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Where are my history buffs that also like a good story with a side of drama? Erik Larson once again proves himself a master storyteller with The Demon of Unrest, offering a riveting account of the tumultuous months between Abraham Lincoln's election and the Confederate bombardment of Fort Sumter. Larson expertly weaves together a narrative… Continue reading The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson
Rufi Thorpe's Margo's Got Money Troubles is a sharp, witty, and downright hilarious exploration of the tumultuous journey of modern adulthood. At its heart is Margo, a character who feels incredibly real, teetering on the precipice of financial ruin while trying to juggle the complexities of new motherhood, a dwindling bank account, and the often… Continue reading Margo’s Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe
“Sometimes a book can change your life. Some books are a comfort, some a reprieve, others a vacation, a lesson, a heartbreak.” Eileen Merriweather loves to get lost in a good happily-ever-after. The fictional kind, anyway. Because at least imaginary men don’t leave you at the altar. She feels safe in a book. At home.… Continue reading A Novel Love Story by Ashely Poston
Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez is a powerful novel that weaves together the complex threads of Puerto Rican identity, political corruption, and the elusive American Dream. At its heart, the book is not just a family saga, but also a profound commentary on the intersection of personal and collective histories. Set against the backdrop… Continue reading Olga Dies Dreaming by Xochitl Gonzalez
“Most of my life, I’ve romanticized death. I used to love the idea of something being so tremendous that it was worth dying for. But I was wrong. I think the most magnificent things are worth living for.” It’s been two months since the Fates were freed from a deck of cards, two months since… Continue reading Finale by Stephanie Garber
“No man on earth has ever loved a woman more than I love you.” Not every man wants to be the hero. Tobias King chose to be a villain. Thief, outlaw, and ruthless leader of a group of vigilantes, mirroring his enemies was the only way he saw himself fulfilling his mission. Until Cecelia Horner… Continue reading The Finish Line by Kate Stewart
"She didn't run from her dark past. She moved in." For the lucky among us, life is what you make of it; but for Dixie Wheeler, the theme music for her story was chosen by another long ago, on the day her father butchered her mother and brothers and then slashed a knife across his… Continue reading Theme Music by T. Marie Vandelly
“We love rainy days, don’t we, baby?” Cecelia Horner had expected this to be a dull year, but it has been the most exciting summer of her life. She met local bad boys Sean and Dominic, and their relationship developed into something very, very dangerous . . . But she is left reeling from the… Continue reading Exodus by Kate Stewart
This book is riveting and dark, exploring abuse, mental health, and family dysfunction. Its intense content may be triggering but is realistic and well-written. It digs into deep fears and identity issues. It reveals how family secrets and closed doors shape children's lives and mental health. It started slowly but when it picked up, it… Continue reading The Return Of Ellie Black by Emiko Jean
“Legends were supposed to be better than the truth.” After being swept up in the magical world of Caraval, Donatella Dragna has finally escaped her father and saved her sister, Scarlett, from a disastrous arranged marriage. The girls should be celebrating, but Tella isn’t yet free. She made a desperate bargain with a mysterious criminal,… Continue reading Legendary by Stephanie Garber