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Etna

October 14, 2026

Basically the Odyssey, but for dogs, and it was one of my most anticipated reads this year. It’s a short book, but it has an…

Knox

The Lowe Job

July 8, 2026

Some find it polarizing, but if you’re looking for a low-lift summer read that’s fun and buzzy, this hits the mark! Loved it audie-style!

Knox

The Things We Never Say

June 10, 2026

A story about coming to grips with impermanence. One of the most impactful parts of the book is the way Strauss, and the character, are…

Knox

I See You’ve Called In Dead

April 15, 2026

Knox: The funniest book I’ve read in a long time! If the idea of reading a life-affirming book about death is interesting to you, I…

Mutual

Lake Effect

March 18, 2026

An interesting look at how self-choices and affairs spiral out and affect everyone involved. I enjoyed how the various time jumps in the story show…

Knox

Lost Lambs

March 4, 2026

One of the messiest, funniest books I’ve read in a long time! Cash’s writing is warm but also vicious and absurd in the best way.

Knox

And Now, Back To You

February 25, 2026

We met these characters in First Time Caller, but you do not need to read that before reading this one. This book is sexy AND…

Jamie

Half His Age

January 28, 2026

A hopeful autopsy. McCurdy takes a lot of control and ownership of the relationship in the book, but also doesn’t pull any punches that this…

Knox

So Far Gone

December 3, 2025

This is one of my favorite reads of the year. It's a tight, concise story with great character development, packed with broadly comedic and fun,…

Knox

Good Spirits

November 5, 2025

The perfect encapsulation of everything that is me. This is a holiday romance with dual POV, magical realism, “he falls first”, and forced proximity. It…

Jamie