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"The Sirens" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“The Sirens,” by Emilia Hart, is a mysterious story of survival and sisterhood that incorporates fantasy and historical fiction. It...

cstucky2
Apr 182 min read
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"When the Moon Hits Your Eye" | Reviewed by Nelson Appell
It’s possible John Scalzi wrote his newest book, “When the Moon Hits your Eye,” as a personal challenge. He wanted to see how many cheese...

cstucky2
Apr 152 min read
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"Murder at Gull's Nest" Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Here’s an endorsement. Though I’m not a fan of mysteries, I was gobsmacked by the first book in a who-dun-it series featuring a...

cstucky2
Apr 122 min read
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"The Last Session" | Reviewed by Andi Kloppe
Mystery, murder, reincarnation, cult-like behavior. “The Last Session,” by Julia Bartz, has it all. This psychological, mystery thriller...

cstucky2
Apr 122 min read
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"The Antidote," Reviewed by William Winkler
American author Karen Russell’s debut novel “Swamplandia” (2011) employs magical realism to move the narrative of a family’s attempt to...

cstucky2
Apr 92 min read
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"Deep Cuts," | Reviewed by Jenni Olson
"Deep Cuts," by Holly Brickley, is the perfect pick for any music lover. It’s a fun read highlighting music through the years, as well as...

cstucky2
Apr 81 min read
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"Birding to Change the World"| Reviewed by Bill Schwab
In her memoir “Birding to Change the World,” Trish O’Kane chronicles her journey from two decades of writing about justice as an...

cstucky2
Apr 33 min read
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"O Sinners!" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Nicole Cuffy’s first novel, “Dances,” details the life of a 22-year-old Black ballerina, the youngest and first Black woman to become...

cstucky2
Apr 22 min read
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"Rabbit Moon" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Lindsey, a red-haired American girl who works in the bustling city of Shanghai is out late when tragedy strikes. A driver high on rice...

cstucky2
Apr 12 min read
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"Killer Potential" | Reviewed by Tonya O'Connell
“Killer Potential,” by Hannah Deitch, is a story about two unlikely fugitives. The thriller is darkly funny and provocative. It’s an edge...

cstucky2
Mar 312 min read
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"Red Dog Farm" | Reviewed by Susan Ferguson
“Red Dog Farm,“ a novel by Nathaniel Ian Miller, is narrated by Orri, a young man who has grown up on a struggling Icelandic cattle farm...

cstucky2
Mar 302 min read
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Honey Bunnies
With spring bursting at the seams, dressed in gorgeous green, Clover’s buzzed to share stories of cottontails with velvet noses and fur...

Clover
Mar 303 min read
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"Your Farm" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Some author/illustrators have a knack for captivating. Jon Klassen is the best of the best. He’s written or illustrated countless books...

cstucky2
Mar 302 min read
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"Hope: The Autobiography: Reviewed by Bill Schwab
Jorge Mario Bergoglio became Pope Francis in 2013 at the age of 76. The Argentine priest has made the flight of migrants from war and...

cstucky2
Mar 263 min read
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"The Jackal's Mistress" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
I became a Chris Bohjalian fan in 2003 with the publication of “The Buffalo Soldier.” Since then, this talented writer has churned out...

cstucky2
Mar 263 min read
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"The River Has Roots" | Reviewed by Andi Kloppe
“The River Has Roots,” by Amal El-Mohtar, is not your typical fantasy or fairytale. Grammar is the magical force in this short story, ...

cstucky2
Mar 232 min read
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"Show Don't Tell" | Reviewed by William Winkler
American author (Elizabeth) Curtis Sittenfeld, born in Cincinnati, has spent the majority of her years in the Midwest, except for her...

cstucky2
Mar 221 min read
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"All the Other Mothers Hate Me" | Reviewed by Pat Sainz
“All the Other Mothers Hate Me,” by Sarah Harman, is a debut novel, a comedic mystery, in spite of the plot revolving around a missing...

cstucky2
Mar 182 min read
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"The Dream Hotel" | Reviewed by William Winkler
Laila Lailami is a Moroccan-American author now living in the Los Angeles area. Born in Rabat, Morocco, she earned a degree in...

cstucky2
Mar 172 min read
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"The Women on Platform Two" | Reviewed by Chris Stuckenschneider
Using rich, engaging characters, Laura Anthony immediately draws us into “The Women on Platform Two,” a novel that enlightens and...

cstucky2
Mar 173 min read
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