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“What if you could go back in time, and all it took was the price of a cup of coffee? Before the Coffee Gets Cold is a fun and touching speculative tale revolving around an innocuous café that not only offers friendly service and delicious homemade butter, but an unamusing way to revisit the past; the only caveat is that you must finish your coffee before it gets cold…or else. Originally published in Japanese, this English translation retains most of the cultural charm from the original text, offering Fantasy Island vibes in an indoor setting. From its revolving cast of characters who seek the rumors of a café that can transport them back in time, to its Japanese flavor, Before the Coffee Gets Cold simply hits the spot.”

Nicholas
Mysterious Galaxy Books

“This book is gripping, twisty, and perfectly read by Armitage and Racine. If you are in the mood for a story that will, amazingly, having you rooting for the main characters while simultaneously marveling at the terrible history they've made together, this is the book for you. The snowstorm that hits their isolated rental at the book's beginning sets the stage for this marriage's showdown. Feeney has crafted a compelling thriller to listen to in winter, while waiting for the days to get longer and the dark to fade away.”

Emma
Carmichael's Bookstore

“Part Dolly Parton biography and part Sarah Smarsh memoir, She Come By It Natural is an intriguing exploration of Parton both as an individual, and as a pop culture phenomenon who means so much to so many people. This collection of essays reads like a well plotted story, and wonderfully highlights Parton’s authenticity, ambition, grit, humility, and abundant heart, while also examining some of her missteps.”

Lucile
Copperfish Books

“I truly cannot recommend this book enough if you are at all interested in cults and their dynamics. Berman’s account of NXIVM and the horrendous events that occurred within the organization, and to many of its members, is both compassionate and brutally honest. Her exploration of the cult’s history, makeup, and motivations is detailed and thought provoking, and will certainly stay with you long after you’ve read it. CW: Emotional, Physical, Psychological, and Sexual Abuse”

Lucile
Copperfish Books

“This wry memoir is funny, poignant, and honest in a way that feels more genuine than anything I’ve read in a long long time. Ryan offers some truly fantastic advice, and deceptively introspective observations, making her book something more weighty and substantial than one may think it to be at first glance. CW: Miscarriage”

Lucile
Copperfish Books

“Overall, a really fun listen for a long car ride. Continuing from A Bad Day for Sunshine, the characters are more developed and more interesting bc of the earlier book. Sunshine is looking at a few things in town, including an old missing kid case from her previous job, a stabbing, and an alleged secret cabal. She's still pining for Levi and is still bantering with her #2, Quincy. Her daughter Auri finds articles about a serial killer and a boarding house and starts her own sleuthing. The crime reports at the start of each chapter is just the icing on the cake. Sunshine and her crew are perfect for readers of Janet Evanovich and Lisa Lutz.”

Audrey
Belmont Books