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Jul 29
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August Books on the Radar (2025)

Tina @tbretc and Hannah @hanpickedbooks
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In Episode 212 of Book Talk, Etc., Tina and Hannah are sharing their August books on the radar. This is a regular monthly episode where we highlight upcoming releases that have caught our attention. We can’t wait to share these with you!

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Disney’s Dreamlight Valley (H)


Latest Read

Slanting Toward the Sea | Lidija Hilje (T)

The Crane Husband | Kelly Barnhill (H)

Japanese Folk Tale - The Crane Wife



August Books on the Radar

People Like Us | Jason Mott (T)

The Sunflower Boys | Sam Wachman (H)

Too Old for This | Samantha Downing (T)

Dogs | C. Mallon (H)

Forget Me Not | Stacy Willingham (T)

Fonseca | Jessica Francis Kane (H)

Lime Juice Money | Jo Morey (T)

Anatomy of a Con Artist | Jonathan Walton (H)

Kitboga Podcast

Island of Last Things | Emma Sloley (T)


Current Reads

Chloe | Connie Briscoe (T)

The Color of Blood | Mona Kabbani (H)


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