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12 Excellent Reads for July

ROMANCE

THE GOLDEN HOUR

by Beatriz Williams

A fresh take on the WWII love story, with a narrator who practically demands Myrna Loy come back to life to play her in the... Full review >

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THRILLER & SUSPENSE

GOOD GIRL, BAD GIRL

by Michael Robotham

Robotham is a master plotter at the top of his form, and readers will surely hope to see more of his complicated new... Full review >

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FICTION

MAGGIE BROWN & OTHERS

by Peter Orner

Insightful, rueful, and often humorous, this collection holds a mirror to contemporary life and gives the reader much to... Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE NEED

by Helen Phillips

Suspenseful and mysterious, insightful and tender, Phillips’ new thriller cements her standing as a deservedly celebrated... Full review >

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FICTION

THE LAGER QUEEN OF MINNESOTA

by J. Ryan Stradal

An absolutely delightful read, perfect for a summer day with a good beer and a piece of pie. Full review >

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FICTION

THE PHILOSOPHER'S WAR

by Tom Miller

A fantastic example of worldbuilding on a grand scale that combines cinematic action with historical accuracy to great... Full review >

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