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Reading News

July 10, 2024

New Fantasy Fiction

New Fantasy Fiction

Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi– A reinterpretation of the Persephone myth set in West Africa.

The Black Bird Oracle by Deborah Harkness– A witch must deal with the strength of her powers after her Congregation asks that the magic powers of her children be tested.

The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman– A young knight sets out to reconstruct Camelot after it is destroyed in battle.

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July 3, 2024

New Psychological Fiction

New Mysteries

The God of the Woods by Liz Moore– The daughter of a wealthy camp owner mysteriously disappears one August morning, similarly to her brother years before. 

What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena– A small quiet town in Vermont suddenly feels a lot less safe when the body of one of its residents is found on a farm. 

It Had to be You by Eliza Jane Brazier– Two contract killers must fight their attraction for each other as their mutual hits on the other lead them through an adventure across Europe. 

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June 26, 2024

New Graphic Novels

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Hogbook and Lazer Eyes by Maria Bamford and Scott Marvel Cassidy– Tells the story of how Bamford and Cassidy met through the dating app O.K. Cupid via the perspective of their dogs. 

Proxy Mom by Sophie Adriansen and Mathou– A new mom struggles to adjust to life after having a baby. 

Petar & Liza by Miroslav Sekulic-Struja and Jenna Allen– A struggling veteran meets and falls in love with a dancer.

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June 20, 2024

New Historical Non-Fiction

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Rooted by Brea Baker– Baker covers the United States history of stealing land from Indigenous and Black farmers and the impact it has had both on the country as a whole and her family specifically. 

Origin Story by Howard Markel– Details the impact Darwin’s The Origin of Species had on society after its release, while also focusing on Darwin’s health struggles that were occurring at the same time.

Swimming Pretty by Vicki Valosik– Valosik goes back over a century to uncover the history of synchronized swimming.

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June 12, 2024

New Mysteries

New Mysteries

A Daughter of Fair Verona by Christina Dodd– The eldest daughter of Romeo and Juliet must find out who murdered her most recent betrothal. 

The Assassin of Venice by Alyssa Palombo– An assassin must reevaluate the intentions of her council after they ask her to assassinate the man she loves, who happens to be an assassin as well.

The Queen of Poisons by Robert Thorogood– A group of elderly ladies set out to find out who poisoned their town’s mayor. 

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June 5, 2024

New and Upcoming LGBTQ+ Fiction

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Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle– Actor Misha is asked to kill off the gay characters on his TV show in the season finale. When he refuses, the decision comes back to haunt him.

Evenings & Weekends by Oisin McKenna– A group of London residents lives cross amidst a heatwave in June 2019.

Four Squares by Bobby Fingers– A lonely New York City author befriends a group of seniors at his local queer senior center.

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