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1. The Women by Kristin HannahIn 1965, nursing student Frankie McGrath, after hearing the words "Women can be heroes, too," impulsively joins the Army Nurse Corps and follows her brother to Vietnam where she is overwhelmed by the destruction of war, as well as the unexpected trauma of coming home to a changed and politically divided America. Genre: Historical fiction Themes: Return from war Storyline: Character-driven Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Atmospheric; Dramatic; Heartwarming; Moving Writing Style: Compelling; Richly detailed
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2. The Phoenix Crown by Kate QuinnAn unforgettable narrative about the intertwined lives of two wronged women, spanning from the chaos of the San Francisco earthquake to the glittering palaces of Versailles. Genre: Historical fiction Character: Asian; Well-developed; Strong female Storyline: Action-packed
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3. None of This is Trueby Lisa JewellPopular podcaster Alix Summer becomes the subject of her own podcast after a woman named Josie Fair comes into her life and then disappears, leaving behind a terrible and terrifying legacy that puts her life and her family's lives in mortal danger. Genre: Interviews; Psychological suspense Character: Twisted Storyline: Intricately plotted; Plot-driven Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Suspenseful Writing Style: Compelling
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4. The Heaven & Earth Grocery Store by James McBrideWhen a skeleton is unearthed in the small, close-knit community of Chicken Hill, Pennsylvania, in 1972, an unforgettable cast of characters, living on the margins of white, Christian America closely guard a secret, especially when the truth is revealed about what happened and the part the town's white establishment played in it. Genre: Historical fiction; Book club best bets Character: Black; Jewish; Large cast of characters Storyline: Character-driven; Intricately plotted Pace: Leisurely paced Tone: Moving; Heartwarming; Strong sense of place; Amusing Writing Style: Witty; Gritty; Compelling; Lyrical
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5. Someone Saw Something by Rick MofinaWhen TV network journalist Corina Corado's six-year-old son and husband vanish while walking through Central Park, detectives uncover shocking family secrets as a bombshell revelation surfaces online alleging the boy never belonged to the couple at all. Genre: Thrillers and suspense Storyline: Intricately plotted; Plot-driven Pace: Fast-paced Tone: Suspenseful Writing Style: Compelling
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