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Book Review: The World of the Narrows #2, Namesake, by Adrienne Young
First published in March 2021 by Wednesday Books, the second book in the World of the Narrows is told from Fable’s perspective. It is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Seventeen-year-old Fable is finding it hard to continue living by her father’s rules,… Continue reading
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Book Review: The World of the Narrows #1, Fable, by Adrienne Young
First published in November 2020 by Wednesday Books, the first book in the World of the Narrows is told from the perspective of the main character, Fable. It is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Seventeen-year-old Fable lives by her father’s five rules:… Continue reading
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Book Review: The World of the Narrows #0, Saint, by Adrienne Young
First published in November 2022 by Wednesday Books, the first book in the World of the Narrows, written in dual perspective of the main characters: Elias a.k.a Saint, and Isolde, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Elias learns at a young age… Continue reading
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Book Review: The Crimson Moth #1, Heartless Hunter, by Kristen Ciccarelli
The first book in the Crimson Moth series, published by Wednesday Books, is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, and through the Libby app. Ciccarelli introduces her readers to great world-building in this book full of forbidden magic. Rune Winters is a witch. No one can ever know. In the… Continue reading
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Book Review: Book Lovers, by Emily Henry
Published in May 2002 by Berkley, Henry’s book is available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Henry introduces her new paramour, Nora Stephens, and Charlie Lastra. Nora is a literary agent Charlie is an editor, and they clash. Yet kismet keeps bringing them together… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.4, The Traitor, by Veronica Roth
The next installment of Four’s story, available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app, takes place two years after The Son. The Son runs parallel with events in Divergent. The Traitor continues the storyline as Tobias meets Tris Prior, and the Erudite plan comes to light. Four… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.3, The Son, by Veronica Roth
Four’s story continues; it’s available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. Readers get to know his struggles as Tobias tries to find a place in the hierarchy of the Dauntless faction. His climb in the ranks isn’t easy. There’s danger lurking beneath the waters. And Four… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.2, The Initiate, by Veronica Roth
Another short glimpse into Tobias awaits you in this short story, available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. In the Initiate, Roth provides readers further insight into Four, his embryonic understanding of the danger his faction choice entails. How the bad blood between him and Eric… Continue reading
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Book Review: Divergent #0.1, The Transfer, by Veronica Roth
Tobias Eaton never really got a voice in Divergent; now Roth is bringing him out of the shadows. First published in September 2013, the book and all its editions are available on Amazon in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, audiobook, at local libraries, or through the Libby app. In this novella, readers gain deeper insight into Tobias,… Continue reading
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Book Review: Barry’s Bay #2, One Golden Summer, by Carley Fortune
If you’re new to Barry’s Bay, pick up Fortune’s book, published May 6th, 2025, by Berkley. It’s available in hardcover, paperback, Kindle, and audiobook formats, at your local library, or through the Libby app. “Good things happen at the lake.” Alice Everly is a photographer who feels comfortable on the sidelines behind her camera. Her… Continue reading
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