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Staff Picks
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The Miracle Life of Edgar Mint Brady Udall |
Edgar Mint was run over by a mail truck when he was seven years old. The fact that he survived is a miracle -- a miracle performed by Dr. Barry Pinkley. Edgar's life, which was one of poverty and neglect on an Indian reservation, takes a new... >> Read more |
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Murder Walks the Plank Carolyn Hart |
Have you ever wanted to go on a mystery cruise? Come along with Annie Laurence Darling, owner of the mystery bookstore, Murder on Demand. The cruise has been planned to raise money for literacy. The citizens of Broward's Rock, South Carolina,... >> Read more |
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The Good Wife Stewart O'Nan |
You are a young, pregnant woman who receives the phone call telling you your husband has been arrested for murder. What next? Stewart O'Nan writes of the dwindling choices Patty Dickerson must confront. Does she stick with her husband? How does she... >> Read more |
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Heat: An Amateur's Adventures as Kitchen Slave, Line Cook, Pasta-Maker, and Apprentice to a Dante-Quoting Butcher in Tuscany Bill Buford |
Ever wondered what really goes on behind the scenes at a fine restaurant? If you love reading about food, dig into this book and savor every bite. Bill Buford, a writer for The New Yorker, was curious about whether he could take his basic kitchen... >> Read more |
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Run with the Horsemen Ferrol Sams |
"Run with the Horsemen" is a novel about young Porter Osborne Jr., growing up on a farm "between the wars" in Georgia. Porter, referred to as "the boy," is the only boy in a family of girls. His extended family consists... >> Read more |
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Life is So Good George Dawson |
At this time of year, the god Janus reminds us to take a look both backward and forward as we reflect on our accomplishments and make plans for our future. “Life Is So Good” might be just the book to help you start this process. Mr. Dawson... >> Read more |
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