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May 31, 2023

New Fantasy Fiction May 2023

New Fantasy Fiction

Untethered Sky by Fonda Lee- After her mom and brother are murdered by manitores, a young woman sets out on a journey to kill those who took her family from her.

The Bone Shard War by Andrea Stewart- Emperor Lin Sukai has won her first victory, but the joy is short-lived as her government plots treason and her nemesis sets out to kill her.

Arca by G.R. McAllister- As war threatens her country, Queen Heliane sets out to make her son the first king of Paxim.

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May 24, 2023

New Romance Novels May 2023

romance novels may 2023

Just As You Are by Camille Kellogg– A Pride and Prejudice inspired novel set in the magazine publishing industry, Liz finds herself frustrated by Daria, her new boss.

Famous for a Living by Melissa Ferguson– An internet influencer accepts a job working for her uncle in Montana after a scandal involving the crimes of her business partner. 

Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams– A young woman sets out to prove she can be fun a fun person after getting dumped for being too boring.

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May 17, 2023

True Crime Non-Fiction May 2023

new true crime nonfiction

Life Sentence by Mark Bowden– Journalist Mark Bowden reports on one of the deadliest gangs in Baltimore, focusing specifically on the gang’s leader, Montana Barronette.

There Will Be Fire by Rory Carroll– An investigation into the IRA’s attempt to kill former prime minister Margaret Thatcher.

Fire on the Levee by Jared Fisherman and Joseph Hooper– Authors Fisherman and Hooper investigate the death of Henry Glover, a man whose remains were found in New Orleans post Hurricane Katrina. Glover’s autopsy suspiciously listed no cause of death.

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May 12, 2023

Beauty Queens by Libba Bray

It’s a 2-fer review for you. Ms. Becky and Ms. Colleen weigh in!

             

                       

                 

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May 10, 2023

New Fiction by AAPI Authors May 2023

new fiction by aapi authors

You Are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg– The residents of a small town must contend with the closing of the local mall and the impact this has on their lives.

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang– After her friend dies in a freak accident, a young author steals her dead friend’s manuscript. 

Natural Beauty by Ling Ling Huang– A young woman starts working in an upscale wellness store in New York City to support her aging parents. She befriends the store’s owner and is sucked into a consuming world in which she slowly starts to alter her appearance.

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May 3, 2023

New Non-Fiction: Women’s Health Topics May 2023

New Non Fiction may 23

Birth: Three Mothers, Nine Months, and Pregnancy in America by Rebecca Grant- A midwife follows the journey of three different women in America on the journey through and after birth.

Hot and Bothered: What No One Tells You About Menopause and How to Feel Like Yourself Again by Jancee Dunn- After experiencing perimenopause symptoms, Dunn decided to speak to experts on how to handle menopause and what to expect in this phase of life.

Without Children: The Long History of Not Being a Mother by Peggy O’Donnel Heffington- Heffington explores the lives of women throughout history who have not had children and the various reasons why they chose not to or were unable to.

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