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Ellie and the Harpmaker
Ellie and the Harpmaker
by Hazel Prior
Reviewed: Mar 17, 2019
 
Published: Aug 6, 2019
 
A rich, heartwarming and charming debut novel that reminds us that sometimes you find love in the most unexpected places.
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(4.5/5)
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Never Have I Ever
Never Have I Ever
by Joshilyn Jackson
Reviewed: Mar 24, 2019
 
Published: Jul 30, 2019
 
New York Times bestselling author Joshilyn Jackson—"an admired writer who deserves to be a household name" (Kirkus Reviews)—displays her masterful talent in this dark and deliciously addictive tale of domestic suspense.

In this game, even ...
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(4.1/5)
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Beirut Hellfire Society
Beirut Hellfire Society
by Rawi Hage
Reviewed: Apr 22, 2019
 
Published: Jul 16, 2019
 
A searing and visionary novel set in war-torn 1970s Beirut, from an author praised for his "fierce poetic originality" (Boston Globe) and "uncompromising vision" (Colm Tóibín).
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(3.7/5)
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The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt
The Last List of Miss Judith Kratt : A Novel
by Andrea Bobotis
Reviewed: Jun 17, 2019
 
Published: Jul 9, 2019
 
Some bury their secrets close to home. Others scatter them to the wind and hope they land somewhere far away.
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(4.4/5)
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The Last Collection
The Last Collection : A Novel of Elsa Schiaparelli and Coco Chanel
by Jeanne Mackin
Reviewed: Feb 12, 2019
 
Published: Jun 25, 2019
 
An American woman becomes entangled in the intense rivalry between iconic fashion designers Coco Chanel and Elsa Schiaparelli in this vivid novel from the acclaimed author of The Beautiful American.
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(4.4/5)
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The Volunteer
The Volunteer : One Man, an Underground Army, and the Secret Mission to Destroy Auschwitz
by Jack Fairweather
Reviewed: Mar 31, 2019
 
Published: Jun 25, 2019
 
The incredible true story of a Polish resistance fighter's infiltration of Auschwitz to sabotage the camp from within, and his daring escape to warn the Allies about the Nazis' true plans for a "Final Solution."
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(4.5/5)
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Travelers
Travelers : A Novel
by Helon Habila
Reviewed: Apr 15, 2019
 
Published: Jun 18, 2019
 
A startlingly imaginative exploration of the African diaspora in Europe, by one of our most acclaimed international writers.
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(4.4/5)
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More News Tomorrow
More News Tomorrow : A Novel
by Susan Richards Shreve
Reviewed: Mar 17, 2019
 
Published: Jun 4, 2019
 
A thrilling and richly drawn family drama about a daughter's quest to understand her mother's mysterious death.
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(3.5/5)
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