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In Wool, there is an underground civilization living in a 144 story silo. The inhabitants of the silo don't remember what life was like aboveground. When Sheriff Holston asks to go outside to clean, his replacement—Juliette Nichols—begins to question the circumstances that led to his decision to go out. Juliette uncovers a truth that will destroy the order within the silo. Readers who are looking for a fast-paced science-fiction saga with a mystery will love this book.

In the next installment of the Mercy Thompson series, Mercy is recovering from the effects of the Soul Taker. When Mercy's half-brother shows up to her house unable to communicate, she travels with Adam to Montana to get answers from a frost giant. An otherworldly winter storm causes Mercy and Adam to become trapped at a resort with strangers. Can Mercy find a missing lyre so that the curse on her brother can be broken? Fans of romantasy will love this series.

The Au Pair Affair is a smutty romance featuring a grumpy hockey player and his charming nanny. Tallulah is not ready for a serious relationship, and she definitely shouldn't be having feelings for her new boss. When Burgess's daughter learns about the growing attraction between her dad and Tallulah, it leads to a fight that could destroy their relationship before it even starts. Readers who love sports romances and a groveling main character will enjoy this book.

Ernie Cunningham is a guest of the Australian Mystery Writers' Society festival on the Ghan train in Australia. When a fellow author is murdered aboard the train, Ernie has to work with the authors to find out who is responsible. Since all of the mystery authors have researched how to get away with murder, they are all capable of getting away with murder. This mystery book is meta and full of tongue-in-cheek humor. Although this is the second book in a mystery series, it can be read as a standalone.

In Bite by Bite, Nezhukumatathil's essays are a blend of memoir and food writing. Her essays have a lyrical, playful, yet serious tone. The chapters focus on lychee, bangus, mango, rambutan, lumpia, halo-halo, sugarcane, and jackfruit. Nezhukumatathil weaves in universal topics such as aging parents, love, and identity with each examination of an important food from her life. Fans of poetry and food writing will love this collection of essays that is bursting with life.