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Best Fiction of 2022
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Dirt Creek by Hayley Scrivenor
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Historical Mystery Series Set in India (Times Two!)
I adore historical fiction and I adore whodunnit mysteries, so I'm never happier than when I have discovered a new historical mystery series. I have...
Adult Summer Reading: One Week Left!
The Matchmakers are happy to welcome our Adult Summer Reading Coordinators, Jen Mihalik and Adam McConville, as our guest bloggers today! They...
Thanksgiving books to get you in the holiday spirit
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Lady Sherlock Series Going Strong at Five, no, Six Books
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Spooky Reads to Kick Off October
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Matchmakers Midsummer Book List
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Springtime Staff Picks from Your Library!
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