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Daisy, Minnie, and the Sugar Plum Kitty (Paws Elementary) by Jessica Azenberg (Author), Li Liu (Illustrator)

Entertaining, exciting, and full of sass… Azenberg’s fourth installment in the Paws Elementary series gracefully leaps into the world of friendship, jealousy, and ballet with a delightful story of an ambitious kitty’s journey to understanding. The glamorous Daisy dreams of…
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The Detective’s Daughter: Secrets of Griffin Gate by Darcy Flynn

Intense, atmospheric, and impossible to put down… A woman confronts deadly secrets that refuse to stay buried in Flynn’s enthralling novel. Years after her father’s murder, Lucy Ross returns to her family’s Victorian home, Griffin Gate, determined to uncover the…
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Darker Than the Sky by Matt Tracy

Emotionally charged and poignant… Set against the breathtaking landscapes of rural Northern California and Big Sur in 1977, Tracy’s latest novel offers a taut exploration of loss, identity, and the unpredictable nature of fate. The story follows Van, a man…
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Cinnamon: A dairy cow’s (and her farmer’s) path to freedom by Janet Mason

Heartfelt, thought-Provoking, and hopeful… Mason’s compelling latest novel lays bare the quiet yet relentless struggle for freedom within the heart of a dairy farm, where survival and empathy collide in the bond between a cow and her conflicted farmer. Wary…
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The Courageous Forrest Brothers: Sticking Together by Sami Ke

A charming blend of humor and heart… Ke’s debut installment in The Courageous Forrest Brothers is a delightful narrative that explores the complexities of sibling relationships through a sibling pair’s imaginative adventure. Inspired by the author’s two young sons, it…
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The Bedfordshire Warlock by Patrick R Field

A haunting and unsettling blend of historical horror and supernatural suspense. Field’s compelling novel is an immersive journey into a shadowy world of buried secrets and supernatural forces, unfolding a suspenseful tale of power and self-discovery. In a small Massachusetts…
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Courageous Wild Heart (Spirit Quest series #3) by Jane Catherine Rozek

Raw, gritty, and moving… In this third installment of the Spirit Quest series, Rozek brings readers into the rugged wilderness of the Chilcotin Plateau, uncovering its raw beauty, relentless challenges, and the profound personal growth that comes from living off…
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The Rebirth: A Dark Noir Thriller by V.P. Evans

A gripping, cinematic tale that probes the murky depths of power and corruption. Set against the gritty backdrop of Chicago, Evans’ latest is an electrifying thriller that draws readers into a labyrinth of corruption, intrigue, and suspense. For a decade,…
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GO, GROW, GLOW by Eugene Hamilton

Cheerful, courageous, and captivating: A joyful journey of self-discovery that inspires kids to embrace their strengths and stand tall against challenges. Hamilton debuts with this heartwarming tale about a boy learning to believe in himself and shine brightly, even during…
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Stjarna’s Stars by Patricia Squire

Whimsical and enchanting; a heartfelt journey of courage, family, and new beginnings. Squire’s compelling novel transports readers to 19th-century Iceland, where a young girl faces the upheaval of her life as her family sets out on a journey from their…
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Animals at War: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #4 by David Bush

Powerful, layered, and suspenseful; a compelling exploration of loyalty, survival, and moral conflict. Bush’s thrilling latest novel plunges readers into the chaos of 1536, a Europe divided by ideological conflicts, through the lives of its vivid animal characters. Gert, a…
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Animals Divided: General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms #3 by David Bush

A riveting tale of loyalty, division, and redemption… Bush’s latest installment in the General Jack and the Battle of the Five Kingdoms series plunges readers into a divided world where anthropomorphic animals wrestle with war, loyalty, and loss. Amid the…
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Albie by Sparrow Spaulding

Tender, playful, and revelatory; a magical tale of healing and rediscovering joy. Spaulding’s latest novel is a heartfelt blend of whimsy and emotional depth, weaving together the magic of childhood with the complexities of adult grief and healing. The story…
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Vampires in BC by Keith Costelloe

A twisty, dark, and unnerving supernatural thriller… Costelloe draws readers into a shadowy world where the lines between predator and prey blur, and every choice comes with dangerous stakes. Set against a backdrop of eerie forests and cold hospital corridors,…
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The Electric God and Other Shorts by Michael Thomas Perone

Tense, dark, and thought-provoking; a gripping exploration of blurred realities and fractured identities. In his latest collection, Perone plunges readers into disquieting worlds where the lines between reality, identity, and absurdity blur in unexpected ways. The collection opens with “The…
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Genesis (A Novella Collection) by Kayla Kruse

Bold, unsettling, and hauntingly introspective… Kruse’s latest is a taut, ambitious collection of novellas that navigates the complexities of identity and power through myth and modern struggle. “Before Dawn” reclaims Lilith, traditionally overshadowed by Eve. Kruse’s version gives Lilith agency,…
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The Last Football Player by John Blossom

A futuristic, tension-filled sports drama… Blossom’s latest novel delivers a sharp, futuristic take on football, exploring the clash between tradition and innovation with gripping intensity. Dude McPherson, a rising 9th-grade wide receiver, finds his dreams crushed by his father’s crusade…
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Cutting-Edge Ideas: Empowering Agents of Positive World Change by Laura Fienor

Innovative, provocative, transformative: a bold reimagining of education’s role in creating a sustainable, just future. Fienor’s compelling book is a sharp, incisive examination of education’s role in tackling today’s global challenges. Blending insights from diverse fields—futures studies, law, environmental science,…
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Series review: Man-Made Trilogy by Cassie Cluster

Tense, philosophical, and deeply human: A breathtaking blend of emotional depth and ethical inquiry. Cluster’s Man-Made trilogy is an intelligent, emotionally charged exploration of artificial intelligence and its intersection with humanity. Over three tense installments, the story follows Betty, the…
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Mahina Rises by John Blossom

A riveting coming-of-age tale that’s as thought-provoking as it is emotionally gripping… Blossom crafts a taut, atmospheric narrative set in Hawaii, where a young girl’s dangerous quest and hidden family powers shape her path to self-discovery. Thirteen-year-old Mahina Moemoea longs…