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Title
Host
Date
Falling
July 14, 2021
Don't read this on a plane. But otherwise, strap in for a book that will keep you waiting to find out what happened.
Jamie
July 14, 2021
The Guncle
June 23, 2021
A lighthearted yet full of feelings summer romp. It's so hard to write comedy and Steven does it perfectly.
Jamie
June 23, 2021
The Midnight Library
June 23, 2021
An incredibly clever story about wasted potential and taking stock of all the other alternative lives you could have lived.
Knox
June 23, 2021
The Other Black Girl
June 16, 2021
It's the perfect blend of wit, horror, and satire. You mght not normally find a lot of joy in a book like this, but you…
Jamie
June 16, 2021
Gold Diggers
April 14, 2021
You'll think it's just another coming-of-age story but then you realize there's more magic in this epic tale. All the while, it's refreshing and funny.
Jamie
April 14, 2021
Who is Maude Dixon?
March 17, 2021
Psychological thrillers are my sweet spot and this one delivers. It's deliciously creative and gives the reader a juicy BTS of the publishing world.
Jamie
March 17, 2021
What Kind of Woman
February 10, 2021
I did not know I loved poetry until I discovered Kate Baer on Instagram. Her book is one I revisit almost monthly to try and…
Jamie
February 10, 2021
The Push
January 13, 2021
I wasn't ready for this one. You will forego sleep to finish this one and then be fully creeped out. The last line is ALMOST…
Jamie
January 13, 2021
Leave the World Behind
October 7, 2020
When I wasn't reading this I was thinking about it. Picture Julia Roberts and Denzel because that's who's starring in the adaptation.
Jamie
October 7, 2020
Transcendent Kingdom
September 2, 2020
The themes are heavy but you will not want to stop reading. Yaa's writing is immersive in every way.
Jamie
September 2, 2020