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    Reality (can be OK, but mostly it) Bites

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by Gordon Hutchison

A clever, broad collection of short, definitive remarks about life, love, and social phenomena. Full review >

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THE MUELLER REPORT GRAPHIC NOVEL

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A well-crafted visual depiction of the troubling contents of the Mueller Report. Full review >

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TREASURE OF THE BLUE WHALE

by Steven Mayfield

A whale of a tale concerning a boy who tries to lift everyone’s spirits. Full review >

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    DEC. 9, 2019

FICTION

APPALOOSA SKY

by K. Blanton Brenner

A breezy, engaging family saga about spirited women and their beloved horses. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

LOUKAS AND THE GAME OF CHANCE

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A splendid folktale that may appeal to fans of short stories and folklore. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    JIMMY

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JIMMY

by Sally Hill Mills ; illustrated by Robin Gilmore Gauthier

A lovely, resonant, child-appropriate tale about loss and the cycle of grief and healing. Full review >

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    DEC. 20, 2019

FICTION

A FISH OF SOME IMPORTANCE

by Mark R. Giesser

A busy but breezy swashbuckling caper awash in intrigue and headlined by two indefatigable heroes. Full review >

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  • FICTION

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    JAN. 28, 2020

FICTION

ZEUS RISING

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A humorous, if imperfect novel built of ancient ideas. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    PRAIRIE SONATA

    OCT. 7, 2020

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PRAIRIE SONATA

by Sandy Shefrin Rabin

A poignant and eloquent reflection on tradition, family, friendship, and tragedy. Full review >

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