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Alpha Bette
"Alpha Bette" is an intriguing novel whose compelling cast members are invited to a surprising dinner party. Jennifer Manocherian’s captivating novel "Alpha Bette" concerns family, friendship, and unexpected human connections. Bette, a...
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Not My Fault
In the empowering novel "Not My Fault", a lonely teenager uses his art to address complex issues. In S. B. Frasca’s poignant young adult novel "Not My Fault", a teenager uses art to defend himself and others who are mistreated. Hy is...
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The Engineer's Apprentice
The Engineer’s Apprentice is an exciting steampunk novel that blends science with magic to compelling effect. In J. R. Martin’s steampunk novel The Engineer’s Apprentice, an engineering protégé joins a skilled master for a...
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My Friend Charlie
The cheerful picture book "My Friend Charlie" features a delightful canine guide who shares instructions for leading a happy, friendly life. In Scott MacDonald’s instructive picture book "My Friend Charlie", a dog becomes a guide for...
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Three Grams of Elsewhere
In the thrilling science fiction novel "Three Grams of Elsewhere", an empath’s skills are exploited by military powers. In Andy Giesler’s future-set science fiction novel "Three Grams of Elsewhere", human minds and technology merge....
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Gillespie Field Groove
"Gillespie Field Groove" is a thrilling mystery novel in which a man seeks to right the wrongs committed by greedy executives. Set against the backdrop of the corrupt, scandal-ridden music industry, Corey Lynn Fayman’s gripping mystery...
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Shopomania
"Shopomania" is Paul Berton’s satirical dive into the history and psychology of modern consumerism. Making the case that people’s innate desire to obtain more land, food, and materials is the main driver of human advancement,...
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Quest for the Neptius
"Quest for the Neptius" is a delightful fantasy novel in which an ordinary girl is awed by her encounters with good, evil, and her personal power to achieve greatness. In A. H. Benjamin’s captivating fantasy novel "Quest for the...