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NONFICTION

THE MEDICINE MAGE

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    THE SCEPTRE

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THE SCEPTRE

by B.E. Boucher

A bracing adventure—fun, fast, and with themes like love, friendship, and the power of family. Full review >

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    UNTIL IT SHIMMERS

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FICTION

UNTIL IT SHIMMERS

by Alec Scott

A potent, vigorous coming-of-age tale featuring themes of identity, sexual liberation, and introspection. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    KANSAS KALEIDOSCOPE

FICTION

KANSAS KALEIDOSCOPE

by Mark G. Wentling

An absorbing coming-of-age tale set against a realistic American backdrop. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    SOLDIER ON

    NOV. 22, 2022

NONFICTION

SOLDIER ON

by Bracha Horovitz

An emotionally affecting, historically edifying memoir brimming with cultural insight and wisdom. Full review >

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    I DON'T CELEBRATE ANYTHING!

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CHILDREN'S

I DON'T CELEBRATE ANYTHING!

by Donna Neumann ; illustrated by Alexandra Rusu

This engaging animal tale affirms that meaningful experiences exist outside holiday festivities. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    DEATH IN THE AEGEAN

    MAY 19, 2022

FICTION

DEATH IN THE AEGEAN

by M.A. Monnin

A captivating mystery that oozes charm, danger, and romance. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    CONNECTION

    APRIL 4, 2022

FICTION

CONNECTION

by R.L. Merrill

A fast-paced and fun fusion of supernatural romance and mainstream thriller. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    STAR BRIGHT

    MAY 25, 2022

  • FICTION

    DAY OF DAYS

    SEPT. 7, 2021

FICTION

DAY OF DAYS

by Frank Napolitano

An engrossing tale that serves as a poignant reminder of the lives lost on 9/11. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    PEOPLE OF THE SUN

FICTION

PEOPLE OF THE SUN

by Jan Kelly

A meditative contemporary tale about moving on and letting go. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    STANDING AT WATER'S EDGE

    NOV. 12, 2021

NONFICTION

STANDING AT WATER'S EDGE

by Janice Post-White

A multifaceted, thought-provoking, and learned exploration of a painful subject. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    RIO LOS ANGELES

    JUNE 30, 2022

FICTION

RIO LOS ANGELES

by Diego Kent

A measured but engrossing tale of a tightknit community’s strength. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE SILVER STRANGER

    FEB. 6, 2022

FICTION

THE SILVER STRANGER

by Daniel Sherrier

A relatable protagonist, a believable journey of self-discovery, and a wild SF world. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE CRABTREE MONSTERS

    MAY 12, 2022

CHILDREN'S

THE CRABTREE MONSTERS

by Chris Wieland

A funny, adventurous tale of a girl who turns small-town sleuth. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    ALONE WITH ME

    MARCH 12, 2023

  • FICTION

    TALES OF A SPIRITUAL SUN

    MARCH 30, 2023

FICTION

TALES OF A SPIRITUAL SUN

by Paul Kiritsis

An offbeat and thought-provoking set of mythic narratives. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    GLAMORELLA'S DAUGHTER

    JUNE 15, 2022

  • FICTION

    ENFANT TERRIBLE

    JULY 28, 2022

FICTION

ENFANT TERRIBLE

by Gwydhar Gebien

A gritty music story/romance with an endearing narrator. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    WARRIOR'S PRIZE

    APRIL 7, 2022

FICTION

WARRIOR'S PRIZE

by Elena Douglas

A carefully crafted tale that offers a fresh, woman-centered reevaluation of an ancient story. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    RABBIT: A GOLF FABLE

FICTION

RABBIT: A GOLF FABLE

by Erich Anderson

A deeply realized, if overlong, novel of neurodivergence and golf. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    MYSTIFIED

    MARCH 22, 2022

FICTION

MYSTIFIED

by Julia Ash

An engrossing detective story with a diverting spectral spin. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    GRAVITY HILL

    SEPT. 20, 2022

FICTION

GRAVITY HILL

by Susanne Davis

A remarkable protagonist leads a robust cast in this absorbing tale of self-discovery. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    DESERT PROPHETS

    DEC. 18, 2019

FICTION

DESERT PROPHETS

by Lucky Ringwood

An absorbing, profound look at tumultuous American lives. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SINS OF THE FATHERS

    FEB. 22, 2022

  • NONFICTION

    GRIT AND GRACE

    FEB. 12, 2022

NONFICTION

GRIT AND GRACE

by Ann Parr

An often transporting, if uneven, elegy for a man who eluded easy categorization. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    EMPATHY WORKS

    MAY 3, 2022

NONFICTION

EMPATHY WORKS

by A. Sophie Wade

An insightful and practical must-read for leaders focused on the future. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE TURTLE WITH AN AFRO

    MARCH 7, 2022

CHILDREN'S

THE TURTLE WITH AN AFRO

by Carlotta Penn ; illustrated by Audy Popoola

A lovely reminder that sharing what makes one unique is the greatest gift of all. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE FAITHFUL DOG

    JULY 7, 2022

  • NONFICTION

    WINNER-TAKES-ALL

NONFICTION

WINNER-TAKES-ALL

by James Moyer

A concise and persuasive indictment of the Electoral College. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE ROSE AND THE CRANE

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