Staff Picks
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The Air We Breathe by Andrea Barrett
This literary novel is not for the faint of heart or the casual reader. Set in a TB sanatorium in the Adirondacks on the eve of World War I, Barrett’s risky group narrative chronicles class divisions, scientific discoveries, and escalating political tensions. |
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The Shotgun Rule by Charlie Huston
Four mildly delinquent teens get more than they bargained for when they tangle with local neighborhood thugs. Though Huston paints a vivid portrait of teens-in-trouble, this fast-paced thriller digs deeper into the psyches of both adolescents and adults, as teen bravado unleashes old animosities and rivalries. |
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The View From Mount Joy by Lorna Landvik
There is something tremendously fulfilling about following a character from late adolescence into mellow middle age. Landvik’s affectionate character study of lovable jock-turned-grocer Joe Andreson is a joy from start to finish. |
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The Best Place to Be by Lesley Dorman
Another satisfying character study, told as a novel-in-stories. Readers can sit back and enjoy fifty-year-old Grace Hanford’s reflections and recollections of life and love in New York City. |
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The War Against Miss Winter by Kathryn Miller Haines
This new detective series set during World War II features the outgoing and intrepid Rosie Winter. When actress and amateur sleuth Miss Winter discovers the corpse of her boss, her gutsy quest for the truth exposes her to danger. |
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Once Upon a Quinceanera by Julia Alvarez
If you’ve ever wondered what a quinceanera is all about or if you just want to learn more about this celebrated Latino tradition, this is the book for you. Read all about the history and culture of the “quince” and see how it translates onto the American scene. |
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Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years
Monty Python fans alert! Palin’s irresistible memoir of the British comedy troupe that indelibly altered the course of sketch comedy, is essential reading for both Python aficionados and pop culture junkies. |
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Made to Be Broken: The 50 Greatest Records and Streaks in Sports History by Allen St. John
St. John ranks the 50 greatest sports records and streaks in subjective order. A lavishly illustrated tribute to the best of the best in sports. |
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The 101 Most Influential People Who Never Lived by Allan Lazar, Dan Karlan & Jeremy Salter
What do Prometheus, the Pied Piper, Godzilla, Tarzan, Mr. Spock, Sherlock Holmes, Uncle Sam, Don Quixote, and the Marlboro Man all have in common? They are listed among the 101 most influential people who never lived. This entertaining romp through the annals of fantasy, fiction, legend, myth, film, and television provides plenty of pop culture food for thought and debate. |