novel set against the...
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The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store
The novel “The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride, set in the imaginary...
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Oath and Honor: the explosive inside story from the most senior Republican to stand up to Donald Trump
Oath and Honor: A Prominent Republican Dissenter’s Inside Look at the Heart of American Politics...
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Cobalt Red
Siddharth Kara’s “Cobalt Red” provides a fascinating and terrifying view into the world of cobalt...
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Being Here
Pádraig Tuama’s “Being Here: Prayers for Curiosity, Justice, and Love” is an uncommon devotional book...
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Filterworld
Kyle Chayka’s “Filterworld: How Algorithms Flattened Culture” is a thought-provoking examination of the ubiquitous effect...
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Generations
Generations: The Real Differences Between Gen Z, Millennials, Gen X, Boomers, and Silents—and What They...
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Be Good For Good
The book “Be Good For Good: Stories of Goodness with Life Lessons” digs thoroughly into...
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A Fool’s Journey: To the Beach Boys and beyond
Carli Muoz’s biography “A Fool’s Journey: To the Beach Boys and Beyond” is more than...
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Iceberg
Iceberg: A new viewpoint on the Titanic catastrophe through the eyes of a young, ambitious...
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I’m Glad My Mom Died
I’m Glad My Mom Died: Jennette McCurdy’s memoir, goes into her traumatic upbringing and career...
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The Woman in Me
Britney Spears’ biography “The Woman in Me” dives into the pop superstar’s personal and professional...
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A Fool’s Journey: To the Beach Boys and beyond
Carli Muoz’s biography “A Fool’s Journey: To the Beach Boys and Beyond” is more than...
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Iceberg
Iceberg: A new viewpoint on the Titanic catastrophe through the eyes of a young, ambitious...
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I’m Glad My Mom Died
I’m Glad My Mom Died: Jennette McCurdy’s memoir, goes into her traumatic upbringing and career...
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The Woman in Me
Britney Spears’ biography “The Woman in Me” dives into the pop superstar’s personal and professional...
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Good Material
Good Material: Every relationship has one beginning. This one has two endings. Various reviewers have...
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Poor Charlie’s Almanack
Poor Charlie’s Almanack: The Essential Wit and Wisdom of Charles T. Munger “Poor Charlie’s Almanack:...
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Cobalt Red
Siddharth Kara’s “Cobalt Red” provides a fascinating and terrifying view into the world of cobalt...
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Feel-Good Productivity
Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You Ali Abdaal’s “Feel-Good Productivity:...
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Be Good For Good
The book “Be Good For Good: Stories of Goodness with Life Lessons” digs thoroughly into...
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Be Good For Good
The book “Be Good For Good: Stories of Goodness with Life Lessons” digs thoroughly into...
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Be Good For Good
The book “Be Good For Good: Stories of Goodness with Life Lessons” digs thoroughly into...
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Feel-Good Productivity
Feel-Good Productivity: How to Do More of What Matters to You Ali Abdaal’s “Feel-Good Productivity:...
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Cat Kid Comic Club 5: Influencers
The fifth edition in the acclaimed graphic novel series, “Cat Kid Comic Club 5: Influencers”...
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No Brainer: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
The 18th volume in Jeff Kinney’s worldwide popular “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series, “Diary...
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Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
J.K. Rowling’s “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” has received a wide range of reviews...
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