• NONFICTION

    BLOOD, BONES, AND BUTTER

    MARCH 8, 2011

BIOGRAPHY & MEMOIR

BLOOD, BONES, AND BUTTER

by Gabrielle Hamilton

After initially disdaining a career in food as one devoid of “meaning and purpose,” she finds both here. Full review >

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  • FICTION

    THE TIGER'S WIFE

    MARCH 8, 2011

FICTION

THE TIGER'S WIFE

by Téa Obreht

A compassionate, mystical take on the real price of war. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY

    MARCH 22, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

BETWEEN SHADES OF GRAY

by Ruta Sepetys

Sepetys’ flowing prose gently carries readers through the crushing tragedy of this tale that needs telling. Full review >

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  • TEEN

    THE APOTHECARY

    OCT. 4, 2011

TEENS & YOUNG ADULT

THE APOTHECARY

by Maile Meloy & illustrated by Ian Schoenherr

Although Janie’s narration loses some of its charm and humor as the adventure escalates, its blend of history, culture and... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    WILDWOOD

    AUG. 30, 2011

CHILDREN'S

WILDWOOD

by Colin Meloy illustrated by Carson Ellis

A satisfying blend of fantasy, adventure story, eco-fable and political satire with broad appeal; especially recommended for... Full review >

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  • CHILDREN'S

    I WANT MY HAT BACK

    SEPT. 27, 2011

CHILDREN'S

I WANT MY HAT BACK

by Jon Klassen & illustrated by Jon Klassen

A somber, sepia-toned bear longs for his missing hat and questions a series of forest animals about its whereabouts. While... Full review >

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