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In The Shadow Of St. Anthony
by Andrew Hernon
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"In the Shadow of St. Anthony offers a gripping, horror-infused mystery deeply rooted in the unique character of its neighborhood and the mood of 1980s SoHo. If you're drawn to eerie, atmospheric thrillers rich in cultural texture and can also appreciate a narrator with imperfections and a slightly uneven pace then this debut will likely leave a lasting impression."
Plier
by Jane Washington
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Reread of one my favorite series! This reality tv drama set in the omegaverse is exactly the kind of book you need to get out of a slump. There’s love, drama and a little bit of magic
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 Hudson
by Frances F. Dunwell
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Overall a very good read. A little long and dragging at times (it’s a long and detailed book) but excellent comprehensive history of the Hudson River. I especially enjoyed the early revolutionary history! But all of it was interesting and I learned a lot!
Sometimes I Lie
by Alice Feeney
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Great book!!!! Love the twists and turns from the author!!!! Definitely reading more from her!!!
Remarkably Bright Creatures
by Shelby Van Pelt
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Good book!!!!!! Loved the main character (the octopus)!!!
The Resistance Bakery
by Siobhan Curham
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Really enjoyed this book! A good story, well written, touching and surprising and interesting historical fiction.
The River Is Waiting
by Wally Lamb
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Imagine, if you will, that your life completely changes because of an accident… You take responsibility for your alcohol and drug usage and just when you think you will be free, a pandemic happens. This was a powerful and moving book. (I shed some tears.)
The Heart's Invisible Furies
by John Boyne
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The author is a fan of John Irving and it shows - a oftentimes delightful book filled with rich characters. The story does a lot to illuminate how the gay community suffered throughout the decades of 1940s and onward in Ireland. Many of the plot points and twists and turns were a bit predictable and rote, but otherwise a good solid emotionally-fulfilling read.
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.
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