Five of the most anticipated literary releases in the USA for August 2024:

five of the most anticipated literary releases in the USA for August 2024:

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"The Pairing" by Casey McQuiston

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"Born of Blood and Ash" by Jennifer L. Armentrout

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"Hera: A Novel" by Jennifer Saint

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"House of Glass" by Sarah Pekkanen

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"Sacrificial Animals" by Kailee Pedersen

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