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The Dream Hotel
by Laila Lalami
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If you ever watched the movie, Minority Report, this book has a similar take on the surveillance state. However, Lalami's presentation feels more real and prescient and less futuristic. With the rise of AI intelligence and integrated computer systems, one can easily imagine the fate of our protagonist, as she is swept up and placed in a detention center based on an algorithm's output. The book is gripping and tense at times, but also does a good job of showing us how technology can worm its way into our lives in ways we may not have imagined.
The Skull
by Jon Klassen
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This book is recommended for grade 1 - 4, ages 6-9. It is formatted as a chapter book. I thought it was dark for a children's book. I've read this author before and he often has an unusual twist in his stories. I felt like a 6 year would be a little scared after reading this book. I would recommend for older kids.
The Life We Bury
by Allen Eskens
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OMG LOVED IT!!!!! So goood!!!
Just For The Summer
by Abby Jimenez
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This book was a lot more emotionally fraught than I expected it to be. Jimenez handled discussions of grief and parental abuse well, and while I disagreed with the FMC’s actions, I was still able to empathize. The author consulted many nurses and therapists while writing the book and it shows in the depth of understanding and empathy given to the characters.
The Fabric Of Civilization
by Virginia Postrel
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Such an interesting book! I got a little bored once I got into the trade and consumers sections but the earlier parts of the book were loaded with very detailed explanations of fibers, history of textiles, and how it has impacted humanity.
She's Come Undone
by Wally Lamb
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Delores Price has an unusual life with multiple ups and downs. She is an unloved fatty who hurts herself, a mental case who realizes (after many years) that she can love and be loved. This is not my favorite book of Lamb but is worth reading.
The Shadows We Hide
by Allen Eskens
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Excellent book!!!!! Such a great read and an amazing twist!!!!
Lost Stick
by annosha syed
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Louise and Milo are playing a fun game of fetch, until there is a slight misunderstanding. Milo goes on a quest to find a stick that was never thrown. At the same time, Louise goes on a search for Milo. A story of pet/human love!
The Sisters
by Jonas Hassen Khemiri
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An infinitely readable family saga centering around the magnetic three sisters of a Swedish-Tunisian family and the curse that invades their lives. I loved the structure of this book (very important given the 600+ pages) and the way it drew you into the story of the immigrant experience and inescapable bonds of family, loss and love. Highly recommend.
The Green Road
by Anne Enright
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Mixed review for this one…I enjoyed the aspect of getting to know the characters but overall a little disappointed in the end.
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