Penelope J.M. Klein

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Queen Macbeth

Terse, atmospheric, and superbly reimagined, McDermid’s latest (part of a recent spate of novels about Lady Macbeth by the likes of Joel H. Morris and Ava Reid) perfectly captures the terror of living in a medieval Scotland riven by violence. Scottish history enthusiasts will enjoy.
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The Booklover’s Library

A hopeful, compelling and well-written read about the redemptive power of books, libraries, friendship, and love.
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The Wrong Hands

Billingham continues his Detective Miller series in style. Wryly comic, fast-paced, and sharply observed, this excellent sequel to The Last Dance will be welcomed by the author’s fans.
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The Friday Afternoon Club: A Family Memoir

Raw and painful to read at times but compelling in its honesty, this memoir about the Dunnes will appeal to movie and true-crime fans.

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Shakespeare: The Man Who Pays the Rent

A compendium of great wit and wisdom with universal appeal. Both Shakespeare fans and novices, especially students who might find his language difficult to understand, will be delighted.

Past Lying

With an intricate plot, authentic dialogue, rich details, and masterly McDermid twists and turns, this book will delight Pirie fans, existing and new.
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No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of A League of Their Own; Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood

Thorough, detailed, and affectionate, this book will appeal to sports, history, and film fans.
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Sure, I’ll Join Your Cult: A Memoir of Mental Illness and the Quest To Belong Anywhere

Raw and discomfiting, but completely compelling. This is an essential read for Bamford fans and will likely reassure those who are on their own journeys.
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