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23 items

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A Slow Fire Burning

A Slow Fire Burning

by Hawkins, Paula

Book - 2021

Gripping mystery about a young man who is found murdered on a houseboat and three women who all have ties to him and different possible motives. Twisty. Gripping mystery about a young man who is found murdered on a houseboat and three women who all have ties to him and different possible motives. Twisty. Show less

Gripping mystery about a young man who is found murdered on a houseboat and three women who all have ties to him and different possible motives. Twisty. Gripping mystery about a young man who is found murdered on a houseboat and three women who all have ties to him and different possible motives. Twisty. Show less

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Never

Never

by Follett, Ken

Book - 2021

Sahara Desert, two intelligence agents are on the trail of a group of drug smuggling terrorists. Danger, love, everything you love about Ken Follett novels. Sahara Desert, two intelligence agents are on the trail of a group of drug smuggling terrorists. Danger, love, everything you love about Ken Follett novels. Show less

Sahara Desert, two intelligence agents are on the trail of a group of drug smuggling terrorists. Danger, love, everything you love about Ken Follett novels. Sahara Desert, two intelligence agents are on the trail of a group of drug smuggling terrorists. Danger, love, everything you love about Ken Follett novels. Show less

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Fiona and Jane

Fiona and Jane

Stories

by Ho, Jean Chen

Book - 2021

Debut of ten stories. An intimate portrait of a friendship between two young women. Debut of ten stories. An intimate portrait of a friendship between two young women. Show less

Debut of ten stories. An intimate portrait of a friendship between two young women. Debut of ten stories. An intimate portrait of a friendship between two young women. Show less

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The Lincoln Highway

The Lincoln Highway

by Towles, Amor

eBook - 2021

Richly written characters and a plot that will not disappoint. Towles shows his staying power in this third novel. Richly written characters and a plot that will not disappoint. Towles shows his staying power in this third novel. Show less

Richly written characters and a plot that will not disappoint. Towles shows his staying power in this third novel. Richly written characters and a plot that will not disappoint. Towles shows his staying power in this third novel. Show less

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The Book of Form and Emptiness

The Book of Form and Emptiness

by Ozeki, Ruth

Book - 2021

After the death of his musician father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. He finds refuge from them in the public library. After the death of his musician father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. He finds refuge from them in the public library. Show less

After the death of his musician father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. He finds refuge from them in the public library. After the death of his musician father, fourteen-year-old Benny Oh begins to hear voices. He finds refuge from them in the public library. Show less

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Silverview

Silverview

by Le Carré, John

Book - 2021

His last novel before his death. Thrilling and moving. His last novel before his death. Thrilling and moving. Show less

His last novel before his death. Thrilling and moving. His last novel before his death. Thrilling and moving. Show less

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Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins

Drunk Flies and Stoned Dolphins

A Trip Through the World of Animal Intoxication

by Pagán, Oné R.

Book - 2021

Fascinating science combined with humor about animals and insects recreational drug use in nature. Fascinating science combined with humor about animals and insects recreational drug use in nature. Show less

Fascinating science combined with humor about animals and insects recreational drug use in nature. Fascinating science combined with humor about animals and insects recreational drug use in nature. Show less

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Every Day the River Changes

Every Day the River Changes

Four Weeks Down the Magdalena

by Salama, Jordan

Book - 2021

Travelogue about the river journey and about how a country recovers from conflict. Including traveling librarian whose transports books by donkey, invasive hippos not native to Columbia, and biologists. Travelogue about the river journey and about how a country recovers from conflict. Including traveling librarian whose transports books by donkey, invasive hippos not native to Columbia, and biologists. Show less

Travelogue about the river journey and about how a country recovers from conflict. Including traveling librarian whose transports books by donkey, invasive hippos not native to Columbia, and biologists. Travelogue about the river journey and about how a country recovers from conflict. Including traveling librarian whose transports books by donkey, invasive hippos not native to Columbia, and biologists. Show less

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The Last Chance Library

The Last Chance Library

by Sampson, Freya

Book - 2021

June, a librarian in a small English village joins forces with locals to keep the library open. June, a librarian in a small English village joins forces with locals to keep the library open. Show less

June, a librarian in a small English village joins forces with locals to keep the library open. June, a librarian in a small English village joins forces with locals to keep the library open. Show less

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Ordinary Heroes

Ordinary Heroes

A Memoir of 9/11

by Pfeifer, Joseph

Book - 2021

Intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero. Intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero. Show less

Intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero. Intimate account of what Chief Pfeifer witnessed at Ground Zero. Show less

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Please Don't Sit on My Bed in your Outside Clothes

Please Don't Sit on My Bed in your Outside Clothes

Essays

by Robinson, Phoebe

Book - 2021

Hilarious and heartfelt essays. Hilarious and heartfelt essays. Show less

Hilarious and heartfelt essays. Hilarious and heartfelt essays. Show less

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Capote's Women

Capote's Women

A True Story of Love, Betrayal, and A Swan Song for An Era

by Leamer, Laurence

Book - 2021

Capote decides to write the true lives of all his rich friends for Esquire. "The blowback incinerated his relationships and banished him from their high-society world," forever. -- Laurence Leamer Capote decides to write the true lives of all his rich friends for Esquire. "The blowback incinerated his relationships and banished him from their high-society world," forever. -- Laurence Leamer Show less

Capote decides to write the true lives of all his rich friends for Esquire. "The blowback incinerated his relationships and banished him from their high-society world," forever. -- Laurence Leamer Capote decides to write the true lives of all his rich friends for Esquire. "The blowback incinerated his relationships and banished him from their high-society world," forever. -- Laurence Leamer Show less

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The Searcher

The Searcher

by French, Tana

Book - 2020

Now in paperback, book clubs might enjoy the different pacing in this mystery about an American who settles near a village and befriends a teenager looking for a lost brother. Now in paperback, book clubs might enjoy the different pacing in this mystery about an American who settles near a village and befriends a teenager looking for a lost brother. Show less

Now in paperback, book clubs might enjoy the different pacing in this mystery about an American who settles near a village and befriends a teenager looking for a lost brother. Now in paperback, book clubs might enjoy the different pacing in this mystery about an American who settles near a village and befriends a teenager looking for a lost brother. Show less

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The New Negro Aesthetic

The New Negro Aesthetic

Selected Writings

by Locke, Alain

Book - 2022

Alain Locke (1885-1954) wanted to find a new language and way for Black people to express themselves. This is a collection of essays his biographer collected. Alain Locke (1885-1954) wanted to find a new language and way for Black people to express themselves. This is a collection of essays his biographer collected. Show less

Alain Locke (1885-1954) wanted to find a new language and way for Black people to express themselves. This is a collection of essays his biographer collected. Alain Locke (1885-1954) wanted to find a new language and way for Black people to express themselves. This is a collection of essays his biographer collected. Show less

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A Nation of Women

A Nation of Women

An Early Feminist Speaks Out

by Capetillo, Luisa

Book - 2021

A collection of groundbreaking feminist writings of Puerto Rican author Luisa Capetillo (1879-1922). A collection of groundbreaking feminist writings of Puerto Rican author Luisa Capetillo (1879-1922). Show less

A collection of groundbreaking feminist writings of Puerto Rican author Luisa Capetillo (1879-1922). A collection of groundbreaking feminist writings of Puerto Rican author Luisa Capetillo (1879-1922). Show less

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Shit Cassandra Saw

Shit Cassandra Saw

Stories

by Kirby, Gwen E.

Book - 2022

A collection of stories where Kirby experiments with irreverent narrators, and strong characters like witches refusing to be burned and women who tell her "We have always been this way. You just had to know where to look." A collection of stories where Kirby experiments with irreverent narrators, and strong characters like witches refusing to be burned and women who tell her "We have always been this way. You just had to know where to look." Show less

A collection of stories where Kirby experiments with irreverent narrators, and strong characters like witches refusing to be burned and women who tell her "We have always been this way. You just had to know where to look." A collection of stories where Kirby experiments with irreverent narrators, and strong characters like witches refusing to be burned and women who tell her "We have always been this way. You just had to know where to look." Show less

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Around the World in 80 Books

Around the World in 80 Books

A Literary Journey

by Damrosch, David

Book - 2021

A literary cartography of world literature today. A literary cartography of world literature today. Show less

A literary cartography of world literature today. A literary cartography of world literature today. Show less

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White on White

White on White

by Savas, Aysegül

Book - 2021

A student finds out there is a narrow space between happiness, resentment, vulnerability and empathy. A student finds out there is a narrow space between happiness, resentment, vulnerability and empathy. Show less

A student finds out there is a narrow space between happiness, resentment, vulnerability and empathy. A student finds out there is a narrow space between happiness, resentment, vulnerability and empathy. Show less

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I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness

I Love You but I've Chosen Darkness

by Watkins, Claire Vaye

Book - 2021

Autobiographical Fiction. Deep in the Nevada Desert where she grew up, Claire meets her ghosts at every turn. She mines her own past including her father's role in the Manson family and her own depression for this story. Autobiographical Fiction. Deep in the Nevada Desert where she grew up, Claire meets her ghosts at every turn. She mines her own past including her father's role in the Manson family and her own depression for this story. Show less

Autobiographical Fiction. Deep in the Nevada Desert where she grew up, Claire meets her ghosts at every turn. She mines her own past including her father's role in the Manson family and her own depression for this story. Autobiographical Fiction. Deep in the Nevada Desert where she grew up, Claire meets her ghosts at every turn. She mines her own past including her father's role in the Manson family and her own depression for this story. Show less

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Something to Hide

Something to Hide

by George, Elizabeth

Book - 2022

Much awaited sequel to the Inspector Lynley and Sgt. Barbara Havers mysteries. Much awaited sequel to the Inspector Lynley and Sgt. Barbara Havers mysteries. Show less

Much awaited sequel to the Inspector Lynley and Sgt. Barbara Havers mysteries. Much awaited sequel to the Inspector Lynley and Sgt. Barbara Havers mysteries. Show less

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Orwell's Roses

Orwell's Roses

by Solnit, Rebecca

Book - 2021

Rebecca Solnit discovered Orwell's roses in a garden which he planted in 1936. She has written this biography that not only explores his writing but his life history. Rebecca Solnit discovered Orwell's roses in a garden which he planted in 1936. She has written this biography that not only explores his writing but his life history. Show less

Rebecca Solnit discovered Orwell's roses in a garden which he planted in 1936. She has written this biography that not only explores his writing but his life history. Rebecca Solnit discovered Orwell's roses in a garden which he planted in 1936. She has written this biography that not only explores his writing but his life history. Show less

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The Plant Hunter

The Plant Hunter

A Scientist's Quest for Nature's Next Medicines

by Quave, Cassandra Leah

Book - 2021

Dr. Cassandra Quave studies plants that may end up becoming the next generation of advanced medicine. Dr. Cassandra Quave studies plants that may end up becoming the next generation of advanced medicine. Show less

Dr. Cassandra Quave studies plants that may end up becoming the next generation of advanced medicine. Dr. Cassandra Quave studies plants that may end up becoming the next generation of advanced medicine. Show less

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The Man Who Died Twice

The Man Who Died Twice

by Osman, Richard

Book - 2021

Part of the Thursday Murder Club series - book 2. How many bodies will they find and what about the diamonds. The septuagenarians are on the sleuthing trail. Delightful. Part of the Thursday Murder Club series - book 2. How many bodies will they find and what about the diamonds. The septuagenarians are on the sleuthing trail. Delightful. Show less

Part of the Thursday Murder Club series - book 2. How many bodies will they find and what about the diamonds. The septuagenarians are on the sleuthing trail. Delightful. Part of the Thursday Murder Club series - book 2. How many bodies will they find and what about the diamonds. The septuagenarians are on the sleuthing trail. Delightful. Show less

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