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• Life

  a Love Story : a Novel

  Berg, Elizabeth

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  As 92-year-old Florence "Flo" Greene nears the end of her life, she writes a letter to Ruthie, the woman who grew up next door to her, describing the items Flo is leaving Ruthie in her will. But as it goes on, telling surprising stories about those…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Good Writing

  36 Ways to Improve Your Sentences

  Allen, Neal (Spiritual coach),

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  Two writers show you how to turn a worthy sentence into a memorable one. Starting where The Elements of Style leaves off, Good Writing can improve your book, your essay, your memo, your blog post, speech, or script. These essential rules for…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Feather Wars

  and the Great Crusade to Save America's Birds

  McCommons, James, 1957-

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  From the time the country was founded, early Americans assumed that the land’s natural resources were infinite, including its birds, which were zealously hunted for food, game, and fashion. With the rapid extinction of the passenger pigeon―a bird…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Chain of Ideas

  the Origins of Our Authoritarian Age

  Kendi, Ibram X.

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  The National Book Award–winning author of "Stamped from the Beginning" charts how “great replacement theory” has become a dominant political idea of our time and ushered in an antidemocratic age.

• Hooked

  a Novel of Obsession

  Yuzuki, Asako, 1981-

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  Deftly translated by Polly Barton, Hooked is a taut, provocative novel about modern womanhood, the hunger for connection, and the quiet, ordinary ways our lives can spiral out of control. With razor-sharp insight and disarming empathy, Asako Yuzuki…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Butter Book

  Stockwell, Anna

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  A delightful celebration of butter in all its golden glory—history, how-tos, and irresistible recipes for anyone who believes everything is better with butter.

• When Paul Revere Rode

  Voices From the First Night of the American Revolution

  Thomson, Sarah L.

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  Poems, prose, and dramatic art show how ordinary people, as well as famous ones, played vital roles during the night of Paul Revere's ride and the beginning of the American Revolution, in this picture book for ages 7–10.

• Bravepaw and the Heartstone of Alluria

  Wilkinson, L M

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  Brought up on tales of the gallant mouse hero Bravepaw, Titch has always dreamed of adventure, but she never thought it would actually happen to her. When dire trouble comes to the Plateau, Titch and her best-friend Huckleberry must set out on a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Follow the Water

  the Unbelievable True Story of a Teenager's Survival in the Amazon

  Cochrane, Ellen (Ellen M.),

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  On Christmas Eve 1971, 17-year-old Juliane Koepcke and her mother boarded a plane in Lima, Peru, bound for their home at the Panguana Research station deep in the Amazon. Twenty minutes from landing, the plane was struck by lightning, and Juliane…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• It Takes a Family to Serve

  a Tribute to Military Families

  Wheeler, Lisa, 1963-

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  With beautiful text and gorgeous watercolor paintings, this book shines a light on the work and dedication of families waiting for their loved ones to come back to them, while they take care of a beloved pet, attend a special event or raise a…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Red River Rose

  Lindstrom, Carole, 1964-

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  This adventurous historical novel by bestselling author Carole Lindstrom offers readers a dramatic portrayal of a young Métis girl who takes a stand to protect her way of life during the Northwest Resistance of 1885.

• The Shock of the Light

  a Novel

  Inglis Hall, Lori

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  For readers of The Nightingale, In Memoriam, and The Postcard, a sweeping novel of siblings, steeped in love, heart-rending loss, and sacrifice in World War II, the story of twins who meet shockingly different fates, but whose bond will last forever.

• Two Perfect Lies

  Richards, Natalie D.

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  Ever since golden girl Lily Dalton befriended Clara, she's almost succeeded in escaping her past. But is Lily really just the good-hearted friend who saved Clara from her past? Because lately Lily has been talking about wanting revenge.

• Everyone in This Bank Is a Thief

  Stevenson, Benjamin

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  Ten heists. Ten suspects. A murder mystery only Ernest Cunningham can solve in this delightfully clever and twisty new novel in Benjamin Stevenson’s bestselling series—perfect for fans of Richard Osman and Anthony Horowitz.

• Make Your Own

  120+ Minimally Processed, Oil-free, Wheat-free, Sugar-free, Plant-based Recipes

  Benton, Javant

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  Popular influencer @healthyveganeating's cookbook focuses on fresh, whole ingredients for minimally processed, fully delicious, and satiating plant-based meals to enhance health and wellness.

• The Plans I Have for You

  a Novel

  Sanders, Lai

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  Shelley Hu’s life seems to be over. A viral video cost her a spot at Columbia Law, her prestigious Manhattan law firm internship, and her hopes to build a better life for herself and her mother. Now Shelley is back in Kissimmee, Florida, working the…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Last Titans

  How Churchill and De Gaulle Saved Their Nations and Transformed the World

  Vinen, Richard

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  A compelling dual biography of Winston Churchill and Charles de Gaulle that shines new light on two of the greatest figures of the 20th century.

• Under Water

  Menon, Tara

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  An intense, atmospheric novel about the devastating power of friendship, set against the backdrop of two cataclysmic events.

• The Fountain

  a Novel

  Scieszka, Casey

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  Vera Van Valkenburgh hasn’t been home in 188 years. But now Vera, forever 26 and able to heal from any wound, has returned to the Catskills. Whatever made her family immortal happened here, and, if she can uncover it, maybe she can reverse it. After…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• The Somewhat Wicked Witch of Brigandale

  Waggoner, C. M.

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  A practical witch must sabotage her beloved son's ascension to the throne in order to keep the kingdom from ruin, in this delightful cozy fantasy from the author of The Ruthless Lady’s Guide to Wizardry.