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Remembrance
Remembrance
by Rita Woods
Reviewed: Sep 16, 2019
 
Published: Jan 21, 2020
 
Remembrance by Rita Woods is a breakout debut with modern resonance, perfect for the many fans of The Underground Railroad and Orphan Train.
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(4.1/5)
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Small Days and Nights
Small Days and Nights : A Novel
by Tishani Doshi
Reviewed: Oct 14, 2019
 
Published: Jan 21, 2020
 
A captivating and clear-eyed story of two sisters caught in a moment of transformation, set against the vivid backdrop of modern India.
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(3.5/5)
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American Dirt
American Dirt
by Jeanine Cummins
Reviewed: Oct 21, 2019
 
Published: Jan 21, 2020
 
Already being hailed as "a Grapes of Wrath for our times" and "a new American classic", American Dirt is a rare exploration into the inner hearts of people willing to sacrifice everything for a glimmer of hope.
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(5.0/5)
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Father of Lions
Father of Lions : One Man's Remarkable Quest to Save the Mosul Zoo
by Louise Callaghan
Reviewed: Sep 16, 2019
 
Published: Jan 14, 2020
 
Father of Lions is the powerful true story of the evacuation of the Mosul Zoo, featuring Abu Laith the zookeeper, Simba the lion cub, Lula the bear, and countless others, faithfully depicted by acclaimed, award-winning journalist Louise Callaghan in ...
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(4.4/5)
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The Lost Man
The Lost Man
by Jane Harper
Reviewed: Oct 15, 2018
 
Published: Jan 14, 2020
 
Two brothers meet in the remote Australian outback when the third brother is found dead, in this stunning new standalone novel from New York Times bestseller Jane Harper.
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(4.7/5)
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Creatures
Creatures
by Crissy Van Meter
Reviewed: Sep 16, 2019
 
Published: Jan 7, 2020
 
On the eve of Evangeline's wedding, a dead whale is trapped in the harbor, the groom might be lost at sea, and her mother has shown up out of the blue. Now, in Crissy Van Meter's lyrical and provocative debut novel, Evie must reckon with her ...
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(3.3/5)
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You Were There Too
You Were There Too
by Colleen Oakley
Reviewed: Jul 23, 2019
 
Published: Jan 7, 2020
 
Acclaimed author Colleen Oakley delivers a heart-wrenching and unforgettable love story about a woman who must choose between the man she loves and the man fate has chosen for her, in a novel that reminds us that the best life is one led by the heart...
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Welcome to the Pine Away Motel and Cabins
Welcome to the Pine Away Motel and Cabins
by Katarina Bivald
Reviewed: Nov 12, 2019
 
Published: Jan 7, 2020
 
A charming tale of a ramshackle roadside motel: a heartwarming story of love, friendship, community, and the art of living, even when it's already too late.
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