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Fenella Baird in America

July 3, 2026
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Fenella Baird in America

These World Cup tourists, I swear…

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“Trail Dust 2” {A Joshua Brandt novel}

July 3, 2026
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“Trail Dust 2” {A Joshua Brandt novel}

“It’s my favorite hat — I couldn’t throw it away, even when the entire back fell off.”

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Dire Echoes: A Novel

July 2, 2026
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Dire Echoes: A Novel

I probably wouldn’t have posted this, except for the added-at-the-last-minute wolf skull. [h/t PJ]

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Savonarola’s Beagle: Book II in the Knuckles de Medici Trilogy

July 2, 2026
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Savonarola’s Beagle: Book II in the Knuckles de Medici Trilogy

I believe what we’re seeing here is a very meta joke. But it still sucks.

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DO WE TAKE REVENGE ON PEOPLE THAT WRONGED US OR SET THINGS RIGHT GUIDE?

July 2, 2026
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DO WE TAKE REVENGE ON PEOPLE THAT WRONGED US OR SET THINGS RIGHT GUIDE?

Susan better hope people don’t take revenge…

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Sibling Rivalry

July 1, 2026
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Sibling Rivalry

And this is their (sorry, “thier”) table.

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Foods for Sex Drive: A Comprehensive Guide

July 1, 2026
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Foods for Sex Drive: A Comprehensive Guide

Is it hot in here, or is it just me? [h/t PJ]

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Fount of Wraiths (The Daermad Cycle Book 3)

July 1, 2026
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Fount of Wraiths (The Daermad Cycle Book 3)

You have to work hard to make this many bad decisions on one cover.

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