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GRANTED

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A Southern saga creates a fully realized world with characters who are easy to get to know and root for; it’s a comfortable... Full review >

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    ALL THE WISDOM AND NONE OF THE JUNK

    SEPT. 5, 2017

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    NOV. 16, 2016

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by James E. McCarthy

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    BREATHE

    SEPT. 11, 2017

THRILLER & SUSPENSE

BREATHE

by Mike Brogan

Bare-bones in the best way; a thoroughly tense and rousing tale. Full review >

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FRANCINE

by John Schwartz

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    MAY 15, 2017

CHILDREN'S

RUSTY THE FORGOTTEN FIRE ENGINE

by Joseph Fisher illustrated by Jaye Boswell

A children’s tale that veers toward the sugary side, but the ups and downs of an anthropomorphic fire engine are... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    TENNIS WITH GOD

TENNIS WITH GOD

by Brian Cox

A brief but edifying remembrance that’s filled with poignant personal reflection, as well as moments of international... Full review >

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    THE REVENGE OF ZACHARIAH KERMIT HIGGINS

    FEB. 28, 2017

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THE REVENGE OF ZACHARIAH KERMIT HIGGINS

by A.S. Wood

An entertaining, insightful novel that urges understanding over retaliation. Full review >

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    EYEWITNESS: MY JOURNEY TO THE HAGUE

    NOV. 1, 2017

  • FICTION

    CELTIC KNOT

    MARCH 22, 2018

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CELTIC KNOT

by Ann Shortell

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  • FICTION

    ANGEL FALLS

    OCT. 1, 2016

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    BUTTERMILK SKIES

BUTTERMILK SKIES

by Diane Elliott

A moving tale of love and acceptance recommended for readers who enjoy the great outdoors and complex character... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE DAY YOU LOVE ME

    OCT. 10, 2017

  • NONFICTION

    HEART GUIDE

    JULY 17, 2017

NONFICTION

HEART GUIDE

by Diana Ensign

Frank, warm, unflinching, and compassionate—a heartfelt work that explores sorrow and healing. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    DISORDERLY CONDUCT

    JULY 18, 2018

FICTION

DISORDERLY CONDUCT

by Mary Feliz

An enticing fourth series installment thanks to an engaging cast. Full review >

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    PARADISE BY PARADISE

    MARCH 6, 2007

  • NONFICTION

    LIFE WITH MOLLIE

    JAN. 14, 2017

NONFICTION

LIFE WITH MOLLIE

by Sherry Turner

Engaging, honest, and poignant and a worthy addition to the burgeoning Alzheimer’s literature. Full review >

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