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Love
in infant monkeys : stories
by Lydia Millet
A collection of stories each featuring that pairing that society
seems to both love and loathe: celebrities and animals.
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The
evolution of shadows
by Jason Quinn Malott
In July of 1995, news photographer Gray Banick disappeared into
the Bosnian war zone. Five years later, his closest friend, his
mentor and his lover have gathered in Sarajevo to find out what
happened to him, the man who had taught them all what love is.
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House
of reckoning
by John Saul
A chilling tale of psychological suspense and supernatural horror. |
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Blacklands
by Belinda Bauer
Twelve-year-old Steven Lamb writes to a convicted killer to
try to determine the fate of his uncle, who has been missing for
twenty years, a letter that triggers a psychologically charged
cat-and-mouse correspondence. |
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Small
kingdoms
by Anastasia Hobbet
A story of tangled East-West relations in Kuwait six years after
the first Gulf War.
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arguments for the existence of God : a work of fiction
by Rebecca Newberger Goldstein
Elevated to celebrity by his best-selling book, psychology professor
Cass Seltzer finds his relationship with a fellow theorist challenged
by a former girlfriend's invitation to join her biochemistry experiment
in immortality.
"Comic and supremely witty, this novel is both a satire
of the academic world and a feast of philosophical and religious
ideas."
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Something is out there :
stories
by Richard Bausch
A collection of eleven tales includes the stories of a husband
who confronts the inevitability of old age, a son who breaks his
heart to make his mother's final days happy, and a divorcée
who learns that her divided parents have reconciled.
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Death
by the book
by Lenny Bartulin
Crabby businessman Hammond Kasprowicz hires secondhand bookstore
owner Jack Susko to find as many copies of an obscure poet's works
as possible. Jack is happy to make some extra cash, but is baffled
when Hammond burns every copy he finds--and soon, other things
begin to disappear. |
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Devils
in exile
by Chuck Hogan
Another Boston-based thriller by Chuck Hogan, this one involving
an Iraq war veteran who gets involved with dangerous big-time
drug dealers.
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The
things that keep us here
by Carla Buckley
Trapped inside her home when a devastating pandemic enters America,
Ann Brooks is forced to make life-or-death decisions involving
once-everyday choices in order to protect her family.
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Boca
mournings
by Steven M. Forman
In this sequel to Boca knights. Boston police force retiree
Eddie Perlmutter finds himself busy with a series of cases involving
a mysterious haunted elevator, a double kidnapping, and his determination
to bring a local crime lord to justice. |
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Boulevard
by Bill Guttentag
After a high-profile lawyer is murdered, detective Jimmy McCann
finds himself on Hollywood's Sunset Boulevard--amid a complex
web of teenage runaways, prostitution and drugs--where he learns
that the killer, a girl named Casey, is a victim in her own right.
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The
girl who fell from the sky
by Heidi W. Durrow
A bizarre mystery surrounding a family tragedy forms the centrepiece
of Rachel's struggle as an astonishingly beautiful mixed-race
child in a mostly black community
“Inspired by a true story of a mother's twisted love.”
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Daniel
O'Thunder
by Ian Weir
Set in the 1850s in London, Daniel O'Thunder interweaves the
voices of several narrators to tell the story of a troubled but
charismatic prize-fighting evangelist who challenges none other
than the Devil to a battle in the ring.
"A rollicking, comic and haunting tale of fist-fighting,
faith and fine madness."
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Monsieur
Pain
by Roberto Bolaño
After he accepts a bribe not to treat chronically hiccupping
Peruvian poet César Vallejo, mesmerist Monsieur Pierre
Pain is racked with guilt. When he tries to do the right thing,
he discovers a rival mesmerist has entered the picture, along
with an assassination and a host of other nightmares.
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Pulitzer
: a life in politics, print, and power
by James McGrath Morris
The epic story of this Jewish Hungarian immigrant's rise through
American politics and into journalism where he accumulated immense
power and wealth, only to fall blind and become a lonely, tormented
recluse wandering the globe.
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A
woman among warlords : the extraordinary story of an Afghan who
dared to raise her voice
by Malalai Joya with Derrick O'Keefe
A controversial figure in one of the most dangerous places on
earth, Malalai Joya is a hero for our times, a young woman who
refused to be silent, a young woman committed to making a difference
in the world, no matter the cost.
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The
curse of the good girl : raising authentic girls with courage
and confidence
by Rachel Simmons
Exposes the myth of the Good Girl, freeing girls from its impossible
standards and encouraging them to embrace their real selves. |
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Country
driving : a journey from farm to factory
by Peter Hessler
The final book in his award-winning trilogy (Oracle Bones and
River Town) is a narrative account of how the development and
diffusion of cars and roads have changed China.
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Marry
him : the case for settling for Mr. Good Enough
by Lori Gottlieb |
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Mr.
Langshaw's square piano : the story of the first pianos and how
they caused a cultural revolution
by Madeline Goold
A wide-ranging and detailed overview of the birth, mechanics
and development of the square piano. |
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The
complete idiot's guide to eating clean
by Diane A. Welland
Eating clean combines three aspects of healthy eating: overall
nutrition; emphasis on unprocessed foods; and healthy food preparation.
This guide shows readers how to change their eating habits, without
breaking their budgets or sacrificing taste.
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The
compromise trap : how to thrive at work without selling your soul
by Elizabeth Doty |
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The
root of thought : unlocking glia--the brain cell that will help
us sharpen our wits, heal injury, and treat brain disease
by Andrew Koob
Learn about brain science breakthroughs that might hold the key
to intelligence, creativity, and imagination.
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The
resistance : the French fight against the Nazis
by Matthew Cobb
"A gripping and insightful history of the French Resistance
and the men and women who opposed Nazi occupation during World
War II." |
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Climate
change in the 21st century
by Stewart J. Cohen with Melissa W. Waddell |
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The Kennedy assassination--24
hours after: Lyndon B. Johnson's pivotal first day as president
by Steven M. Gillon
"A riveting account of the critical hours following
the assassination of President John F. Kennedy and transfer of
power to Lyndon B. Johnson"
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