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• There Are Rivers in the Sky

  a Novel

  Shafak, Elif, 1971-

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  An enchanting tale about three characters living along two rivers, all under the shadow of one of the greatest epic poems of all time.

• Starlight

  An Unfinished Novel

  Wagamese, Richard

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  The final novel from Richard Wagamese, the bestselling and beloved author of Indian Horse and Medicine Walk , centres on an abused woman on the run who finds refuge on a farm owned by an Indigenous man with wounds of his own. A profoundly moving…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Love Song for Ricki Wilde

  a Novel

  Williams, Tia, 1975-

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  One evening in February as the heady, curiously off-season scent of night-blooming jasmine fills the air, Ricki encounters a handsome, deeply mysterious stranger who knocks her world off balance in the most unexpected way. Set against the backdrop…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Fifth Season

  Jemisin, N. K.

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  Essun's world shatters when her husband murders their son and kidnaps their daughter amidst the collapse of a vast empire and the eruption of a cataclysmic natural disaster, driving her to pursue her daughter through a brutal, resource-deprived…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Here After

  Lin, Amy (Teacher),

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  A deeply personal and poignant memoir by Amy Lin, recounting her intense love for her husband Kurtis, his sudden death, and her struggle with grief and survival, as she navigates life-altering decisions and challenges her understanding of loss,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Lion Women of Tehran

  a Novel

  Kamali, Marjan

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  Set against the backdrop of 1950s Tehran, this heartfelt novel follows the friendship, betrayal, and redemption of two young women, Ellie and Homa, whose bond is tested by social upheaval, political turmoil, and a life-changing betrayal.

• The Measure

  a Novel

  Erlick, Nikki

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  Eight ordinary people around the world receive a mysterious box revealing the exact number of years they have left to live, forcing them to grapple with a life-altering choice: to know their fate or not, as their decisions impact their lives and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• James

  a Novel

  Everett, Percival

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  A brilliant, action-packed reimagining of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn , both harrowing and ferociously funny, told from the enslaved Jim's point of view.

• Martyr!

  a Novel

  Akbar, Kaveh

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  Cyrus, a troubled young man struggling with addiction and loss, embarks on a search for answers about his mother’s mysterious death and his uncle’s role as a martyr, uncovering unsettling truths about his past.

• The Phoenix Crown

  a Novel

  Quinn, Kate

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  A fading soprano, and Suling, a determined Chinatown embroideress, are drawn together by their connection to a powerful railroad magnate and the legendary Phoenix Crown, leading them through the chaos of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Maybe You Should Talk to Someone

  a Therapist, HER Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed

  Gottlieb, Lori,

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  Psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb takes readers behind the scenes of her practice, exploring the lives of her patients and her own journey with a quirky, seasoned therapist, offering a candid, humorous, and insightful look at the struggles of love,…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Women

  a Novel

  Hannah, Kristin

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  Kristin Hannah tells the story of twenty-year-old nursing student Frankie McGrath, who, after joining the Army Nurse Corps during the Vietnam War, faces the brutal realities of war and its aftermath, while highlighting the sacrifices and heroism of…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Daughters of Shandong

  Chung, Eve J.

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  A gripping novel about the Ang family’s escape from China during the Communist revolution, focusing on the harrowing journey of Hai and her sisters as they flee their abusive family and the brutality of war, ultimately finding hope, freedom, and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• A Fate Inked in Blood

  Jensen, Danielle L.

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  In this Norse-inspired fantasy romance, shield maiden Freya, bound in an unwanted marriage, must navigate deadly trials, control her goddess-given magic, and resist her growing attraction to the fiery son of the power-hungry jarl who seeks to unite…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Becoming

  Obama, Michelle, 1964-

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  A deeply personal reflection on Michelle's life, from her childhood in Chicago to her transformative role as First Lady, highlighting her advocacy for women and girls, commitment to healthier living, and experiences with family and public life.

• The Anxious Generation

  How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic of Mental Illness

  Haidt, Jonathan,

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  Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt investigates the sharp decline in adolescent mental health, tracing its roots to the rise of smartphones and social media, and proposes actionable solutions to restore a healthier, more independent childhood.