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Our Monthly Mystery & Thriller Pick

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The List of Suspicious Things: A Novel

by Jennie Godfrey

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The List of Suspicious Things: A Novel

by Jennie Godfrey

Set against the backdrop of Thatcher era UK political landscape, this is a moving coming-of-age mystery. A heartwarming tale of friendships and first loves that captures the essence of Yorkshire in the time of the Ripper murders.

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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

by James Nestor

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Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

by James Nestor

When we take a breath, we probably don’t think about the process behind the seemingly simple action. But what if we’ve been breathing wrong the whole time? James Nestor tackles this question in Breath, discussing how important is to breathe properly. By the end of Breath, you will see the process of breathing in a new light.

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Tilt: A Novel

by Emma Pattee

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Tilt: A Novel

by Emma Pattee

What would you do if the world started crumbling around you? Emma Pattee explores humanity, desperation, love and survival in this breathtaking read.

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Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)

by Matt Dinniman

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Dungeon Crawler Carl (Dungeon Crawler Carl Series #1)

by Matt Dinniman

Your day couldn't possibly be worse than Carl’s — go on an intergalactic sci-fi adventure for the entire galaxy’s viewing pleasure in Dungeon Crawler Carl. Buckle in, it’ll be a bumpy ride.

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The Rose Bargain

by Sasha Peyton Smith

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The Rose Bargain

by Sasha Peyton Smith

As soon as girls come of age under faerie Queen Moryen, they must make a bargain with her — one that always comes with a cost. With the worldbuilding of Leigh Bardugo and the romantic tension of Holly Black, The Rose Bargain is the start of your next favorite duology.

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Isle of Ever

by Jen Calonita

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by Jen Calonita

What if you were told you had a massive fortune waiting for you… but first you have to complete an epic and mysterious quest? That's what awaits Benny in this thrilling new series.

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Meet the Newmans: A Novel

by Jennifer Niven

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Meet the Newmans: A Novel

by Jennifer Niven

Perfect on the screen, the Newmans have played curated versions of themselves for decades, but as their off-screen lives begin to unravel, ratings plummet, and 1960s television may never be the same again.

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This Month's Pick: The Rest of Our Lives

Tom has dropped off his daughter at college, but his journey is far from over. He sets off on a road trip down memory lane — across America, visiting friends from the past while facing life’s twists and detours.

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My Friends: A Novel
by Fredrik Backman
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Heart the Lover
by Lily King
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by Patrick Ryan
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Broken Country (Reese's Book Club)
by Clare Leslie Hall
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by Alison Espach
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Tom Lake
by Ann Patchett

Tom has dropped off his daughter at college, but his journey is far from over. He sets off on a road trip down memory lane — across America, visiting friends from the past while facing life’s twists and detours.

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