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Neil Plakcy Author Of The Smiling Dog Cafe

From Neil's 3 favorite reads in 2025.

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Neil's 3 favorite reads in 2025

Neil Plakcy Why Neil loves this book

It was so emotional and evocative without being schmaltzy or over the top. I learned about octopus intelligence while being drawn forward by the characters and their stories.

By Shelby Van Pelt ,

Why should I read it?

64 authors picked Remarkably Bright Creatures as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

THE INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER BBC RADIO 2 BOOK CLUB PICK 'Full of heart and humour . . . I loved it.' Ruth Hogan 'Will stay with you for a long time.' Anstey Harris 'I defy you to put it down once you've started' Cynthia D'Aprix Sweeney After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night cleaner shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium. Ever since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat over thirty years ago keeping busy has helped her cope. One night she meets Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium who…


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Book cover of Aggressor

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…

Book cover of Right Way Down

Dianne Wolfer Author Of Soaring with the Sugarbird Lady

From Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2024.

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Dianne's 3 favorite reads in 2024

Dianne Wolfer Why Dianne loves this book

Right Way Down is a fresh and fun collection of poems for children. The variety of language and word play helps spark a love of poetry in young readers, something I think is really important.

By Sally Murphy (editor) , Rebecca M. Newman (editor) ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Right Way Down as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it. This book is for kids age 9, 10, 11, and 12.

What is this book about?

Stand on your head with Sally Murphy, explode some dynamite with Cristy Burne or shoot some hoops with Cheryl Kickett-Tucker. Grow a poettree with Meg McKinlay or curl up next to your cat with Amber Moffat and watch a bit of Stink-o-Vision with James Foley. These and loads more poems by Australian poets are there to discover in Right Way Down. With striking illustrations by Briony Stewart, these poems will have you laughing, thinking, and playing with words – whichever way you read them.


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