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12 Arresting Dystopian Novels for Adults
Posted 3 months ago by April S
Stories exploring dark social and political themes in futuristic settings.
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12 Great Mysteries and Thrillers
Posted 5 months ago by Marcia K
A variety of mysteries, suspense and thrillers to read anytime.
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12 Incredibly Lovely Reads
Posted 5 months ago by April S
A selection of lyrical and lovely reading recommendations.
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15 Atmospheric and Memorable Reads to Lose Yourself In
Posted 6 months ago by April S
Ambiance abound in these atmospheric novels crossing a range of genres.
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12 Intriguing Reads You Won't Want to Put Down
Posted 7 months ago by April S
Interesting reads filled with multi-dimensional, interesting, compelling and beguiling characters.
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12 Captivating and Compelling Reads
Posted 7 months ago by April S
Get ready for an engrossing reading experience with these reading recommendations.
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12 Journalistic and Compelling Reads
Posted 10 months ago by April S
Powerful, compelling and utterly fascinating nonfiction stories that are sure to spark conversations.
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15 Compelling Dystopian Reads
Posted 11 months ago by April S
Fans of dystopian fiction and the classic novel 1984 by George Orwell will appreciate the books in this blog post.
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Knitting a Few Good Yarns: Themed Cozy Mysteries
Posted 12 months ago by April S
Love to crochet, embroider, knit, sew or weave? Then you'll love these great cozy mysteries.
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10 Best Sci-Fi and Fantasy Books of 2018
Posted 12 months ago by April S
The science fiction and fantasy novels in this blog post include stories that are compelling, imaginative, richly detailed and thought-provoking.
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