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• Of the Flesh

  18 Stories of Modern Horror

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  In this collection, eighteen master storytellers weave chilling horror tales that may haunt your dreams and redefine terror.

• The Come Up

  An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-hop

  Abrams, Jonathan P. D.

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  The Come Up offers a vital historical perspective and an electrifying behind-the-scenes look at how hip-hop rose to global dominance.

• The Bittlemores

  Arden, Jann

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  On a failing farm, 14-year-old Willa questions her past as a cold case investigation unearths dark family secrets. Meanwhile, three desperate cows plot their escape.

• This Is Not the End of Me

  Lessons on Living From a Dying Man

  Bascaramurty, Dakshana

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  Facing terminal cancer at 33, a young father strives to leave a lasting legacy for his son. His story is a heartfelt reflection on life, love, and mortality.

• Rubyfruit Jungle

  Brown, Rita Mae

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  Molly Bolt, adopted by a poor Southern couple, carves her own path with confidence and charm. Unapologetically herself, she embraces the love of women wherever she goes.

• The Muse

  Burton, Jessie

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  In 1967 London, Odelle Bastien lands a job at the Skelton Gallery, guided by the enigmatic Marjorie Quick. But when a lost masterpiece arrives, she uncovers secrets that will change everything.

• Blaze Me a Sun

  Carlsson, Christoffer

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  A brutal murder in 1986 haunts policeman Sven Jörgensson, driving him and his son into a lifelong obsession with an unsolved case. Decades later, a struggling writer unearths the town’s buried secrets, forcing the past to resurface.

• Black Water Sister

  Cho, Zen

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  When Jessamyn Teoh hears a voice in her head, she blames stress—until she realizes it’s her late grandmother’s ghost. Now, back in Malaysia, she must uncover the secrets her family left behind.

• Easy Beauty

  a Memoir

  Cooper Jones, Chloé

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  Born with sacral agenesis, Jones has navigated both physical pain and society’s judgment her entire life. After unexpectedly becoming a mother, she embarks on a journey to reclaim the spaces she was once denied.

• All the Sinners Bleed

  Cosby, S. A.

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  Titus Crown is determined to reform his hometown’s corrupt police force. But, after a fatal shooting by his one if his own deputies, a a long-buried serial killer is exposed. Titus must navigate a town full of secrets while fighting for justice and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Goblin Mode

  How to Get Cozy, Embrace Imperfection, and Thrive in the Muck

  Coyle, McKayla

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  A goblin-themed lifestyle guide celebrating imperfection in fashion, home décor, foraging, and crafting.

• Burlington

  Dixon, Heather

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  A gripping debut novel that delves into the world of wealthy mothers and the high cost of privilege.

• The Every

  Eggers, Dave

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  When the world’s biggest search engine and social media giant merges with the leading e-commerce platform, it forms The Every...a powerful, dangerous, yet oddly beloved monopoly.

• The Sun Sets in Singapore

  Fadipe, Kehinde

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  In Singapore, three women from different backgrounds find their lives entangled when a mysterious man from Geneva arrives, upending everything.

• Spellbound

  My Life as a Dyslexic Wordsmith

  Hanley, Phil

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  The A-list comedian shares his journey to success while battling severe dyslexia.

• Saltwater

  Hays, Katy

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  In 1992, Sarah Lingate’s death is ruled an accident, leaving her daughter Helen behind. Thirty years later, the Lingate family returns to their villa, only to find the necklace Sarah wore the night she died, reigniting old suspicions.

• May It Have a Happy Ending

  a Memoir of Finding My Voice as My Mother Lost Hers

  Mahtani, Minelle

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  Explore the intersections of grief, race, love, and self-expression.

• Wahala

  May, Nikki

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  Three best friends are joined by a dangerously captivating fourth woman who disrupts their tight-knit group.

• Oye

  Mogollon, Melissa

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  A coming-of-age comedy, a dramatic telenovela, and a heartfelt family story—all wrapped up in a phone call you’ll never want to end.

• What Is Not Yours Is Not Yours

  Stories

  Oyeyemi, Helen

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  A collection of stories from magical realism and fantasy to contemporary and literary fiction.