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Melia isn’t the only character who can carry her own series in a mythical tale as appealing as it is impressive. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >A worthy union tale for readers in search of poignant historical fiction. Full review >
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Born to LearnIlluminating, if quirky at times; insightful, eye-opening observations about the interplay of teachers and students in the... Full review >
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Katrina, MississippiA scholarly landmark in the history of a major storm. Full review >
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The Good Spy Dies Twiceby Mark Hosack
So many twists it’s practically gyrating, but an undeniably spry and rousing espionage tale. Full review >
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Farewell to Football?An engaging memoir explores football and fandom. Full review >
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Walking the LlanoBoth an intensely lyrical and intimate scrapbook of familial history and a uniquely sublime travelogue of the American... Full review >
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Rochesterby Cora Holmes
A book that offers pleasures of recognition and revelation for devoted fans of Jane Eyre. Full review >
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The Boy and the Dolphinby Dick Schmidt
A delightful and humorous wish-fulfillment tale about interspecies bonding, engaging until the very end. Full review >
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A Bitter WindA supernatural fantasy impressive for its subtlety and Egyptian research. Full review >
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LimbolandA tightly woven medical thriller fusing justice for abuse victims with the tapped power of the mind. Full review >
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Vegetable Kids in the Gardenby Nancy J. Miller illustrated by Russel Wayne
An ample serving of entertainment, a full measure of health education, and a dash of Christian thought, perfectly blended... Full review >
FULL REVIEW >A clever tale of cops whose entertaining rivalry is both affecting and conducive to solving murders. Full review >
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The Record Playerby Bryan Jepson
A heartwarming, hopeful tale about coping with autism. Full review >
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The Uneven RoadA measured, riveting tale, written in a confident, impassioned voice. Full review >
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AlexMore curious than spooky, but featuring a riveting protagonist haunted by his own guilt. Full review >
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Trioby Boman Desai
A riveting dramatization of musical history. Full review >
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VendettaAn engrossing novel that successfully ponders the justification for revenge and yet remains suspenseful until the end. Full review >
FULL REVIEW >The author weaves the narrative thread between serious and funny ably and offers a compelling 19th-century mystery plot as... Full review >
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