January’s books feature a revisioned classic, a homeschooler’s memoir and a provocative thriller dramedy

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The new year means it is time to kick off a new season of highly anticipated book releases. In January, readers can look forward to several promising projects, including a clever take on a literary staple, a peek into the world of homeschoolers and former Nickelodeon star Jennette McCurdy’s fiction debut.

‘Call Me Ishmaelle’ by Xiaolu Guo

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