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    by Liane Moriarty

    “Written with such skill and heart, reading Big Little Truths felt like catching up with old friends. I adored it.” — ‍Chris Whitaker, New York Times bestselling author of All the Colors of the Dark
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    Siren Says

    by Jennifer Herrera

    “Mysterious, beautiful, and enchanting in the true and sinister sense of the word. You have been warned!” — ‍Diana Gabaldon, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Outlander
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    by Emily Henry

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    These Walls Remember

    by Del Sandeen

    When two estranged sisters inherit a home possessed by the horrors of its dark past, they must work together to survive in this viscerally chilling Southern gothic novel from the critically acclaimed author of This Cursed House.
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    Where Are You Really From

    by Elaine Hsieh Chou

    “Chou is the rare writer who can serve up dark truths with equal helpings of humor and heart.” —‍Jean Kyoung Frazier, author of Pizza Girl
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    “Elizabeth Lim’s adult debut cements her as one of the brightest voices in fiction. Don’t miss this masterpiece.” —Kiersten White, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Fox and the Devil
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    Done and Dusted

    by Lyla Sage

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    by Omi Hopper

    “Omi is truly an incredible cook — trust me, I saw it firsthand. It’s so exciting to see her passion put into every page of Cooking con Omi. You’re in for quite the treat!” —Gordon Ramsay, Michelin-starred chef
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    Good People

    by Patmeena Sabit

    “Good People is equal parts an immigrant novel, a tightly wound mystery, and an oral history.”
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    We’ll Prescribe You a Cat

    by Syou Ishida

    “Be prepared for six imaginative and whimsical stories about the animal-human bond. These stories need telling.” —New York Journal of Books
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