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The States

by Karen Rigby

Eloquent and alluring, "The States" is a novel in which dreams crash into lived realities. A woman undergoes a dream experiment and confronts her future choices in Norah Woodsey’s contemplative novel "The States". Tildy is an isolated... Read More

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Remember Pompeii

by Leanne Galvan

Fluid and immersive, the series-opening fantasy novel "Remember Pompeii" follows a powerful reincarnated teenager who resists coming of age. Ancient truths wait to be discovered in Kika Emers’s fantasy novel "Remember Pompeii", which... Read More

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Flavour with Benefits

by Meg Nola

Vivacious and celebratory, the cookbook "Flavour with Benefits" applies a plant-based twist to the tastes of Southern Italy. Set amid a landscape of Grecian ruins, volcanoes, olive groves, vineyards, and stunning blue seas, Cathy... Read More

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The Handler

by Julia Dillman

Involving dual plotlines, complex historical and political contexts, and intricate spy missions, "The Handler" is a suspenseful young adult thriller. The second installment in the Norwood Nanny Chronicles, Monica McGurk’s young adult... Read More

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210° Celsius

by Isaac Randel

Indicting Canada’s parliament, banks, health-care system, and media for failing to protect protesters’ rights, "210° Celsius" is a passionate contemporary polemic. Barry W. Bussey’s contemporary political text "210° Celsius"... Read More

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