Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale by Holly Black
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Title: Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale Author: Holly Black Review: I can’t say enough good things about this book! Holly Black is a master of her craft, and this is particularly evident in Tithe; a story that follows Kaye, a girl who can see faeries and soon finds herself embroiled in a plot between two rival courts. This is one of my favorite books of all time, and you’d be doing yourself a disservice if you didn’t read it! Review by: Jo |
I Want My Hat Back by Jon Klassen
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Title: I Want My Hat Back Author: Jon Klassen Review: Bear is missing his hat and must find who took it. With a fun hunt for the hat for kids, and an even funnier ending for the adults, this is one of my favorite board books at the moment! |
The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verges
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Title: The Covenant of Water Author: Abraham Verges Review: Yes, it’s a LARGE book, seemingly overwhelming . Do not let that deter you. This a fabulous experience, crossing generations. It will be over before you know it and will love the entire journey. Review by: Jan |
The Murder of Mr. Wickham by Claudia Gray
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Title: The Murder of Mr. Wickham Author: Claudia Gray Review: This is a wonderful, fun and cozy murder with several of my favorite Jane Austen characters! And Mr. Wickham finally gets what he deserves!! Jonathan, the Darcy’s youngest son, and Ms Juliette Tinley decide it’s up to them to figure out who killed Wickham. With all the murder subjects either being friends and families is a tense situation for the two amateur sleuths. |
Ascension by Nicholas Binge
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Title: Ascension Author: Nicholas Binge Review: What happens when a massive mountain suddenly appears in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Well, you must explore it, of course. As the expedition ascends higher, time and reality seem to shift and change. Confused and disoriented, the team realizes that they aren't alone on this mountain. Great read! |
The Art Thief by Michael Finkel
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The Library: A Fragile History by Andrew Pettegree
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Title: The Library: A Fragile History Author: Andrew Pettegree Review: If the words, book, library, history, preservation, peak your interest, this might be a book for you. I was surprised how fragile libraries are, and shocked at the way so many have met their demise. Review by: Ben |
Love in Winter Wonderland by Abiola Bello
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Title: Love in Winter Wonderland Author: Abiola Bello Review: Trey Anderson's family owns a small bookshop called Wonderland that is struggling to stay afloat. He and Ariel Spencer come up with a plan to use social media to save Wonderland. Review by: Kiana |
Sound of Kindness by Amy Ludwig VanDerwater
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Title: Sound of Kindness Author: Amy Ludwig VanDerwater Review: In times of trouble and turmoil, it's so wonderful to have a beautifully written and illustrated book to remind us of what truly matters. Review by: Jan |
Filmlandia! by David Schmader
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Title: Filmlandia! Author: David Schmader Review: Film and television lovers: this is the book for you. This is a well-researched love letter to the cinema of the Pacific Northwest. The entries are concise, easy to read analyses, and it has some fun artwork to boot! Review by: Layne |
Bookshops and Bonedust by Travis Baldree
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Title: Bookshops and Bonedust Author: Travis Baldree Review: This return to the world of Legends and Lattes is a delightfully cozy read, and I loved every bit of it! Viv, a young and ambitious mercenary, suffers an injury while dealing with a fearsome necromancer. As a result, she’s left to recover in an idyllic seaside town populated by a cast of memorable characters and a struggling bookshop… though as Viv soon comes to discover, this small town might not be as peaceful as it had initially appeared… Review by: Jo |
Secret of Cooking by Bee Wilson
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Title: Secret of Cooking Author: Bee Wilson Review: Love this new cookbook! This cookbook is user-friendly and makes you think of a good friend, and a cup of tea and some lime and spice poundcake.. which is in this cookbook. But it does push a little bit out of the norm with roasted carrots to winter mushroom and pearl barley stew(which I will be trying after thanksgiving). A wonderful gift, or to add to your favorite cookbooks. Review by: Julie |
The Mysteries by Bill Watterson
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Title: The Mysteries Author: Bill Watterson Review: This book is as much about enjoying the art work as the story itself. Read it slowly, look at the images, and the let the mood surround you. As with many works of art, the viewer/reader is the active participant for the project to find its completion. |
The Deficit Myth by Stephanie Kelton
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Title: The Deficit Myth Author: Stephanie Kelton Review: If you have even a little interest in the subject of how and why the government spends money, you’ll do well to read this book. Because the US is the sole issuer of its own currency, the national budget works quite different than your personal household budget. This book was real eye opener for me. Review by: Ben |
Abandon by Blake Crouch
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Title: Abandon Author: Blake Crouch Review: During the winter of 1893, every person in the mining town of Abandon disappeared. Now Abigail, a journalist, has a chance to explore the remote ghost town to try to solve the mystery of the still missing townspeople. But someone, or something, doesn't want them in town.
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The New Oil Painting by Kimberly Brooks
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Title: The New Oil Painting Author: Kimberly Brooks Review: As someone who is new to oil painting, I love this book! While keeping with an easy-to-understand layout, it helps explain even the most confusing aspects of oil painting. I highly recommend to anyone who has been too intimidated to try using oils as a medium! Review by: Bethany |
Will There Be Wine? by Whitney Cubbison
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Title: Will There Be Wine? Author: Whitney Cubbison Review: This book was recommended to me by a long time younger friend. The author is her dear friend. It's Cubbison's first book and I do hope she continues to write. She is delightful! The book is sectioned under "romance" which is a genre I rarely read. However, if you are looking for a really fun, real life, down to earth, terrific book, get this one. The author lives in Paris. You tell me what's real and what's fiction!
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Good Omens by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett
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Title: Good Omens Author: Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett Review: Good Omens is an absolutely delightful read. Gaiman and Pratchett have woven this wonderfully humorous and intricate story about the values of friendship and loyalty, chosen family, and the end of the world itself— while at the same time incorporating the perfect amount of spookiness! This book has everything; from the Antichrist and biker gangs to angels running bookshops, and its one adventure that shouldn’t be missed! |
The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
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Coraline by Neil Gaiman
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Title: Coraline Review: This is one of my all time favorite books. Coraline's family just moved into a new flat, and there is so much to explore! Most intriguing to her is the mysterious door in the drawing room, which seems to go nowhere, then leads to another world. What delights, or horrors, are waiting on the other side? |