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It’s Not All Downhill from Here, from Terry McMillan, is a story about finding yourself again after an unexpected loss, with help and laughter from some lifelong friends. Synopsis: After an unexpected loss, an older woman and her group of lifelong friends struggle to find a new normal for the rest of her life. Review: This was the…
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Dark Matter is a twisted look into the ways our choices open new paths for our lives. A dark, mesmerizing, and complex story, but not as heart-pounding as Recursion. Synopsis:… Read More
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An engrossing dystopian saga, After the Flood deftly portrays struggle and grief, but falls a little short in solid backstory and character development. A powerful debut not to be missed!… Read More
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Beyond the Moon is a beautiful and substantive novel about a love through the centuries, cloaked in historical detail and social commentary. It’s empathetic, haunting, and gritty. Synopsis: Louisa… Read More
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A laugh-as-you-cry book about all the things moms do to keep kids and husbands alive and well (and maybe happy), and the strength and importance of the women who get… Read More
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A sweet story of the complex and forbidden love between a slave and the daughter of her owner, Yellow Crocus is tender and honest. Your heart will soar! Synopsis: Lisbeth,… Read More
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From Erin Morgenstern comes a story full of glittering phrases, rich in symbols and magical imagery of an underground world of stories. Overly wrought in metaphor, The Starless Sea ebbs… Read More
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Poppy Alexander has created a Christmas tale reminiscent of It’s A Wonderful Life in this heart-rending story of grief, struggle, hope, and grit. Synopsis: Kate Thompson is a war widow… Read More
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In this tiny tome that addresses the fears and hopes of being Black – and raising sons – in America, Imani Perry speaks her truth boldly and bravely and beautifully.… Read More
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