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The Hystery App

by Anna Call

Davy’s dramatic but thoughtful treatment of this subject matter calls to mind a feminist Nicholas Sparks. Seamlessly combining themes of romance, grief, and feminism, this realistic science fiction drama, "The Hystery App", by V. T.... Read More

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Sucker

by Anna Call

Snappy, funny noir mashes up with vampires and unholy ritual in this entertaining caper. Van H. Avram doesn’t know much about vampires, but he does know about women. They seem to follow him everywhere: skinny, blond, dead women who... Read More

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Nonprofit

by Anna Call

Sardonic and painfully entertaining, "Nonprofit" is gallows humor for the public sector. In tackling the bitter subject of nonprofit fraud, Matt Burriesci’s "Nonprofit" is so agonizingly funny that do-gooders of all stripes will grind... Read More

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Punk Elegies

by Anna Call

Sometimes dizzying but always exciting, this punk memoir is a microcosm of a musical moment. A memoir of chaos, punk rock, and drugs, "Punk Elegies" by Allan MacDonell delivers an experience without a message. MacDonell, punk rock... Read More

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Dungeon Twilight

by Anna Call

This conclusion to a graphic-novel series blends hilarity with wisdom as the fascinating characters work to save their planet. In this, the latest installment in Joann Sear and Lewis Trondheim’s widely acclaimed Dungeon Twilight... Read More

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Deadly Cold

by Anna Call

A fast-paced, politically savvy potboiler, "Deadly Cold" is a quick and engaging read. A series of apocalyptic natural disasters plunges Earth into a deep freeze in Jed O’Dea’s "Deadly Cold". Two fugitive scientists, Maya and Tucker... Read More

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