This week, Vanessa recommends two books by authors with new books out this week: a delightful caper involving a mysterious wooden duck, and a genre-bending nonfiction read for fans of true crime and beautiful prose.

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Books Discussed

Flying Solo by Linda Holmes

Back After This by Linda Holmes

Liliana's Invincible Summer by Cristina Rivera Garza

Death Takes Me by Cristina Rivera Garza - to be discussed on the Book Riot Podcast in early March!

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