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Ten Thousand Saints: A Novel
by Eleanor Henderson

A Tough Life (5/10/2011)

This book was an informative read of dysfunctional families, drug use, skate boarding, hard rock bands, altered relationships, and attempts at change. Perhaps, this book would interest young adults. As a senior reader, I felt that it was a wasted read.

Snowdrops: A Novel
by A.D. Miller

Snowdrops (11/30/2010)

Miller shines in this psychological drama. His debut novel gave me a view clear picture of Moscow. I was able to visualize the city, climate, politics, and characters. Thankfully, he limited his characters in number, so that I wasn't confused attaching the long Russian …more

The True Memoirs of Little K: A Novel
by Adrienne Sharp

Mathilde (9/9/2010)

Mathilde Kschesinskaia, narrated this historical fiction, at age 99. It was a tumultuous time, in history, for the Russian people and the royalty. The narrative was very informative and at times lively. I found that reading this novel took my full attention, because of the …more

The Blind Contessa's New Machine: A Novel
by Carey Wallace

Dreams (5/28/2010)

In her debut novel, the author has created a fairy tale-like story and setting. As a reader I felt she left room for my imagination also. It is a story of sadness, love, humor and betrayal. Carolina's dreams were an interesting part of the narrative, as well as her …more

Daughters of the Witching Hill: A Novel
by Mary Sharratt

Daughters of the Witching Hill (4/13/2010)

Over the years I have had an interest in the persecution of perceived witches, based on their healing abilities, physical and mental illnesses, or their religious beliefs. This historical fiction was very enlightening. The main characters were well defined, some of the …more

Savage Lands
by Clare Clark

Savage Lands (12/7/2009)

Savage Lands is a historical page turning novel of France's attempt to settle and claim the Louisiana territory. Her main characters, Elizabeth a casket girl, and Auguste a poor cabin boy, developed into very strong characters. It is a story of hope, survival, betrayal, …more

State by State: A Panoramic Portrait of America
by Sean Wilsey, Matt Weiland

State by State (11/4/2009)

State by State, a book with an essay for each state, is a literary work first, and secondly a historical work. Fifty eclectic writers have presented their assigned states with different focuses, i.e. personal, historical, comical, complimentary, and insulting.

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From the author of Goodbye, Vitamin, a novel exploring family, identity, and the shaping of destiny.

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by Kelly Mustian

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A book-length essay on racism in American films, by "the best essayist in this country" (The New York Times Book Review).

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by Evie Woods

From the million-copy bestselling author of The Lost Bookshop.

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