Elizabeth Walline

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The Second Chance Convenience Store

Though the translation can feel a little stilted at times, and there are no major surprises in the story, it’s easy to see why this quick and endearing read was so popular in Korea and beyond; U.S. readers are in for a treat with this first novel by Kim to be translated into English. Recommended for all libraries.
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No Lost Causes Club: An Honest Guide to Recovery, and How To Find Your Way Through It

While this book doesn’t really offer any information about sobriety that hasn’t been discussed in other titles on the subject, the relatable writing style and encouraging voice make it a good addition to self-help collections.
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I’ll Be Right Here

Bloom’s (White Houses) insightful new novel is a quick and affecting read. Recommended for all collections.
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Mansion Beach

Though the plot sometimes moves a little slowly, Moore deftly addresses questions of wealth and privilege and paints a picturesque portrait of an island caught between eras.
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The Ascent

People have long been fascinated by cults, and this twisty thriller will absolutely appeal to general audiences.
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The Sufi Storyteller

Mansab won several awards for her first novel, This House of Clay and Water, published by Penguin India and later released in audio format by Blackstone. Though its pacing leaves something to be desired, libraries with a strong international mystery readership may want to give Mansab’s new mystery a try.

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