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The Guest List
By Lucy Foley. A "whodunnit" mystery/thriller set on an isolated island off the coast of Ireland. 100 guests are on the list of friends and relatives that are reunited for a glamorous destination wedding. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.
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Table for Two
By Amor Towles. A collection of 6 short stories and one novella. Nuanced characters, rich prose, unanticipated twists with unexpected outcomes. It’s great! Review by Barry Novick
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The Jealousy Man and Other Stories
By Jo Nesbø. For those who appreciate the twists and turns of the devious human mind, Nesbø brings it. Review by Barry Novick
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Lessons in Chemistry
Bonnie Garmus’ debut novel follows the life and trials of a female scientist in the 1960s. Lessons in Chemistry is comic, yet with some very serious things to say. I couldn’t put this book down. Review by Carol Lichtenbaum.