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message 1: by Jason (new)

Jason Lilly I need more votes to make this list better. Anyone care to join in?


message 2: by jaxnsmom (new)

jaxnsmom Jason wrote: "I need more votes to make this list better. Anyone care to join in?"

Hey Jason. Thought I'd add a few. I live in Charleston and there's a group here that meets once a month to discuss a West Virginia-related book. We're reading The Glass Castle this month.

Through the group is where I found Billy Creekmore. It's a great book! Billy is in a Home for Boys (think Charles Dickens) after his mother died in childbirth and his father left. An uncle shows up to take Billy to live with him and his wife in a coal town. Events there force Billy to run away and he ends up with a traveling circus. Billy's journeys continue as he searches for a place to belong.

I also added John Billheimer's mystery series, which is set in WV. I'll have to check out some of the books listed here. I find it interesting to read books taking place in areas I'm are familiar with, and/or that have historical info about WV.


message 3: by William (new)

William How about the hungar gamer?


message 4: by Matthew (new)

Matthew Perry I want to take a moment to say a heartfelt thank you for adding my book to this list. I am the author of Protectors of the Ohio Valley and it is so rewarding to see people gain knowledge and enjoyment from my work.


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