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August 9, 2023

New Thrillers August 2023

New Thrillers

Tell Me What I Am by Una Mannion- Nessa and her niece Ruby work together to solve the mystery surrounding the disappearance of their sister / mother, of whom they suspect the husband to be the culprit.

I’m Not Done With You Yet by Jesse Q. Sutanto- An unhappy young woman whose best friend disappeared years ago is surprised to find her missing friend on the New York Times bestsellers list.

Mister Magic by Kiersten White- A group of former costars are brought back together with sinister intentions 30 years after their beloved children’s program tragically went off air. 

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August 4, 2023

New Literary Fiction August 2023

Literary Fiction August 2023

Lush Lives by J. Vanessa Lyon- A young artist inherits her aunt’s house after she passes away. In doing so she meets a young auctioneer, and the two work together to find information involving a manuscript that was located in her aunt’s attic.

Museum of Human History by Rebekah Bergman- A young girl is left comatose and no longer aging after almost drowning in a lake. When the rest of the world hears about this, a unique group of people believe she holds the answers to their life’s problems. 

The Lookback Window by Kyle Dillon Hertz- After a new law is passed that allows victims of childhood trafficking to sue their abusers, Dylan must decide how he wants to go about receiving justice for what happened to him.

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July 26, 2023

New Cookbooks July 2023

New Cookbooks July 2023

Still We Rise by Erika Council- A cookbook dedicated to Southern biscuit recipes.

Baking Yesteryear by B. Dylan Hollis- A collection of curated dessert recipes from decades past.

Coastal Kitchen by Jenny Shea Rawn- A book of seafood recipes that additionally provides a seafood tour of New England.

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July 19, 2023

New Essay Collections July 2023

New Essay Collections July 2023

Strong Female Character by Fern Brady- A woman reflects on her childhood and early adulthood after being diagnosed with autism at the age of 34. 

National Dish by Anya Von Bremzen- Von Bremzen explores other countries’ cuisine and how it shapes the identities of those who live there.

Encounterism by Andy Field- A collection of essays that focuses on the joys of meeting and interacting with strangers in real life.

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July 12, 2023

New Historical Fiction July 2023

New mysteries july 2023

The Paris Agent by Kelly Rimmer- A young woman begins researching two different special operations agents from World War II when her father is unable to locate the one who saved his life. 

Do Tell by Lindsay Lynch- An actress who doubles as a Hollywood gossip columnist prints an article in which a famous actor is accused of assaulting a younger actress.

Air Raid Book Club by Annie Lyons- Set during World War II, a bookstore owner opens her home to a teenage refugee, and the two decide to start a book group.

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July 5, 2023

New Mysteries July 2023

New Mysteries July 2023

Peg and Rose Stir Up Trouble by Laurien Berenson- Peg and her sister-in-law Rose team up to solve the mystery surrounding the death of a man named Nolan, who was Peg’s first successful date in years. 

How Can I Help You by Laura Sims- A nurse turned small town librarian starts working alongside a younger librarian, who becomes suspicious of her after a patron is found dead in the bathroom.

Prom Mom by Laura Lippmann- A woman accused of murdering her baby at the prom after her date abandons her is drawn back to her hometown and high school sweetheart.

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