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The Swap

by Michelle Anne Schingler

Mary Higgins Clark meets London in the first novel from Nancy Boyarsky, a fast-paced mystery in which a hopeful wife travels abroad to rekindle her relationship and finds, instead, that she’s stumbled into the tensions of an... Read More

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The New Diaspora

by Jeff Fleischer

These stories, all rich in both character and detail, don’t conform to a set genre or approach, letting their Jewish themes link narratives that have rich differences. "The New Diaspora" is an ambitious project, bringing together... Read More

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Walking Home

by Julia Ann Charpentier

Vivid imagery of the Appalachian terrain and wildlife allows the timid to live vicariously through this adventurous hiker. A middle-aged man embarks on a journey into the soul along the winding Appalachian Trail in this revealing look at... Read More

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Creatures in the Kitchen

by Barbara Nickles

Easy-to-read rhymes highlight this interesting examination of healthy eating habits for kids. In William Schirado’s "Creatures in the Kitchen", the inhabitants of Lorem Ipsem have eaten convenience food since time began and now have no... Read More

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Curse of the Whiskey House

by Stephanie Bucklin

Lacy’s ear for the colloquial makes for a perfect backdrop to the gruesome events of this thriller. In Marc Lacy’s "Curse of the Whiskey House", citizens of the troubled Lazarus, Alabama, contend with corrupt politicians, dark... Read More

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Jaded

by Jill Allen

This body-positive alternative to Fifty Shades will leave readers begging for more. Thanks to Fifty Shades of Grey, S&M erotica currently enjoys a certain level of acceptability in the mainstream. Fortunately for those who find the... Read More

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Launch

by Stephanie Bucklin

Questions about purpose, humans’ yearning for exploration, and individual destiny mix with meticulous world-building in this thoughtful novel. In a well-researched, richly drawn future world, W. Ross White narrates the story of... Read More

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