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Great Early Fall Reads
Posted 10/10/17 by Amy H
A short list of fiction and nonfiction fall reads.
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What to Read-Watch-Listen to Next!
Posted 10/09/17 by Amy H
Feel like there’s nothing interesting to read/watch/listen to lately? We can help!
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Supernatural Thrillers
Posted 10/04/17 by April S
Supernatural thrillers spanning multiple genres.
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Literary Thrillers
Posted 08/07/17 by April S
Explore a selection of books filled with danger, action and suspense with an intellectual edge.
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Celebrate Lesser Known Holidays This Summer
Posted 06/21/17 by Suzanne S
Celebrate a few lesser known holidays and enjoy a selection of good books this summer.
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Tracy Chevalier To Visit Toledo, Ohio
Posted 01/10/17 by April S
Learn more about the international bestselling author Tracy Chevalier ... and check out some of her books.
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All Things Sherlock
Posted 12/22/16 by April S
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most famous detectives of all-time. Explore this blog post to learn more about the history and works inspired by the infamous character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
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Best Fiction Books of 2016
Posted 12/13/16 by April S
What were some of the best of the best fiction books of 2016? Continue reading to discover your next great read.
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A Cornucopia of New Romance Novels
Posted 10/24/16 by Suzanne S
As autumn leaves blow amid a myriad of colors here is a selection of new vibrant romance fiction. Pick a harvest apple and enjoy!
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I Want It Black
Posted 10/10/16 by Jennifer D
All of us have a darker side that we must answer to, and sometimes it comes through in our need for a good dastardly read. So, if you’re tired of bubble gum and happy endings, read on for a few reads that will further darken that inky place you may need to exhume.
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Crazy About Jane
Posted 08/15/16 by April S
The great thing about Jane Austen’s work is that it’s easy to find something to love, because she writes with sincerity and humanity with a dash of wit thrown in from time to time to keep us on our toes. It's no wonder people around the world are crazy about Jane Austen to this day.
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Downton Denial
Posted 01/03/16 by April S
Movies and television shows for Downton Abbey fans.
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Best Fiction Books of 2015
Posted 12/28/15 by April S
Best fiction books of 2015 including historical fiction, mysteries, suspense, thrillers, science fiction, fantasy, romance, love stories and short stories. Amazing selections by notable authors like Kristen Hannah, Paula Hawkins, Ruth Rendell, Sonali Dev, Naomi Novak, J.K. Jemisin and Angela Flournoy.
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