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TEACH ME HOW TO DIEby Joseph Rauch
A richly creative meditation on love, mortality, and the possibility of what lies beyond. Full review >
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DIVIDED LOYALTIESA riveting fictionalization of an all-too-neglected, pivotal moment in Algiers in 1941. Full review >
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THE MOUNTAIN THRONEThis striking tale whips up a fresh storm in familiar fantasy territory. Full review >
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RAISINS IN MILKby David Covin
An African-American tale crafted with wisdom and poetry. Full review >
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HYPNOTHERAPY FOR PAIN CONTROLA challenging and ultimately optimistic game plan for dealing with chronic pain; important reading for sufferers. Full review >
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IT IS ABOUT YOUEasy-to-read, balanced introduction to American civics. Full review >
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AMERICAN TRAITORAn up-close look at one man’s bizarre journey to international notoriety. Full review >
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TROUBLE THE WATERA vibrant, solidly entertaining story that will seize readers from the first page and not let go. Full review >
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TENDING THE LIGHTAn illuminating examination of an often neglected but vital concept. Full review >
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SHOREA dreamy, action-oriented tale for all ages. Full review >
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THE CONVENIENTby Albert Marsolais Bettyanne Twigg
A convincing window into a particularly vibrant period of Scottish history. Full review >
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KOREA'S GAMEPrimarily an introduction to the protagonist and his fortress, but its solid writing promises a worthy series. Full review >
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STOP WHINING; START WINNINGby Tom Anstett
Heartfelt, powerful, and sincere; should prompt serious reflection by teachers and coaches alike. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >by K.M. Halpern
A pitch-black global thriller that is nevertheless supremely intimate. Full review >
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SARAH'S SONGby Rosie J. Pova illustrated by Emma Allen
A thoughtfully crafted story that offers a gentle means to talk about loss with children. Full review >
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THE MARRIAGE OF MISS JANE AUSTENTragedy makes Jane Austen more relatable than ever in this concluding installment. Full review >
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ATLAS OF MENby David Sklar
Perceptive and subtly powerful, this tale attempts to close a perplexing chapter in American history. Full review >
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