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Fighting Gravity by Michael Godin

Raw, unfiltered, and tragically hilarious… Godin’s latest novel is a darkly funny, emotionally honest portrait of a man on the verge as he tries to find solid ground again. New Orleans plastic surgeon Nick Jordan seems to have it all—success,…
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The Pentacle (The Madigan Chronicles #6) by Marieke Lexmond

Lush, layered, and unapologetically emotional… Myth, elemental magic, and tangled family ties collide in Lexmond’s emotionally charged finale of The Madigan Chronicles. The twin witches Tara and Lucy are on the run with the stolen Cup of Plenty, tearing open…
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Red Dirt Part II: The Sister of Northwind by D.K. Kristof

Impossible to put down… Kristof expands the mythos of his post-human universe with stark emotional depth and rich character development in this second installment in the Red Dirt series.  In the frozen dark of Mars’s southern pole, Miri and the…
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Another Side of Sunshine by Kay DiBianca

Clever, wholesome, and fun… DiBianca’s latest novel is a cleverly structured middle-grade mystery that brings together classic adventure tropes with the emotional honesty of a coming-of-age summer tale. Spunky ten-year-old Reen Penterson ditches her summer novel-writing when a campus-wide treasure…
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The Wildlife Warriors: Saving Their Habitats by Orlyola Tantchou

Environmental education with urgency and soul… Text and illustrations join forces in high-schooler Tantchou’s moving call to protect the natural world, as four animals speak directly to young readers from the frontlines of climate change. With rhythmic verse and child-centered…
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The Third Act by Kathleen Brehony

A deeply felt and emotionally nuanced tale… When a grieving writer returns to her beachside hometown to say goodbye to her best friend, she’s stunned to discover that her former flame is not only back—but staying in her guest room…
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Morgan’s Landing by Linda Griffin

A taut, fast-paced, page-turning thriller… Griffin’s gripping thriller explores the dark undercurrents of family and justice. When fourteen-year-old Julie Morgan vanishes on her way to school after an argument with her twin sister, the quiet Maryland town of Morgan’s Landing…
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THE LEGACY OF THE DREAMER by Nathan Ash

Dark, intense, and deeply compelling… Ash makes his debut with this brooding tale of exile and obsession. The story follows Renealt, a man cast adrift in a world that fears magic. Waking in a barn covered in blood, he remembers…
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Where Eagles Fly Free by David A. Jacinto

A sweeping historical drama of resilience, hardship, and the unbreakable bonds of family. Jacinto takes readers on a gripping historical odyssey filled with danger, heartache, and hope in his latest novel. Determined to carve out a place in its burgeoning…
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Space Dream by Jon Finkel

A wonder-filled, whimsical space adventure… A young girl embarks on a heartwarming space adventure that begins with a defiant wish to prove her skeptical teacher wrong in Finkel’s charming picture book.  With the help of her trusty sidekicks, her little…
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THE HOUSE OF GRINS by Donald Levin

A deeply introspective and sharply written novel about the weight of the past and the fragile nature of second chances… A man reconstructs his life within the walls of a house both imposing and enigmatic in Levin’s excellent novel. Robert…
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Hanna the Hawk is a Super Youneek Beast: A Children’s Book Featuring a Visually Impaired Character with a Service Animal that Explore the World Together by Beth Davis

An uplifting adventure full of heart… Davis delivers a heartwarming, feel-good tale filled with feathers, friendship, and a dash of ingenuity. Hanna the Hawk does everything with her siblings, laughing, playing, even perfecting their short flights. But when it’s time…
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Rethink (Finding Hope: Faith for the Frustrated Book 1) by Michael S. Rogers

Gritty, thought-provoking, and often uncomfortable: A wake-up call for the modern church. Rogers delivers a piercing critique of the church’s waning influence, the apathy of its members, and the deep fractures that have left many questioning their faith in his…
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Spider Seeds by David Tocher

Dark, unsettling, and impossible to put down… A houseplant becomes the harbinger of terror in Tocher’s chilling tale. Maddy Perth is fascinated with plants. When she sees a strange, spindly specimen in a small shop in Victoria, British Columbia, she…
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The Crisis: A Thriller by T.O. Paine

Tense, unpredictable, and utterly gripping… In Paine’s latest high-stakes thriller, betrayals are inevitable, trust is a luxury, and survival is elusive. Jack is a man running out of time. Lucía, the young woman he’s tracking, isn’t just in danger; she’s…
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The White Picket Fence by Karen Rose

A fast-paced romantic suspense that keeps the tension high… Tino Ciccotelli never expected his latest case as a sketch artist to hit this close to home. The victim—a brutalized assault survivor—is none other than his former high school art teacher.…
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And/Or by Kenneth Linde

A powerful, intricate, and often unsettling read… Linde’s latest novel is an unflinching meditation on betrayal, resilience, and the ripple effects of ambition. George, a visionary entrepreneur and Nobel Prize winner, built his legacy on the AI he created, Simon.…
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I, No Other by Yarrow Paisley

Unsettling and hypnotic… Paisley delivers an electrifying collection of absurdist interludes in his latest book. In the hallowed “tradition” of the avant-garde, these pieces do what that tradition does best—unseat tradition itself. The ten pieces within—if they qualify as stories…
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Cracking the Shell of the Egg by Craig Staufenberg

A raw, poetic meditation on illness, mysticism, and the limits of understanding… Staufenberg’s latest is an unflinching meditation on illness, vision, and the relentless pull of the unknown. At 12, a mysterious sickness nearly killed the author. What followed was…
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Aydin Stays Safe: An adventure story for neurodivergent children by Z.Z. Özra

A fun, uplifting adventure woven with heart, wisdom, and a dash of discovery… Özra makes a strong debut with a sensitive and deeply relatable story, offering a poignant glimpse into the world of a neurodivergent child. Aydin is a curious,…