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1.The Great Hippopotamus Hotel

The Great Hippopotamus Hotel: No.

1 Ladies' Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

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Alexander McCall Smiths No.

And now shes back.

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Georgia Clark has written the funny queer holidayrom-comshe says shes always wanted to read.

Lyndsay Rush (@maryoliversdrunkcousin) now joins those ranks.

Why does it belong on a best fall books list?

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Haigs trademark mix of magic and philosophy infuses this one of a kind tale of self-discovery.

What better time to reflect on what it means to make a home.

How do we create havens that offer escape and protection from a sometimes hostile world?

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Just be mindful of creamy tomato bisque stains on the pages.

The paperback arrives this fall and belongs on your TBR if you love a deeply felt family story.

Once you settle in with this one, cancel any plans and have Kleenex at the ready.

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Dont worry, no homework or tests; just the pleasure of accomplishment.

Its a timeless meditation on how we reckon with our defiant hearts.

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