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Kirkus Indie Books of the Month - February 2016

  • FICTION

    Loving Eleanor

    FEB. 1, 2016

FICTION

Loving Eleanor

by Susan Wittig Albert

This warm, extensively researched novel will entrance readers and inspire them to look further into the lives of two... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THE FAMILY TOOTH

THE FAMILY TOOTH

by Ellis Avery

A well-wrought memoir that turns simple observations and memories into powerful illustrations of grief and illness. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Cave and Cosmos

    APRIL 9, 2013

NONFICTION

Cave and Cosmos

by Michael Harner

Resonant testimonies and practical techniques on gaining profound spiritual insight. Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    Too Hot to Moo

    JUNE 2, 2015

CHILDREN'S

Too Hot to Moo

by Karyn Henwood illustrated by Bonnie Lemaire

Children will love Gracie’s actions and expressions and will eagerly ask for rereads so they can chant along with the... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    Sacred Mountains of China

    NOV. 2, 2015

NONFICTION

Sacred Mountains of China

by Ryan Pyle

Weekend warriors who crave physical challenges can use Pyle’s colorful account to kick-start their own adventures. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    The Artichoke Queen

    NOV. 20, 2015

FICTION

The Artichoke Queen

by Owen Duffy

A sentimental but never sappy coming-of-age tale that hits all the right notes in unexpected ways. Full review >

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