June 1, 2021
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Fiction
May 26, 2021
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Nonfiction
The Woman They Could Not Silence by Kate Moore
The remarkable and heroic account of a woman’s struggle to gain freedom from the wholly legal, although morally reprehensible constraints placed upon her by her husband and society is enraging, encouraging and inspiring. Everyone should read this book.
May 18, 2021
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Fiction
The Elephant of Belfast by S. Kirk Walsh
The story of a young woman in wartime Belfast going above and beyond in order to save a beloved elephant from destruction while trying to build a life for herself in trying circumstances.
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May 13, 2021
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Fiction
Feral Creatures by Kira Jane Buxton
The completion of the story begun in Hollow Kingdom, this tale encompasses fantastically mutated creatures, the natural world and social commentary. A snarky, smart but narcissistic crow navigates a post-apocalyptic world to protect the last human on earth.
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May 11, 2021
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Nonfiction
Facing the Mountain by Daniel James Brown
The story of the Japanese American soldiers who fought for the U.S. against the Nazis in spite of their treatment by our government. Heroism and patriotism were displayed both on the battlefield and in internment camps by these worthy citizens.
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May 1, 2021
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Fiction
Thirst by Amelie Nothomb
An intimate look at the final hours of Christ’s life, how he views himself and those who will come after him. Witty, profound and slightly blasphemous, there is still love and respect shown. But mostly, thoughtfulness and intelligence.
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April 28, 2021
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Fiction
The Eighth Detective by Alex Pavesi
A mystery within a conundrum inside an enigma, this is a not-to-be-missed whodunit of classic form with a highly intelligent quantum improvement on the genre.
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April 27, 2021
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Fiction
In the Shadow of the Fire by Herve le Corre
A complex and moving tale of the Communard revolt in 1871 Paris against the troops of a corrupt government is replete with violence and destruction and an enthralling chase to find a young woman in peril. Serious and substantial.
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April 13, 2021
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Fiction
The Lamplighters by Emma Stonex
The mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers from a sea-bound tower drives this suspenseful tale rich with details of life in such places and the effects on the people who maintain them, the companies that operate them, and the women who remain on shore while their men are sequestered away from land.
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April 3, 2021
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Fiction