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    Marie Antoinette: The Journey by Antonia Fraser
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    A fascinating, humane portrait that challenges Marie Antoinette's infamous reputation - an excellent choice for history lovers who appreciate depth and nuance, but the dense detail may daunt the casual reader.

    The announcement was made by the Emperor Francis Stephen. He left his wife’s bedroom, after the usual Te Deum and Benediction had been said. In the Mirror Room next door the ladies and gentlemen of th...

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    The Hanging Tree - Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch
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    The Hanging Tree is the sixth novel in the Rivers of London series by Ben Aaronovitch. The book revolves around PC Peter Grant, a member of The Folly, the department of the London police dedicated to investigating crimes of a magical nature. When Lady Tyburn's daughter is accused of murder after a drug-filled party, she calls in a favor from Peter Grant to keep her daughter out of trouble. The story is a blend of urban fantasy and police procedural, filled with magical mayhem, well-written and competent female characters, and an escalation of the conflict with the Faceless Man. The plot is intricate, involving various characters from past books and introducing new ones, while also setting the stage for potential spin-offs.

    I dreamt that I heard Mr Punch laughing gleefully by my ear, but when I woke I realised it was my phone. I recognised the number on the screen and so wasn’t surprised by the cool, posh voice that spok...

    (Also, see 100 recommendations for the series Rivers of London )

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    The Ivies by Alexa Donne
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    A page-turning YA thriller full of secrets, backstabbing, and the dark side of teenage ambition - perfect for those who crave high-stakes drama with a killer twist.

    Me? I am nobody. My mother isn’t a senator; my dad isn’t a high-priced corporate lawyer. No one in my family has won a Pulitzer or an Oscar. And I’m certainly no prodigious math or music scholar. Nice...

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    The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren
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    A fun, fast-paced rom-com with sparkling humor and plenty of drama - perfect for fans of zany, heartfelt escapes, even if the rich-people-problems trope isn’t for everyone.


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    Firewalkers by Adrian Tchaikovsky
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    Firewalkers is a smart, socially aware sci-fi novella packed with original ideas, but its short length and rapid conclusion may leave you wanting more. Well worth reading for Tchaikovsky fans and lovers of climate fiction.


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    Try Me
    Book 2 in the series:Extracurricular Activities

    Try Me - Extracurricular Activities by Neve Wilder
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    A heartfelt, slow-burn second-chance romance with real emotional depth, complex characters, and a satisfying HEA. Give it a shot if you want more than just heat from your MM romance!

    Silver Ridge was just big enough for five different high schools, each with their own rivalries, but too small for them to be truly vicious. We all partied together on weekends, then returned to our r...

    (Also, see 78 recommendations for the series Extracurricular Activities )

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