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Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar
This was a unique blend of fiction and true crime. While the book itself is fiction, it read like true crime and including a thrilling first person narrative with photo documentation of the investigation. It was a good mixture of…
The Personal Librarian by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
I enjoyed the intimacy and intelligence of this inside picture of a woman living somehow, miraculously and somewhat secretly, outside of accepted circumstances. I loved her boldness and intellect, her heart and sense of responsibility, and felt the hurts of…
Goldenrod by Maggie Smith
Maggie’s clear and cutting poetry grapples with motherhood, divorce, grief, nature, and healing. As an Ohio poet, her Midwestern heart shone through to my own. I loved this most recent collection, her observations and growth through heartbreak and change in…
Striking Distance by Sarah Rees Brennan
A fun story in the Fence universe created by C.S. Pacat with great character development. It was fun to see the characters interact outside of what we got with the graphic novels. However, I do wish there was more romance…
Check, Please! Book 1: #Hockey by Ngozi Ukazu
The artwork in this charming graphic novel will steal your heart. Eric "Bitty" Bittle is a former ice skater turned hockey player with a successful baking vlog. He chronicles his first year in college and his journey finding his place…