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Heller's newest suspenseful wilderness story is full of danger, wonder, and emotional ties; the unforgiving nature and beauty of the...

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Book two of Thomas's Lady Sherlock series offers a robust dual mystery, clever female characters, priceless gems of insight from...

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Joella's lovely exploration of three characters' loss and grief allows for deep human connection, the forging of messy paths forward, and...

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