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| Don't Know Tough by Eli CranorThe game plan: Just before the state high school football playoffs, the Christian head coach of a small-town Arkansas team and his family try to help troubled Billy Lowe, a star running back whose abusive home life translates to dangerous aggression on the field.
Foul (on the) play: When the cruel boyfriend of Billy's mother is found murdered, Billy is the main suspect, but what really happened? |
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| The Old Woman With the Knife by Gu Byeong-MoWhat it's about: Jogak (alias "Hornclaw") is an aging assassin who is looking forward to a quiet retirement after a 45-year career. The tranquil future she's planned for is at risk, however, after she forms an unexpected connection with an emergency room doctor and his family.
Read it for: An incisive look at the precarious position of older women in Korean society and surprising moments of absurdist humor.
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| Savvy Sheldon Feels Good As Hell by Taj McCoyLiving well is the best revenge: After a crushing breakup, Savannah "Savvy" Sheldon embarks on a whole-life makeover, which includes a kitchen renovation, a flirtation with a sexy contractor, and finally learning to put herself first.
Is it for you? Savvy's fat-shaming ex inspires her pursuit of a "revenge body" that requires a strict diet and exercise regimen.
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| Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John MandelWhat it is: A "luminous" (New York Times) novel by the author of the bestselling Station Eleven and The Glass Hotel, with subtle links to both novels.
Why you might like it: This metafictional, genre-bending novel-in-stories offers "rich metaphysical speculation in small, beautifully observed human moments" (Publishers Weekly).
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| One-Shot Harry by Gary Phillips1963 Los Angeles: Black freelance photographer Harry Ingram takes pictures of a car crash that killed a white jazz musician, a guy Harry had served with in Korea. Despite what the LAPD says, Harry thinks it was murder and seeks justice for his friend in a city rife with racism as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Freedom Rally approaches. |
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| A Duke, The Spy, An Artist, and A Lie by Vanessa RileyMarry in haste... Biracial Jamaican heiress Cecilia Thomas weds Felton Lance, Lord Gantry, in a marriage of convenience that proves to be anything but when his missions for the Crown send him abroad for extended periods of time. At least he won't notice if she embarks on an undercover investigation of her own. (Or will he?)
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| Blood Sugar by Sascha RothchildWhat it's about: Sure she's killed before, but Miami psychotherapist Ruby Simon truly had nothing to do with the recent death of her husband Jason. Unrepentant about the "accidental" deaths she's engineered in the past, now she must find a way to prove that Jason really did die of diabetes complications.
Is it for you? Although her complex personality and motivations might make sympathizing with her surprisingly easy, Ruby has no regrets about the crimes she did commit and is not the most reliable narrator. |
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| The Cartographers by Peng ShepherdThe premise: Cartographer Nell Young has a strained relationship with her father Daniel, a well-regarded scholar in their shared field, but she is understandably upset after learning her father was found dead at his desk at the New York Public Library.
The problem: Though Daniel's death appears to be from natural causes, Nell grows suspicious after discovering a hidden cache of extremely valuable maps among her father's papers. After consulting with Daniel's dedicated acolytes and esteemed former colleagues, Nell starts connecting the dots.
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| City On Fire by Don WinslowWhat it is: The highly anticipated 1st in a new trilogy by acclaimed author Don Winslow, which offers a gritty version of Homer's Iliad set in 1986 Providence, Rhode Island, featuring rival Irish and Italian gangs.
What happens: When a beautiful woman comes between a Moretti and a Murphy, it sets off a mob war. Though he's Irish, Danny Ryan has done some work for the Italians, and pitted between the two, he loses any chance for the normal life he'd dreamed of for himself and his family. |
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| The Trayvon Generation by Elizabeth AlexanderWhat it is: A concise exploration of how Black artists reckon with generational trauma and racist violence.
Who it's for: Readers looking for a hopeful guide to engaging with social justice issues will find much to ponder in this thought-provoking treatise. |
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| You Sound Like a White Girl: The Case for Rejecting Assimilation by Julissa ArceWhat it's about: How the myth of the "American Dream" harms people of color and reinforces white supremacy.
Read it for: Journalist Julissa Arce's candid account of her own experiences as an undocumented Mexican immigrant and how she learned to reject assimilation into white American culture. |
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| Left on Tenth: A Second Chance at Life by Delia EphronHow it began: Shortly after losing both her husband, Jerry, and her sister, writer Nora Ephron, to cancer, You've Got Mail screenwriter Delia Ephron found a second chance at love with Peter, a man from her past.
What happened next: After receiving her own cancer diagnosis, Delia navigated the ups and downs of treatment with a doting Peter by her side (the pair eventually married in her hospital room).
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| The Wok: Recipes and Techniques by J. Kenji López-AltWhat it is: An in-depth look at the wok that covers it all, including buying, cleaning, and using, by the award-winning author of The Food Lab.
What's inside: Over 200 recipes; a pantry list; color photos; details on how to stir fry, deep fry, simmer, and braise; info on rice and noodles.
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| An Arrow to the Moon by Emily X.R. PanStar-crossed lovers: When Hunter Yee transfers to Fairbridge High, Luna Chang catches his eye. They're drawn to each other, even after discovering their families' feud.
What happens: Hunter and Luna's secret relationship prompts mysterious fireflies to follow Luna and an ominous crack to split the earth. Understanding these developments and ending the feud requires turning to Chinese lore.
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| The Last Mapmaker by Christina SoontornvatStarring: 12-year-old Sai, who pretends she's from an upper-class family in order to escape her con man father and become assistant to Paiyoon, mapmaker for the Mangkon Royal Navy.
What happens: Sai joins Paiyoon on a voyage to the legendary, dragon-filled Sunderlands. Along the way she discovers a stowaway, faces disaster, and reconsiders what she's willing to do to succeed.
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| Kick Push by Frank MorrisonStarring: Ivan, a skateboarder who's "been grinding the streets with moves so big, his friends call him EPIC."
What it's about: After moving to a new neighborhood, Epic tries to fit in the with kids there, but doesn't find his new crew until he hops on his skateboard and lets his true self -- not to mention his impressive skills -- shine. |
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| Murder Among Friends: How Leopold and Loeb Tried to Commit the Perfect Crime by Candace FlemingWhat it is: The compelling true crime tale of two young men who plotted the murder of a child in 1924, only to be caught and narrowly escape the death penalty.
Is it for you? This well-researched nonfiction book blends the suspense of a thriller with the drama of courtroom proceedings, all while examining social issues. |
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