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ONE BLOODby Qwantu Amaru
A gutsy book that blazes trails, plotted at a breakneck speed that won’t let up. Full review >
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WHOLE LATTE LIFEDespite the stream-of-consciousness style that leaves the reader feeling somewhat distant from the story, DeMaio pulls off a... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >CHILDREN'S
THE GOLDEN BALLA well-known Grimm’s fairy tale is given a playful new interpretation through rhyming couplets and appealing word pictures... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
GRIEVING A SOULMATEA heartening testament to the ability of love to transcend loss. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
DEATH WITH DIGNITYA lucid, powerful argument for letting dying patients go gentle into that good night. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >FICTION
FATHER TIERNEY STUMBLESAn author’s note reveals Shekleton’s intention to continue with Father Tierney’s story, and a considerable number of readers... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
THE WOMAN AT THE WELLImpeccable research and haunting, poetic language create a lush tale to be lingered over and savored. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >THRILLER & SUSPENSE
RED, RIGHT, RETURNA perfect summer thriller for young readers. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY
SPIRESmartly written, cleverly paced, but wanting for passion. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >A riveting tale of family ties, friendship and community loyalty. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
OH, BEAUTIFULA satisfying, well-crafted reminder of how one family’s story can encapsulate the cultural history of America as a whole. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >NONFICTION
LIFE IN A JARby Jack Mayer
A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >MYSTERY & DETECTIVE
THE GIRL WHO FISHED WITH A WORMby Harry Groome
A fun farce that will either anger or delight the throngs of hopeful Larsson fans. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BUSINESS
THEY COOKED THE BOOKSA unique, humorous way of viewing financial folly. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR
UNVANQUISHEDBigger is not necessarily better, but there’s much to be enjoyed, and much to be learned, should readers take the long road... Full review >
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