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Cowboy Watch (The Watchers Book 1)

January 18, 2026
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Cowboy Watch (The Watchers Book 1)

Unless the book is actually about a horse who becomes a stalker. Then the cover is spot-on.

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Ben’s Long Commute to School

January 17, 2026
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Ben’s Long Commute to School

I don’t want to be unnecessarily cruel, but “cringe” is literally the illustrator’s middle name.

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The Awesome Trade Adventures of Audrina: The Wobbly Table

January 17, 2026
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The Awesome Trade Adventures of Audrina: The Wobbly Table

Don’t ask her about her missing finger. Carpenters have to pay their dues.

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The Adventures of Mimi and Lulu: The Fallen Star and The River Mystery

January 17, 2026
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The Adventures of Mimi and Lulu: The Fallen Star and The River Mystery

What was I saying about chromosomal damage?

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The Regent (The Enthronement Book 5)

January 16, 2026
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The Regent (The Enthronement Book 5)

Dystopian, yes, but not in the way that was meant.

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Have a Safe Summer!: A Fun Safety Book for Kids, All Year Long

January 16, 2026
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Have a Safe Summer!: A Fun Safety Book for Kids, All Year Long

When you’re already suffering this much chromosomal damage, how much could it matter?

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Isabella, Ambassador Book One: When The World Was Younger An Epic Fantasy Saga

January 16, 2026
Nathan
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Isabella, Ambassador Book One: When The World Was Younger An Epic Fantasy Saga

An epic fantasy series? My facepalm left a bruise, didn’t it?

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The Gift of Laughter: Jokes

January 15, 2026
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The Gift of Laughter: Jokes

We’ve gotten similar “gifts” from this author before.

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