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A running ranking of the year's best books


Devil's Kitchen
★★★★☆ Reminiscent of "The Shield", it's a split between a missing persons mystery and a dirty firefighting crew committing thefts in NYC.

Greg Barlin
Jun 23, 20243 min read


The Women
★★★★★ A historical opus that examines the horrors of the Vietnam War and its turbulent aftermath through the eyes of a young female nurse.

Stephanie Barlin
Jun 21, 20243 min read


Just for the Summer
★★★★☆ When online banter turns to real-life dating, Emma and Justin must overcome significant obstacles to make their relationship last.

Greg Barlin
May 31, 20243 min read


The Fifth Season
★★★★☆ A uniquely creative fantasy novel, it's ultimately a struggle between those in power and those powerful enough to overthrow them.

Greg Barlin
May 29, 20243 min read


When Among Crows
★★★★☆ A memorable novella, inspired by Polish folklore, that follows a guilt-ridden hero's journey through the magical underbelly of Chicago

Greg Barlin
May 18, 20243 min read


The Formula
★★★★☆ Focused not just on the recent rise of F1 but its entire 75-year history, this is an entertaining look at the evolution of the sport.

Greg Barlin
May 14, 20243 min read


Funny Story
★★★★☆ Desperate for a place to stay after her fiancé cheats on her, Daphne moves in with the ex of the woman who broke up her engagement.

Greg Barlin
May 9, 20243 min read


The River We Remember
★★★★☆ While a murder mystery is at the heart of this novel, a cast of flawed characters enable the exploration of several weighty topics.

Greg Barlin
May 6, 20243 min read
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