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Notable New Book Releases for Tuesday, January 7th

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The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir By E. J. Koh
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Amber Neva Brown
, Quail Ridge Books

Here are the notable new book releases for Tuesday, January 7th:

Long Bright River: A Novel By Liz Moore
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Our own Mamie Potter devoured this new mystery: “While on retreat in the North Carolina mountains, my book of choice was a mystery. The opioid crisis is a big player in this story of a policewoman, Mickey, searching for her sister Kacey through the seamy side of Philadelphia. Women are being murdered there, and the suspects are many, including some of the supposed good guys. The complexity and complications of the sisters’ relationship deepen throughout the book. There were several twists and turns I didn’t see coming, especially the identity of the murderer. It was a great book to read voraciously as the rain, wind, and cold drove us indoors for a good part of the week.”

Lady Clementine By Marie Benedict
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From our friend Karen at Anderson’s Bookshop in IL: “Marie Benedict is a master of historical fiction. Lady Clementine is every bit as wonderful and interesting as her previous novel, The Only Woman in the Room. Benedict has a gift for taking these women that we know from history and making them come alive — their struggles, their heartbreaks, their loves and joys. Lady Clementine focuses on Winston Churchill’s wife, a woman of strength and power. Benedict’s novels remind us of the women who came before us; their hearts and spirits teach us and remain with us.”
The Magical Language of Others: A Memoir By E. J. Koh
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This stunning memoir from E.J. Koh exploring a daughter’s relationship with her mother is featured in the January 2020 Indie Next List, with a review from a bookseller at Paper Boat in Seattle, WA: “A beautifully written memoir of history, culture, past, and present — this might be one of the best books I’ve read all year and a close second to Pachinko, one of my all-time favorites. The letters from a mother read from her daughter’s perspective really give you a sense of the complexity of family relationships, and how certain events mold the consequences of what’s to come. Just beautiful!”
Come Tumbling Down (Wayward Children #5) By Seanan McGuire
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Assistant Manager Amber Brown is very excited for the latest in the Wayward Children novella series: “Seanan McGuire strikes again in her latest installment of what is rapidly becoming my favorite series! We get to visit Jack and Jill in their world to see what's happened since Jack carried her dead twin back through their door, and Jack is joined by some friends from the School for Wayward Children. Such a short book, yet McGuire still manages to also tackle issues of self-image and obsessive-compulsive disorder in a thoughtful, progressive way. I try to not choose favorites within a series, but this one is definitely near the top.”

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