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Time after time

You'll need a good time-travel book in order to complete this year's Branch Out reading challenge. Whether you’re a fan of science fiction, literary fiction, or romance, here are some captivating time-travel novels that you won’t be able to put down.   Read more.

Covers of The Third Rule of Time Travel by Philip Fracassi; The Paradox Hotel by Rob HartCovers of The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard; Terrestrial History by Joe Mungo ReedCovers of Love and Other Paradoxes by Catriona Silvey; Cassandra in Reverse by Holly Smale


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The Museum Detective by Maha Khan Phillips

"A suspenseful and atmospheric read about the discovery of an astonishing mummy in Pakistan, and the local museum curator who gets drawn into a dangerous world of corruption and murder." —Laura

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Memory Piece by Lisa Ko

"This novel moves from from the 1980s to late 90s to a dystopian 2040, following three friends from childhood to adulthood. Each character's job is archival/artistic in nature (an artist, a blogger, and an activist) and speaks to how important it is to preserve the truth in different ways." —Gina

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Rabbit Moon by Jennifer Haigh

"A fractured American family grapples with the aftermath of a hit-and-run accident in Shanghai that leaves their estranged daughter, Lindsey, in a coma, unraveling long-buried secrets and testing the unbreakable bond between two sisters." —Lillian

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The Lamb by Lucy Rose

"Celebrate the coming of spring with this coming-of-age tale set in a beautiful, lush forest. Follow Margot as she begins to rebel against her mother's cannibalistic ways." —Emily

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Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller

"Miller presents another perspective of The Iliad in this lyrical novel that explores the passionate relationship between Patroclus and Achilles." —Jessica

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Audition by Katie Kitamura

"When an actress is having lunch with a younger man, she suddenly sees her husband entering the restuarant. What follows forces them all to examine the roles they play for each other." —Gina

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Kate & Frida by Kim Fay

"Two friends who meet and form their connection only through their letters, Kate and Frida help each other navigate the 1990s and their new adulthood through career decisions, relationships, and books they recommend to each other." —Mary

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Greenteeth by Molly O'Neill

"A charming adventure story narrated by a slightly surly lake monster." —Laura

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The Life We Bury by Allen Eskens

"A college student, working on a writing assignment for an English class, becomes involved in the case of a dying man, who was convicted of a crime he might not have committed." —Lillian

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Stag Dance by Torrey Peters

"A collection of stories exploring gender and genre from the author of Detransition, Baby." —Emily

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Tripwire by Lee Child

"Jack Reacher continues the investigation into Hook Hobie that his mentor, General Garber, started before his death." —Jessica

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The Summer Guests by Tess Gerritsen

"The second entry in the Martini Club series by Gerritsen, centered on retired CIA agents as they investigate happenings in the small town of Purity, Maine. A great follow-up to The Spy Coast." —Mary


 

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