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I HAVE SINNED (MCGARRY STATESIDE BOOK 2) by Caimh McDonnell

September 30, 2019

OFFBEAT NEW YORK THRILLER puts a priest with a secret, an old Irish gangster, and a crew of oddballs up against many, many terrible people. Sharp and witty! B PLUS

I HAVE SINNED (MCGARRY STATESIDE BOOK 2)
McFori Ink
2019

Grade: B PLUS

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THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS by Pat Barker

September 28, 2019

THE FALL OF TROY, gloriously reimagined by Pat Barker from the perspective of captured queen Briseis, given to Achilles as a prize of war. Do not miss this. A MINUS

THE SILENCE OF THE GIRLS
Doubleday
2018

Grade: A MINUS

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ACT NATURAL by Jennifer Traig

September 26, 2019

A WITTY HISTORY OF PARENTING advice in the Western world, from the Ancient Greeks to social media. Sharp, well-researched, quirky and fun. B PLUS

ACT NATURAL: A CULTURAL HISTORY OF MISADVENTURES IN PARENTING
Ecco Press
2020

Grade: B PLUS

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THE SILENT LEGION by P.W Hillard

September 23, 2019

ROGUE MONSTER SLAYERS terrorize England’s supernatural population, but Scotland Yard’s Special Investigations team is on the case. Great mix of horror and police thriller! B PLUS

THE SILENT LEGION: A SPINE-CHILLING HORROR THRILLER (SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS BOOK 2)
P.W Hillard
2019

Grade: B PLUS

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TRICK MIRROR by Jia Tolentino

September 22, 2019

AN EXTRAORDINARY ESSAY COLLECTION offers insights both luminous and incisive on the issues of identity and self-deception. Not to be missed. A MINUS

TRICK MIRROR
Random House
2019

Grade: A MINUS

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THE REDEMPTION OF TIME by Baoshu

September 19, 2019

PHILOSPHICAL, ALLUSIVE SCIENCE FICTION weaves an absorbing tale fro, world legends and literature, as well as the universes created in Cixin Liu’s Three-Body Problem trilogy. B PLUS

THE REDEMPTION OF TIME
Tor Books
2019

Grade: B PLUS

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THE SEAL by J F Mehentee

September 16, 2019

RICHLY WROUGHT FANTASY draws on Persian legend to create a thrilling, vivid tale. B PLUS

THE SEAL: BOOK 1 OF THE BAKA DJINN CHRONICLES
P in C Publishing
2019

Grade: B PLUS

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FLASH COUNT DIARY by Darcey Steinke

September 14, 2019

A SHIMMERING EVOCATION OF MENOPAUSE combines memoir, interview, science writing, literary history, and even a voyage with whales. A MINUS

FLASH COUNT DIARY
Sarah Crichton Books
2019

Grade: A MINUS

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THE RECORD KEEPER by Agnes Gomillion

September 12, 2019

WITH THE WORLD IN RUINS after a devastating high-tech war, a small remnant rebuilds the worst of the old world, down to slavery. But some brave people fight… A MINUS

THE RECORD KEEPER
Titan Books
2019

Grade: A MINUS

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HALF COURT PRESS (MIAMI JONES FLORIDA MYSTERY BOOK 11) by A.J. Stewart

September 9, 2019

SHARP FLORIDA DETECTIVE yarn stars an ex-jock private eye, a cast of memorable characters. A MINUS

HALF COURT PRESS (MIAMI JONES FLORIDA MYSTERY BOOK 11)
Jacaranda Drive
2019

Grade: A MINUS

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