You Deserve the Whole World

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Thu, 06/01/2023 - 11:58am
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You Deserve the Whole World By Wednesday Holmes Cover Image
$14.99
ISBN: 9780008606817
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Published: HarperCollins - May 30th, 2023

A book of positive affirmations and adorable illustrations that leave me feeling like I've just taken a nap in a field full of flowers under a warm sun. Maybe you need this book or maybe someone else in your life does. I know I'll be giving it to lots of friends. [Adrienne]


Tauhou

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 4:09pm
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Tauhou By Kōtuku Titihuia Nuttall Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9781487011697
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Published: House of Anansi Press - April 11th, 2023

Sometimes you read a book that further opens your mind to the possibilities of what literature can look and feel like. 'Tauhou' contains multitudes, in its form (poetry, memoir, short stories) and its impact. In fact, I don't know that I've ever read an alternate history more compelling. Definitely looking forward to reading more from this talented young author. [Adrienne]


Once Upon a Prime

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 4:00pm
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Once Upon a Prime: The Wondrous Connections Between Mathematics and Literature By Sarah Hart Cover Image
$29.99
ISBN: 9781250850881
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Published: Flatiron Books - April 11th, 2023

I love books about books, and this one was super interesting! Who knew there was so much math in literature? Certainly, not I. I learned so much, and the writer did a wonderful job explaining math. No math expertise required. Jump in and be ready to add books to your reading list! [Blanca]


Build Your House Around My Body

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 05/02/2023 - 2:58pm
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Build Your House Around My Body: A Novel By Violet Kupersmith Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780812983487
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Published: Random House Trade Paperbacks - July 5th, 2022

I'm so impressed by the execution of this ambitious novel--and it's a debut, at that. Kupersmith seamlessly weaves together different points of view, timelines, historical references, mythologies, and more. The result is a thoughtful and creative exploration of serious themes, such as sexual violence and the impacts of colonialism in Vietnam. For such heavy subject matter, Kupersmith still finds ways to inject humor and absurdity. I was fully immersed, beginning to end. [Adrienne]


House of Leaves

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 6:34pm
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House of Leaves: The Remastered Full-Color Edition By Mark Z. Danielewski Cover Image
$26.00
ISBN: 9780375703768
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Published: Pantheon - March 7th, 2000

My favorite horror title that I've read in a while. It's best experienced going in as blind as possible. But the essentials are this: This book takes you on a truly unique experience; the structure and formatting are like nothing I've ever seen. It's a master class in obsessive details that are embodied by footnotes that tell two other stories within them. It reads like a journal, a documentary, and a dissertation. It genuinely made me uncomfortably fascinated. (Zephyr)


Lucha of the Night Forest

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 04/25/2023 - 1:22pm
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Lucha of the Night Forest By Tehlor Kay Mejia Cover Image
$18.99
ISBN: 9780593378366
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Published: Make Me a World - March 21st, 2023

For me, it’s difficult these days for a YA fantasy to stand out among the rest, but ‘Lucha’ has done it. The book first pulled me in with otherworldly forests & mushroom (!) magic. It completely won me over through its fast-paced adventure, strong sister bonds, and a sweet queer romance. [Adrienne]


The Starless Sea

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 6:28pm
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The Starless Sea: A Novel By Erin Morgenstern Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9781101971383
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Published: Anchor - August 4th, 2020

Have you ever wanted to escape to a subterranean magical library? Or to be swept away into a modern fairy-tale? Cause "The Starless Sea" is just that. The book is pure escapism put to paper. Morgenstern floods the whole thing with the love she has for stories and storytellers. By the end of it you'll feel as though you went there yourself and miss it wholeheartedly. (Zephyr)


Sweetlust

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 6:25pm
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Sweetlust: Stories By Asja Bakic, Jennifer Zoble (Translator) Cover Image
By Asja Bakic, Jennifer Zoble (Translator)
$16.95
ISBN: 9781952177729
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Published: Feminist Press - February 14th, 2023

For those who don't shy away from the weird, the bold, or the otherwordly: this one's for us. Asja Bakić has woven together a spectacular set of stories that push boundaries of genre. She twists sci-fi and mythology tropes to examine themes of gender, sexuality, the socio-politics of the Balkans, and more–all while being wildly entertaining. [Adrienne]


Frankenstein

Submitted by kingsbookstore on Tue, 04/18/2023 - 6:20pm
Frankenstein By Mary Shelley Cover Image
$6.00
ISBN: 9780486282114
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Published: Dover Publications - October 21st, 1994

Mary Shelley really knocked it out of the park here. Not only did she propagate and define early sci-fi; but she also wrote such an eloquent story about human nature, the power dynamics between created vs creator, and how humans have morals that are looser than we think. If you love the gothic and macabre this is a great short read. (Zephyr)


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