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Good read for spooky month, but not a great read for me, personally. Read my full review here.

I found this book interesting . . . and ultimately a bit unsatisfying. Read my full review here.

This antiracist children’s story is told, delightfully and lovingly, from the dog’s point of view. Read my full review here.

Publication is expected November 8.

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4.5⭐

If the best that can be said about this book is that it didn't irritate me as much as most romances do, is that a glowing endorsement? Read my full review here.

3.66 This cozy mystery hybrid is particularly charming and satisfying for a murder mystery. Read my full review here.

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Midwesterners: here’s a contemporary cozy mystery especially for us (but the rest of you can read it, too). Read my full review here.

3.35 stars This book suddenly shot up to the top of my TBR list. Why? Find out by reading my full review here.

This middle grade horror story is a good spooky month read for young teens and older, especially 80s teens. Read my full review here.

3.35 Agatha Christie and Clue fans might enjoy this family murder mystery occurring during Nana’s Halloween birthday celebration. Read my full review here.

This average YA rom-com was an adequate vacation read. Read my full review here.

3.5 stars This YA historical fiction debut is a good mix of thoughtful, tense, realistic, and funny. Read my full review here.

Publication is expected November 1.

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3.35 stars These female assassins are retiring but not retiring. Read my full review here.

This moving debut collection of short stories stars various tenants of a low-income high rise in Harlem. Read my full review here.

3.5 stars This perfectly pleasant book about bookish people exceeded my expectations. Read my full review here.