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A Pair of Aces
by Marie Benedict, Victoria Christopher Murray
Girl Power Back in the Day (7/6/2026)
Eunice and Polly were ahead of their times. Both strong, powerful women from opposite sides of the tracks, yet both had the same goals to bring down Lucky Luciano and his mobsters. Although I wouldn't call them "friends", their relationship was a respectful mutual bond to right the wrongs of the not just Polly's girls, but others as well.
Ulysses S. Cat and Other Animals I Have Known
by Scott Simon
For Pet Lovers Everywhere (3/27/2026)
Scott Simon's accounts of encounters with animals is truly relatable, from the tiny turtle he owned as a child, to his deep connections with pets later in life. I laughed, I cried, I cheered and feel honored to have read this early edition of this soon to be best seller. For anyone even considering becoming a pet owner, this is a vital read to truly illustrate the bond between humans and their pets.
The Irish Goodbye: Micro-Memoirs
by Beth Ann Fennelly
Life Lessons to Ponder (12/30/2025)
An honest, sometimes raw collections of essays that are relatable to so many, not just the Irish.

The author's views on friendships, family relationships as well as relating that even broken ties can be mended. Fennelly illustrates in her own format to reflect on our own lives and live with a purpose.
We'll Prescribe You a Cat
by Syou Ishida
Are Cats a Cure-all? (7/8/2024)
We'll Prescribe You a Cat is a book that will challenge a non-cat person's beliefs in non-traditional medicine. We all know that pets are proven to lower blood pressure, so of course assisting folks with emotional issues as well is a given. Once finished, you can reflect on the ways in which our furry friends enhance our lives in more ways than one. I openly admit I'm a crazy cat lady, and proud of it!
Fly Girl: A Memoir
by Ann Hood
Fly Girl is Going Places (5/11/2022)
Ann Hood is a wonderful story teller; her craft brings her life experiences to another level.
Relating to the time in which she worked for TWA, her experiences were entertaining as well as reminiscent of time gone by in air travel.
Black Widows: A Novel
by Cate Quinn
Which Wife Did It? (1/18/2021)
When Polygamist Blake Nelson is found dead in a secluded homestead in Utah, the question is which wife is guilty of this heinous murder? All three wives certainly had a motive, but when they are now doubting each other, hence the plot thickens.
These sister-wives have their own secrets, come from very different backgrounds, the only thing in common is their now dead husband.. Black Widows is an intense, suspenseful, page- turner for sure!
The Last Train to Key West
by Chanel Cleeton
An intense journey from three points of view (5/3/2020)
Three women from different walks of life, all share one dreaded natural disaster, the Hurricane of 1935 in the Florida Keys. These brave women brave dire circumstances, yet find friendship and love amidst the heartache and destruction.
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