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A Likely Story: A Novel By Leigh McMullan Abramson Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781982199241
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Published: Atria Books - March 14th, 2023

Loved this book that delved deeply into the psyches of the the main characters and their motivations. The neighborhoods of Sag Harbor and Manhattan were picturesquely portrayed, and the world of publishing was fascinating. You will think about this book long after you reluctantly put it down.

Highly Recommended by Sarah


The Dance Tree: A Novel By Kiran Millwood Hargrave Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9780063274778
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Published: HarperVia - March 14th, 2023

Women, gay love, medieval religion, mothers, miscarriages, prejudice, patriarchy, beekeeping, and dogs. It has it all. All centered around the real events of the Dancing Plague of 1518 in Strasbourg. 

Recommended by Kristine


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Pineapple Street: A Novel By Jenny Jackson Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593490693
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Published: Pamela Dorman Books - March 7th, 2023

A rare treat of a read. I savored every minute of this detailed critique of New York society filled with flawed but lovable characters.

Recommended by Sarah


The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi: A new fantasy series set a thousand years before The City of Brass By Shannon Chakraborty Cover Image
$32.00
ISBN: 9780062963505
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Published: Harper Voyager - February 28th, 2023

Conjuring the magic of The Arabian Nights, you can imagine yourself sitting around a campfire on a cool desert evening as Amina al Sirafi tells of her adventures. And I hope you aren't sensitive because she is brash, brazen, and foul mouthed! A truly singular and compelling voice, Amina still reminded me of all the heroic tales I grew up reading. For anyone who fancies themselves a pirate, swashbuckler, magic hunter, and mother.

Highly Recommended by Kristine


The Crane Husband By Kelly Barnhill Cover Image
$19.99
ISBN: 9781250850973
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Published: Tordotcom - February 28th, 2023

This was stunningly creative and original for such an old tale. Barnhill pulls the folklore of the crane wife into the future with deft and often dark imagery. The story of a woman and a daughter striving to use their art to find peace in a misogynist world. Loads to unpack and think about.

Recommended by Kristine


I Have Some Questions for You: A Novel By Rebecca Makkai Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593490143
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Published: Viking - February 21st, 2023

Rebecca Makkai is an expert story weaver. From page 1, I was hyper-engrossed in her newest novel and it consumed every free moment I had for 48 hours. From it's quaint, cozy, and problematic boarding school campus to the world of podcasting, to an ever unraveling murder mystery, I HAVE SOME QUESTIONS FOR YOU defies all expectations and keeps you on the edge of your seat!

Recommended by Kimi


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The Writing Retreat: A Novel By Julia Bartz Cover Image
$27.00
ISBN: 9781982199456
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Published: Atria/Emily Bestler Books - February 21st, 2023

 

 


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Pandora: A Novel By Susan Stokes-Chapman Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780063280021
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Published: Harper Perennial - January 17th, 2023

When a priceless Greek vase appears at her uncle's bogus antiquarian shop, it sets off a series of events and reveals secrets from the past that change Dora's life. Fast-paced, unputdownable antiquarian mystery set in Georgian London. Complete with a strong heroine, sleezy uncle, and kindhearted paramour. 

Recommended by Kristine


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How to Sell a Haunted House By Grady Hendrix Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593201268
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Published: Berkley - January 17th, 2023


Puppets are terrifying and Hendrix has no qualms reinforcing this. And terrifyingly haunted ones can lead to rather gruesome consequences. Again, Hendrix doesn't hold back. Though sometimes it wasn't the horror that made me squirm, but the reality - flying with an irate toddler for example. Thoroughly enjoyable and loads of fun.

Recommended by Kristine


Small World: A Novel By Laura Zigman Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9780063088283
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Published: Ecco - January 10th, 2023

This is a little gem packed with a lot of wit in the midst of deep family history. Zigman is an in-house favorite at Buttonwood.

Recommended by Kathy


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The Villa: A Novel By Rachel Hawkins Cover Image
$28.99
ISBN: 9781250280015
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Published: St. Martin's Press - January 3rd, 2023

A fun, twisty gothic-esque mystery set in a dreamy Italian villa. An interesting look at female best friends, toxic relationships, fame, and the life of artists.

Recommended by Kristine
 


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Loathe to Love You By Ali Hazelwood Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593437803
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Published: Berkley - January 3rd, 2023

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