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Jack Tuesday
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"The author crafts a credible mystery rich with twists and turns and just enough clues to keep readers riveted. "
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Your Way There (To Being Fully Alive): Concepts and Tools for Mindful Transformation
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"Anyone hoping for a gratifying life of less turmoil and more resilience will find a firm, kind guide here"
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Beneath the Purple Dawn : A Novel (Paul Drake Thrillers Book 2)
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"Highly recommended for fans of James Bond and Mission Impossible."
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Eliza and the Alchemist
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" a mystical, madcap trek through worlds presumably real and realistically etheric"
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Just City
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"...an engaging, philosophically oriented YA novel that helps show readers how to find the values that matter the most to them."
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The Human Paradox: It's Time to Think and Act as a Species
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"Mulley illuminates how a host of problems humankind faces today are connected and proposes a credible (if not imminent) framework to address them."
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The Crystal Key: The Dream Rider Saga, #2
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"Smith continues to demonstrate an ability to expertly weave multiple complex fantasy elements into a cohesive whole."
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Red Odyssey : A Journey Through the Soviet Republics
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"Akchurin’s East European and Central Asian travelogue is an evocative trip back in time, to the waning days of the USSR."
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Gillespie Field Groove: A Rolly Waters Mystery
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"Music fans and general mystery readers alike will enjoy this story’s irresistible beat."
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The Journey Home: Portraits of Healing
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"Bron’s compelling story of his journey caring for his aging parents sheds light on love, family connection, and self-discovery."
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Along Came Hell, or So I Thought
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"Anyone walking through the aftermath of betrayal will find this inspiring, encouraging and worth sharing with others."
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JETSAM: A Divemaster Ricky Adventure (Divemaster Ricky Mystery Book 3)
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"No matter where Ricky Yamamoto scuba dives, she gets in hot water"
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Speaking While Female: 75 Extraordinary Speeches by American Women
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"This is a must-have for every history classroom, library, and bookshelf."
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Three Grams of Elsewhere
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"Giesler has created a world so full that it seems to echo beyond its pages—a story written so well that, no matter how perfect, surprising, and complete the ending, readers will want to return in search of even more."
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Age of Resolve: The E.V. Chronicles
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"The novel has a gripping mystery regarding the human race and its genes at its core."
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Black Shadow Detective Agency: Demon for Hire
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"Fans of Jim Butcher’s Harry Dresden series and Robert Crais’ hard-boiled detective stories will relish the adventures of Black and his associates."
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Healing Visions
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"Stunning photographs paired with brief prose vignettes from 52 talented writers explore the theme of healing in this vibrant, gorgeous collection."
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Godfrey Under Siege
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""A highly engaging fusion of historical fantasy and Nordic myth.""
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Bright Blue Planet (Jovian, #3)
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""... the third novel in Kim Catanzarite’s captivating science fiction series featuring protagonist Evander Peterman of the wealthy, mysterious Jovian family.""
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Higher Ground: My American Dreams and Nightmares in the Hidden Halls of Academia
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""Katehi’s memoir is an exceptional addition to the emerging stories of women breaking barriers in their professions.""
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Monster Match (Frankinschool #1)
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""Slightly spooky and utterly charming...""
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The Melancholy Strumpet Master: A Darkly Humorous Novel About A Scholar of Prostitutes In An Age of Academic Absurdity
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""Readers who enjoy dark humor and unusual slice-of-life stories will enjoy Gil’s journey ""
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Inner Trek: A Reluctant Pilgrim in the Himalayas
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""Whether readers are armchair travelers interested in Hindu culture and the Tibetan landscape or contemplating a similar trip, they will find Rao’s tale irresistible.""
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The Glass Frog
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""Blending the timeless tone of Ursula K. Le Guin’s Earthsea trilogy with the action and adventure of William Goldman’s The Princess Bride, this is a story to be cherished.""
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Harbinger: An Alien Invasion First Contact Techno Thriller
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""Readers who like smart, well-constructed science fiction thrillers will find Vasey’s latest unputdownable—a page-turner of the highest order.""
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Gemja - The Message
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""Messina blends witchcraft, prophesies, aliens and interplanetary tensions into a highly enjoyable young adult drama.""
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Those We Leave Behind: The Cruelest Crop
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""a finely crafted story that offers numerous rewards: from its authentic portrait of time and place to its realistic look at how members of one family struggle to integrate a troubled past into a hopeful future""
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Kafka in Tangier
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"" beautifully written and laced with humor and plot twists. It should appeal to Kafka fans and to readers who love exotic settings and contemporary views of Arab culture.""
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Extreme Vetting
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""The novel will leave an indelible impression, long after readers turn the last page.""
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The Fireweed Moon (The Moon Trilogy Book 3)
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""Well-crafted and rich in character, this emotional storyline weaves history, mystery, and tragedy to reveal a final portrait of strong family bonds and universal love.""
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The Tale of the Cat and the Ballet Mouse
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""A cat brought in to de-mouse the Metropolitan Opera House is entranced by his prey’s dancing in Anne Krohley’s charming picture book""
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The Yawning Gap (The Wanderers Cycle #1)
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""Fusing high fantasy with teenage hijinks, C.V. Vobh’s Tolkien-inspired debut slips contemporary allusions into a classic quest.""
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The Light Within Darkness (Space Unbound #3)
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"" Jeffrey’s stellar saga is just as good—if not better—than anything grand-scale science fiction fans will find currently being released by traditional publishers. It’s a stand-up-and-applaud, unforgettable reading experience.""
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A Smile in a Whisper
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""Romance fans will fall head over heels for this layered, second-chance love story""
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American Scholar
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""...a skillfully told, emotionally powerful tale about intellectual discovery and relationships.""
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Specks of Dust: A Novel
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""When a young man flees Uganda searching for a better life in America, he faces struggles not so different from his homeland.""
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The Night of the Burning Car: A Mystery Thriller
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""In Rob Lubitz’s gripping mystery thriller, a fictional rural county in North Carolina becomes the backdrop for a tale of racism and corruption.""
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Flowers of Evil (Hani's Daughter Mysteries #1)
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""...it’s the perfect fusion of historical fiction and mystery. In a word: unputdownable.""
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The Last Football Player
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""charming and captivating, with much to offer a broad range of readers""
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Faster than Light: How Your Shadow Can Do It but You Can't
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""a valuable resource for anyone who grasps the basic concepts of higher mathematics and science and seeks a broader understanding of physics.""
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Almost Perfect ((Not) Looking for Love Series #3)
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""Dodd crafts mature, enchanting romances that will resonate deeply with any of the genre’s enthusiasts.""
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The Tale Of The Animals' Christmas In Crouch End: a fable for children and their parents
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""Glorious, nostalgic and effortlessly charmingly, this instant holiday classic deserves a spot among the best of Christmas tales for children.""
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The Price of Thorns
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""Creatively courageous, featuring unconventional characters, and powered by relentless pacing, this epic adventure is a rich tapestry of intertwining tales that creates an original fantasy readers won’t soon forget.""
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Exploring Wine Regions – The Central Coast of California: Discovering Great Wines, Phenomenal Foods and Amazing Tourism (Exploring Wine Regions, 3)
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""With this coffee-table-beautiful book and its luscious photography, Higgins has basically done the work for travelers by getting there first.""
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On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US
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""Insightful, lucid, concise in its prose yet expansive in its philosophy, LaRue’s thoughtful discussion advocates ways to protect the cornerstones of a healthy democracy while indulging the deeply human pleasures of curiosity and critical thinking.""
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Farm Family: A Solo Mom’s Memoir of Finding Home, Happiness, and Alpacas
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""...an enchanting, inspirational read. City folk and farmers alike will relish following Rankin’s journey to healing and success.""
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The Still Small Voice
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""a riveting mystery centering on a dying man’s final wish.""
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The Sixth Level: Capitalize on the Power of Women's Psychology for Sustainable Leadership
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"" a valuable read and will be a welcome addition to any academic or practitioner’s library on leadership.""
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