A caller from Austin, TX wants to check out some books from her local library, but is finding that many titles are on hold. Vox book critic, <a href="mailto:constance.grady@vox.com">Constance Grady</a> recommends some under the radar hits that will likely be available a local public library.Constance recommends:<ul>
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To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis</li>
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Cakes and Ale by William Somerset Maugham</li>
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The Mere Wife by Maria Dahvana Headley</li>
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Friday Black by Nana Kwame Adjei-Brenyah</li>
</ul> If you are looking for a book recommendation, you can email Constance Dot Grady at Vox dot com. Be sure to use the subject line “Ask A Book Critic.”  Enjoyed this episode? Rate Vox Quick Hits ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of Vox Quick Hits by subscribing in your favorite podcast app. Support Vox Quick Hits by making a financial contribution to Vox! <a href="http://bit.ly/givepodcasts">bit.ly/givepodcasts</a> Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a>

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