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In Happy Place by Emily Henry, Harriet and Wyn have been together since they met in college, and have been a perfect match ever since. At least, that’s what their friends think when they all meet up for their yearly weeklong getaway in Maine. What their friends don’t know is that Harriet and Wyn broke … Read more

I hope this kingdom cured lactose intolerance or else a portion of the population is surely suffering.I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. … Read more

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of The London Seance Society by Sarah Penner. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In The London Seance Society, Lenna is determined to learn how her sister Evie died, so she begins studying under … Read more

I received an advance reader’s copy (ARC) of A House With Good Bones by T. Kingfisher. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. I’m selective about what I read, particularly if it’s a horror novel (because I’m a coward). That … Read more

My brain keeps adding “my dear Watson” to the end of the title every time I see it, so that’s fun. In It’s Elemental: The Hidden Chemistry of Everything, scientist Kate Biberdorf takes us through a typical day of a person’s life, exploring the myriad ways that chemistry affects us. We examine the chemistry of cooking, … Read more

I received a digital advance reader’s copy (ARC) of Three Drops of Blood by Gretchen McNeil. Since this version is just a proof and not the final version, I won’t quote directly and will keep my comments general. In Three Drops of Blood, Kate is dealing with a lot. Her first acting job, a popular show … Read more

In short, this is the Great British Bake-Off with bite. (And no, that is not a baking pun. Well, okay, maybe it is.) In The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell, it’s the tenth season of the hit show Bake Week, which is hosted on the sprawling grounds of Grafton estate in Vermont, the home of kindly chef judge Betsy … Read more

In The Jump by Brittney Morris, four teens are facing massive changes in their lives. A refinery is moving into town, which will not only force the local community garden to close, it will cause their families to have to lose their jobs or homes. But Jax, Yas, Spider, and Han are determined not to let it … Read more

How many watch lists do you think this author is on after doing research for this book? It’s got to be more than one. In Murder Your Employer, Cliff Iverson is fed up with his employer. More than that, he knows that the man is cutting corners on their latest project, which could cause the deaths … Read more