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The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
Told from the perspective of a race car driver's aging dog, the book is packed with so much heartfelt human insight. I still can't reread it without tearing up. It's a beautiful, wonderfully written book.
—Michele Smith, Facebook
Harper Paperbacks
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
Written by Stephen King's son, it's one of the best books of the last 20 years. The novel is a tightly wound, unnerving psychological thriller. It's absolutely stunning and goes so far beyond what is being published in that genre right now. It's the only book that's actually given me nightmares.
—Tressa Eckermann, Facebook
William Morrow Paperbacks
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