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• The Naturals

  Barnes, Jennifer Lynn,

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  "I am typically not one for murder mysteries especially if there is a lot of blood and guts. However, I thoroughly enjoyed this book and the ones that followed. The Naturals is the first book in a set of four. For someone who may get turned off by…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rebel of the Sands

  Hamilton, Alwyn

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  "This fantasy adventure YA novel follows the Blue-eyed Bandit; A female sharpshooter named Amani who escapes her dead-end hometown and disguises herself as a boy. She goes on an adventure with Jin, a lawless adventurer, and soon learns more about…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Life and Death Are Wearing Me Out

  a Novel

  Mo, Yan, 1955-

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  "When landowner Ximen Nao is killed during Mao Zedong's land reform movement of 1948, he finds himself being punished by the ruler of the underworld, Lord Yama. He is sent back to his village in the form of a donkey in the year 1950. But that is…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Winemaker's Wife

  Harmel, Kristin

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  "In Kristin Harmel's The Winemaker's Wife we find ourselves in the Champagne region of WW2 France. A little historical fiction, a little historical romance, this intense dual timeline goes between the 1940's and present day as we follow the Maison…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Phantom Tollbooth

  Juster, Norton, 1929-2021,

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  "This is a juvenile fiction about a little boy who gets very bored. When Milo starts to realize that nothing in his life is exciting anymore, a mysterious tollbooth arrives in his room beckoning him to go on a crazy adventure through a strange…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Redwall

  Jacques, Brian,

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  "All is well until the peaceful woodland creatures living in Redwall Abbey find themselves besieged by Cluny the Scourge and his evil vermin army. The novel follows a young mouse named Matthias who has discovered a series of clues that he believes…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Cosy

  the British Art of Comfort

  Weir, Laura, 1982-

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  "Want a quick read to get you excited for cooler weather? This tiny gem had me smiling the entire time. Curl up with a cup of tea and listen to your new friend Laura tell you everything you need to know to enjoy life - British style." - Elise

• The Dream Daughter

  Chamberlain, Diane, 1950-

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  "The story of Carly Sears, a widow who finds out her unborn baby has a defect. Her brother-in-law, with a mysterious past, tells her that the defect can be corrected. This book ticks off all the boxes - love story, drama, mystery. An unforgettable…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Southern Book Club's Guide to Slaying Vampires

  Hendrix Grady

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  "It's hard for me to pick a favorite book, but this is my favorite right now. I listened to the audiobook which is read by Bahni Turpin, and I honestly think she did a spectacular job. Set in the mid-90s, a group of ladies start a book club that…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Gone Girl

  Flynn, Gillian, 1971-

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  "I believe this book published 8 years ago may be the precursor to all the books recently published about unhappy marriages. Amy, the wife, disappears on the morning of their fifth wedding anniversary. Nick, the husband, eventually becomes a suspect…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Nothing to Envy

  Ordinary Lives in North Korea

  Demick, Barbara

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  "This eye-opening nonfiction reads like a compelling memoir as journalist Demick traces the lives of six ordinary citizens throughout the history of North Korea. A gripping story that manages to infuse hopefulness into the midst of a nation's sorrow…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Rifles for Watie

  Keith, Harold, 1903-1998

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  "While classified as Juvenile Fiction, this Newbery Award winner from 1958 will appeal to anyone who is interested in how the American Civil War unfolded in Kansas and Oklahoma. Inspired by violence experienced by his family on the Kansas and…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Lead Me Home

  Hardship and Hope on the Oregon Trail

  Hupp, Theresa

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  "This is one of my favorite books. Theresa is a local author and a wonderful writer. It begins in Arrow Rock, MIssouri where we find Mac McDougall wanting to travel to the Oregon Frontier. While in Arrow Rock, he rescues a young girl named Jenny…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Redshirts

  Scalzi, John, 1969-

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  "All Star Trek fans know the score: if you wear a red shirt (and aren't part of the main cast) you are going to die. Redshirts is a humourous Star Trek parody that follows the lives of several low-ranking crew members of the starship Intrepid. These…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Little Women

  Alcott, Louisa May, 1832-1888

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  "It's just such a feel-good story and I really love that time period." - Pam

• Caraval

  Garber, Stephanie

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  "This YA fantasy will keep you guessing as two sisters, Scarlet and Tella, are whisked away to the yearly Caraval run by the mysterious Legend and his players. But this year is different, Tella is kidnapped by Legend and it's unclear to Scarlet if…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Almost Famous Women

  Stories

  Bergman, Megan Mayhew

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  "This fiction that reads like non-fiction is broken up into short stories about women who are touched, related, or for a moment were close to fame. This book gives glimpses into the lives of conjoined twins, artists, and the first female integrated…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Bluebird, Bluebird

  Locke, Attica,

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  "A murder mystery that holds your attention throughout by both the mystery of it and the engaging writing style of Attica Locke, who is the writer and producer of 'Empire'. This book takes place in East Texas, where justice is a challenge where race…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Testament of Youth

  An Autobiographical Study of the Years 1900 - 1925

  Brittain, Vera, 1893-1970

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  "This is an autobiography about a young woman's experience during World War I. Her fiance and brother leave to fight in the war, and she is left behind. She decides to put her education on hold and leave to become a battlefield nurse and do her part…Read moreRead more of this annotation