• FICTION

    ONE BLOOD

    NOV. 29, 2011

FICTION

ONE BLOOD

by Qwantu Amaru

A gutsy book that blazes trails, plotted at a breakneck speed that won’t let up. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    WHOLE LATTE LIFE

    MARCH 12, 2012

FICTION

WHOLE LATTE LIFE

by Joanne DeMaio

Despite the stream-of-consciousness style that leaves the reader feeling somewhat distant from the story, DeMaio pulls off a... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    THE GOLDEN BALL

    JULY 4, 2011

CHILDREN'S

THE GOLDEN BALL

by Katelyn Sinclair

A well-known Grimm’s fairy tale is given a playful new interpretation through rhyming couplets and appealing word pictures... Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    GRIEVING A SOULMATE

    JAN. 10, 2011

NONFICTION

GRIEVING A SOULMATE

by Robert Orfali

A heartening testament to the ability of love to transcend loss. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    DEATH WITH DIGNITY

    APRIL 4, 2011

NONFICTION

DEATH WITH DIGNITY

by Robert Orfali

A lucid, powerful argument for letting dying patients go gentle into that good night. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    FATHER TIERNEY STUMBLES

    JUNE 28, 2011

FICTION

FATHER TIERNEY STUMBLES

by John Shekleton

An author’s note reveals Shekleton’s intention to continue with Father Tierney’s story, and a considerable number of readers... Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE WOMAN AT THE WELL

    JULY 31, 2011

SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

THE WOMAN AT THE WELL

by Ann Chamberlin

Impeccable research and haunting, poetic language create a lush tale to be lingered over and savored. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    SPIRE

    SEPT. 17, 2011

  • CHILDREN'S

    UNTRACEABLE

    NOV. 29, 2011

UNTRACEABLE

by S.R. Johannes

A riveting tale of family ties, friendship and community loyalty. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    OH, BEAUTIFUL

    JULY 4, 2010

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

OH, BEAUTIFUL

by John Paul Godges

A satisfying, well-crafted reminder of how one family’s story can encapsulate the cultural history of America as a whole. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    LIFE IN A JAR

    MARCH 28, 2011

NONFICTION

LIFE IN A JAR

by Jack Mayer

A gripping real-life tale of extraordinary courage that had an enduring impact. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE GIRL WHO FISHED WITH A WORM

    DEC. 1, 2011

MYSTERY & DETECTIVE

THE GIRL WHO FISHED WITH A WORM

by Harry Groome

A fun farce that will either anger or delight the throngs of hopeful Larsson fans. Full review >

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  • NONFICTION

    THEY COOKED THE BOOKS

    JULY 15, 2011

  • NONFICTION

    UNVANQUISHED

    OCT. 1, 2011

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

UNVANQUISHED

by Peter Hetherington

Bigger is not necessarily better, but there’s much to be enjoyed, and much to be learned, should readers take the long road... Full review >

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