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Kirkus Indie Books of the Month - April 2014

NONFICTION

SUMMER AT THE Z HOUSE

by Holly Zanville illustrated by Jon Stommel Travis Czekalski

A well-observed, colorfully illustrated book about a close-knit family’s day-to-day life. Full review >

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NONFICTION

DAD'S LAST HUNT

by Mike D Larson Sharon L Larson

A family chronicles their patriarch’s dementia and the painful caregiving experience without flinching and with a lot of... Full review >

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FICTION

WAYS OF LEAVING

by Grant Jarrett

Ruthlessly brilliant writing brings grace to a story smoldering in pain. Full review >

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NONFICTION

Writers in Wonderland

by Kathryn Page Camp

A comprehensive, usable explanation of contracts, copyright and other key legal concepts that all writers need to understand. Full review >

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