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FICTION

MISFITS & HEROES

by Kathleen Flanagan Rollins

The kind of dangerous book that makes you want to remove most of your clothing, climb in a dugout and just start paddling. Full review >

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HISTORY

WHAT AM I DOING HERE?

by LeRoy R. Maleck

A valuable addition to ground-level history, caught with a keen eye even while Maleck was ducking his head. Full review >

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NONFICTION

CHILDREN OF THE MANSE

by Lewis Richard Luchs

A touching story of hope, courage, generosity and the resiliency of children. Full review >

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SCIENCE FICTION & FANTASY

CREATURES WE DREAM OF KNOWING

by Andrew Marr

Fans of the fantastic, the quirky and the diversity of nature will find new ideas to relish and ponder. Full review >

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NONFICTION

VOICES

by Jan Hahn

A sheaf of revealing X-rays of the soul in distress. Full review >

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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

BIKING THROUGH THE 'HOODS

by Paul F. Pinsky

An existential guide, though not despairing; these small urban essays are both illuminating place studies and highly... Full review >

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