Vaughn's Picks

Witchcraft: A History in Thirteen Trials By Marion Gibson Cover Image
$28.00
ISBN: 9781668002421
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Published: Scribner - January 16th, 2024

A captivating, comprehensive guide to the history of witch trials and how they STILL HAPPEN. What you can expect: to learn a lot and to probably get angry.


Faebound: A Novel By Saara El-Arifi Cover Image
$28.99
ISBN: 9780593723005
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Published: Del Rey - January 23rd, 2024

LOVED IT!!! Brilliant worldbuilding, political drama, action and adventure, intoxicating romance... what a superb beginning to a series by one of my favorite authors. I was devastated when I finished it too quickly, even after dragging it out to make it last longer.


Symphony of Secrets: A novel By Brendan Slocumb Cover Image
$18.00
ISBN: 9780593315453
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Published: Vintage - January 23rd, 2024

A devotee of a famous American composer discovers that his idol is not who he thought he was... Set in both present-day America and the 1920's, this book's fascinating premise and excellent execution left my inner music historian very satisfied.


Fifty Beasts to Break Your Heart: And Other Stories By GennaRose Nethercott Cover Image
$17.00
ISBN: 9780593314180
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Published: Vintage - February 6th, 2024

Wow. GennaRose Nethercott's passion for folklore rears its beautifully terrifying head in this inventive, utterly magnificent, unsettling collection. I'll be reaching for this book to reread my favorites over and over. She's made a lifetime fan out of me, that's for sure.


Zachary Ying and the Dragon Emperor By Xiran Jay Zhao Cover Image
$8.99
ISBN: 9781665900713
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Published: Margaret K. McElderry Books - October 3rd, 2023

Chinese mythology meets augmented reality video gaming! I mean, come on, what's not to like? Zach is a regular kid just trying to make it through middle school when the spirit of the first emperor of China attempts to possess him. You know, normal middle school stuff. You've just gotta read it.