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I'm Glad my Mom Died
by Jennette McCurdy
"As a 90s kid, I was shocked to find out what was happening in the children's media industry during that time period. Jennette's stories of her emotionally abusive mother, toxic set dynamics and her personal struggles with bulimia were heartbreaking. I'm glad she's pursuing her original dream of becoming a writer and I hope to see more works from her in the future!"
-Chosen by Alison M.
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The Neighbor's Secret
by L. Alison Heller
"When late-night acts of vandalism target the women of the Cottonwood Book Club in increasingly violent and personal ways, they are forced to decide just how far they will go to keep their secrets and protect their children, even if it means someone has to die."
-Chosen by Elma L.
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The Girl in the Castle
by Santa Montefiore
"A first installment in a planned trilogy follows the experiences of Kitty, who enjoys a life of privilege on Ireland's wild countryside at the side of an increasingly resentful best friend and the vet's son she loves, until the Irish revolt threatens her beloved home."
-Chosen by Noreen O.
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The Lincoln Highway
by Amor Towles
"In June of 1954, 18-year-old Emmett Watson, released after serving 15 months for involuntary manslaughter, discovers that two friends from the work farm have hidden themselves in the trunk of the warden’s car and have hatched a different plan for Emmett’s future."
-Chosen by Noreen O.
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Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
"This book reignited my love for fantastical stories with ties to real world issues. I literally couldn't put it down! Highly recommend this novel."
-Chosen by Denise W.
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No Exit
by Taylor Adams
"This brilliant, edgy thriller will have you staying up long past your bedtime to find out what happens to Darby, the child in the back of the van and the four strangers at the rest stop. Highly recommend reading with the lights on!"
-Chosen by Jill C.
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Interior Chinatown
by Charles Yu
"A novel, written loosely in screenplay format, about the Asian American community, and how they struggle to retain their identity in the face of pressures and expectations of cultural assimilation. Yu uses dark humor and a second person narrative to subvert any unconscious bias you might hold about what it means to be American."
-Chosen by Denise W.
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American Dirt
by Jeanine Cummins
"A very compelling and emotional story about a woman, her son, and their journey as they flee the country after the rest of the family is shot to death by the drug cartel. You won't be able to put it down!!!"
-Chosen by Elma L.
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Chocolate Cream Pie Murder
by Joanne Fluke
"One of the things I love about this hallmark-like cozy mystery series is that Hannah is a baker and I love to bake. The stories are intertwined with new and old cookie recipes Hannah makes at “The Cookie Jar”. Joanne Fluke actually provides all of the recipes in her books for you to try at home; mixing baked goods with…murder. Enjoy reading the series by starting with book 1 and learn how the characters develop in the ensuing books."
-Chosen by Elma L.
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Nine Stories
by J. D. Salinger
"This collection of short stories examines the lives of Salinger's fictional Glass family. What I love most about Salinger's writing is that it reads like a conversation with an old friend; He's a master at folding the reader into his story, creating a sense of familiarity through honesty and modesty, while conveying human experiences you never realized were shared."
-Chosen by Denise W.
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The Starless Sea
by Erin Morgenstern
"A story for adventurers and book lovers. With intertwining stories this is for fans of If On a Winter's Night a Traveler by Italo Calvino and Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell."
-Chosen by Eytan K.
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Shadow & Claw
by Gene Wolfe
"An absolute masterpiece in the science fiction/fantasy genre."
-Chosen by Melanie L.
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Caraval
by Stephanie Garber
"This YA adventure is magical, mysterious and full of twists and turns! In the vein of The Hunger Games, the premise has characters competing against each other in an island-wide carnival-themed game for a chance to win a wish. Although organizers assure players that "it's only a game" and they shouldn't take things too seriously, readers will constantly be wondering what's real and what isn't as characters reveal hidden secrets, alliances shift and illusions prove deadly. Surprises lurk behind every turn of the page!"
-Chosen by Alison M.
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Then She Was Gone
by Lisa Jewell
"This is a fast paced psychological suspense book about a woman who is trying to move on after her adored teenage daughter disappeared after school one day. Ten years later she meets a charming man whose own young daughter eerily reminds her of her long lost child."
-Chosen by Noreen O.
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The Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic, and Madness at the Fair That Changed America
by Erik Larson
"Quench your thirst for a true crime novel that reads like fiction. Devil in the White City is the tale of the 1893 World’s Fair and the serial killer who used the fair to lure his victims to their death. Bestselling author Erik Larson’s well-researched book provides breathtaking historic detail into a magical and dark time in history. A must-read for true crime fans!"
-Chosen by Danielle J.
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The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein
"This inspirational book is written from the perspective of Enzo, a philosophical dog whose owner happens to be a race car driver. Enzo learns about humans from watching tv and his family, and hopes to return as a human in his next life. Did I mention the story is told by a dog? (If you saw the movie, this is a million times better)"
-Chosen by Jane S.
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Ask Again, Yes
by Mary Beth Keane
I found myself racing to the car to continue the audio version of this book. Keane's characters come to life in a captivating tale of suburban drama, family conflict and mental illness. Readers of contemporary fiction won't be able to put this down!
-Chosen by Erica L.
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