Sometimes, you just want to sit down with a book that grabs your attention. Sometimes, you want some joy in your life rather than a murder mystery. Sometimes, you want both! These selections meet both of those criteria and are sure to keep you hooked and happy.
Much Ado About Nada by Uzma Jalaluddin
Jalaluddin updates Jane Austen's Persuasion to Toronto's Muslim community, where software engineer Nada, still stinging from a professional disappointment, is unexpectedly reunited with a former flame. Switching between past and present, this second-chance romance shines with humor and heart. It is perfect for anyone looking for a sweet summer read.
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How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley
The quirky members of the Senior Citizen's Social Club join forces with the tiny members of the daycare next door to thwart the city council's planned sale of the building housing both centers.
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Can't Spell Treason Without Tea by Rebecca Thorne
Reyna, the Queen's private guard, and her girlfriend, powerful mage Kianthe, decide to leave their work behind to open a bookshop serving tea, but mishaps, mysteries, and a murderous queen still find them.
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Every Duke Has His Day by Suzanne Enoch
When eccentric Duke of Woriton and Diamond of the Season Elizabeth "Bitsy" Dockering are brought together by a dognapping incident, hilarity, and romantic chaos ensue as they work together to save their canine companions with the most unexpected outcome.