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• The Buffalo Hunter Hunter

  Jones, Stephen Graham, 1972-

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  A masterful historical novel set in the aftermath of the Great American Buffalo Slaughter featuring absolutely terrifying vampires amid the brutality of the western expansion, by the bestselling, lauded author and professor, Stephen Graham Jones, a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• We Do Not Part

  a Novel

  Han, Kang, 1970-

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  The latest translation of Nobel laureate Han Kang's works is her most powerful since Human Acts. Dreamlike, sensuous and quiet, yet simmering with buried ghosts. -- Christopher

• The View From Lake Como

  a Novel

  Trigiani, Adriana,

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  An ode to family, history and the importance of independence – with a hefty dose of humor, especially for me with my New Jersey Italian associations. Lots of quotable gems! -- Linda

• Perfection

  Latronico, Vincenzo,

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  An interesting exploration of what it means to live an authentic life and what really drives the choices we make. -- Gina

• The Magician of Tiger Castle

  Sachar, Louis, 1954-

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  For all the adults who loved reading Holes as a kid, Louis Sachar’s first book for adults delivers the same quirky charm and immersive plotting – and his knack for blending humor, heart, and unexpected surprises shines through. --Katie

• Not My Type

  One Woman Vs. a President

  Carroll, E. Jean,

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  A rare dose of catharsis in today's political climate. Thank you, E. Jean. -- Linda

• Ark

  Johnson, Ronald, 1935-1998

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  A temple, a spaceship, a sacred vessel, the way this incredible work manages to construct ephemeral structures through sound and semantics left me dazed and reeling. -- Christopher

• You Are Here

  A Novel

  Nicholls, David

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  Explores a couple of interesting people with all their wonderfully flawed and charming characteristics. The book is a light read and enjoyable as an audiobook. -- Gina

• Still Life With Remorse

  Family Stories

  Kalman, Maira,

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  Another beautifully, poignantly, and whimsically illustrated book by the brilliant Maira Kalman to read, savor, reread, and cherish. -- Rebecca

• Meditations for Mortals

  Four Weeks to Embrace Your Limitations and Make Time for What Counts

  Burkeman, Oliver,

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  Useful existentialism. -- Joey

• Gabriel's Moon

  a Novel

  Boyd, William, 1952-

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  An espionage thriller with an unwitting spy and an unexpected twist in the end. This will probably be a movie or series in the future. Read it here first. -- Ivan

• You Dreamed of Empires

  Enrigue, Alvaro, 1969-

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  A reimagining of the seismic encounter between Cortes and Moctezuma that subverts the traditional narrative of overawed natives and reclaims some of the tragic dignity in that fateful event. -- Christopher

• You Are Here

  Poetry in the Natural World

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  Edited and introduced by Ada Limón, former US Poet Laureate, this anthology features 50 previously unpublished poems about the natural world. -- Rebecca

• Tokens: The Future of Money in the Age of the Platform by Rachel O'Dwyer | Audiobook available on Hoopla

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  There’s a growing belief and real progress on Wall Street that nearly all assets will eventually be tokenized and operate on blockchains like Ethereum or Solana. Imagine a world where Apple stock, a Manhattan commercial property, or even your music…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Frozen River

  a Novel

  Lawhon, Ariel,

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  An engaging and rich story of a strong and clever woman during the late 1700s working as a midwife in Maine. The author's storytelling is excellent and moves the narrative along so you don't want to stop. -- Gina

• The Nickel Boys

  a Novel

  Whitehead, Colson, 1969-

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  Based on a horrific true history, this devastating novel exposes an unfortunate part of American history with profound empathy and clarity. -- Adam

• The Annotated Pride and Prejudice

  Austen, Jane, 1775-1817

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  This year marks the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen's birth – a perfect excuse to re-read her novels. The annotated editions are extra-delightful, offering fascinating historical context and deepening my appreciation of her work. –Katie

• Bring Up the Bodies

  a Novel

  Mantel, Hilary, 1952-

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  Worthy sequel to Wolf Hall continuing the tale of Thomas Cromwell's miraculous life under the reign of King Henry VIII. -- Michelyn

• The Hustler

  Tevis, Walter S.,

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  Captures the gritty, high-stakes world of competitive pool with incredible tension and atmosphere. A taut and immersive novel. -- Adam

• The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao

  Diaz, Junot, 1968-

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  Follows the life of an intelligent, bullied boy interspersed with specific history of the Dominican Republic during the appalling Trujillo era. -- Michelyn