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pam

From Pam's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Unknown Author Why Pam loves this book

I love competence porn - it was fun watching the main character figure out how to use his op talents

By Brian J. Nordon ,

Why should I read it?

5 authors picked Quest Academy as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A world infested by demons. An Academy designed to train Heroes to save humanity from annihilation. A new student’s power could make all the difference.

Humans have been pushed to the brink of extinction by an ever-evolving demonic threat. Portals are opening faster than ever, Towers bursting into the skies and Dungeons being mined below the last safe havens of society. The demons are winning.

Quest Academy stands defiantly against them, as a place to train the next generation of Heroes. The Guild Association is holding the line, but are in dire need of new blood and the powerful abilities…


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Aggressor by FX Holden,

It is April 1st, 2038. Day 60 of China's blockade of the rebel island of Taiwan.

The US government has agreed to provide Taiwan with a weapons system so advanced that it can disrupt the balance of power in the region. But what pilot would be crazy enough to run…

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By J.R. Mathews ,

Why should I read it?

2 authors picked Jake's Magical Market 3 as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The exciting conclusion to the Jake's Magical Market series!. Last time we saw Jake, he was [redacted to avoid spoilers] with [redacted] in order to travel to [redacted]. He had finally learned [redacted] and [redacted]. He was just starting to [redacted]! So join him now on his new adventure as he [redacted! redacted! redacted!].. Ok, no spoilers allowed, but be prepared for a life-changing, world-spanning, time-twisting conclusion to Jake's story!. Lessons will be learned (maybe), new powers will be gained (definitely), worlds will be explored (cool), time will be tamed (is that even possible?), and adventures will be adventured (yes…


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By David Reiss ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Fid's Crusade as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

"One of the most refreshing and lively takes on the superhero genre I’ve seen in years." -- Hugo award-winning author Tim Pratt


Even supervillains have lines they dare not cross.


If only the same could be said of heroes...


For more than two decades, the sight of Doctor Fid's powered armor has struck terror into the hearts of hero and civilian alike. But when a personal tragedy motivates Doctor Fid to investigate a crime, a plot is uncovered so horrific that even he is taken aback.


Haunted by painful memories and profound guilt, the veteran supervillain must race against time…


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Trusting Her Duke by Arietta Richmond,

A Duke with rigid opinions, a Lady whose beliefs conflict with his, a long disputed parcel of land, a conniving neighbour, a desperate collaboration, a failure of trust, a love found despite it all.

Alexander Cavendish, Duke of Ravensworth, returned from war to find that his father and brother had…

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Noh Bdy

From Noh's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Noh loves this book

I started it just for a break from the more fantastical stories that I usually read. It swept me up with memorable characters, great plotting, clever writing, and an overall sense of fun. I don’t even like football/soccer. It’s just that good.

By Ted Steel ,

Why should I read it?

9 authors picked Player Manager as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Could a seemingly average Premier League fan oversee a football club better than a top manager? Max is starting to think so . . .

Max Best is not living his—ahem—best life. His job’s a drag, his home’s a shooting gallery, his hopes are nil, and lately, even his beloved game of football has devolved from a chaotic, ecstatic delight into a cold, calculating equation complete with stats, tech terms, and mindless lingo. But then Max rescues a mysterious old man from a mugging. “Nick” seems friendly enough . . . until he innocently asks his saviour, “Would you sell…


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