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  Nothing Special - The Mostly...

  Dianne Bilyak

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  A late bloomer’s coming-of-age memoir asks how does one accept and free themselves from visible and invisible disabilities and still retain their sense of connection and humor? Nothing Special is a disarmingly candid tale of two sisters growing up in the 1970s in rural Connecticut. Older sister Chris, who has Down syndrome, is an extrovert, while the author, her younger, typically developing sister shoulders the burdens and grief of her parents. In Nothing Special Bilyak offers vignettes that range from heartrending to laugh-out-loud funny as well as a real-world picture of fighting for her own life, finding a place in her family, and strengthening the relationship with her sister. "Bilyak's Nothing Special is, despite its witty title, something special. [S]he takes us on a wild ride with her charismatic sister, the unflappable, self-avowed and completely uncowed Dr. Irma King, who just happens to have Down syndrome." —Dorion Sagan"With charming specificity and hilarity, Bilyak writes frankly about her own identity, and that of her sister's. Through honest self-reflection and observation, Bilyak hits home something that we so badly need to hear right now: that people with disabilities are not a monolith, and that there is no perfect way to love or be loved by them." ―Bekah Brunstetter"Dianne Bilyak's Nothing Special is wonderfully fulfilling and accessible―you feel like you're reading this incredibly honest diary about the complexities of family that's so relatable!" ―Brian Donovan“Nothing Special is a revaluation of cultural perceptions of Down syndrome and a realistic portrayal of gritty humor in the face of adversity. Bilyak’s honesty is breathtaking, with anecdotes ranging from poignant to laugh-out-loud funny." ―Richard Blanco

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  Elodie’s Library of Second Chances

  Rebecca Raisin

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  Everyone has a story. You just have to read between the lines…				 
  					‘Will make you smile, make you cry, fill you with joy and warm your heart.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐								 
  					***Shortlisted for the Romantic Novelists’ Association Contemporary Romantic Novel Award!***								 
  When Elodie applies for the job of librarian in peaceful Willow Grove, she’s looking forward to a new start. As the daughter of a media empire, her every move has been watched for years, and she longs to work with the thing she loves most: books.				 
  It’s a chance to make a real difference too, because she soon realises that there are other people in Willow Grove who might need a fresh start – like the homeless man everyone walks past without seeing, or the divorcée who can’t seem to escape her former husband’s misdeeds.				 
  Together with local journalist Finn, Elodie decides these people have stories that need sharing. What if instead of borrowing books readers could ‘borrow’ a person, and hear the life stories of those they’ve overlooked?				 
  But Elodie isn’t quite sharing her whole story either. As the story of the library’s new success grows, will her own secret be revealed?				 
  					An uplifting story about fresh starts, new beginnings and the power of stories, from the bestselling author of Rosie’s Travelling Tea Shop!								Readers LOVE Elodie’s Library of Second Chances!				 
  ‘A feel-good book that I didn't want to end. Five stars!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘Absolutely delightful… Captivating from start to finish.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘Another day, another Rebecca Raisin gem to add to my favourites!… I ADORE Rebecca's books.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘A charming, positively warm book… A perfect summer read.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘Grab yourself a cup of tea, sit down and prepare to be transported to a world of reading bliss.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘This book is a warm blanket and a cup of tea… I am so grateful I read it!’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘Rebecca Raisin does it again!… Just wonderful.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  ‘A favourite author of mine!… I always want to jump into her stories and live there!! This book is gorgeous.’ NetGalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐				 
  Elodie's tale is a top pick for those who enjoy a blend of comedy, romance, and friendship. Her love for fiction and her humorous outlook on life make her story a heartwarming read.				 
  For fans of Cathy Bramley (The Sunrise Sisterhood), Suzanne Snow (The Garden of Little Rose), Jo Thomas (Countdown to Christmas), Ali Mcnamara (It Always Snows on Mistletoe Square), and Jessica Redland (All You Need Is Love).				 
  HarperCollins 2022

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  The Fifth Script

  Ross H. Spencer

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  In this “pugnacious, feisty” mystery series debut from the author of Death Wore Gloves, a devious killer has it in for a poison penned beauty (Kirkus Reviews).   Chicago Detective Lacey Lockington has never been squeamish about taking out a few low lives in the pursuit of justice. But when tabloid columnist Stella Starbright calls him a “kill-crazy cop,” he suddenly needs to find a new line of work. Taking a job as a private investigator is a step down, for sure, but his first few cases certainly pique his interest: former “Stella Starbrights” are turning up dead on the streets of Chicago, and the current one—the very same Stella who ruined his reputation—is coming to him for protection.   Going against his gut, Lacey agrees to keep Stella from sharing the grisly fate of her former namesakes. In the midst of all the madness, Lacey hunts the real killer, someone looking to silence gossip columnists for good. But can Lacey crack the case before another victim gets a headline in the obituaries?   “Ross Spencer is wild, shrewd, mad, and unexpectedly funny.” —The New York Times

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  O Jackie! - A Novel

  Alexander Carver

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  Andrew Brewster Crawford, AKA “A.B.C.,” a playwright obsessed with the glamour, glory, and gloom of the Kennedy era, has written a play about the last day of JFK’s life in order to cast himself as the martyred president, win the love of a beautiful “Jackie Kennedy type,” and live happily ever after in a Camelot of his own creation.   
  He’s got the great man down.  The wind-swept haircut.  The sailing-ready nautical digs.  The Boston-by-way-of-Harvard accent.  The easy witticisms to defuse tension.  But in A.B.C.’s quest to fashion himself after his hero, JFK, and mount his magnum opus, he conducts himself more like LBJ, a man who believed that the quickest route from point A to point B ran underground. 
  O Jackie! is a story about the internal and external chaos created when an artist with both a superman and inferiority complex chooses to be the self he wishes he was, instead of the self he truly is.

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  Rock Star

  Mark DK Berry

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  Young Bardell arrives in London seeking fame and fortune as a musician. Embarking on a helter-skelter ride through the heart of the London music scene, he discovers challenges and opportunities abound in equal measure. Living on dreams and fresh air, the bard’s luck is reliant on those he crosses paths with. Not everyone falls for his charm or ego and there are hard lessons to be had before he can ‘make it’, assuming he can ‘make it’ at all... 
  A tongue in cheek and blistering romp through the perks and perils of the music business. 
  (Genre: Fiction/Humour. This book contains adult themes and coarse language.)

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  Useless Facts About Life That...

  Sleepy Voices

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  "Bid adieu to those sleepless nights with the enchanting lullaby of our captivating audiobook, "Useless Facts About Life That Will Put You to Sleep Fast." It's the perfect antidote to insomnia, turning sleeplessness into an opportunity to dive into a sea of fascinatingly pointless facts. Far more engrossing than the age-old method of counting sheep, our audiobook promises to take you on a whimsical, soporific journey to dreamland.  
  This curated collection of facts is charmingly quirky, endlessly interesting, yet so soothingly delivered that it lulls you into a deep, restful slumber. Each fact is a nugget of trivia, chosen not for its relevance, but for its ability to calm and to entertain, to distract the mind just enough to help it unwind. 
  Your bedtime routine will no longer be a struggle against the clock, but a joyful exploration of the peculiar and the obscure. Prepare to have your curious mind pleasantly engaged and your restlessness vanquished. There's a world of wonderfully useless facts waiting to serenade you to sleep.  
  No more tossing and turning. Embrace the night with our audiobook and wake up each morning rejuvenated, ready to seize the day. With "Useless Facts About Life That Will Put You to Sleep Fast," your insomnia simply doesn't stand a chance."

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