FICTION
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Homer
& Langley, by E. L.
Doctorow |
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The
Last Song, by Nicholas
Sparks |
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Pacific Boulevard, by
Debbie Macomber; Cedar Cove series [also in Large
Print] |
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No
Time to Wave Goodbye, by
Jacquelyn Mitchard; sequel to Deep End of the Ocean |
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Blood’s a Rover, by James
Ellroy |
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The
Promised World, by Lisa
Tucker |
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A Gate
at the Stairs, by Lorrie
Moore |
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Home
Boy, by H. M. Naqvi |
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Inherent Vice, by Thomas
Pynchon |
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Bird
in Hand, by Christina
Kline |
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While
I’m Falling, by Laura
Moriarty |
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A
Change in Altitude, by
Anita Shreve |
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The
Way Life Should Be, by
Christina Baker Kline |
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Mama
Dearest, by E. Lynn Harris |
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Await
Your Reply, by Dan Chaon |
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After
You, by Julie Buxbaum |
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Blame,
by Michelle Huneven |
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Spooner, by Pete Dexter |
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Resurrecting Midnight, by
Eric Jerome Dickey |
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Nocturnes: Five Stories of Music & Nightfall,
by Kazuo Ishiguro |
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Year
of the Flood, by Margaret
Atwood |
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Perfect Life, by Jessica
Shattuck |
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Acceptance, by Susan Coll |
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Disgrace, by J. M. Coetzee
[inspired film starring John Malkovich] |
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The
Private Lives of Pippa Lee,
by Rebecca Miller [inspired film starring Robin Wright Penn, Blake
Lively & Keanu Reeves] |
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Brief
Interviews with Hideous Men: Stories,
by David Foster Wallace [inspired film starring Julianne Nicholson,
John Krasinski & Timothy Hutton] |
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THRILLERS
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The
Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown;
sequel to The DaVinci Code [also in Large Print] |
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206
Bones, by Kathy Reichs
[also in Large Print] |
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Alex
Cross’s Trial, by James Patterson |
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Intervention, by Robin
Cook |
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The
Spire, by Richard North
Patterson |
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Spartan Gold, by Clive
Cussler |
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Evidence of Murder, by Lisa Black |
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Night
Stalker, by James Swain;
sequel to Midnight Rambler |
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Night
Monster, by James Swain |
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Ground
Zero: A Repairman Jack Novel,
by F. Paul Wilson |
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Promise Me, by Harlan
Coben [Large Print] |
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Vanished, by Joseph Finder |
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The
Hidden Man, by David Ellis |
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Shutter Island, by Dennis
Lehane [inspired Martin Scorsese film starring Leonardo DiCaprio] |
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Hell’s
Gate, by Stephen Frey
[also in Large Print] |
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An
Expensive Education, by
Nick McDonell |
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Level
26: Dark Origins, by
Anthony Zuiker & Duane Swierczynski |
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Mysteries
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Even
Money, by Dick Francis
[also in Large Print] |
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Heaven’s Keep, by William
Kent Krueger |
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Fear
the Worst, by Linwood
Barclay |
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Drawn
in Blood, by Andrea Kane |
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Bloodroot, by Bill
Loehfelm |
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The
Silent Hour, by Michael
Koryta |
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Evil
at Heart, by Chelsea Cain
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Dexter
by Design, by Jeff Lindsay |
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Lost
Art of Gratitude, by
Alexander McCall Smith |
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Ends
of the Earth: A Bug Man Novel,
by Tim Downs |
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Silent
Spirit: A Wind River Mystery,
by Margaret Coel |
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Whiskey Gulf, by Clyde
Ford |
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Precious Cargo, by Clyde
Ford |
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Skull
Duggery, by Aaron Elkins |
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Top
Producer, by Norb Vonnegut
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The Tale of Applebeck Orchard,
by Susan Wittig Albert; Cottage Tales of Beatrix Potter
series |
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CHRISTIAN FICTION
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The
Missing, by Beverly Lewis;
Seasons of Grace, Book 2 |
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Forgiven, by Shelley
Shepard Gray; Sisters of the Heart, Book 3 |
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Hope
of Refuge, by Cindy
Woodsmall; Ada’s House, Book One |
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Dawn’s
Prelude, by Tracie
Peterson; Song of Alaska, Book One |
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An Eye
for an Eye, by Irene Hannon; Heroes of Quantico, Book 2 |
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A
Cousin’s Prayer, by Wanda Brunstetter; Indiana Cousins, Book 2 |
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The
Frontiersman’s Daughter,
by Laura Frantz |
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The
Carousel Painter, by Judith Miller |
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Fields
of Grace, by Kim Vogel
Sawyer |
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Stealing Home, by Allison
Pittman |
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Lost
Mission, by Athol Dickson |
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Cottonwood Whispers, by Jennifer Erin Valent |
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June
Bug, by Chris Fabry;
Dogwood, Book 2 |
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The
Last Day, by James Landis |
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HISTORICAL FICTION
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The
White Queen, by Philippa
Gregory; Cousins’ War, Book One |
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The Memoirs of Mary Queen of Scots,
by Carolly Erickson |
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Seen the Glory: A Novel of the
Battle of Gettysburg, by
John Hough |
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Day After Night,
by Anita Diamant |
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The Coral Thief: A Novel of
Post-Revolutionary Paris,
by Rebecca Stott |
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A Separate Country,
by Robert Hicks |
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The Day the Falls Stood Still,
by Cathy Buchanan |
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SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY
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Princess of Landover, by
Terry Brooks; Magic Kingdom series |
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The
Golden City, by John
Twelve Hawks; Fourth Realm trilogy, Book 3 |
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Abyss: Star Wars—Fate of the Jedi,
by Troy Denning |
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Phoenix Transformed, by
Mercedes Lackey; Enduring Flame, Book 3 |
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The
Law of Nines, by Terry
Goodkind |
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The
Other Lands, by David
Anthony Durham; Acacia trilogy, Book 2 |
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The
Sword of the Lady: A Novel of the Change,
by S. M. Stirling |
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The
Magicians, by Lev
Grossman |
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Heart
of the Assassin, by
Robert Ferrigno; Assassin trilogy, Book 3 |
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BIOGRAPHY
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My
Journey with Farrah: A Story of Life, Love, & Friendship,
by Alana Stewart |
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True
Compass: A Memoir, by
Edward M. Kennedy |
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Last
Lion: The Fall & Rise of Ted Kennedy,
by Peter Canellos and staff of Boston Globe
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The
Secret Life of Marilyn Monroe,
by J. Randy Taraborrelli |
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Where
Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman,
by Jon Krakauer |
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High
on Arrival: A Memoir, by
Mackenzie Phillips |
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Born
Round: The Secret History of a Full-Time Eater,
by Frank Bruni |
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Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who
Would Cure the World, by
Tracy Kidder |
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Strength in What Remains: A Journey of Remembrance & Forgiveness,
by Tracy Kidder |
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On the
Line, by Serena Williams
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The
Boys Are Back, by Simon
Carr [inspired the film starring Clive Owen] |
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East
to the Dawn: The Life of Amelia Earhart,
by Susan Butler [inspired film Amelia starring Hilary
Swank, Richard Gere & Ewan McGregor] |
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The
Sound of Wings: The Life of Amelia Earhart,
by Mary Lovell [inspired film Amelia starring Hilary
Swank, Richard Gere & Ewan McGregor] |
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CURRENT EVENTS
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Half
the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide,
by Nicholas Kristof & Sheryl WuDunn |
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Test
of Our Times: America Under Siege—And How We Can Be Safe Again,
by Tom Ridge |
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The
Good Soldiers, by David Finkel |
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Crude
World: The Violent Twilight of Oil,
by Peter Maass |
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The
Governor: The Truth Behind the Political Scandal That Continues to
Rock the Nation, by Rod
Blagojevich |
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The
Battle for America 2008: Story of an Extraordinary Election |
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Madoff
with the Money, by Jerry
Oppenheimer |
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Culture of Corruption: Obama & His Team,
by Michelle Malkin |
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The
Informant, by Kurt
Eichenwald [inspired film starring Matt Damon] |
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HISTORY
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The
National Parks—America’s Best Idea: An Illustrated History,
by Dayton Duncan [companion book to PBS film by Ken Burns] |
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In the
President’s Secret Service: Behind the Scenes with Agents in the
Line of Fire & the Presidents They Protect,
by Ronald Kessler |
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A
Mighty Long Way: My Journey to Justice at Little Rock Central High
School, by Carlotta Walls
LaNier |
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Tears
in the Darkness: The Story of the Bataan Death March & Its
Aftermath, by Michael
Norman |
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The
Box from Braunau: In Search of My Father’s War,
by Jan Elvin |
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Fordlandia: The Rise & Fall of Henry Ford’s Forgotten Jungle City,
by Greg Grandin |
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True Crime, Illinois: The State’s Most Notorious Criminal Cases,
by Troy Taylor |
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SPORTS
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Bear
with Me: A Family History of George Halas & the Chicago Bears,
by Patrick McCaskey; presented in memory of Don Melendrez by Ben &
Linda Melendrez |
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Rock
Climbing: Outdoor Adventures,
by Timothy Kidd |
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SCIENCE
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The
Real World of a Forensic Scientist: Renowned Experts Reveal What It
Takes to Solve Crimes, by
Henry C. Lee |
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Hope
for Animals & Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued
from the Brink, by Jane
Goodall |
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Sibley
Guide to Trees, by David
Allen Sibley |
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Greatest Show on Earth: The Evidence for Evolution,
by Richard Dawkins |
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INSPIRATION
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You
Are Here: Discovering the Magic of the Present Moment,
by Thich Nhat Hanh |
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Fearless: Imagine Your Life Without Fear,
by Max Lucado |
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The
Case for God, by Karen
Armstrong |
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You
Were Born for This: 7 Keys to a Life of Predictable Miracles,
by Bruce Wilkinson |
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Taking
the Leap: Freeing Ourselves from Old Habits & Fears,
by Pema Chodron |
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This I
Believe II: More Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men & Women,
edited by Jay Allison |
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The
Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother’s Memoir,
by Katrina Kenison; author of Mitten Strings for God |
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Rashi:
A Portrait of Rabbi Shlomo Yitzhaki,
by Elie Wiesel |
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EDUCATION & CAREERS
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What
Color Is Your Parachute? A Practical Manual for Job-Hunters &
Career-Changers: “Hard Times” Edition 2010,
by Richard Bolles |
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Zen
and the Art of Making a Living: A Practical Guide to Creative
Career Design, by
Laurence Boldt |
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PETS
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A Big
Little Life: Memoir of a Joyful Dog,
by Dean Koontz |
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Soul
of a Dog: Reflections on the Spirits of the Animals of Bedlam Farm,
by Jon Katz |
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Homer’s Odyssey: A Fearless Feline Tale, Or How I Learned
about Love & Life with a Blind Wonder Cat,
by Gwen Cooper |
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Wolf
in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans & Dogs,
by Jon Franklin |
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Move
Over, Rover: What to Name Your New Pup When the Ordinary Just Won’t
Do, by Kyra Kirkwood
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HUMOR
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I
Hope They Serve Beer in Hell,
by Tucker Max [inspired the film] |
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FOLKLORE
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Big
book of Illinois Ghost Stories,
edited by Troy Taylor |
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HOW-TO BOOKS
Fashion
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Style
Strategy: A Less-Is-More Approach to Staying Chic & Shopping Smart, by Nina Garcia, Project Runway |
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Cooking
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Cedar
Cove Cookbook, by Debbie
Macomber |
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The
Deen Bros. Take It Easy: Quick & Affordable Meals the Whole Family
Will Love, by Jamie &
Bobby Deen |
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America’s Most Wanted
Recipes: Delicious Recipes from Your Family’s Favorite Restaurants,
by Ron Douglas |
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Arts & Crafts
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Booties, Blankets & Bears—An Inspired Collection of Soft, Sweet Hand
Knits for the Nursery: 20 Original Designs with Color |
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One
More Skein: 30 Quick Projects to Knit,
by Leigh Radford |
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Photos, Clear Step-by-Step Instructions, Patterns, Charts, &
Templates, by Debbie
Bliss |
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101
Wire Earrings: Step-By-Step Projects & Techniques,
by Denise Peck |
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Bend
the Rules with Fabric: Fun Sewing Projects with Stencils, Stamps,
Dye, Photo Transfers, Silk Screening, & More,
by Amy Karol |
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Health & Wellness
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Why
Our Health Matters: A Vision of Medicine That Can Transform Our
Future, by Andrew Weil
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Pregnancy Day by Day: An Illustrated Daily Countdown to Motherhood,
from Conception to Childbirth and Beyond |
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Beauty Pearls for Chemo Girls: Fashion, Hair, Makeup, Skin Care,
and More, by Marybeth
Maida |
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The
Menopause Book, by Pat
Wingert |
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50
Ways to Soothe Yourself Without Food,
by Susan Albers |
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Family & Relationships |
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You
Were Always Mom’s Favorite! Sisters in Conversation Throughout
Their Lives, by Deborah
Tannen |
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The
Lives Our Mothers Leave Us: Prominent Women Discuss the Complex,
Humorous, & Ultimately Loving Relationships They Have with Their
Mothers, edited by Patti
Davis |
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Traveling with Pomegranates: A Mother-Daughter Story,
by Sue Monk Kidd & Ann Kidd Taylor |
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You
Can Adopt: An Adoptive Families Guide—From Deciding
to Homecoming, by Susan
Caughman & Isolde Motley |
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Shared Parenting: Raising Your Children Cooperatively After
Separation, by Jill
Burrett & Michael Green |
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Love
Him, Love His Kids: The Stepmother’s Guide to Surviving & Thriving
in a Blended Family, by
Stan Wenck |
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What
Your Divorce Lawyer May Not Tell You: 125 Questions Every Woman
Should Ask, by Margery
Rubin |
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The
Liar in Your Life: The Way to Truthful Relationships,
by Robert Feldman |
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