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THE ISLAND OF SEA WOMEN
by Lisa See
Once again, Lisa See give us a story about the powerful relationships between women and mothers and daughters. This time Lisa takes us to Korean and tells the story of a real-life Korean female diving collective. This is Lisa See story telling at its best!
-Laura Capstick
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THE QUINTLAND SISTERS
by Shelley Wood
The Quintland Sisters is a work of historical fiction that blends the fictionalized journal entries of a young nurse/caretaker and actual archival news reports. Multiple births are more common now, but in 1934 when the Dionne quintuplets were born, their survival was a miracle and they became a worldwide sensation ogled and examined in an environment created just for them. Their unusual upbringing raises all sorts of questions; among them, were the decisions made regarding the five sisters the best for them? Or the government? Or those tasked with their guardianship? Truth is sometimes stranger than fiction.
-Di Grumhaus |
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THE SILENT PATIENT
by Alex Michaelides
A shocking, thought-provoking and twisted thriller about violence, obsession and the darker side of passion. When criminal psychologist Theo Faber meets Alicia Berenson, a woman who refuses to speak after being accused of murdering her husband, his determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a path more unexpected than he ever imagined.
-Kathy Petray
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THE PERFECT GIRLFRIEND
by Karen Hamilton
(Releases March 19, 2019)
Make sure your seatbelt is fastened tight and be ready to reach for the oxygen mask, expect lots of turbulence on the wild ride of
The Perfect Girlfriend. Both cunning and creepy, Lily/ Elizabeth/ Juliette is a character you won't soon forget! I couldn't put it down!
-Maxwell Gregory
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THE NIGHT TIGER
by Yangsze Choo
Set in lush 1930's Malaysia, "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo weaves a tale of 11-year-old Ren, a houseboy for a British doctor and Ji Lin, a young woman working a second job as a dance hall girl to pay off her mother's mahjong debts. Part mystery, part old world fables, The Night Tiger brings together messages from the past, Confucian virtues, forbidden love and suspicious deaths in a spell binding and beautiful saga. Magic, mystery and exquisite writing makes this novel a total joy to read.
-Lisa Dietrich
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BEAUTIFUL BAD
by Annie Ward
In her suspense filled thriller, Ward has created characters that seep under your skin and take you on an unforgettable ride. Both dark and atmospheric, we follow Ian and Maddie from their first meeting in the war-torn Balkans, to New York City and end up in suburban Kansas; witnessing their story unfold, twisting and turning along the way until it ultimately implodes. What really happened and who can you believe?
-Maxwell Gregory
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LITTLE FAITH
by Nickolas Butler
The truth is Nickolas Butler LOVES Wisconsin and his characters, as demonstrated in his new novel. Lyle and his wife Peg have lived in the same small town in western Wisconsin their entire lives surrounded by a loving group of friends. Their only child, Shiloh, and their beloved grandson Isaac get sucked into the grips of a fundamentalist church. The charismatic pastor (or charlatan?) believes Isaac may be a healer. Butler tries to balance the issue of faith with the fundamentals of living a basic life in a small town, a way of life which may be evaporating.
-Laura Skinner |
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DAISY JONES & THE SIX
by Taylor Jenkins Reid
Raw, real and unforgettable! Like smoke in a night club, Daisy Jones & The Six envelopes you and lingers. Turn back the clock to the 1970's and get ready for the ride, as you delve into the world of a lost girl and a start up band that ultimately become the iconic rock band of their era, with Daisy as their wild child headliner. An amazing behind the scenes look at the real people behind the faces on an album.
-Maxwell Gregory |
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THE STALKER
by Lars Kepler
Another terrifying thriller from Lars Kepler featuring Joona Linna. Shortly after a secretly recorded video of a woman is sent to the Swedish police, the woman is found brutally murdered. When it happens again, the police know there is a serial killer on the loose, toying with them. This is a page-turning thriller that will keep you guessing the identity of the killer until the final pages. Complex and twisted!
-Staff
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THE LIBRARY OF LOST AND FOUND
by Phaedra Patrick
(Releases March 26, 2019)
A delightful and satisfying read to curl up with on a cozy afternoon with a hot cup of tea. Martha spends her time helping everyone in town but herself. When an unexpected book with a surprising dedication lands in her possession, Martha embarks on a journey of self discovery that opens up a family secret and rocks her world.
-Maxwell Gregory
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THE RIVER
by Peter Heller
As two college friends embark on a canoe trip in the Canadian wilderness their limits are tested by, (among other things), fire, a potential murderer and a passenger they weren't expecting. An exciting, riveting page-turner which is so much more than a survival story. A beautiful ode to friendship, a meditation on grief and Peter Heller's stunning writing about the natural world. This is an A+++.
-Di Grumhaus
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THE CARE AND FEEDING OF RAVENOUSLY HUNGRY GIRLS
by Anissa Gray
A complex family drama that deals with forgiveness, both past and present and what that means to different members of a family. Full of heart and the struggle of moving forward, this book will linger in your thoughts. For fans of An American Marriage.
-Maxwell Gregory
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WHEN WE LEFT CUBA
by Chanel Cleeton
Cleeton grew up hearing her own family's stories of exile from Cuba, and has translated them into this richly told historical novel. Fictional Beatriz Perez grew up on a sugar plantation when Batista ruled Cuba. When Castro came into power, her family lost everything and fled to Palm Beach, where Beatriz's social standing soared. She met the love of her life, but her determination to avenge her brother's death took her on a dangerous path away from Palm Beach society and into Castro's inner circle. An interesting look into the Cuban Revolution with intrigue and passion at every turn.
-Beth Mynhier
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IN ANOTHER TIME
by Jillian Cantor
This story of Hanna, an extraordinarily talented violinist, starts in 1931 in a small town in Germany, and takes us on a suspenseful, time warped journey through wartime, persecution and loss. Hanna's memory suffers a 10-year gap, but her love remains for both her fiancee and her violin. Wonderful historical fiction for fans of The Lost Letter and Tattooist of Auschwitz.
-Beth Mynhier
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YOU THINK IT, I'll SAY IT
by Curtis Sittenfeld
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THE WOMAN IN THE WINDOW
by A. J. Finn
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US AGAINST YOU
by Fredrik Backman
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A PLACE FOR US
by Fatima Farheen Mirza
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THE ONLY STORY
by Julian Barnes
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YOUNG ADULTS:
THE ART OF LOSING
by Lizzy Mason
The Art of Losing by Lizzy Mason is a debut novel meant for high schoolers. I tore through this story about a family who is suffering because their youngest daughter (Audrey) is in a coma after a drunk driving incident. The situation is made even trickier as Audrey's older sister's (Harley) boyfriend was the driver. Adding to the drama, Harley found Audrey and Harley's boyfriend together at a party prior to the accident. This coming-of-age novel is relevant and has very authentic, well-drawn characters.
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MIDDLE SCHOOL:
SWEEPING UP THE HEART
by Kevin Henkes
(Releases March 19, 2019)
Kevin Henkes' latest middle grade novel begins "Poor Amelia Albright," and you might agree with those words as you learn that she lost her mother at age two, her father is emotionally closed off and has said no to a trip to Florida for spring vacation. As you get to know Amelia you will change your mind; she is an amazing sculptor, has two loving women that guide her and she makes a new friend at her art studio. The spring break that she thought was going to be a bust works out quite well for "Poor Amelia." I loved this gentle story!
-Di Grumhaus
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