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Michael Thal Author Of The Lip Reader

From Michael's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Michael's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Michael Thal Why Michael loves this book

The author shows us how audism is practiced in most public schools where deaf children are educated. Audism is discrimination against deaf people. It’s expressed in the attitude of hearing people. They don’t try to communicate with the deaf and have the false assumption deaf people can’t do things. Many hearing people consider deafness a tragedy. They reject the use of sign language, expect deaf individuals to rely on their residual hearing or lip-reading. They also assume the Deaf and hard-of-hearing (HOH) are idiots and lower their standards for them in an educational setting.

All of this and more is shown eloquently in The Butterfly Cage where Zemach relates her experience teaching young deaf children in a public elementary school. The woman’s patience is amazing considering the audism and oralism she has to contend with by other teachers, support staff, and administrators.

By Rachel Zemach ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Butterfly Cage as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A tender and perspective-shifting book that offers a rare level of understanding about the subtle and and no-so-subtle layers of internalized oppression and deep feelings and dilemmas of Deaf people, written by former Deaf teacher Rachel Zemach.. This mesmerizing, funny, and disruptive narrative invites you to be a fly on the wall in a Deaf classroom at a hearing school, experiencing the immense frustration, unbridled joy, and indelible humor that arise for Deaf adults and children in a hearing environment.. Rachel struggles with staff, administration, and aides who sabotage her efforts at every turn. The students contend with a principal…


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The High House by James Stoddard,

The Victorian mansion, Evenmere, is the mechanism that runs the universe.

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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Michael Thal Author Of The Lip Reader

From Michael's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

Why am I passionate about this?

Author

Michael's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Michael Thal Why Michael loves this book

Diane Bittner wants to remove the old playhouse her murdered husband built for their daughter, Brittany. Now in sixth grade, Brittany has outgrown the thing. The new neighbor next door, the noisy one who hammers and saws all day and night, makes Diane’s life miserable, did her an accidental favor by crashing a tree on the rotting playhouse.

Josh Lorenz, a sing dad to twelve-year-old Carly, was the holdout juror in the trial of Will Bittner’s murder trial. Josh empathized with the young defendant believing his story of protecting his mother and a child with a gun—an accident. The murderer was set free making Lorenz Bittner’s enemy #1.

It was Josh’s misjudgment that caused the playhouse’s destruction, and when he shows up to apologize, Diane recognizes him immediately and knows who he really is; or does she?

The Family Next Door, by Jacqueline Diamond, is an enemies-to-lovers romance that will…

By Jacqueline Diamond ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked The Family Next Door as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

An enemies-to-lovers romance you won’t want to miss! Diane’s new neighbor, a single dad, freed her husband’s killer. How can she make peace with him? Josh was the holdout juror who let her husband’s killer go free. Now he moves next door to Diane... and he and his daughter need her help. A simmering attraction and an attempt to reconcile feuding daughters draws teacher Diane Bittner to Josh Lorenz. But when an old hurt surfaces between them, their girls have to turn the tables and find their own justice of the heart. Can enemies ever become lovers? Welcome to Book…


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Dita Dow Author Of Sins in Black

From my list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a suspense thriller author and retired police detective, I’ve seen how ordinary people can hide the darkest secrets. That’s why I love small-town mysteries. They show the endless ways people cover up what they don’t want others to see, and they remind me of the unsettling truth I’ve witnessed firsthand: behind every neat house and familiar smile, there can be lies, betrayal, or danger and nothing is ever as safe as it looks.

Dita's book list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists

Dita Dow Why Dita loves this book

I loved The Couple Next Door because it kept me glued to the page from start to finish.

I was fascinated by how an ordinary neighborhood could hide so much tension and deceit. It made me question how well we really know the people living right beside us. I found myself holding my breath, completely absorbed, and I couldn’t put it down until I knew everything.

By Shari Lapena ,

Why should I read it?

6 authors picked The Couple Next Door as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

A NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER

Another thrilling domestic suspense novel from the New York Times bestselling author of Not a Happy Family

"The twists come as fast [as] you can turn the pages." -People

"I read this novel at one sitting, absolutely riveted by the storyline. The suspense was beautifully rendered and unrelenting!" -Sue Grafton

It all started at a dinner party. . .

A domestic suspense debut about a young couple and their apparently friendly neighbors-a twisty, rollercoaster ride of lies, betrayal, and the secrets between husbands and wives. . .

Anne and Marco Conti seem to have it…


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December on 5C4 by Adam Strassberg,

Magical realism meets the magic of Christmas in this mix of Jewish, New Testament, and Santa stories–all reenacted in an urban psychiatric hospital!

On locked ward 5C4, Josh, a patient with many similarities to Jesus, is hospitalized concurrently with Nick, a patient with many similarities to Santa. The two argue…

Book cover of Daisy Darker

Dita Dow Author Of Sins in Black

From my list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a suspense thriller author and retired police detective, I’ve seen how ordinary people can hide the darkest secrets. That’s why I love small-town mysteries. They show the endless ways people cover up what they don’t want others to see, and they remind me of the unsettling truth I’ve witnessed firsthand: behind every neat house and familiar smile, there can be lies, betrayal, or danger and nothing is ever as safe as it looks.

Dita's book list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists

Dita Dow Why Dita loves this book

I loved Daisy Darker because it was haunting and impossible to put down.

The eerie, locked-in setting gave me chills, and every page pulled me deeper in. I kept thinking I had the mystery solved, but the ending shocked me completely. I closed the book in awe and couldn’t stop thinking about it. 

By Alice Feeney ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Daisy Darker as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

*INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER*
"Alice Feeney is great with TWISTS and TURNS." —Harlan Coben

The NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR of Rock Paper Scissors returns with a locked-room mystery when a family reunion leads to murder in a delightfully twisty and atmospheric thriller, as seen on the TODAY show.

“A dysfunctional family meets Agatha Christie's And Then There Were None with a truly gasp-inducing twist. This is the book you've been looking for.” —Catherine Ryan Howard, bestselling author of 56 Days

Daisy Darker was born with a broken heart. Now after years of avoiding each other, Daisy Darker’s entire…


Book cover of 214 Palmer Street

Dita Dow Author Of Sins in Black

From my list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a suspense thriller author and retired police detective, I’ve seen how ordinary people can hide the darkest secrets. That’s why I love small-town mysteries. They show the endless ways people cover up what they don’t want others to see, and they remind me of the unsettling truth I’ve witnessed firsthand: behind every neat house and familiar smile, there can be lies, betrayal, or danger and nothing is ever as safe as it looks.

Dita's book list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists

Dita Dow Why Dita loves this book

I couldn’t put 214 Palmer Street down. It was such a page-turner.

I kept telling myself just one more chapter, but I had to know what was going to happen. I really thought I knew who was trouble, and I was so sure I had it figured out. I was wrong, and I loved being surprised.

I felt completely pulled into the story, and I couldn’t stop reading until the very end. 

By Karen McQuestion ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked 214 Palmer Street as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

Dark secrets are revealed and new neighbors aren't who they appear to be in this psychological thriller from a #1 bestselling author—perfect for fans of The Girl on the Train and Gone Girl.
 
The woman who answers the door tells a convincing story. She's the house-sitter. Just here for a month. An old friend of Cady's who needed a place to stay. She's pleasant and warm, and Maggie wanders back to her house thinking she might have made a new friend.
 
But when Sarah closes the door she knows she must do something about Maggie. She didn't want anyone to…


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Dita Dow Author Of Sins in Black

From my list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a suspense thriller author and retired police detective, I’ve seen how ordinary people can hide the darkest secrets. That’s why I love small-town mysteries. They show the endless ways people cover up what they don’t want others to see, and they remind me of the unsettling truth I’ve witnessed firsthand: behind every neat house and familiar smile, there can be lies, betrayal, or danger and nothing is ever as safe as it looks.

Dita's book list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists

Dita Dow Why Dita loves this book

I devoured His & Hers because it kept me spinning in circles.

I loved how the story gave me one perspective and then flipped it on me. I never knew who to trust. I was hooked by the twists, the tension, and the way it messed with my head. I couldn’t stop reading, and I didn’t want to.

By Alice Feeney ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked His & Hers as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF Sometimes I Lie
“Stunning. Addictive. This book should not be missed!” ―Samantha Downing
“Deliciously dark...will have readers tearing through the pages.” ―Mary Kubica
“Gives Gone Girl a run for its money...I couldn't stop reading.” ―Christina Dalcher
There are two sides to every story: yours and mine, ours and theirs, His & Hers. Which means someone is always lying.

When a woman is murdered in Blackdown, a quintessentially British village, newsreader Anna Andrews is reluctant to cover the case. Detective Jack Harper is suspicious of her involvement, until he becomes a suspect in…


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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…

Book cover of All the Best Lies

Dita Dow Author Of Sins in Black

From my list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists.

Why am I passionate about this?

As a suspense thriller author and retired police detective, I’ve seen how ordinary people can hide the darkest secrets. That’s why I love small-town mysteries. They show the endless ways people cover up what they don’t want others to see, and they remind me of the unsettling truth I’ve witnessed firsthand: behind every neat house and familiar smile, there can be lies, betrayal, or danger and nothing is ever as safe as it looks.

Dita's book list on small-town mystery books for fans of secrets, lies & twists

Dita Dow Why Dita loves this book

I loved All the Best Lies because it felt so personal and emotional while still keeping me on edge.

I was completely pulled into the way buried secrets shaped every twist, and I couldn’t stop turning the pages to find the truth. I cared so much about the characters that the suspense hit even harder.

By Joanna Schaffhausen ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked All the Best Lies as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The electrifying third novel from the author of the nail-biting thriller, The Vanishing Season

FBI agent Reed Markham is haunted by one painful unsolved mystery: who murdered his mother? Camilla was brutally stabbed to death more than forty years ago while baby Reed lay in his crib mere steps away. The trail went so cold that the Las Vegas Police Department has given up hope of solving the case. But then a shattering family secret changes everything Reed knows about his origins, his murdered mother, and his powerful adoptive father, state senator Angus Markham. Now Reed has to wonder if…


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