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Great fiction for summer reading:
General:
Entitled by Cookie Boyle is a smart, funny, and heartfelt novel that captures the unexpected adventures in the life of a book. Read review.
Clean Sweep by E.B. Lee: Tackling important, societal concerns in a well-written, finely-paced style, this novel provides a satisfying and engrossing read. Read review.
Born in Salt by T. C. Weber chronicles an alternate history in which Charles Lindbergh fomented a coup against FDR, sided with the Nazis and ushered in an oppressive oligarchy. Read review.
Romance:
Love is Never Lost by Katy Regnery remakes the story of Rip Van Winkle focusing on Ripley Van Winkle, star quarterback, prom king and Sleepy Hollow High School’s most popular guy. Read review.
Lady August by Becky Michaels is the story of a governess whose world is turned upside down when she learns she is the illegitimate daughter of an earl. Read review.
Historical:
The Queen’s Dog by N.L. Holmes chronicles the story of Naheshi, a lowly eunuch slave who becomes entangled in a conspiracy that could cost him his life—and ignite a war between Late Bronze Age kingdoms. Read review.
Science Fiction/Fantasy:
Hall of Skulls by Jamie Eubanks: This science fiction adventure tale with a romantic twist will delight readers who enjoy following a hero figure on a complicated quest. Read review.
Siege Chronicles: The Complete Series by Mark William Chase is a rip-roaring fusion of classic adventure fantasy and steampunk. Read review.
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