October 16, 2022
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Fiction
October 1, 2022
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Fiction
Blitz by Daniel O’Malley
A sprawling fantasy with astonishingly creative imaginings will delight fans of the genre. It is the third of a series but will stand alone admirably. Mutants of bizarre varieties, personal peril and heroism make this a real page-turner.
September 26, 2022
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Fiction
Hell and Back by Craig Johnson
This foray into the spirit world will not surprise veteran readers and will please newcomers to the series. Walt deals with the past, with regret and guilt, with spiritual peril but as usual, Henry and Vic are there to back him up. Great stuff!
August 25, 2022
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Fiction
Mr. Wilder and Me by Jonathan Coe
A fictional biography of Billy Wilder’s years as a filmmaker by a young woman who accidentally finds herself working with his company is warm and full. A joy to read.
August 24, 2022
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Fiction
The Slowworm’s Song by Adam Miller
This story of a man struggling to reconcile his past, laden with guilt and regret and to forge a loving relationship with an estranged daughter is poignant and moving. Fine writing and an intelligent approach to human frailty and redemption make this a compelling narrative.
August 17, 2022
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Fiction
A Single Rose by Muriel Barbary
A lyrical and exquisitely limned journey through pain, regret and suffering to joy. The evocation of Japanese culture and philosophy is soothing and enlightening.
July 14, 2022
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Fiction
The Dark Remains by William McIlvanney
Anyone who loves crime fiction whether it be classic noir or complex whodunits will delight in this, the first Jack Laidlaw mystery, finished posthumously for McIlvanney, the acknowledged creator of “Tartan Noir” by Ian Rankin, another wizard of the craft. Dark, violent and complicated, it’s a masterwork of the genre.
July 6, 2022
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Children's, Fiction
The Wind Rises by Timothee de Fombelle
A feisty young girl with plenty of pluck and a slightly shady young boy with an agenda of his own navigate their way through the murky world of traders in African slaves, piracy and immoral commerce in a world of injustice.
July 1, 2022
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Fiction
Lambda by David Musgrave
The conflict between a race of aquatic near-humans and their bigoted land-based relatives is the basis for this complex tale that mirrors current events. Immigrants and those from different cultures have long been at odds, as they are in this tale.
June 29, 2022
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Children's