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9 Bingeworthy Books

  • FICTION

    FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING

    MAY 10, 2022

FICTION

FIRST TIME FOR EVERYTHING

by Henry Fry

A queer coming-of-adulthood story told with humor, tenderness, and quirk. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    ON ROTATION

    JUNE 21, 2022

  • FICTION

    THE WORK WIFE

    JULY 19, 2022

FICTION

THE WORK WIFE

by Alison B. Hart

Riveting details of a fascinating hidden world support a ruthless takedown of misogyny and entitlement. One hell of a debut. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE DISPLACEMENTS

    JULY 5, 2022

FICTION

THE DISPLACEMENTS

by Bruce Holsinger

Brilliantly imagined and terrifyingly believable. Seems destined to be a blockbuster. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    A HEAVY DOSE OF ALLISON TANDY

    JULY 12, 2022

  • TEEN

    THE GIFTS THAT BIND US

    JUNE 7, 2022

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE GIFTS THAT BIND US

by Caroline O'Donoghue

Another gripping, magic-filled installment in this rich contemporary fantasy. Full review >

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