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Kirkus Indie Best Books of the Month- February

Pointing Is Rude

by Digger O'Brien

An honest, riveting work about living with autism that will enlighten and offer hope to readers. Full review >

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FICTION

THE SECRET WATCHER OF SUMMIT AVENUE

by Mark Morlock

Warmly nostalgic without giving in to saccharine oversentimentality, this intricate tale chronicles an absorbing and... Full review >

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NONFICTION

Descendants of Light

by Penny Wolin

A rich, well-documented collection for students of photography and Jewish culture. Full review >

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Palamedes

by Kemmer Anderson

A rich, thoughtful collection that generously breathes life into its ancient subject: very fine. Full review >

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CHILDREN'S

#BabyLove: My Toddler Life

by Corine Dehghanpisheh illustrated by Corine Dehghanpisheh

This poignant and entertaining tale about a playful toddler aimed at young lap readers works on a much deeper level for... Full review >

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CURRENT EVENTS & SOCIAL ISSUES

The Human Face of ObamaCare

by John Geyman

A compelling, hard-hitting indictment of U.S. health care and half-measure ObamaCare reforms. Full review >

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