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This Brutal House

Niven Govinden

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On the steps of New York City Hall, five ageing Mothers sit in silent protest. They are the...

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How Beautiful We Were

Imbolo Mbue

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Set in the fictional African village of Kosawa, How Beautiful We Were tells the story of a people...

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Shrines of Gaiety

Kate Atkinson

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1926, and in a country still recovering from the Great War, London has become the focus for a...

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River Sing Me Home

Eleanor Shearer

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We whisper the names of the ones we love like the words of a song. That was the taste of freedom to...

Historical fiction Literary fiction Family Colonialism Slavery Caribbean

Staying Wet: A Southern Tale Told One Sip at a Time

Jacqueline Schnitzer

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There is a toxic landfill in every person's mind where the unpleasant seeds of life are...

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Pour Choices

Adrian Andover | 2026 | Mystery

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Laughing at Murder is a Poor Choice

It’s been a few months since Reece Parker opened Subplot, his literary themed speakeasy, and he’s trying new things to hopefully bring in customers. One such experiment is a comedy night with standup comic Meghan Spencer. The night appears to be a success, but the next morning, Reece’s best friend finds Meghan floating in the river. In order to make sure his friend doesn’t wind up convicted of the crime, Reece jumps into the case. But can we find the truth amidst all the lies?

The suspects do a great job of confusing things, and I had no idea exactly what was going on until we reached the end. Once we did, everything made perfect sense. I was a bit surprised at just how happy I was to be revisiting the characters and setting. They were just as charming and cozy as I remembered. I’d definitely love to visit Subplot if I could. Reece’s new relationship with Julian wasn’t super surprising, but it is sweet. Fans of the first will definitely enjoy this one as well.