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1 author picked Little Nothing as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Little Nothing is a terrific, atmospheric novella about two young women finding unique ways to resist and protect their communities.

Set in Florida at the start of the Civil War, Bess and Jonnie are a lesbian couple who use knotwork magic and the power of the local waterhorses, known as “limerunners,” to push back against a Confederacy trying to take over their home.

Holloway has a unique voice, and this is a read you won’t forget in a hurry.

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The lamps must be lit, or the stars die. The clocks must be wound, or Time ceases. The Balance between Order and Chaos must be preserved, or Existence crumbles.

Appointed the Steward of Evenmere, Carter Anderson must learn the…

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