Robin's Picks

Stone Blind: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Natalie Haynes

$30.00

ISBN: 9780063258396

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Published: Harper - February 7th, 2023

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Natalie Haynes transforms the Medusa story we’ve been fed into a layered history of the women at its center and the monster we’ve all been taught to fear. Stone Blind delivers exactly the kind of retelling I have been craving, inexplicably rich, lyrical, and wound up in tragedy. With every delicate line and merciless moment, Haynes dismantles the complex relationships and powerful forces at play within the Medusa myth, creating a wholly authentic view of the monster and existing as a woman within the sphere of the gods.

Exes and O's (The Influencer Series #2) (Paperback)

By Amy Lea

$17.00

ISBN: 9780593336595

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Published: Berkley - January 10th, 2023

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Romance novel obsessed Tara Chen has had more than her fair share of heartbreak. After an inspiring interview, Tara gets an idea: revisit all of her past romances and reevaluate them with the hope of securing the time honored trope, the second chance romance. Amy Lea has written the romance heroine of my dreams and one of my all time favorite friends to lovers romances. A true love letter to every romance aficionado out there, and funny as hell.

Emily Wilde's Encyclopaedia of Faeries: Book One of the Emily Wilde Series (Hardcover)

By Heather Fawcett

$28.00

ISBN: 9780593500132

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Published: Del Rey - January 10th, 2023

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Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Faeries enchants with a cozy atmosphere and scholarly inquiry into the world of the fae. Combining fantasy, mystery, history, and romance elements, this is a one-of-a-kind story, unlike anything I've read concerning faerie so far. Fawcett debuts a delightful academic fantasy to cherish and revel in.

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Roshani Chokshi

$30.00

ISBN: 9780063206502

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Published: William Morrow - February 14th, 2023

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Roshani Chokshi breathes life into this gothic novel centered around fairytales, myth, and the treacherous secrets of a marriage. Wandering the halls of the crumbling House of Dreams, Chokshi spins her tale, interweaving fairy tales into the central narrative amidst broken promises and childhood dreams. This is everything you could possibly wish for in a gothic novel, and the way it slowly approaches the final act will leave you breathless in its downfall.

Two Wrongs Make a Right (The Wilmot Sisters Series #1) (Paperback)

By Chloe Liese

$17.00

ISBN: 9780593441503

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Published: Berkley - November 22nd, 2022

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A delightfully modern retelling of Much Ado About Nothing where two opposites fake date each other to get back at their meddling friends. Chloe Liese designs a humorous and playful romance that made my heart ache. Fantastic neurodivergent and mental health representation, and one of the best romance pairings I have read about in quite some time. Matchmaking with a twist. Perfect for fans of the retelling.

Season of Love (Paperback)

By Helena Greer

$15.99

ISBN: 9781538706534

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Published: Forever - October 11th, 2022

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A bright, sparkling holiday rom-com featuring three women that are brought together by the inheritance of a late friend to save her Christmas tree farm. This debut is pure Hallmark, queer, Jewish goodness wrapped up in a single package. It doesn't shy away from showing the difficult side of being home for the holidays alongside the more charming moments. Read for the openly queer characters solving their issues and holiday magic!

Kiss Her Once for Me: A Novel (Paperback)

By Alison Cochrun

$17.99

ISBN: 9781982191139

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Published: Atria Books - November 1st, 2022

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While You Were Sleeping, but make it queer! Kiss Her Once for Me is the most chaotic holiday romance I've read, full of holiday warmth and the fraught family gatherings typical to this time of year. A missed connection, a marriage of convenience gone wrong, and sexy cabin times are just a few of the things you can expect from this one. If you like disaster bisexuals trying to find love during the holidays this one is for you.

Legends & Lattes: A Novel of High Fantasy and Low Stakes (Paperback)

By Travis Baldree

$17.99

ISBN: 9781250886088

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Published: Tor Books - November 8th, 2022

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Legends & Lattes is easily the coziest fantasy novel I have ever read, centered around orc barbarian turned entrepreneur Viv and her trials and tribulations in opening a coffee shop. Travis Baldree serves up a lighthearted and easygoing tale that feels like being wrapped up in a warm blanket with a piping hot cup of coffee. The perfect book for anyone that has ever dreamed of ditching their responsibilities to open up a cafe or bookstore, or is in need of a well-earned escape.

Know My Name: A Memoir (Paperback)

By Chanel Miller

$18.00

ISBN: 9780735223721

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Published: Penguin Books - August 18th, 2020

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Chanel Miller was known to the world as “Emily Doe” when she wrote her victim statement against her assaulter Brock Turner. In this powerful memoir about her past, and forward as a sexual assault survivor, Chanel reclaims her experiences, and reveals her truth about a culture designed to protect predators and fail victims. Absolutely incredible–moved me to tears.

A Dowry of Blood (Hardcover)

By S. T. Gibson

$27.00

ISBN: 9780316501071

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Published: Redhook - October 4th, 2022

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An exquisite reimagining of Dracula's Brides in the form of an open letter from his first bride Constanta; A Dowry of Blood is an achingly haunting and beautiful novel that spans centuries in the life of its narrator. Saved from death and transformed into a bride, Constanta is drawn into the web of her savior, blurring the line between love and devotion. S.T Gibson devises an evocative narrative, chronicling the quiet descent from love into violence over many years.