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Honeysuckle

Bar Fridman-Tell
2026
A lyrical blend of magical realism and gothic horror, Honeysuckle explores love, control, and conse…
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The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny

Kiran Desai
2025
A thoughtful review of The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai, exploring its themes, stre…
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A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage

MK Oliver
2026
Staff review: A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage blends dark humor and heart. Find out wh…
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I Am Not A Robot: My Year of Using A.I. To Do (Almost) Everything

Joanna Stern
2026
Joanna Stern's I Am Not a Robot chronicles a year of living with AI 24/7 — from self-driving cars t…
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Jun
25

Author Talk & Book Signing with Leah Weiss

Don't miss NC author Leah Weiss at Thornwell Books June 25 at 6pm — a talk, book signing & the perfect pick for your next book club read.
June 25, 2026, 6 p.m.
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Thornwell Books 5th Anniversary

Celebrate Thornwell Books' 5th anniversary on July 11th! Join us for live music, discounts, raffles, new merch, and birthday cake. Save the date!
July 11, 2026, 9 a.m.
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Join Book Club #4 (Faith & Spirituality) for their next discussion! They’re meeting on Tuesday,…
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🤖 What happens when a tech journalist spends an entire year letting AI run her life …
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Happy #NewReleaseTuesday! From romance to mystery to health & wellness, there’s something for e…
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📚 Book Review 📚

What do you do when someone who shaped you simply disappears from your life?

In Ann P…