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Land
by Maggie O'Farrell
On a windswept peninsula stretching out into the Atlantic, Tomâas and his reluctant son, Liam, are working for the great Ordnancs Survey Project to map the whole of Ireland. The year is 1865, and in a country not long since ravaged and emptied by the Great Hunger, the task is not an easy one. Tomâas, however, is determined that his maps will be a record of the disaster. The British soldiers in charge are due to arrive any day, expecting the work to be completed, but Tomâas is unexpectedly sent off course by an unsettling encounter in a copse.
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Little Blue Encyclopedia (for Vivian)
by Hazel Jane Plante
This playful and poignant novel sifts through a queer trans woman's unrequited love for her straight trans friend who died. A queer love letter steeped in desire, grief, and delight, the story is interspersed with encyclopedia entries about a fictional TV show set on an isolated island. The experimental form functions at once as a manual for how pop culture can help soothe and mend us and as an exploration of oft-overlooked sources of pleasure, including karaoke, birding, and butt toys.
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Welcome to Glorious Tuga
by Francesca Segal
Passionate about conservation and fleeing an argument with her mother, Charlotte Walker has taken up a fellowship on the island of Tuga de Oro to study the endangered gold coin tortoises. She has secretly come to believe that she has her own connection to this remote and eccentric community, and she is determined to solve the mystery that has dominated her life. Immersive and uplifting, this novel transports the reader to an island that time forgot, bringing to life a cast of flawed, loveable people.
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We Do Not Part
by Han Kang
As Kyungha braves a treacherous snowstorm on Jeju Island to save her injured friend's pet, she unwittingly embarks on a journey that blurs reality and memory, uncovering a hidden chapter of Korean history. Both a hymn to an enduring friendship and an argument for remembering, it is the story of profound love in the face of unspeakable violence and a celebration of life, however fragile it might be.
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Detective Aunty
by Uzma Jalaluddin
Kausar Khan's thirty-something daughter, Sana, phones to say that she's been arrested for killing the unpopular landlord of her clothing boutique. The murder of Sana’s landlord is the latest in a wave of local crimes which have gone unsolved. Sana found the man dead in her shop at a suspiciously early hour, with a dagger from her windowfront display plunged in his chest. Kausar senses there’s more to the story than her daughter is telling. With the help of some old friends and her teenage granddaughter, Kausar digs into the investigation to uncover the truth.
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The Odds of You
by Kate Dramis
A year ago, Sage Collins was a data analyst until she burned it all down to pursue her dream of becoming an author. One whirlwind bestseller and a struggling second book later, and Sage isn't sure she'll ever write a novel again. But then an accidental encounter with Theo Sharpe, an actor on the verge of his big break, leaves Sage in an unprecedented position. The paparazzi have mistaken her for his girlfriend. With fans stirring drama and pressure mounting for her next book, Sage and Theo both must convince everyone that there's nothing between them.
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Dear Monica Lewinsky
by Julia Langbein
For Jean Dornan, whose life is still in shambles following a toxic relationship with her college professor almost two decades earlier, it feels like “#MeToo had come and gone like a parade two streets over.” The novel takes shape as Jean begins praying to Monica Lewinsky, “patron saint of those who suffer venal public shaming and patriarchal cruelty.” Amazingly, the glowing figure of Saint Monica appears to answer, leading Jean to reflect on the summer of her sophomore year at Rutgers.
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Advent
by Seth Ring
All his life, Mark Fields has dreamed of joining the Defense Force to fight the vicious alien Exlian, just like the rest of his renowned family. So far, he's a dishwasher, trapped in a dead-end job with no powers, no money, and even fewer friends. Then an encounter with a dying woman changes everything, granting him the abilities he needs to join the training camps, and his life finally feels like it's turning around. But with the pressure mounting, it doesn't take him long to realize the Exlian aren't the only sinister threat lurking within the city.
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Ghoul
by Kasey Iris
Be careful what you wish for! When they were little, Lyn and Meg promised to be friends forever...but now Meg is dead, and Lyn is 15 and miserable. Moving into a new condo with her family doesn't help, especially given the gossipy neighbors. But just when Lyn needs a friend the most, a monstrous cartoon ghoul climbs out of the pages of a comic book and into her life! The bizarre duo will soon discover just how many secrets lie within the walls of Forest Court Apartments.
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Last Samurai Standing
by Shogo Imamura
The year 1878 is the 11th year of the Meiji era in Japan. It’s been more than a decade since the samurai were stripped of their privileges and swords were outlawed on public streets. A mysterious flyer appears in all corners of the land, luring those skilled in martial arts to Kyoto with the promise of riches beyond common imagination. As warriors deprived of purpose flock to the appointed place at the appointed time, what awaits them is no ordinary task, but an all-out war-against each other!
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Desert Solitaire
by Edward Abbey
Edward Abbey lived for three seasons in the desert at Moab, Utah, and what he discovered about the land before him, the world around him, and the heart that beat within, is a fascinating, sometimes raucous, always personal account of a place that has already disappeared, but is worth remembering and living through again and again.
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The Great Shadow
by Susan Wise Bauer
A gripping account of how getting sick has shaped humanity. The Great Shadow uses extensive historical research and first-person accounts to tell a vivid story about sickness and our responses to it, from very ancient times until the last decade. Bauer reveals just how many of our current fads are rooted in the moment-by-moment experience of sickness, from the search for a balanced lifestyle to plug-in air fresheners and bare hardwood floors.
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The Lesbian Bar Chronicles
by Rachel Karp
A heartfelt journey across the United States exploring the history, importance, and lasting spirit of lesbian bars. Traveling with her wife and best friend, author and co-creator of the hit podcast Cruising, Rachel Karp visits some of the country's remaining lesbian bars, sharing the stories of the people and communities that keep them alive. Blending queer history, personal experiences, and cultural exploration, the book shows how these spaces have served as places of safety, activism, friendship, and belonging for generations.
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Actress of a Certain Age
by Jeff Hiller
Jeff Hiller's memoir is a funny, honest account of his long, often unglamorous journey to success as an actor. After decades of temp jobs and small roles, he finally found his breakout on HBO's Somebody Somewhere at forty. Blending humor and heart, Hiller reflects on growing up gay and Lutheran in Texas, facing rejection, and holding on to dreams despite setbacks. It's a relatable story for anyone who's ever struggled to make a dream come true.
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How to Be a Saint
by Kate Sidley
Loosely framing the book as a guide to canonization, Sidley lays out the basics of Catholic doctrine and the steps required for sainthood, beginning with dying and concluding with performing a posthumous miracle. Interspersed throughout are discussions of specific saints, including those who probably weren’t real, “nepo baby” saints (St. Basil the Great’s entire family is canonized), and those who rejected marriage. Sidley’s ribald tone is rooted in a genuine affection for her subject.
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