Adriana Herrera
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Adriana Herrera has been writing sexy, diverse romances for years, both as an independent author and for mainstream publishers. A Caribbean Heiress in Paris is her first historical novel and I’m ALL IN. Combining the “not here to find love” and “fish out of water” tropes, rum heiress Luz Alana sails for Paris to expand her family business. There, she finds “daddy issues” and a “marriage of convenience” in the form of whisky... (read more)
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Alexis Hall
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Alexis Hall continues to blow my mind. I cannot wait to read his upcoming historical novel, A Lady for a Duke. I love and emphatically recommend Boyfriend Material and the appetite-provoking Rosaline Palmer Takes the Cake while you wait with me for the reunion of Viola — a transgender woman who is finally able to live as herself — and her childhood companion, Justin — a lonely, grief-stricken duke. Without a doubt, it... (read more)
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Sarah J. Maas
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Sometimes you find a book in the exact moment that you need it. This year, what I really needed was the story of an emotionally scarred woman with uber-deadly abilities and crippling self-loathing who meets an ultra-hot warrior with wings and a heart of gold. A Court of Silver Flames is keep-you-up-at-night exciting and completely heartbreaking at the same time. I cried for Nesta — she is shockingly relatable for a high-fae death goddess... (read more)
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Sandra Boynton
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Sandra Boynton is a favorite author in my household. In Woodland Dance!, she introduces a new set of forest-dwelling characters and their magical, musical woodland home. I know already that there will be many pajama dance parties in my immediate future!
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John Koenig
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It is only fitting that I would struggle to describe a book like The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows. It's a dictionary, a work of art, a song. It wanders through ideas and images like an infinitely scrolling collage. It makes me cry at times, laugh at others, miss the things I have lost, yearn for the moments that haven't happened yet. Give this book to the readers, the artists, the dreamers in your life. I hope they love it as much as I... (read more)
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Dorie Greenspan and Mark Weinberg
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A Dorie Greenspan recipe is one that you can make successfully on the first try. Her recipes are simple and straightforward, easy to read and follow, and the end result is invariably incredible. In this new book, she gives us new recipes for classic items. I'll be baking my way through this book all winter long!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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David Sedaris
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The voyeur in me loves to peek inside the daily life of a stranger, especially one who writes with such humor, sarcasm, and whimsy. With this second volume of diary entries, we embark on the daily adventures and observations of a more seasoned, more experienced David Sedaris. The hilarity of the everyday is still there — newspapers blowing across the street, overheard conversations in cafes or airplanes, HOA meetings in Paris — but there is also... (read more)
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Lana Harper
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Lana Harper's romance debut fairly shouts SPOOKY SEASON. Emmy returns to her hometown to arbitrate a magical tournament, but she is roped in by high school classmates Linden and Talia to defeat their shared enemy: cocky, clueless Gareth Blackmoore. Payback's a Witch delivers cozy, witchy, autumnal vibes on every page. It's sweet and sexy and perfect for fall reading.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Lesley Anne Robinson
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Better known online as Knit Graffiti, Lesley Anne Robinson has been creating and publishing incredible knitting patterns for many years now. She has an exciting approach to color and texture, producing beautiful accessories and garments for all seasons and bodies. Anyone looking to learn brioche knitting — a gorgeous, squishy, and very fun knitting technique — will find her tips and tricks really helpful! More advanced knitters will find a... (read more)
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Helen Hoang
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Every novel Helen Hoang writes is powerful, but The Heart Principle left me incoherent with emotion. I giggled, sighed, and cried ugly tears throughout. The story of Anna and Quan is all about falling in love, but especially falling in love with yourself. Plus, swoony kisses, motorcycle rides, and a mischievous octopus.
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Jasmine Guillory
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Jasmine Guillory delivers all the humor, drama, and sex that you could ask for in a summer rom-com! Ben and Anna are the perfect pair as they turn from coworkers to lovers to fake-for-the-cameras boyfriend and girlfriend. But their lovebird act starts to feel real, even when no one is watching. While We Were Dating is fun and flirty, perfect for holiday reading.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Casey McQuiston
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If you haven’t read Casey McQuiston’s debut, Red, White, and Royal Blue, then stop what you’re doing and go read that book. It’s a beautiful, hilarious, sexy, coming-of-age romance and it’s easily one of my favorite reads of all time. But now Casey McQuiston has a new book coming out in June that is arguably EVEN BETTER than RW&RB. The love story of August — a 23-year-old cynic — and Jane — a ’70s punk who is stuck in modern day... (read more)
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Christopher Franceschelli and Peskimo
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With delightful illustrations, a light narrative, and engaging pop-ups, pop-downs, and pop-outs, Sharkblock will capture the imagination of kiddos and grown-ups alike! The Block series of board books is a family favorite and I'll be pairing this with a shark stuffie for our summer birthday boy.
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Sonali Dev
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When Sonali Dev’s upcoming book was teased as “Jane Austen meets West Wing,” I perked right up! If any author can write a politician who is honest, vulnerable, compassionate, and SEXY then it’s Sonali Dev. Her contemporary series follows the Raje family, but you can jump in and read any book in the series. Each novel is a highly entertaining twist on a favorite Jane Austen story.
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Talia Hibbert
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Eve Brown is too old for her antics and Jacob Wayne is too uptight to have any fun. Romance Rules say they’re perfect for each other! Talia Hibbert is my definition of a one-click, must-read author. Her books are always witty, flirty, sexy, and optimistic. Earlier books in this series are terrific and can be read as standalone novels, though reading them all is highly recommended.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Allie Brosh
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Allie Brosh fans have been waiting 100 years for this book to be ready. I just know it will be funny, tragic, awkward, and totally relatable.
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Alyssa Cole
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It doesn't sound very sexy to call How to Catch a Queen the perfect romance for 2020, but honestly this is the exactly right book for the world right now. Our heroine is an activist and feminist who agrees to marry the king of a failing kingdom in order to bring positive change to his small country and the people who live there. This story proves that a quiet voice can still be powerful, that ignorance is not a valid excuse, and that you... (read more)
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Jon Meacham and John Lewis
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There is no book that I would rather be reading this fall than His Truth Is Marching On. Jon Meacham is a powerful writer and his portrait of Congressman Lewis is sure to be one of the most significant books of the year.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Kate McDermott
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I plan to be the most popular person at the Thanksgiving table this year with the help of local author Kate McDermott's Pie Camp. I loved her previous book, The Art of the Pie, and look forward to leveling up my pie skills. Maybe I'm just hungry, but every page of this book makes me want to get out a rolling pin and attempt to recreate her gorgeous pies.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Samantha Irby
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Stop what you’re doing and pick up this book. Flip to any page and let Sam Irby make you laugh/cry about adult diapers, disastrous credit scores, and dissatisfying sex. She is one of my all-time favorite writers and Wow, No Thank You may be the best thing I read this year.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Shelly Laurenston
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Shelly Laurenston/G. A. Aiken consistently produces paranormal romance that manages to be both heartwarming and totally bonkers. ZeZe' Vargas doesn't know he's a cat until he kidnaps Max, but after seeing her shred a team of henchmen, he realizes that the world he once knew was only a facade. In fact, Max and her family are honey badgers. Aggressively loyal and nearly unkillable, the MacKilligan sisters are some of my favorite characters of all... (read more)
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Sonali Dev
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I'm late to the party, but gosh I loved this book! Just like everyone said I would! This is a beautiful, faithful retelling of one of the most beloved romances of all time. Do yourself a favor and get your Indian takeout delivered before you read Chapter 13.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Kate Clayborn
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I have to say, I fell in love with NYC as much as I did Reid and Meg. They're a great couple and I absolutely believed in their love story. The walks, the games they made up, the love letter... I've fallen down a deep hole of hand-lettering Instagram accounts and bought another journal that I'll never use, but I have no regrets!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Cat Sebastian
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I was absolutely delighted by this book. The mystery, the humor, the romance... Cat Sebastian is a gifted writer and her characters are beautifully real. I found myself sighing at the more romantic moments, which I'm sure would have horrified grinchy Jack, and blushing along with Oliver whenever Jack managed to surprise him. If you enjoy historical romance and Sherlockian mysteries, then you'll really enjoy this story!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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GA Aiken
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Demon wolves, centaurs with fangs, and zombie mules! G. A. Aiken's newest novel is a hilarious, rollicking adventure that will be catnip for fantasy readers.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Jen DeLuca
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Well Met is a lighthearted and highly enjoyable romance in the style of a Hallmark channel movie. I recommend this for fans of romantic comedy who might enjoy a coming-of-age novel with some adult content! Gift this book to your friends who cosplay and attend fancons.
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Christina Lauren
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When I visit my parents — who still pay for cable — we watch marathons on HGTV. I suspect that Christina Lauren do too! Chip and Joanna Gaines are clearly the inspiration behind Melly and Rusty Tripp, but Lauren puts a hilarious and disastrous spin on the two design stars. Carey and James have their hands full dealing with the spiteful pair, who are touring for their new book and premiering a new TV show. As always, Christina Lauren writes a... (read more)
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Kerrigan Byrne
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As always, Kerrigan Byrne has wrung me out! I love her books and this one may be her best yet. I laughed and cried and immediately reread chapters... Read this for yourself and thank me later.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Casey McQuiston
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Casey McQuiston’s debut novel is electrifying. I fell in love with Alex and Henry (those emails!), but I was completely overwhelmed by the sweetness, the humor, and the absolute hopefulness of Red, White, and Royal Blue. I’m still piecing my heart back together.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Jessie Mihalik
[isbn]
Wow! I absolutely loved this book. Jessie Mihalik, where have you been all my life? I've been missing out on hunky space outlaws and resourceful, rebellious daughters of noble families in space! Polaris Rising delivers all the adrenaline, humor, and smooches that I want in a romantic thriller.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Brigette Barrager
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After endless rain leaves the land of unicorns in danger, only sparkles and friendship can save the day! Uni and her adventurous friend are sweet and enchanting in this very fun sequel, as they remind Pacific Northwesterners that the rain will stop if you just believe.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Diane Setterfield
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Truth and imagination run together in this beautiful novel. Diane Setterfield tells a hypnotic story that absolutely begs to be read aloud from a cozy chair by the fire. You will immerse yourself in fantastical mysteries and try — but fail — to guess what could possibly happen next.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Michelle McNamara
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I first read this book in early 2018 and was simply overwhelmed. I slept with the lights on and refused to answer the door for weeks! Then in April, when the Golden State Killer was finally identified, I reread McNamara’s “Letter to an Old Man” and felt the hairs on my arms stand straight up. I’ve never encountered a work of nonfiction that left me feeling quite so terrified and amazed.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Julia Quinn
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I typically hate the "lying to an amnesiac" trope and have a hard time imagining a HEA for someone who starts a relationship with a lie, but this book has turned my bias upside down. Julia Quinn found a masterful way to make me fall in love with Cecilia — despite her deception — and especially with Edward. Edward's essential goodness and good humor, even when he felt betrayed by the woman he loves, puts him in the running for Hero of the Year.... (read more)
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Julia Quinn
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The Other Miss Bridgerton has everything I want in a romance: smugglers and/or pirates, jigsaw puzzles, fried dough dipped in sugar, references to Titanic (the movie, not the tragedy), and a lightning storm that sparks a proposal. Totally swoony.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Vashti Harrison
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I want to hug every single page in this inspiring collection. There is no better time to tell the stories of these powerful women, to learn their names and follow their lead. I’d like to share Little Dreamers with every woman and girl I know!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Lauren Reeves, Jude Buffum
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As a native Oregonian of a certain age, I have a lifelong devotion to the Oregon Trail video games. Reading this witty book has me ready to pack up my wagon and set out for the great unknown. Will it be cholera or a snakebite that kills me?
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Nick Offerman, Megan Mullally
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We can’t all meet our soulmate at a theater in LA, but Nick and Megan’s love story feels incredibly relatable. Through random stories and hilarious interruptions, we discover the true romance between these two comedians, as well as some occasionally absurd advice for a happy life with a loved one.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Mackenzi Lee
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Mackenzi Lee’s The Lady's Guide to Petticoats and Piracy is stuffed with sarcasm, wit, and so many feels! I was amazed by Felicity’s ingenuity and bravery, her refusal to be anything less than the woman she is. Both thrilling and thoughtful, this is an incredible coming-of-age adventure for YA readers of all ages.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Sarah Maclean
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I absolutely, thoroughly, endlessly love this book. I thought I adored Sarah MacLean already, but now I'm ride-or-die devoted! Felicity and Devil have apocalyptic chemistry and their journey is dark, scandalous, passionate, and wonderful. I can't recommend Wicked and the Wallflower enough.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Sarah Schmidt
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Sarah Schmidt’s brilliant reimagining of the Lizzie Borden story is intense and suspenseful, a creeping and clever tale of Gothic horror and murder. I thought I knew the story of America’s most notorious killing, but Schmidt delivers a surreal and surprising take that kept me up way past my bedtime!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Samantha Irby
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Samantha Irby's first book of essays has been buffed and polished, with new material and fresh hilarity. Her writing is intimate, warm, painfully funny, and I guarantee you'll love her blend of candor and comedy. Buy one copy for yourself and another for your best friend!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Brian Castner
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The search for the Northwest Passage had — for centuries — driven men to desperation, starvation, and madness. In Disappointment River, journalist and river guide Brian Castner sets out to complete the journey along a great river once choked with ice. Like all exploration stories, this is a tale of cussedness as much as it is of discovery.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Leigh Bardugo
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If you haven't read Six of Crows, then get on it! It's so, so, so, so good. And funny! And scary! And unpredictable to the extreme. The characters are so complicated and real and amazing... I loved every minute of reading this beautiful book! This will be a treasure in my library.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Rachel Hartman
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The black sheep of her family, Tess chooses adventure over the nunnery. Tess of the Road is a magic-filled quest for self-reliance and a sense of belonging. Set in the same world as reader favorite Seraphina, this is the start of what will be an excellent duology.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Jen Wang
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Adorable, delightful, sensitive, and unexpected, The Prince and the Dressmaker is a celebration of what makes each of us unique and beautiful. I fell in love with this story of discovery and friendship, as well as with the gorgeous illustrations.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Tara Westover
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I don't know how to talk about this book yet. I've tried to explain how moved I was while reading it. How proud I am of Tara's journey so far. How haunted I feel by what she went through, and by the echoes of her experiences in my own life. I can't keep the tears out of my eyes and I can't praise Educated highly enough.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Patrick Rothfuss, Dan Dos Santos
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In the decade since Patrick Rothfuss released his masterpiece, my amazement with his style and imagination has only grown. In this gorgeous illustrated edition, the art of Dan Dos Santos brings Kvothe and the Kingkiller world to new life. How could you resist this beautiful book? And why would you want to?
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Bob Ross
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With his curly perm and mesmerizing voice, Bob Ross has become a pop culture icon, but he saw the world as an inspirational place. Through his lens, mistakes are just “happy accidents” and beauty is everywhere. Take care of yourself and color your own happy little trees with Bob.
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Marie Lu
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What a thrill ride!! Warcross follows hacker/bounty hunter Emika Chen from New York to Tokyo, where the world championship of Warcross is being held. When she glitches into the virtual game, she becomes the eye of a hurricane, going deep undercover to find an elite hacker for the game's enigmatic creator, Hideo Tanaka. Marie Lu has written an adrenaline-fueled ode to video games and MMOs. In characteristic Lu style, the heroes and... (read more)
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Eloisa James
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Wilde in Love ranks among the best stories I've read this year. The chemistry between the characters is electric. There's humor, banter, and whimsy. The female friendships are so positive and real, and the Wilde family dynamics are thoroughly charming. I can't wait for the next book in this series!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Nora Roberts
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Nora Roberts steps away from romance to give us an absolutely devastating story of global cataclysm. A new disease has rapidly infected most of the world, leaving behind survivors who exhibit mysterious — and dangerous — new abilities. I read this in one sitting, constantly on the edge of tears as I swung through every emotion. Although Year One chronicles the near extinction of mankind, the story is one of rebirth and the persistence of... (read more)
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Leigh Bardugo
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Diana of Themyscira risks her life to save a mortal girl, but Alia is no ordinary girl: she’s a Warbringer. Descended from Helen of Troy, she may destroy everything Diana holds dear, unless the cycle is broken. Leigh Bardugo has reimagined Wonder Woman in this colorful, heart-pounding adventure. Her vision of Themyscira and understanding of this character are simply dazzling. This is a must-read for new and old fans alike!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Tessa Dare
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Tessa Dare brings on the heat and the hilarity in her new series, starting with The Duchess Deal, a Beauty and the Beast tale of a scarred duke and a clever seamstress. As usual, Dare had me laughing out loud and reading passages to anyone who was foolish enough to be near me!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Claudia Rowe
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What starts as an in-depth examination of a serial killer evolves into a personal memoir, the story of the journalist rather than her subject. The Spider and The Fly dives into one woman’s professional, and then personal, obsession with a man behind bars. The reader's discomfort and lingering unease comes not from the details of Kendall Francois’s murders but from the emotional connection Claudia Rowe has with this brutal killer. True... (read more)
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Bill James, Rachel McCarthy James
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Imagine sitting down in a cozy diner booth and talking for hours about MURDER. Not just any murder, but the murder of entire families across America by a train-hopping, axe-wielding deviant. Sounds dark, but when you do it with Bill James — brilliant, folksy, and sincere — you never want to leave! The Man From the Train is an absolutely addictive trip though old America, following the bloody footprints of what must be one of the most... (read more)
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David Sedaris
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In this first volume of David Sedaris’s diaries, we have a story told in fragments: a collection of thoughts that show the coming-of-age of a brilliant essayist, including the best and worst moments of 25 years of adulthood. Sedaris fans in particular will enjoy the hints about his other works, sprinkled throughout. While I had a hard time finding the narrative at first, I found that after the first 50 pages I was unable to put the book down for... (read more)
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Curtis Sittenfeld
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Eligible is a very, very clever retelling of one of my favorite stories of all time. At times — okay, most of the time — I hated the characters, in particular the Bennett parents, but they're all superbly written. Believable and pitiful, sympathetic and sociopathic, there's an incredible display of humanity's best and worst in this novel. I wouldn't recommend this novel for a superfan of Pride & Prejudice, the greatest romance... (read more)
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Michael Connelly
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Michael Connelly launches a new series with The Late Show. His depiction of LA is modern and gritty, and Detective Renee Ballard is just an incredible character. She is wise to the politics of her precinct and the pitfalls of the justice system, as well more empathetic than any other detective character. I was captivated by her I-can-take-on-the-world attitude and can’t wait to continue her story!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Samantha Irby
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Life may be a dumpster fire full of garbage people, but We Are Never Meeting in Real Life. is the most hilarious, beautiful, and sneakily optimistic book I’ve ever read. Samantha Irby writes with a wonderful kind of intimacy that left me in awe, and embarrassingly eager to meet her in real life.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Mackenzi Lee
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Monty — the foolish, handsome, and secretly romantic son of an English lord — leads his academic sister and devastatingly adorable best friend on a danger-filled adventure through 18th-century Europe. Hilarious, sweet, and occasionally raunchy, The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue is exactly the kind of story that makes me love YA!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Melissa De La Cruz
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For fans of the Hamilton play, the revolutionary period, and immersive historical fiction, Melissa de la Cruz's Alex and Eliza will check all the boxes. Set on the fringes of the American Revolutionary War, the romance between Alex and Eliza starts with enmity and ends with devotion. Two characters could not be better matched than the brilliant Alexander Hamilton and the passionate, clever Elizabeth Schuyler. While Alex and... (read more)
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Claudia Gray
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With the reluctant help of her sworn enemy, Noemi has only days to save her people — but are they worth saving? And at what cost? Defy the Stars is nonstop action, both a rescue mission and a heist, but with a heaping dose of empathy and courage.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Jomny Sun
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An aliebn sent to observe "humans" learns about anxiety, acceptance, loneliness, love, and death from the critters he attempts to understand. The simplistic drawings and deeply empathetic storytelling might remind readers of Hyperbole and a Half, but Jomny Sun is original and funny and very insightful.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Kylie Scott
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I'm ready to drive to Coeur d'Alene and meet the gorgeous, tattooed friends-with-benefits that Kylie Scott has so perfectly created. I just loved the idea that these two people found each other by total accident in the moment that they most needed a best-friend-in-bed. Dirty is hilarious and sexy and memorable, Scott's best novel yet and the start of an amazing new series.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Kristen Ashley
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As much as I love Kristen Ashley, I didn't think I would like her first erotic novel: a beautiful dominatrix, tired of playing games, finds an alpha-submissive who may finally be the life partner she has been searching for. I should have known that Kristen Ashley can write whatever she wants and I will absolutely love it. The Deep End is intensely erotic, romantic, feminist, and so very positive. I can't wait to read more in this series!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Ruta Sepetys
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I can't remember the last time a novel was so totally engrossing and so emotionally powerful. I came into this book expecting the terror of a maritime disaster in cold water and the horror of a historical novel set in the carnage of World War II, and I got all that. But this story is also so hopeful, so beautiful... If you've ever liked historical fiction or narrative nonfiction, you MUST read this book. I'll be recommending it forever.
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Veronica Roth
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Carve the Mark is guaranteed to hit the spot for any consumer of sci-fi culture. The story is a hurtling comet, getting bigger and scarier with every chapter, but it takes a backseat to the heroic and flawed characters who live — and maybe sometimes die — in a beautiful, fictional galaxy far, far away. I fell in love a little with Akos, but I would be honored (and terrified) to be BFFs with Cyra!
Recommended by McKenzie W.
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Kendare Blake
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Frozen meets The Hunger Games in this AMAZING rollercoaster fantasy novel. Three sisters, destined to murder each other and seize the throne, will fight their way through the politics and history of their small island kingdom as well as the deadly, magical weapons each must learn to wield. With traditional fairy tale elements, highly original characters, and an unpredictable race car of a plot, Kendare Blake's Three Dark... (read more)
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Traci Chee
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Reeling from the death of her parents and the capture of her gypsy-warrior aunt, Sefia has only a mysterious inheritance — a book, though in her world no one reads or writes — to help her find and punish the ones responsible for their deaths. Traci Chee's debut novel is lush and adventurous, brimming with imagination and magic. She has taken the experience of reading, the creation of story, and imbued both with a sense of wonder that is still... (read more)
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