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collection of thirteen stories that span the worlds of her fantastic novels--and hint at new works to come

wings despite her limits--her mother's alcoholism, her father's death, and her small outer Belfast community Both the world and the characters' personal lives are complicated, messy, wonderful, and fragile.

This is a zany romp, as Libby's determination to push on to an ending for her series combines with her lack of commanding details around the mission she has set out on to cause upheaval at every turn.

conversationally takes us through her youth in Scottsdale, Arizona, her awkward years, her discovery of her comedic Her mother is presented sympathetically while coming off as odd, and Lockwood herself takes on a somewhat of a nearby toxic waste dump as a likely reason for widespread and devastating health effects in the community

Intermezzo is one of my favorite Rooney novels yet, exploring complicated families, grief, unconventional Ivan Koubek is ten years younger, a competitive chess player, a loner, and, he has always thought, his I'm such a greedy reader, it's been a while since I've slowed down to savor a book the way I felt compelled I was invested in the characters and their messy methods of coming to terms with death and with seizing

the Witch are the others, and I think Arden's stories get even stronger as the series goes on, with complex Six Books with Cold, Wintry Settings to Read by the Fire . 03 Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik Miryem comes The swirl of events draws other innocent young women into Miryem's complicated web and toward potential Novik's story offers endless odd, lovely, unexpected, and complex elements. 04 The Golem and the Jinni The next choosing is coming up quickly, and Agnieszka is sure that her best friend Kasia will be next

I found it satisfying to read about Pamela's growing contempt for The Defendant, her long-term commitment

Here One Moment  traces what begins to happen as the first of the Death Lady's predictions seem to come

Here One Moment traces what begins to happen as the first of the Death Lady's predictions seem to come Ivan Koubek is ten years younger, a competitive chess player, a loner, and, he has always thought, his

elaborated on in fantastic form by the author, and many other richly created characters that make the story come men’s ideas and outrageously rigid ideas meant to “civilize” western Indians are gradually undone; complexities Their perspective of coming upon the devastation immediately after Sherman's March through Atlanta was Gilead is largely an exploration of the Reverend's complicated relationship with his troubled young namesake

but the “end of movie”-type closure for both felt too convenient, and even a little dismissive of the complexities

A frantic search takes place, and as the locals look for Barbara, various Van Lear secrets come to light

For her intended husband Worth, his tragic family past and complicated present seem to be stumbling blocks The story takes us inside the claustrophobic, twisted, abusive, extremely disturbing compound where Ellie When she comes home alive, only Chelsey finds it strange that Ellie has left her captor and remains alive Rae has always taken comfort in books. Margo is a 19-year-old community college student having an affair with her married professor.

Rae has always taken comfort in books. rarely blooms and could transport her back to her biological family, she'll be able to leave all of this complication

Ellie, now a celebrated art historian, is potentially facing a disaster in which her forgery comes to

anticipating, but I enjoyed Callaway's storytelling on building logistics, the power of class and society, complications For Worth, his tragic family past and complicated present seem to be stumbling blocks that can't be overcome The complex moral and practical aspects of the TB raging through the area are not fully resolved. the good things that are being built in the book is a source of tension for the story, and one whose comeuppance

Rae has always taken comfort in books. A frantic search takes place, and as the locals look for Barbara, various Van Lear secrets come to light

traveling minister and escapes to Japan, setting in motion the events that will shape the generations to come many details of daily life (food, dress, tradition) in Korea and Japan made the almost-500-page story come In The Girl Who Smiled Beads: A Story of War and What Comes After , Wamariya recalls her experiences be a little self-conscious, but the book itself is darkly funny, with wonderfully paced dialogue and compelling This is a long essay (but a short book) illustrating the complex behind-the-scenes challenges and tragedies

Emma's efforts are significantly complicated by the fact that the potential victim is unknown-- and by significant subplots, so this is a straightforward-feeling story, a sort of "mystery light," without complicated

that he himself was a member of a fraternity, ostensibly to allow for an insider perspective to these communities drug-fueled, and they show growing disconnects from reality, society, basic survival strategies, and common They demonstrate shocking carelessness with human life and a disregard for its worth; compounding greed

The story takes us inside the claustrophobic, twisted, abusive, extremely disturbing compound where Ellie When she comes home alive, only Chelsey finds it strange that Ellie has left her captor and remains alive

We're all headed toward the same end in this life, after all, and those brave enough to commit their Yip-Williams In Yip-Williams's memoir, the subtitle of which is A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything That Comes book, see I Am, I Am, I Am . 03 When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi “I began to realize that coming Warren’s life story, both personal and professional, and his push and pull between faith and science, is complex Plans come apart. New delights or tragedies pop up in their place.

But her troubles are about to be compounded: she's separated from her mother, sold, and forced to begin Annis leans on the comfort of the presence of this fierce spirit during grim or terrifying times, but Feel free to comment and let me know! Jesmyn Ward is also the author of Sing, Unburied, Sing .

track more closely with her real life, and she furiously shares detailed notes with Fran, an up-and-coming love interest is petty, jealous, chauvinistic, and unappealing--the end of the relationship seems to come This is compelling reading, and for all who consider The Sound of Music  sacred holiday viewing (and

librarian Jessie Carson, who traveled from the NYPL to war-torn France and introduced a novelty to communities real-life NYPL librarian Jessie Carson, and Charles tracks Carson's journey to work for the American Committee In France, Carson not only helps rebuild communities destroyed by war, but along with her ambitious, women, establishes something never before seen in France: children's libraries, where kids in war-torn communities

Emma's efforts are significantly complicated by the fact that the potential victim is unknown-- and by the real-life NYPL librarian Jessie Carson, Charles tracks Carson's journey to work for the American Committee There she not only helps rebuild communities destroyed by war, but establishes something never before seen in France: children's libraries, where kids in war-torn communities can dream, lose themselves

I thought this character-driven post-WWII story was wonderful, with compelling and lush detail about But on her own time, Mary is Irish exile Maire O’Farren, and she keeps mixed company as part of a secret actual female Buffalo Soldier, Cathy Williams, with many liberties taken for the sake of shaping a compelling

I love Peter Heller's books, and Burn offers a wonderfully complicated friendship, meaningful connections After weeks in the wild, they're shocked to come upon a town that's been blown apart. Jess and Storey's situation becomes more and more complicated as they encounter survivors--some with

Margo is a 19-year-old community college student having an affair with her married professor. Young Margo finds herself in the midst of the significant complications of single motherhood, an insecure others' judgments (a custody battle; ominous Child Protective Services visits), all while navigating complex different look at unexpected single motherhood--its tone is much lighter, and many of the logistical complications

This is compelling reading, and for all who consider The Sound of Music sacred holiday viewing (and , The Trees , and other books. 03 Margo's Got Money Troubles by Rufi Thorpe Margo is a 19-year-old community

rhythm and, to their surprise, begin to seek out each other's company in an extended hike toward the Bob and Lucy explore the complexities of life, revealing more and more about their own inner selves as And Olive and Lucy share stories from their own lives and those they've encountered, trying to come to and revolutionary who thinks she knows why newly discovered planets are being destroyed--and it all comes for the books to come in this series, which I definitely want to read.

Bob and Lucy explore the complexities of life, revealing more and more about their own inner selves as And Olive and Lucy share stories from their own lives and those they've encountered, trying to come to

The Ariel storyline feels most compelling when it focuses on the interplay between Ariel and the omniscient

For my full review of The Unwinding of the Miracle: A Memoir of Life, Death, and Everything that Comes by Chanel Miller Miller is a beautiful, powerful writer with clear and sophisticated arguments and a compelling

She helps plot to infiltrate the Athereum, an exclusive vampire society, but complex, dark conspiracies Faizal combines secret identities, intricate plots, vampires! , hidden feelings, and wonderfully complex relationships in this mystery. characters that I cared about, funny gems, tantalizing moments, and an intriguing build-up to the books to come

and revolutionary who thinks she knows why newly discovered planets are being destroyed--and it all comes and various characters' belief in their own judicious use of technology and science to play God is as complicated O'Keefe creates a high-stakes, universe-spanning drama in The Blighted Stars , and it sets up complexities for the books to come in this series, which I definitely want to read.

Their inspiration and passion seem to complement each other's hopes and dreams in a web of artistic creativity She's also facing complex issues surrounding belonging, the frightening limbo of the undocumented, and Catalina is a high-energy coming-of-age novel about a spirited young woman trying to save everyone she and revolutionary who thinks she knows why newly discovered planets are being destroyed--and it all comes

were a lifelong team, about to spring to freedom, whereas Elena never realized the half-truths and comfort kept herself emotionally distant from anyone outside the household, believing this to be loyalty, but comes Everything Sam has stubbornly understood to be true and real is suddenly coming unfurled and undone.

about this book at first; the tone initially felt silly, and Eve seemed to be creating nonsensical complications time exploring options upon discovering her unplanned pregnancy; it was so easy for her despite her complete

After weeks in the wild, they're shocked to come upon a town that's been blown apart. He and Lucy explore the complexities of a life, revealing more and more about their own inner selves. She helps plot to infiltrate the Athereum, an exclusive vampire society, but complex, dark conspiracies

Wilson doesn't come across as particularly introspective, but she overcame many tough circumstances before

thoughtful, and Marnie, a playful copy editor who prefers solitude after her own divorce, fall into a companionable rhythm and, to their surprise, begin to seek out each other's company in an extended hike toward the

Laurie Devore's novel goes behind the scenes of a reality dating show, complete with sordid details, "Romances are about the complexities of human beings, about the way we all have a best and worst self Complications abound as the eligible TV bachelor seems to be falling for Jac, she makes enemies of multiple

fantasy-science-fiction mystery by Robert Jackson Bennett; and I'm listening to a romantic story with complications

My Bossy takes on more great reads are to come--but I do have some fantastic July favorites to share 01 Sandwich by Catherine Newman Sandwich is beautifully wrought story of complications and familial adoration A kidnaper and serial killer intrudes on the quiet community and directly impacts Patch and Saint. It's 1901, and Ada Byrd has accepted a teaching position in a rural community following a scandal and But Lena is actually Bina--and her life has been far more complex than almost anyone knows.

They’ll talk away their instincts and their second thoughts and their common sense too, until they are stories all take place around the year 2000, and they consider the impacts of chance encounters, the complications

It's 1901, and Ada Byrd has accepted a teaching position in a rural community following a scandal and Ada begins to learn delicate secrets of those in the community even as she protects her own scandalous

They trade their hesitant confidences and youthful search for comfort and affection within an unforgiving In Memoriam is beautiful, frequently painful, and offers a layered, complicated version of happy ever

Complications abound as the eligible bachelor seems to be falling for Jac, she makes enemies of multiple thoughtful, and Marnie, a playful copy editor who prefers solitude after her own divorce, fall into a companionable rhythm and begin to seek out each other's company in an extended hike toward the coast.

Nazis--but when she falls for another resistance fighter (her brother-in-law), things get even more complicated But Lena is actually Bina--and her life has been far more complex than almost anyone knows.