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A Novel

by Bullwinkel, Rita

Book - 2024

Bullwinkel's debut novel takes place in the confines of a boxing ring in Reno, Nevada. Over two days of championship matches, her protagonists, eight teen...Show more Bullwinkel's debut novel takes place in the confines of a boxing ring in Reno, Nevada. Over two days of championship matches, her protagonists, eight teenage girls, fight each other for the title "Best in the World". A fierce and intimate account of what drives girls to fight and a coming-of-age story unlike anything you've ever read. Brilliant and unpredictable. Show less

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Monsters

A Fan's Dilemma

by Dederer, Claire

Book - 2023

A smart, provocative and personal interrogation of how we experience art in the age of cancel culture and the link between genius and monstrosity. Dederer...Show more A smart, provocative and personal interrogation of how we experience art in the age of cancel culture and the link between genius and monstrosity. Dederer explores the audience's relationship with artists from Picasso, Plath and Polanski to Allen, Jackson and Rowling. What's a fan to do? Show less

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The Wager

A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny, and Murder

by Grann, David

Book - 2023

In this true-life sea yarn, Grann has created a cast of indelible characters from the dustiest of sources, and a page-turning narrative of how shipwrecked...Show more In this true-life sea yarn, Grann has created a cast of indelible characters from the dustiest of sources, and a page-turning narrative of how shipwrecked survivors told their competing accounts of the most sensational true crime story of its time. For readers of Patrick O'Brian and the best kinds of thrillers. Show less

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The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels

A Novel

by Hallett, Janice

Book - 2023

Using interview transcripts, news clippings, texts, WhatsApp messages, emails, and pages from a screenplay, Hallett draws us into the world of Amanda Bail...Show more Using interview transcripts, news clippings, texts, WhatsApp messages, emails, and pages from a screenplay, Hallett draws us into the world of Amanda Bailey, a true crime writer reviving a long-buried case about a cult and stirring up more danger and intrigue than she could have imagined. Complex, eerie, and satisfying. Show less

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The Twilight World

by Herzog, Werner

Book - 2022

Filmmaker Werner Herzog reimagines the life of Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda who, at the end of 1944, was given orders to defend Lubang Island in the Phili...Show more Filmmaker Werner Herzog reimagines the life of Japanese soldier Hiroo Onoda who, at the end of 1944, was given orders to defend Lubang Island in the Philippines until the Imperial Army's return, which he did for 29 years. A spare, moving, and thought-provoking work. Show less

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Open Throat

A Novel

by Hoke, Henry

Book - 2023

A lonely, loveable, queer mountain lion lives in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign, spending their days protecting the welfare of a nea...Show more A lonely, loveable, queer mountain lion lives in the drought-devastated land under the Hollywood sign, spending their days protecting the welfare of a nearby encampment, observing obnoxious hikers, and grappling with the complexities of their identity, memories of a vicious father, and the indignities of sentience. Playful, compassionate, and unforgettable. Show less

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I Was A Teenage Slasher

A Novel

by Jones, Stephen Graham

Book - 2024

Tolly Driver, narrating from 17 years in the future, recounts the summer of 1989 in Lamesa, Texas, when he was a good kid with a deadly peanut allergy and...Show more Tolly Driver, narrating from 17 years in the future, recounts the summer of 1989 in Lamesa, Texas, when he was a good kid with a deadly peanut allergy and a cruel prank at a house party cursed him to kill for revenge. Jones lays down new ground rules for the slasher, moving in a completely new direction. It's funny, self-aware, and remarkably gory. Show less

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Terrace Story

A Novel

by Leichter, Hilary

Book - 2023

Annie, Edward, and their young daughter, Rose, live in a cramped apartment. One night, without warning, they find a beautiful terrace hidden in a closet, ...Show more Annie, Edward, and their young daughter, Rose, live in a cramped apartment. One night, without warning, they find a beautiful terrace hidden in a closet, but every extra bit of space has a hidden cost, and it sets off a seismic chain of events, forever changing the shape of their tiny home and the world. A beautiful and unclassifiable novel. Show less

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Whale Fall

A Novel

by O'Connor, Elizabeth

Book - 2024

In 1938, a dead whale washes up on the shore of a remote Welsh island and, for 18-year-old Manod, it feels like a portent of doom. When two researchers ar...Show more In 1938, a dead whale washes up on the shore of a remote Welsh island and, for 18-year-old Manod, it feels like a portent of doom. When two researchers arrive, she's enraptured by the possibilities they represent, but as she becomes entangled in their relationship, her imagined future begins to seem desperately out of reach. A slim, powerful debut. Show less

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Mrs. S

by Patrick, K.

Book - 2023

A young Australian woman arrives at an elite English girls' boarding school to take up the antiquated role of matron. She's unsure of her role, her accent...Show more A young Australian woman arrives at an elite English girls' boarding school to take up the antiquated role of matron. She's unsure of her role, her accent, and her body, until she meets Mrs. S, the headmaster's wife. Irresistibly drawn to Mrs. S's world, and an illicit affair, the "matron" increasingly risks exposure by colleagues, Mr. S, and even The Girls. A perfect summer read. Show less

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