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NEVER CAUGHT: THE WASHINGTONS' RELENTLESS PURSUIT OF THEIR RUNAWAY SLAVE, ONA JUDGE
by Erica Armstrong Dunbar
This book, a finalist for the National Book Award for nonfiction, is a fascinating account of Ona Judge, George Washington's slave, who escaped and despite repeated efforts to get her back, lived a full and free life. I enjoyed reading about this little known part of American history.
-Kathy Petray
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FUTURE HOME OF THE LIVING GOD
by Louise Erdrich
A powerful, timely and thought provoking read. This is a switch for Erdrich, as she looks at the critical role of women's health care in a world in crisis.
-Maxwell Gregory
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KILLING ENGLAND
by Bill O'Reilly
The latest in the Killing series by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, Killing England describes the course of the American Revolution from a variety of perspectives-Colonists, English, French, and American Indian. In particular, it snapshots the activities of a wide array of historically significant characters throughout the course of the war. As with the others, it is well-written and researched and is very easy to read. Appropriate for a wide spectrum of ages from young adult up.
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LOVE AND OTHER CONSOLATION PRIZES
by Jamie Ford
A powerful novel, inspired by a true story, about a boy whose life is dramatically changed at Seattle's epic 1909 World's Fair. At times heartbreaking and heartwarming this book takes the reader on an unforgettable journey. Loved it!
-Kathy Petray
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MR. DICKENS AND HIS CAROL
by Samantha Silva
Light your Christmas spirit with Silva's debut novel imagining the creation of Dickens' beloved Christmas Carol. Clever, charming and atmospheric. A wonderful holiday story that will inspire.
-Laura Skinner
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ARTEMIS
by Andy Weir
A fast paced thriller, set on Artemis, the first city on the moon. Jazz Bashara works as both a porter and a smuggler, yet still struggles to make ends meet. When a "get rich quick" opportunity falls into her lap, it seems too good to pass up. Using all her resources, she enacts a plan to pull off the heist, only to find herself caught up in a conspiracy to control Artemis.
-Maxwell Gregory
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THE RISE AND FALL OF ADAM AND EVE
by Stephen Greenblatt
To tell the truth, I am not a fan of scholarly attempts to disprove (or even substantiate) my religious beliefs. However, I found this provocative and well-annotated volume challenging me to thoroughly reexamine (but also to reaffirm, long-held beliefs connected to historical (or allegorical) events depicted in the Holy Bible. This is not a light-weight!! The research is profound and is advanced in such a form that allows the reader to meld both fact and faith.
-Ninos Joseph
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THE GREAT HALIFAX EXPLOSION: A WORLD WAR I STORY OF TREACHERY, TRAGEDY and EXTRAORDINARY HEROISM
by John U. Bacon
December 6, 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of the largest manmade explosion and tsunami in North America. A repurposed French freighter heading to Europe to support the Allies in WWI is packed tightly with highly explosive ammunition to be used in the war effort. Its nervous crew knows it must keep the ship in calm waters and keep anything that could possibly create a spark off the ship. As they begin to sail out of Halifax Harbor in Nova Scotia, the unimaginable happens. Gripping, true story of recovery and heroism.
-Beth Mynhier
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SISTERS FIRST: STORIES FROM OUR WILD AND WONDERFUL LIFE
by Jenna Bush Hager and Barbara Pierce Bush
Sometimes you just need a break from politics, current events, and somber memoirs. The Bush twins' biography offers just that. Told in alternating chapters, the sisters recall stories from their childhood in Texas through the White House years and beyond. Jenna and Barbara are charming and there are fun photos to boot.
-Molly Forlow
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THE STORY OF ARTHUR TRULUV
by Elizabeth Berg
(releases November 21st)
Three lonely souls. Arthur is a recent widower who visits his wife's grave everyday for lunch. Lucille is a retired teacher who is a fabulous baker and has never married. Maddy is an 18-year- old who lost her mother at a very young age and is an outcast at school. Elizabeth Berg will have their lives cross in a manner her fans have grown to love.
-Laura Skinner
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MANHATTAN BEACH
by Jennifer Egan
Unlike Pulitzer Prize winner Jennifer Egan's previous novels, Manhattan Beach is more straight-up historical fiction. This engaging story follows three characters in New York during WW II; Anna Kerrigan who works at the Brooklyn Naval Yard in a job that had previously been held strictly by men, Dexter Styles, an Italian mobster, and Anna's father who disappeared suddenly after agreeing to go to work for Dexter. Their stories wind around and come back together so masterfully, you will want to savor this one.
-Di Grumhaus
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HISTORY OF WOLVES
by Emily Fridlund
(Finalist for the Man Booker Prize)
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HOUSE OF SHADOWS
by Nicola Cornick
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I SEE YOU
by Clare Mackintosh
(Author of I LET YOU GO)
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PACHINKO
by Min Jin Lee
National Book Award Finalist - 2017
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STOLEN BEAUTY
by Laurie Lico Albanese
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THE SECOND MRS. HOCKADAY
by Susan Rivers
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YOUNG ADULT & MIDDLE SCHOOL SELECTIONS
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GRADES 2 TO 5:
THE VANDERBEEKERS OF 141ST STREET
by Karina Yan Glaser
Days before Christmas, a family of 7 learn that they must move out of their wonderful apartment. Their Scrooge-like landlord will not renew their lease. The 5 Vanderbeeker children hatch Operation Biederman--a plan to change his mind. Of course things go horribly awry. A great holiday read. An old-fashioned feel, with modern sensibilities.
-Laura Skinner
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MIDDLE SCHOOL:
BAN THIS BOOK
by Alan Gratz
Annie heads to her school library to check out her favorite book, From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler, only to discover that it's been taken off the shelves and deemed inappropriate. Soon, more and more books are being added to the list and Annie and her friends decide to fight back by creating their own "banned book library" in her locker. It doesn't take long before they are discovered and must plead their case to have all the books returned to the library. This is such a great novel with a wonderful message about speaking up and taking action. I loved all the references to some of my own favorite children's books!
-DI Grumhaus
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YOUNG ADULT:
WARCROSS
by Marie Lu
In this book Marie Lu tells a tale about how technology can change the world, but not always for the better. (Reviewed by Charles, one of our young adult readers) Kathy and Di both read this and loved it as well!
-Di Grumhaus
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