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    What We Read in March 2022

    by Joli April 3, 2022
    by Joli April 3, 2022

    Cathy The Book of Perilous Dishes by Doina Rusti, translated by James Christian Brown It follows the story of Pรขtca, a fourteen-year-old initiated in the occult arts, who uses her powers to avenge the death of her uncle and retrieve …

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    What We Read in February 2022

    by Joli March 3, 2022
    by Joli March 3, 2022

    I have to admit, February is never my favorite month. Sure, Valentine’s Day can be fun, especially now that I have a preschooler, but in February I’m just feeling so done with winter. I find myself wishing away the month …

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    What We Read in January 2022

    by Joli February 1, 2022
    by Joli February 1, 2022

    We’re trying something new here at LQ! Every month, some of us will put up a list of what we read. We hope you like our book lists! In January, we all read really different stuff. Take a look! Cathy …

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    8 Hopepunk Books to Lift Your Spirits

    by Ash January 27, 2022
    by Ash January 27, 2022

    In the past two years the world has been through a pandemic, a multitude of natural disasters, and an overwhelming amount of injustice. Couldnโ€™t we all use a little more defiant optimism in our lives? Hereโ€™s eight of my top …

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    2022 Historical Fiction: Huge List of New Releases

    by Joli January 18, 2022
    by Joli January 18, 2022

    Hey historical fiction lovers! LQ is back with another epic list of the best historical fiction for 2022 (check out our 2021 list and 2023 list too). This list will be updated as the year goes on, so make sure …

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    LQ’s Best Books of 2021

    by Joli December 28, 2021
    by Joli December 28, 2021

    Happy almost New Year! I know everyone is saying this, but how is it the end of 2021? I swear it was just a few days ago when we were all excited that 2020 was over. Then 2021 also didn’t …

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    25+ YA Christmas Romance Books for Cozy Season (Updated 2023)

    by Joli November 29, 2021
    by Joli November 29, 2021

    Thereโ€™s something undeniably magical about the Christmas season, isn’t there? It fills our hearts with nostalgia, joy, and an innate need to listen to “All I Want for Christmas is You” on repeat. So get ready to go dashing through …

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    The Funniest 1-Star Reviews of Great Thrillers

    by Joli September 22, 2021
    by Joli September 22, 2021

    Confession: One of my favorite things to do is read the one-star reviews of my favorite books (typically thrillers and horror). Here are some of my absolute favorites. I hope you enjoy them as much as I did (and that …

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    10 Debut 2021 Thrillers You Need to Read Now

    by Joli September 16, 2021
    by Joli September 16, 2021

    The following is a guest post by Rebecca W. Meet her at the bottom! These debut novelists might not have the marketing clout of a Ruth Ware thriller, but what they lack in brand power they make up for in …

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    5 books to read for Women in Translation Month 2021

    by Cathy August 1, 2021
    by Cathy August 1, 2021

    It’s that time of year again! August is here, bringing Women In Translation Month 2021 with it. I’ve got 5 books by women in translation that I think you’ll love this year!

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