Author: Dawnie Walton Genre: Historical Fiction/Literary Fiction Publisher: Simon & Schuster/37 Ink Publication Date: March 30, 2021 Book Description: An electrifying novel about the meteoric rise of an iconic 1970s rock duo, their sensational breakup, and the dark secrets unearthed when they try to reunite for one last tour. Opal is a fiercely independent young…
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Author: Martha Hall Kelly Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: Ballentine Books Publication Date: March 30, 2021 Book Description: Georgeanna “Georgey” Woolsey isn’t meant for the world of lavish parties and the demure attitudes of women of her stature. So when war ignites the nation, Georgey follows her passion for nursing during a time when doctors considered…
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Author: Sofia Lundberg Genre: Women’s Fiction Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication Date: March 23, 2021 Book Description: By age 50, Elin Boals has created for herself a perfect life: her wildly successful business as Manhattan’s preeminent fashion photographer is flourishing. Her handsome, patient husband is devoted to her; her teenaged daughter, Alice, has been accepted…
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Author: Hala Alyan Genre: General Fiction Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publication Date: March 9, 2021 Book Description: A rich family story, a personal look at the legacy of war in the Middle East, and an indelible rendering of how we hold on to the people and places we call home The Nasr family is spread…
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Author: Kate Quinn Genre: Historical Fiction Publisher: William Morrow/HarperAudio Publication Date: March 9, 2021 Book Description: The New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of The Huntress and The Alice Network returns with another heart-stopping World War II story of three female code breakers at Bletchley Park and the spy they must root out…
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Author: Imbolo Mbue Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Random House Publication Date: March 9, 2021 Book Description: We should have known the end was near.So begins Imbolo Mbue’s powerful second novel, How Beautiful We Were. Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa, it tells of a people living in fear amid environmental degradation wrought by…
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Author: Rebecca Hardiman Genre: General Fiction Publisher: Atria Books Publication Date: March, 2, 2021 Book Description: A hilarious and heartfelt debut novel following three generations of a boisterous family whose simmering tensions boil over when a home aide enters the picture, becoming the calamitous force that will either undo or remake this family—perfect for fans…
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Author: Vendela Vida Genre: Literary Fiction Publisher: Ecco Publication Date: February 9, 2021 Book Description: An achingly beautiful story of female friendship, betrayal, and a mysterious disappearance set in the changing landscape of San Francisco Teenage Eulabee and her magnetic best friend, Maria Fabiola, own the streets of Sea Cliff, their foggy oceanside San Francisco…
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Author: John Gilstrap Genre: Fiction/Mystery & Thriller Publisher: Kensington Books Publication Date: February 23, 2021 Book Description: From John Gilstrap, the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of the Jonathan Grave novels, comes Crimson Phoenix—first in the new Victoria Emerson Thriller series. With America brought to the brink of destruction, one woman becomes…
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Author: Madeleine Henry Genre: General Fiction/Romance Publisher: Atria Books Publication Date: February 9, 2021 Book Description: A brilliant physicist studying the nature of time embarks on a journey to prove that those we love are always connected to us, leading to surprising revelations in this fresh and unique love story. Sophie Jones is a physics…
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