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The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies by Alison Goodman


  • The perfect scratch for anyone with a historical drama itch
  • Fairly light on the violence scale, but the stakes are still very real
  • A shining, positive example of amateur sleuths in action

 

The Benevolent Society of Ill-Mannered Ladies (THE ILL-MANNERED LADIES #1) By Alison Goodman Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593440810
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Published: Berkley - May 30th, 2023

All the Living and the Dead by Hayley Campbell


  • A fantastic book for lovers of true crime, or anything weird/macabre
  • Beautifully written and executed (get it?) in a way that oddly comforted me

 

All the Living and the Dead: From Embalmers to Executioners, an Exploration of the People Who Have Made Death Their Life's Work By Hayley Campbell Cover Image
$19.00
ISBN: 9781250906236
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Published: St. Martin's Griffin - October 31st, 2023

Happiness Falls by Angie Kim

The science of The Martian and the suspense of a mystery, all beautifully encased in a powerful family drama. When a father goes missing and his nonverbal son becomes the main suspect, a family works to understand what happened and what it means for their sense of each other. Angie Kim narrates an evolving dynamic between husbands and wives, parents and kids, and siblings with each other, ultimately driving a nuanced and compassionate narrative about how our perceptions and beliefs are shaped, nourished, and changed by those around us.  

—Casey

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Happiness Falls (Good Morning America Book Club): A Novel By Angie Kim Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9780593448205
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Published: Hogarth - August 29th, 2023

Murder by Degrees by Ritu Mukerji

In Murder by Degrees, 19th-century Philadelphia comes alive as Dr. Lydia Weston, a resourceful physician, delves into a missing persons case–turned–murder investigation. Mukerji’s meticulous descriptions of everything from anatomy to social classes provide a vivid backdrop as the book explores class divides, sexism, and Lydia’s journey to uncover a killer’s secrets. With an intriguing plot and an engaging protagonist, this historical mystery is captivating.  

—Kristina

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Murder by Degrees: A Mystery By Ritu Mukerji Cover Image
$27.99
ISBN: 9781668015063
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Published: Simon & Schuster - October 17th, 2023

Dark Ride by Lou Berney

This is the story of Hardly, a perpetual stoner drifting from one day to the next. Hardly has somehow taken on the impossible task of rescuing two abused children, a mission that appears doomed from the start. He enlists his 16-year-old clueless amusement park coworker, an antisocial goth city worker, and a sexy 40-something former private investigator. This is a thriller with heart. Another well-crafted winner from Lou Berney.  

—Trey

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Dark Ride: A Thriller By Lou Berney Cover Image
$30.00
ISBN: 9780062663863
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Published: William Morrow - September 19th, 2023

Untamed Shore by Silvia Moreno-Garcia

Baja California is full of contradictions. Deserts and oceans exist side by side. For Viridiana, Baja is cloyingly small. Acting as a translator for tourists is a way to touch the outside world without leaving, but her newest assignment may be more than she can handle. Can she take charge of her own future? Dark and twisty, this thriller will keep you guessing until the very end.  

—Ivy

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Untamed Shore By Silvia Moreno-Garcia Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780593600528
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Published: Del Rey - September 19th, 2023

The Cliff House by Chris Brookmyre

Bachelorette party on a remote island? Check. Internet and phone suspiciously unavailable? Confirmed. Secrets and grudges galore? Boy howdy! Hunky yet mysterious chef? Oh, yes. The devices may seem tired at first glance but The Cliff House is extremely entertaining. I kept turning the pages and I think you will, too. This is light reading at its best; you must know what happens next!  

—Glenn

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The Cliff House By Chris Brookmyre Cover Image
$17.95
ISBN: 9781613164426
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Published: Scarlet - November 7th, 2023

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