Category: Reviews
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Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism
The author of the widely praised Wordslut analyzes the social science of cult influence: how cultish groups from Jonestown and Scientology to SoulCycle and social media gurus use language as the ultimate form of power.
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At the Edge of the Haight
Maddy Donaldo, homeless at twenty, has made a family of sorts in the dangerous spaces of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. It’s the only home she has. When she unwittingly witnesses the murder of a young homeless boy and is seen by the perpetrator, her relatively stable life is upended. Suddenly, everyone from the police…
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Caught
The story of a missing girl, the community stunned by her loss, the predator who may have taken her, and the reporter who suddenly realizes she can’t trust her own instincts about this story—or the motives of the people around her.
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The Love Hypothesis
A biology PhD student wants to prove to her best friend that she has moved on and is dating. With no way to prove it, she kisses the first man she sees, none other than Dr. Carlsen, known as one of the most unapproachable and critical professors. With his own reasoning, he agrees to become…
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Greedy: Notes from A Bisexual Who Wants Too Much
A collection of essays, offering an intimate look at bisexuality, gender, and, of course, sex.
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Harlem Shuffle
Ray Carney is trying to establish himself as a business and family man. With cash tight and a baby on the way, Ray is convinced to help his cousin Freddie do one last heist. But can Ray keep himself straight or will this heist get him back in the game or killed?
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When Sparks Fly
Though both Avery and Declan can afford their own place, Avery likes to live with someone else, and it works well to live with her best friend Declan. When Avery is in a car accident that Declan bailed on, guilt-ridden, Declan insists on taking care of Avery as she recovers. The two get closer than…
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Th1rt3en
It’s the murder trial of the century. And Joshua Kane has killed to get the best seat in the house – and to be sure the wrong man goes down for the crime. Because this time, the killer isn’t on trial. He’s on the jury.
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After Perfect
Gabby is getting a divorce after 20 years of being a housewife and having the perfect life with her childhood best friend. Single at 36 and without a plan, Gabby enrolls in a MFA program where she meets her hunky, mysterious professor Colt. Is Gabby destined for another heartbreak or will her connection with Colt…
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Payback’s A Witch
Emily Harlow has not been to her magical hometown in years. But she is forced to return to fulfill her family duty as arbiter of a spellcasting tournament between the town’s founding families. Emily finds herself aligned in a pact with her best friend and the beautiful Talia as they seek to dethrone the Blackmoore…
