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EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM WILL SOMEDAY BE DEAD by Emily Austin

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Rating: 4 / 5 EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM WILL SOMEDAY BE DEAD by Emily Austin follows Gilda, a young woman with an intense focus on death. She's constantly stuck on ideas of her own death (and endless visits to the hospital which all result in a 'healthy' diagnosis) and the death of those around her.… Continue reading EVERYONE IN THIS ROOM WILL SOMEDAY BE DEAD by Emily Austin

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YOU NEVER KNOW by Tom Selleck

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I received a gifted copy of YOU NEVER KNOW by Tom Selleck from Harper Collins. YOU NEVER KNOW is the author's memoir. Tom Selleck is definitely an icon from my early television watching years, so I was happy to check out his book, especially when I got a prompt from my #Promptball TBR game to… Continue reading YOU NEVER KNOW by Tom Selleck

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SEEKING SHELTER by Jeff Hobbs

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I received a gifted copy of SEEKING SHELTER by Jeff Hobbs from Scribner Books! SEEKING SHELTER is a nonfiction exploration of homelessness through the story of one woman and her family. Janet spent five years with a job and a dedication to keeping together with her family, but she was unable to afford stable housing.… Continue reading SEEKING SHELTER by Jeff Hobbs

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ONE DEATH AT A TIME by Abbi Waxman

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I received a gifted ALC from ONE DEATH AT A TIME by Abbi Waxman from PRH Audio. Publication Date: 4/15/2025Rating: 4 / 5 ONE DEATH AT A TIME begins with a death. Julia is known as an actress and as a bad drunk. She is drinking (a lot) by her pool when she realizes there's… Continue reading ONE DEATH AT A TIME by Abbi Waxman

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SHE’S ALWAYS HUNGRY by Eliza Clark

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I received a gifted copy of SHE'S ALWAYS HUNGRY by Eliza Clark from Harper Perennial. Rating: 4 / 5 SHE'S ALWAYS HUNGRY is a short story collection focusing in on a variety of dark subjects, with a focus on hunger. There is a woman seeking the perfect diet who encounters a parasite. A teen seeks… Continue reading SHE’S ALWAYS HUNGRY by Eliza Clark

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COLD ETERNITY by S.A. Barnes

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I received a gifted copy of COLD ETERNITY by S.A. Barnes from Tor Publishing and a gifted ALC from Macmillan Audio! Publication Date: 4/8/2025Rating: 4 / 5 COLD ETERNITY follows Halley. Halley is on the run, trying to stay out of the limelight after a political scandal she didn't mean to get wrapped up in.… Continue reading COLD ETERNITY by S.A. Barnes

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SLAYERS EVERY ONE OF US by Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs

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Thank you to St. Martin's Press, Macmillan Audio, Netgalley, and the authors for the complimentary copy of SLAYERS EVERY ONE OF US by Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs. Publication Date: 4/8/2025Rating: 5/ 5 SLAYERS EVERY ONE OF US is the authors' memoir of their life together and apart, and the time they spent centered… Continue reading SLAYERS EVERY ONE OF US by Kristin Russo and Jenny Owen Youngs

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THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer

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Rating: 4 / 5 THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer tells a story in two timelines. In 2018, we are following Jayne, a young woman who lives a relatively quiet life. When her job as a dog walker leads to a run in with an elderly neighbor, Jayne quickly sees that Meredith needs help. Meredith… Continue reading THE MEMORY DRESS by Jade Beer

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WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE by John Scalzi

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I received a gifted copy of WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE by John Scalzi from Tor Books! Publication Date: 3/25/2025Rating: 3.5 / 5 WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE begins in a museum where a rock from the moon is held in a locked display case for viewing. When the museum staff notice that… Continue reading WHEN THE MOON HITS YOUR EYE by John Scalzi