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This debut novel is a fun supernatural romance set at the Jersey Shore. When a spell goes awry, a witch and a merman find themselves thrown together in a series of unexpected events that lead to romance. The perfect escape from reality with a magical happy ending.

The political is personal and vice versa in this novel that follows the dissolution of an affair during the collapse of the German Democratic Republic. Erpenbeck expertly examines themes of hope, obsession, and loss. This is one of the best books I’ve read in my life.

Fans of smart young women with complicated family dynamics who are driven by love and honor to solve mysteries and catch murderers should try this novel about a young nurse named Hyeon, set in and around the royal palace in 1758 Joseon (Korea).

Told from the perspective of 3 female characters, the reader experiences what it was like in 1879 for African Americans traveling West for a chance of a new life. The eAudiobook version is a delight.

Aidan Thomas is a single father, a widower, an upstanding man in the community, keeping a woman captive in his shed. Told from the perspectives of his victims, his daughter, and his love interest, this is a chilling, victim focused, addition to serial killer thrillers.

An exciting stitch dictionary for advanced knitters. Shida’s intricate stitches and panels are both complex and delicate, combining techniques in new and interesting ways. Includes a few garment patterns for those who can’t wait to knit these beautiful stitches.

Noah and Cassandra are re-acquainted at Clarion Court, a retirement community. The old friends must decide if they can work towards the next step in their relationship. An endearing love story about finding love in later years.

Told from pro-golfer Jordan Baker’s point-of-view, this retelling engages with ‘The Great Gatsby’ on the sentence level. Vo makes Jordan a queer Vietnamese adoptee who has magical powers, a lens that adds depth and nuance to Fitzgerald’s explorations of class and belonging.

Ellie lives in a world with things like magic, ghosts, and vampires. When her cousin dies, he comes to her in a dream to tell her he was murdered. She vows to find his killer and get revenge. Ellie is an engaging Indigenous protagonist and the mystery is very compelling.

Forensic photographer Rita Todacheene has a keen eye for crime scene details—and the supernatural ability to see and hear the ghosts they leave behind. The problem? These vengeful ghosts won’t leave her alone until she brings their killer to bloody justice.