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River Spirit

River Spirit

A Novel

by Aboulela, Leila

Book - 2023

Compelling characters tell the story of nineteenth century Sudan. A prophet arises to free the country and resist Turkish control, but many have little faith in the authoritarian leader. Compelling characters tell the story of nineteenth century Sudan. A prophet arises to free the country and resist Turkish control, but many have little faith in the authoritarian leader. Show less

Compelling characters tell the story of nineteenth century Sudan. A prophet arises to free the country and resist Turkish control, but many have little faith in the authoritarian leader. Compelling characters tell the story of nineteenth century Sudan. A prophet arises to free the country and resist Turkish control, but many have little faith in the authoritarian leader. Show less

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Flux

Flux

A Novel

by Chong, Jinwoo

Book - 2023

A young man's reality unravels when he suspects his mysterious employers have discovered time travel and are using it to cover up a string of violent crimes. A young man's reality unravels when he suspects his mysterious employers have discovered time travel and are using it to cover up a string of violent crimes. Show less

A young man's reality unravels when he suspects his mysterious employers have discovered time travel and are using it to cover up a string of violent crimes. A young man's reality unravels when he suspects his mysterious employers have discovered time travel and are using it to cover up a string of violent crimes. Show less

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The Unfortunates

The Unfortunates

A Novel

by Chukwu, J K.

Book - 2023

A queer black college student channels her rage into a mixed-media thesis, exposing how her university has failed its black community in this inventive debut novel. A queer black college student channels her rage into a mixed-media thesis, exposing how her university has failed its black community in this inventive debut novel. Show less

A queer black college student channels her rage into a mixed-media thesis, exposing how her university has failed its black community in this inventive debut novel. A queer black college student channels her rage into a mixed-media thesis, exposing how her university has failed its black community in this inventive debut novel. Show less

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I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself

I Keep My Exoskeletons to Myself

A Novel

by Crane, Marisa

Book - 2023

The Department of Balance adopts a radical form of policing. Meanwhile, Kris, who is raising a child after her wife dies, finds support in a community of misfits who defy the Department and support each other. The Department of Balance adopts a radical form of policing. Meanwhile, Kris, who is raising a child after her wife dies, finds support in a community of misfits who defy the Department and support each other. Show less

The Department of Balance adopts a radical form of policing. Meanwhile, Kris, who is raising a child after her wife dies, finds support in a community of misfits who defy the Department and support each other. The Department of Balance adopts a radical form of policing. Meanwhile, Kris, who is raising a child after her wife dies, finds support in a community of misfits who defy the Department and support each other. Show less

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The Maltese Iguana

The Maltese Iguana

A Novel

by Dorsey, Tim

Book - 2023

What do you get when a history loving serial killer meets a CIA operative on the run during the height of the COVID pandemic? Dark humor, murder, suspense and high adventure. What do you get when a history loving serial killer meets a CIA operative on the run during the height of the COVID pandemic? Dark humor, murder, suspense and high adventure. Show less

What do you get when a history loving serial killer meets a CIA operative on the run during the height of the COVID pandemic? Dark humor, murder, suspense and high adventure. What do you get when a history loving serial killer meets a CIA operative on the run during the height of the COVID pandemic? Dark humor, murder, suspense and high adventure. Show less

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At Sea

At Sea

by Fedor, Emma

Book - 2023

Cara becomes pregnant while dating a man who claims he is a special forces operative who has the ability to breath underwater. Once the child is born, the man disappears with the baby. After 5 years, there is a reported sighting of the missing duo. Cara becomes pregnant while dating a man who claims he is a special forces operative who has the ability to breath underwater. Once the child is born, the man disappears with the baby. After 5 years, there is a reported sighting of the missing duo. Show less

Cara becomes pregnant while dating a man who claims he is a special forces operative who has the ability to breath underwater. Once the child is born, the man disappears with the baby. After 5 years, there is a reported sighting of the missing duo. Cara becomes pregnant while dating a man who claims he is a special forces operative who has the ability to breath underwater. Once the child is born, the man disappears with the baby. After 5 years, there is a reported sighting of the missing duo. Show less

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Maame

Maame

by George, Jessica

Book - 2023

Overwhelmed by responsibilities to her publishing job and her mother, Maame consults Google for answers to her problems. When she moves into a flat with three roommates, they encourage her to find a life of her own. An amusing coming-of-age story. Overwhelmed by responsibilities to her publishing job and her mother, Maame consults Google for answers to her problems. When she moves into a flat with three roommates, they encourage her to find a life of her own. An amusing coming-of-age story. Show less

Overwhelmed by responsibilities to her publishing job and her mother, Maame consults Google for answers to her problems. When she moves into a flat with three roommates, they encourage her to find a life of her own. An amusing coming-of-age story. Overwhelmed by responsibilities to her publishing job and her mother, Maame consults Google for answers to her problems. When she moves into a flat with three roommates, they encourage her to find a life of her own. An amusing coming-of-age story. Show less

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Enter Ghost

Enter Ghost

A Novel

by Hammad, Isabella

Book - 2023

After a painful breakup, Sonia leaves London to visit her ancestral home in Israel. When she volunteers in a Palestinian-Arabic version of a Shakespeare play, her political activism is reawakened by the experience. After a painful breakup, Sonia leaves London to visit her ancestral home in Israel. When she volunteers in a Palestinian-Arabic version of a Shakespeare play, her political activism is reawakened by the experience. Show less

After a painful breakup, Sonia leaves London to visit her ancestral home in Israel. When she volunteers in a Palestinian-Arabic version of a Shakespeare play, her political activism is reawakened by the experience. After a painful breakup, Sonia leaves London to visit her ancestral home in Israel. When she volunteers in a Palestinian-Arabic version of a Shakespeare play, her political activism is reawakened by the experience. Show less

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What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez

What Happened to Ruthy Ramirez

by Jimenez, Claire

Book - 2023

Haunted by the disappearance of their young daughter, a close-knit Staten Island Puerto Rican family refuse to believe she is dead. Years later, they're shocked when they recognize her on a reality television show. Haunted by the disappearance of their young daughter, a close-knit Staten Island Puerto Rican family refuse to believe she is dead. Years later, they're shocked when they recognize her on a reality television show. Show less

Haunted by the disappearance of their young daughter, a close-knit Staten Island Puerto Rican family refuse to believe she is dead. Years later, they're shocked when they recognize her on a reality television show. Haunted by the disappearance of their young daughter, a close-knit Staten Island Puerto Rican family refuse to believe she is dead. Years later, they're shocked when they recognize her on a reality television show. Show less

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Essex Dogs

Essex Dogs

by Jones, Dan

Book - 2023

In the first battle of the Hundred Years War, a ragtag mercenary force invades 1346 Normandy, spearheading the British invasion of France. This is the story of the battalion who called themselves the Essex Dogs. In the first battle of the Hundred Years War, a ragtag mercenary force invades 1346 Normandy, spearheading the British invasion of France. This is the story of the battalion who called themselves the Essex Dogs. Show less

In the first battle of the Hundred Years War, a ragtag mercenary force invades 1346 Normandy, spearheading the British invasion of France. This is the story of the battalion who called themselves the Essex Dogs. In the first battle of the Hundred Years War, a ragtag mercenary force invades 1346 Normandy, spearheading the British invasion of France. This is the story of the battalion who called themselves the Essex Dogs. Show less

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The Curator

The Curator

A Novel

by King, Owen

Book - 2023

A servant named Dora seeks to uncover the secrets behind her brother's death. In this alternate history, jobs are plentiful and she becomes a curator in The Museum of the Workers. Once there, she finds the museum enshrouded in mystery. A servant named Dora seeks to uncover the secrets behind her brother's death. In this alternate history, jobs are plentiful and she becomes a curator in The Museum of the Workers. Once there, she finds the museum enshrouded in mystery. Show less

A servant named Dora seeks to uncover the secrets behind her brother's death. In this alternate history, jobs are plentiful and she becomes a curator in The Museum of the Workers. Once there, she finds the museum enshrouded in mystery. A servant named Dora seeks to uncover the secrets behind her brother's death. In this alternate history, jobs are plentiful and she becomes a curator in The Museum of the Workers. Once there, she finds the museum enshrouded in mystery. Show less

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When Trying to Return Home

When Trying to Return Home

Stories

by McCauley, Jennifer Maritza

Book - 2023

This short story collection spans a century of Black American and Afro-Latino life in Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, Louisiana, and Miami. Stories are moving and lyrical and center on belonging and the meanings of home. This short story collection spans a century of Black American and Afro-Latino life in Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, Louisiana, and Miami. Stories are moving and lyrical and center on belonging and the meanings of home. Show less

This short story collection spans a century of Black American and Afro-Latino life in Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, Louisiana, and Miami. Stories are moving and lyrical and center on belonging and the meanings of home. This short story collection spans a century of Black American and Afro-Latino life in Puerto Rico, Pittsburgh, Louisiana, and Miami. Stories are moving and lyrical and center on belonging and the meanings of home. Show less

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Falling Hour

Falling Hour

by Morrison, Geoffrey

Book - 2023

While waiting in a park for a meet-up with a stranger, a man considers his life to this point. His thoughts form a stream of consciousness, where he ponders a wide range of philosophical ideas. While waiting in a park for a meet-up with a stranger, a man considers his life to this point. His thoughts form a stream of consciousness, where he ponders a wide range of philosophical ideas. Show less

While waiting in a park for a meet-up with a stranger, a man considers his life to this point. His thoughts form a stream of consciousness, where he ponders a wide range of philosophical ideas. While waiting in a park for a meet-up with a stranger, a man considers his life to this point. His thoughts form a stream of consciousness, where he ponders a wide range of philosophical ideas. Show less

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Dust Child

Dust Child

A Novel

by Nguyẽ̂n, Phan Qué̂ Mai

Book - 2023

Two parallel stories follow a man immigrating to the US from Vietnam after the war, and an American Vietnam war veteran who returns to the country to search for for a woman with whom he had a child. Two parallel stories follow a man immigrating to the US from Vietnam after the war, and an American Vietnam war veteran who returns to the country to search for for a woman with whom he had a child. Show less

Two parallel stories follow a man immigrating to the US from Vietnam after the war, and an American Vietnam war veteran who returns to the country to search for for a woman with whom he had a child. Two parallel stories follow a man immigrating to the US from Vietnam after the war, and an American Vietnam war veteran who returns to the country to search for for a woman with whom he had a child. Show less

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Old Flame

Old Flame

by Prentiss, Molly

Book - 2023

Quirky protagonist Emily is bored with her job writing department store advertising copy. She lives vicariously through an affair her work friend, Megan, has with a newly married co-worker. Quirky protagonist Emily is bored with her job writing department store advertising copy. She lives vicariously through an affair her work friend, Megan, has with a newly married co-worker. Show less

Quirky protagonist Emily is bored with her job writing department store advertising copy. She lives vicariously through an affair her work friend, Megan, has with a newly married co-worker. Quirky protagonist Emily is bored with her job writing department store advertising copy. She lives vicariously through an affair her work friend, Megan, has with a newly married co-worker. Show less

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The Woman Who Climbed Trees

The Woman Who Climbed Trees

A Novel

by Smriti Ravindra

Book - 2023

Meena relies on traditional songs, stories, and myths to tolerate her difficult life and unhappy marriage in Nepal, which is far from the home of her heart in Dharbanga, India. Meena relies on traditional songs, stories, and myths to tolerate her difficult life and unhappy marriage in Nepal, which is far from the home of her heart in Dharbanga, India. Show less

Meena relies on traditional songs, stories, and myths to tolerate her difficult life and unhappy marriage in Nepal, which is far from the home of her heart in Dharbanga, India. Meena relies on traditional songs, stories, and myths to tolerate her difficult life and unhappy marriage in Nepal, which is far from the home of her heart in Dharbanga, India. Show less

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Sterling Karat Gold

Sterling Karat Gold

A Novel

by Waidner, Isabel

Book - 2023

Sterling is tossed into a terrifying world when they are attacked and unfairly arrested. With the help of their friends, Sterling hosts a trial of their own in order to exonerate themselves and to hold the English authorities accountable. Sterling is tossed into a terrifying world when they are attacked and unfairly arrested. With the help of their friends, Sterling hosts a trial of their own in order to exonerate themselves and to hold the English authorities accountable. Show less

Sterling is tossed into a terrifying world when they are attacked and unfairly arrested. With the help of their friends, Sterling hosts a trial of their own in order to exonerate themselves and to hold the English authorities accountable. Sterling is tossed into a terrifying world when they are attacked and unfairly arrested. With the help of their friends, Sterling hosts a trial of their own in order to exonerate themselves and to hold the English authorities accountable. Show less

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