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This Book Made Me Think of You by Libby Page

This Book Made Me Think Of You by Libby Page

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Today’s review is about THIS BOOK MADE ME THINK OF YOU by Libby Page. It’s a contemporary fiction focused on working through grief that ends on a hopeful note. Libby receives a monthly gift of book for a year from her deceased husband. Each is a thoughtful pick that helps her process her loss and live life again.

Author: Libby Page
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Berkley
Publish Date: February 03, 2026
Print Length: 416

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Tilt by Emma Pattee

Tilt by Emma Pattee

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Today’s review is about TILT by Emma Pattee. It’s a contemporary fiction that occurs in Portland, Oregon, during a massive earthquake.

Author: Emma Pattee
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Scribner
Publish Date: March 25, 2025
Print Length: 229

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What You Are Looking For Is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama (translated by Allison Watts)

What You Are Looking For is in the Library by Michiko Aoyama

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Today’s review is about WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS IN THE LIBRARY by Michiko Aoyama. Alison Watts translated this short novel from its original Japanese publication. It’s a compilation of short stories about different characters searching for a new direction in life.

Author: Michiko Aoyama
Translator: Alison Watts
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Hanover Square Press
Publish Date: September 05, 2023
Print Length: 304

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A Midwinter's Tail by Lili Hayward

A Midwinter’s Tail by Lili Hayward

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Today’s review is about A MIDWINTER’S TAIL by Lili Hayward. Mina rushes away from London to the island of Morgelyn when she learns her godfather is in trouble. Taking place during the winter holidays, this tale is about listening to your heart.

Author: Lili Hayward
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Sphere
Publish Date: October 12, 2023 (UK)
Print Length: 223

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Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

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Today’s review is about YELLOWFACE by R.F. Kuang. It’s a standalone dark satire about the publishing industry, social media, and cultural appropriation. This review contains very minor spoilers about the plotline.

Author: R.F. Kuang
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: William Morrow & Company
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
Print Length: 336

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