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“The God of the Woods” by Liz Moore
This novel combines family secrets with forgotten history.“Amber and Clay” by Laura Amy Schlitz
In Ancient Greece, a stable-boy-turned-philosophy-student and a devotee to the wild goddess Artemis cross paths in the most unexpected way.“The Love of my Life” by Rosie Walsh
Well-meaning omissions of the truth will explode at the worst possible times.“How to Read a Book” by Monica Wood
Three people who are tied to the same drunk-driving accident accidentally meet up at a Portland book shop, and their lives intersect in transformative ways.“Marvelous Marvin” by E. J. Finocchio, D.V.M.
The true story of an unwanted dog as he tells of his journey to become an official greeter for the RISPCA.“Do Fish Sleep?” by Jens Raschke
One child’s journey through her changing feelings about her little brother, who has leukemia.“Just for the Summer” by Abby Jimenez
Justin writes a viral Reddit post about his curse where every woman he dates goes on to find their soulmate the second they break up. Emma has this same problem, so she slides into his DMs and they band together to break their curses by “dating” each other so they will both be able to ...“Girl One” by Sara Flannery Murphy
First-person story of one special woman and her journey into self-discovery while looking for her missing mother.“We Play Ourselves” by Jen Silverman
Cass, an up-and-coming playwright, moves across the country to reinvent herself after her latest flop leads to a social media implosion.“Divine Rivals” by Rebecca Ross
This enchanting historical war-time romantasy story starts with “anonymous” epistolary letters between the main characters, paralleled with their rival positions at the local newspaper, before focusing more on the grittiness and realities of war.“The Promise” by Bobby DePalo
One man’s journey to complete a promise decades old.“The Fake Mate” by Lana Ferguson
Spicy paranormal werewolf/shifter romance about a nurse and a doctor who have to fake date, but unbeknownst to them, they are a perfect pairing: an Alpha and Omega.“Done and Dusted” by Lyla Sage
This is a quick small town country/cowboy romance between Emmy and her older brother’s best friend when she moves back to her hometown after a riding accident.“A Fine Romance: Falling in Love with the English Countryside” by Susan Branch
Who doesn’t love photos of beautiful flowers and cottages?“The Blue House” by Phoebe Wahl
Leo and his dad are forced to move out of their beloved neighborhood when the cranes come to knock it down.“Fourth Wing” by Rebecca Yarros
If you like easy-to-read, immersive stories that give you 2014 nostalgia with trials and tests as well as great worldbuilding, this one is for you.“Next of Kin” by Hannah Bonam-Young
An easy, flowing read that shows the struggles of adoption and the foster system and how important family is.“Dewey” by Vicki Myron
A true biography of a library cat and those who loved him.“Check & Mate” by Ali Hazelwood
An effortless and delightful young adult read about an older sibling taking on a lot of financial struggles for her family by playing in a chess tournament.“Educated” by Tara Westover
Westover recounts overcoming her survivalist Mormon family in order to go to college, and emphasizes the importance of education in enlarging her world.“Romancing Mister Bridgerton” by Julia Quinn
This spicy regency historical romance from the Bridgerton series follows Penelope and Colin as they start to become something more than friends.“Bellweather Rhapsody” by Kate Racculia
All the brightest music students in the state are snowed in at a (possibly) haunted hotel, where a mysterious wedding-night murder occurred 15 years ago.“It’s Lonely at the Centre of the Earth” by Zoe Thorogood
Zoe, in the throes of a quarter-life crisis, uses cartoons and storytelling to reframe how she views her life.“Boxes for Katje” by Candace Fleming
One well-meaning child benefits an entire town in a foreign country.“Privilege of the Sword” by Ellen Kushner
The eccentric Mad Duke of Tremontaine decides to teach his niece, Katherine, how to become a swordmaster rather than marry her off to an eligible nobleman.“A Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes” by Suzanne Collins
This is a prequel to The Hunger Games following President’s Snow origin story and the 10th Hunger Games.“Shiver” by Maggie Stiefvater
If you’re like me and think Bella chose the wrong one in Twilight…“The Marriage Game” by Alison Weir
Another masterpiece by Alison Weir telling the story of Elizabeth I and the mounting pressure she was under to take a husband during her rein.“Enter the Body” by Joy McCullough
All the women who die in Shakespeare tragedies meet under the stage trapdoor to discuss the parallels between their lives, and how they might choose to rewrite their stories.“Return to the Secret Garden” by Susan Moody
In an unofficial sequel to Frances Hodgson Burnett’s The Secret Garden, the friendship of Mary, Colin, and Dickon is tested by world wars, unhappy marriages, and the tumultuous jazz age.