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When we’re upset, we don’t always know how to make things better and we need help.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e—Annie Fox, M.Ed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e• A new girl stole my bff! What do I do? • Why does she keep breaking promises? • Are they really “just kidding?” • Why is my friend being so mean? • How do I find new friends?! • Why are people mean?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen you’ve got great questions like these, you need great answers—ASAP! But where do you find them? 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Because that’s the kind of girl the world needs more of!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eVisit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eGirlsQandA.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor excerpts, reviews, and more about the book.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eREVIEWS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“What I love about this book is that it gives older children and tweens advice that is specific to the common yet painful friendship problems many experience. A child can look at all the scenarios here, relate and then get really good advice that will help them feel better and handle their conflicts in a way that makes them feel good about themselves.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Rosalind Wiseman,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eQueen Bees and Wannabes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the book that inspired the hit movie \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eMean Girls\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“…the best resource I've ever seen for addressing real issues in ways that girls can genuinely hear…I'll recommend this to every girl in my practice!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Deborah Gilboa, M.D. (AKA Ask Dr. G),\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGet The Behavior You Want…Without Being the Parent You Hate!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“…an invaluable resource for girls navigating their way through the sometimes tricky pathways of friendship…covers a wide array of scenarios and offers clear, concise and compassionate advice that will leave girls feeling empowered and resolved.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Jennifer Wider, M.D.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e co-author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eGot Teens?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“…a gift to girls everywhere…I would have clutched this book tight from 4th grade on, reading deep into the night for girl-courage the next day. It could earn Annie Fox the Nobel Peace Prize for tempering Girl Warfare!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Beth Onufrak, Ph.D.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DrBethKids.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“…full of gold nuggets. Fox's concrete suggestions (including what girls can actually say) are written perfectly for young girls navigating the exciting and challenging world of friendships.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Dr. Amy Alamar, Ed.D.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eParenting With Confidence for the Genius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“This book is gonna change not only the way you look at relationships, but how you counsel the kids in your care.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Lynne Kenney, Psy.D.,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e co-author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBloom: Helping Kids Blossom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“As a mom of a tween girl and an educational psychologist I am excited to use this book both professionally and personally. It speaks to girls in their own language with solid advice.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Dr. Kimberley Palmiotto,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DrPalmiotto.com\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“This is so cool. I can look up my problem and get the answer!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Priscilla,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e age 8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e“I wish counselors would read this book, cause they’d understand better what it’s like to be in real social situations. 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If Nicole’s not strong enough, the facts she finds might be harder to accept than death itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf Nicole’s not careful, finding the truth might destroy what’s left of her for good.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor fans of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBefore I Fall, We Were Liars,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eA Good Girl’s Guide to Murder\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e comes a haunting and heartfelt YA paranormal mystery about friendship, forgiveness, and the destructive lies we tell ourselves—even after death.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e_______________\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eCaptivating story.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eI absolutely loved the ending!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eHard to put it down!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eAll of the heartfelt things that I love.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eA YA Story that Adults of ALL Ages Will Enjoy!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eA wonderful mystery.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBeautiful story.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThe story grabs you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eClever and full of awesome twists and turns.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eA great story that should be shared now and for years to come.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★ “\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eThough written for teens, I recommend readers across the life span who enjoy magic realism.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eKirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e“A compassionate exploration of friendship and betrayal wrapped up in a true page-turning mystery.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eKirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fox (author of\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eLeeta Simtar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e) explores teen angst, the power of friendship, and the spirit world in this redemptive supernatural drama… The touching treatment of teenage priorities and the value of life and friendship is rewarding.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBookLife by Publisher’s Weekly\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eSYNOPSIS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eTrue friendship is put to the test when Nicole’s untimely death leads to more questions than answers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSixteen-year-old Nicole already had enough on her plate between distancing herself from her embarrassingly witchy bestie Isabel and competing with her don’t-mess-with-me romantic rival Cassie, who happens to be dating Nicole’s crush.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNow Nicole is dead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis comes as a shock when she wakes up and finds herself on Substation Fifteen, an afterlife realm. They say it was suicide. Nicole has zero memory of dying, but she’s convinced she didn’t take her own life and doesn’t belong there.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHer only path to uncovering the truth is a fact-finding trip through a minefield of secrets and lies, beginning at her own funeral. But how can she communicate from beyond the grave with the two girls who know much more about Nicole’s Last Day than they’re willing to admit? Nicole better learn quickly because she has just thirty days to learn what really happened, otherwise she won’t be moving on to her next destination.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltimately, the facts Nicole finds may be harder to piece together and accept than death itself.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA story of family, friendship, loss, and redemption, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe Little Things That Kill\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eexposes the impact of the small choices we make every day in our lives (and afterlives).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMChaosBookReads Indie Book Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444623855805,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/7461\/7021\/files\/71MbV20eaKL._SL1500.jpg?v=1772412761"},{"product_id":"leeta-simtar-a-life-on-two-planets","title":"Leeta Simtar — A Life on Two Planets","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eThey said her emotions were an abnormality, a sign of weakness. She’s about to prove them wrong.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the planet Fure, logic rules and feelings are forbidden, but seventeen-year-old Leeta Simtar has never fit the mold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eToo tall, too emotional, too\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003ehuman\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e, she’s spent her life believing something’s wrong with her.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen Leeta discovers her origin story is a lie, she escapes across the stars to uncover the truth about where she comes from… and where she belongs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat she finds isn’t just buried family history, but a new group of friends who embrace her differences and finally make her feel seen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eWith only eight days before she’s stranded on Earth,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eLeeta must decide if she belongs back on her home planet... or in the new home she’s found among the stars.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for fans of Alechia Dow and Amie Kaufman,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eLeeta Simtar: A Life on Two Planets\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an emotionally-charged coming-of-age YA sci-fi adventure about identity, found family, and the courage to be who you were born to be.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e_______________\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Fantastic Read!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“A total page-turner.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“I couldn’t put it down.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“A YA Sci-fi book that will keep you hooked until the end.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Who doesn't love road trip vibes, main characters that make you laugh out loud and found family?”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“A Stellar Hit!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Wow. I couldn't put it down it had me hooked from page 1.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Thoroughly enjoyed this book.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Easy to get sucked into the story!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“Such a sweet young adult sci-fi story!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e★★★★★\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e“If you love YA, humanistic sci-fi, coming-of-age stories this one is definitely for you.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e“In a universe governed by controlled narratives and cultural erasure, Fox delivers an empowering reminder to embrace individuality and dare to fight for change.” —\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eBookLife by Publishers Weekly (Editor’s Pick)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e“A rousing tale about a young woman coming to terms with an unresolved past.”\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003e—Kirkus Reviews\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eSYNOPSIS:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eLeeta Simtar travels forty light years to discover that sometimes you must leave home to find home.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLeeta Simtar isn’t the only interspecies hybrid on her home planet of Fure, though she is noticeably different from all the others. Impossibly tall and wildly unpredictable, she leads with her emotions, in contrast to everyone else’s steady calm and logical demeanor. No wonder Leeta has always believed something’s terribly wrong with her, because clearly, she doesn’t belong on Fure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen Leeta suddenly learns that everything she’s believed about herself is a lie, she hungers for the facts. Since no one on Fure is talking, she sets off across the galaxy, alone, in search of others like herself—assuming there\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eothers. With just eight days to unearth her origin story, Leeta follows clues that lead her across time and space, desperate to find where she truly belongs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA story about birth family vs. found family,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eLeeta Simtar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ecelebrates the courage it takes to retain one’s individuality against the intense pressure to conform.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KMChaosBookReads Indie Book Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46444625526973,"sku":null,"price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/7461\/7021\/files\/81T1Yvc4sBL._SL1500_71abc3bd-d82a-481b-9f6b-e0d079a22f01.jpg?v=1772412876"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0752\/7461\/7021\/collections\/IMG_0149.jpg?v=1775619815","url":"https:\/\/kmchaosbookreads.com\/collections\/signed-books.oembed?page=2","provider":"KMChaosBookReads Indie Book Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}