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Pink Slime
With her eerie and unnervingly probable plot, strong narrative voice, and focus on the small, beautiful moments of life amid disaster, Trías’s (The Rooftop) tale will continue to haunt readers long after they turn the final page. Pair it with other thoughtful and subtle horror stories such as Sealed by Naomi Booth or Fever Dream by Samanta Schweblin.
You Like It Darker: Stories
King explains in an afterword to the collection that short stories are hard for him to write, but readers will be thrilled by these tales. Some of the stories are darker and more poisonous than others, but they all have that King touch.
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House Gone Quiet: Stories
Linked by their surreal nature and strong sense of place, the works in Norris’ss book include both well-developed characters and strong settings. Recommended for most collections.
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The Six: The Untold Story of America’s First Women Astronauts
Grush’s compelling group biography of these extraordinary women, which also includes fascinating details of the space shuttle program and speculation on the future of the commercial space industry, is ideal for those curious about space science and women’s contributions to STEM fields.
Lady Tan’s Circle of Women
With incredible cultural and historical detail, beautifully drawn characters, and a dash of mystery, See’s languidly paced, exquisitely written novel about women helping women should be cherished by historical-fiction fans. This excellent book club choice may also have crossover appeal with YA readers.
The Homewood Trilogy
Aptly described as an urban Black complement to Faulkner’s Yoknapatawpha novels and a prose analogue to playwright August Wilson’s Pittsburgh-set “Century Cycle,” this masterly, transformative work of remembrance is nothing short of a masterpiece.
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Cahokia Jazz
Spufford has written an astounding homage to noir mysteries. A poignant drama-filled novel that his fans and readers of Cormac McCarthy’s Blood Meridian will thoroughly enjoy.
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Omega Farm: A Memoir
A great addition to the memoir trend of capturing emotional moments experienced during the COVID lockdown. This account demonstrates the reverberating consequences of an epidemic that caused many families to make stressful choices.
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The Perfection Trap: Embracing the Power of Good Enough
Those interested in reading about the causes and effects of perfectionism will find plenty, but readers looking for a self-help guide or practical solutions should look at other books, like Brené Brown’s The Gifts of Imperfection.
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