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Annie's new best friend is probably too good to be true. She's also probably not entirely human... Sophie's home in upstate New York may be haunted and she may not have aged in ages. Things just get weirder and weirder, like the obnoxious teen in Sophie's class coughing up a live spider or the ghost in Sophie's pool scaring Annie half to death. But horror goes hand in hand with comedy in Harrison's sophomore domestic thriller. It just might make you smile.
- Valmai H

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This story was so much fun. It travels back and forth between the present day and the past. In the present, the main character travels to London alone on what was supposed to be a vacation celebrating her tenth wedding anniversary. On a whim she goes mudlarking, which is when people search the muddy shores of the Thames River to find things that have been discarded by people in the past. She finds a little bottle and decides to do her best to find its origin. Meanwhile in the past storyline, the reader gets to follow the story of that little bottle and how it ended up in the river. It's a historical fiction mystery and now I want to go digging in the mud.
- Christine L

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A horror story about a classic car that changes the personalities of the young teen who buys "her" and starts to restore "her". He turns from a nerd, into a "greaser" and his best friend tries to warn him, believing it's the car itself that is possessing him.
- Elaine C

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Delightful characters.
- Dorothy V

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Like her father, Anne Hillerman does a great job of weaving the myths, cultures and rituals of the Navajo, Hopi and Dine culture into the mystery.
- Dorothy V

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- I loved the premise of this book! The whole concept of dating and compatibility based on genetics was so interesting to me. With this concept though, there are a lot of questions. And the book addressed those questions perfectly.
- Isha M

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Loved the bewitching atmosphere of this book, like I was getting lost in a new magical world.
- Chrisanne P

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- Kassidy W

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Wow cars are effing scary. Impeccable pacing, great twists, and genuinely dread-building descriptions.
- Conor S

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The premise and cover of this book drew me on quickly, but the story was not what I was expecting. I had a hard time connecting to the characters and their motives, and found myself feeling more frustrated with the protagonist then on her side most of the book.
- Casey L

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Good holiday-themed mystery.
- Dorothy V

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So beautiful!
- Kassidy W

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This was very predictable, but a fun and fast read.
- Chrisanne P

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A pointless narrative with slasher level unrealistic characters that speak in chat room soliloquies and can’t even maintain a consistent characterization. The relationship in the story moves at such a fast pace that I can’t help but wonder if it’s a dig on uhaul lesbians.
- Conor S

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In this most musical time of the year, this book provides wonderful insight unto the music of the American colonial culture.
- Dorothy V

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While this is a great series & Lady Georgiana is a delightful character, this installment is not of the same quality as the others.
- Dorothy V

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Great easy read to listen to while working. I’ll be doing more of this author though audio.
- Regina K

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A good cozy, seasonal read that takes pace at a Christmas tree farm.
- Dorothy V

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Classic Hall.
- Conor S

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Damn fine pnr. Jae is a pen name.
- Conor S

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- Christine L

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- Meghan M

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- Quirine H

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- Kassidy W

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- Christine L

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- Kassidy W

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- Elaine C

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- Conor S

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- Conor S

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- Kassidy W

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- Meghan M

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- Isha M

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- Christine L

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- Kassidy W

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- Isha M

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- Meghan M

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- Christine L

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- Kassidy W

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- Christine L

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- Kassidy W

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- Meghan M

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- Conor S

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- Cynde B L

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- Chrisanne P

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- Eva W

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- Kassidy W

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- Meghan M

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- Chrisanne P

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- Eva W

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- Meghan M

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- Jeanine N

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- Barbara H

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- Meghan M

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- Barbara H

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- Eva W

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- Barbara H

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- Kassidy W

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- Nicole

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- Chrisanne P

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- Linda B

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- Zina K

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- Barbara H

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- Eva W

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In this novel about the afterlife, heaven is like a library. Every book on the shelf is a version of your life if you had just made one different choice. Nora Seed is so unhappy with how her life is going that she decides to end it, and that's when she finds herself in the Midnight Library. She goes through the books and sees what her life would be if she had decided to pursue a career in science, in rock and roll, in swimming, or if she had married one man or another. This book is for anyone who has ever wondered "what if?"
- Christine L

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A very sweet romantic comedy about a movie star, a baker, and a tipped over tray of matcha ganache donuts!
- Valmai H

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This book was fantastic. It's strange to say that a book about racism and microaggressions could be funny but the way Amber Ruffin presents the stories about her sister's experiences is so snarky and funny and sarcastic. It's eye-opening to see the big and small ways that racism impacts Lacey's life. Everyone should read this book. It comes across as not heavy-handed but just matter-of-fact, true stories and how we all need to just do better.
- Christine L

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A quick and fun read! The actions of the protagonist are a little unrealistic sometimes, but it honestly only added to the fun if the book. I enjoyed how it all came together in the end, even if some of it was predictable. All and all, a happy diversion from my typical genre.
- Casey L

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So glad the series is continuing after Beaton's passing. I like the more introspective Agatha.
- Dorothy V

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One of my favorite books of the year!
- Isha M

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The setting of the remote monastery was very unique and quite interesting.
- Dorothy V

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More nuanced than I expected.
- Conor S

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Good mystery with snippets of mistletoe and holly lore & holiday recipes.
- Dorothy V

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So well reported. A fascinating read!
- Chrisanne P

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Totally lives up to the hype. Amazing!
- Kassidy W

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Good historical setting mystery – nice plot twists.
- Dorothy V

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Detailed and succinct.
- Conor S

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This is a nice selection of Golden Age mysteries. Every story is preceded by a brief introduction to its author, which is a nice touch.
- Dorothy V

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Simenon's mastery of storytelling survives the decades.
- James V

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I love Jenny Colgan's lovely little novels. Romance, Holidays and comedy, what more could you want to read on a cold winter's night.
- Cynde B L

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One of the best books I've read recently.
- Sanchali S

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What a great book! The middle part was a bit slow- as the author had a lot of background, intrigue and attempted to misstep the reader. But the ending! So great.
- Laura F

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What did I just read.
- Conor S

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This was one of the kookiest books I've read in a long time, but it was a fun ride.
- Chrisanne P

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Wonderfully crafted. Excellent read!
- Carol G

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My parents grew up during WWII. I lost my mother two years ago and this is a book we would have liked reading together.
- Regina K

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The main character is a flawed hero with a great sense of humor and a love of dogs - a good read.
- Dorothy V

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Knocked it out of the effing park.
- Conor S

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Great combination of food history and traditional recipes!
- James V

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This was an emotional read. I loved how Korean food played such an important role between the author and her mother.
- Chrisanne P

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Darker and more dated than I remember other Francis' books.
- Dorothy V

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I love anything by Neil Gaiman.
- Chrisanne p

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The Hannah Swensen Bake Shop Mysteries are always a fun read and include delicious recipes. This one offers 50 original recipes!
- Dorothy V

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Mostly a nice easy read
- Conor S

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Inspector Maigret's persistence, humanity and reasoned thought make him a truly compelling character.
- Dorothy V

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- Christine L

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- Quirine H

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- Elaine C

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- Meghan M

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- Christine L

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- Meghan M

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- Kassidy W

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- Christine L

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- Quirine H

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- Kassidy W

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- Conor S

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- Barbara H

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- Jasmine G

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- Chrisanne P

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- Barbara H

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- Chrisanne P

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- Barbara H

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- Casey L

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- Rebecca S

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- Barbara H

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- Conor S

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- Meghan M

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- Kassidy W

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- Chrisanne P

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- Casey L

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- Eva W

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- Rebecca S

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- Barbara H

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- Meghan M

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- Rebecca S

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- Chrisanne P

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- Conor S

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- Sanchali S

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- Rebecca S

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- Sanchali S

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- Chrisanne P

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- Kassidy W

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- Chrisanne P

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- Barbara H

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- Quirine H