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Fiction A to Z September 2020
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| Empire of Wild by Cherie DimalineWhat happens: A year after her husband Victor disappears following an argument, Joan Beausoleil encounters him at a tent revival, calling himself Reverend Wolff (and denying any knowledge of Victor).
But... Is it really him? A Canadian Métis elder believes he's been possessed by a rogarou; Joan comes to agree and determines to track the half-man, half-wolf creature and save her husband.
Read it for: suspenseful, haunting descriptions; immersion into the stories of the Métis Nation in Canada (the author is a member); an understanding of the threat the Métis are under by those who desire their land. |
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Actress : a novel
by Anne Enright
When her Irish-theater-legend mother succumbs to alcohol and instability, Norah draws on her experiences of surviving a crime and growing up in the wings of her mother’s career to rediscover herself as a wife, mother and writer. Tour.
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Call of the Raven
by Wilbur A. Smith
A prequel to A Falcon Flies traces the story of Augustus Mungo St John, who upon returning from university discovers his inheritance and childhood sweetheart under the control of scheming enemy, Chester Marion. 20,000 first printing.
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Grown-Up Pose
by Sonya Lalli
What happens: In her twenties, Anusha Desai gave up her dreams to make her traditional Indian parents happy. Now, more than a decade on, she's separating from her husband and considering an unorthodox new career path.
Why you might like it: By turns funny and moving (and always relatable), Anu's journey of self-discovery brings her new experiences -- and appreciation for what truly matters.
For fans of: Uzma Jalaluddin's Ayesha at Last or Gayle Forman's Leave Me.
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Hunter killer : A Pike Logan Novel
by Brad Taylor
When a suspicious attack ends a friend’s life in a lawless region of South America, Pike Logan teams up with Jennifer Cahill to investigate a crew of Russian assassins that may be targeting Taskforce members. (suspense). Simultaneous.
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It's not all downhill from here : a novel
by Terry McMillan
Confident that her best days are still ahead, a successful businesswoman relies on close friends and her resourcefulness when an unexpected loss turns her world upside down. By the best-selling author of Waiting to Exhale.
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| The Terranauts by T.C. BoyleWelcome to: a self-sustaining, totally enclosed space colony prototype in the Arizona desert, where eight people will live and work for two full years of physical hardships, emotional betrayals, and other complications.
For fans of: unusual workplaces, unique settings, and complex social settings. For a chillier locale, try Ashley Shelby's South Pole Station.
Based on real events: the prototype was real; if you're interested in learning more, try the documentary Spaceship Earth, which was released in May. |
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Last seen alive : a novel
by Claire Douglas
When a house swap with a rich couple goes horribly wrong, Libby Hall finds her paranoia getting the better of her as she desperately tries to discover who knows her secrets and what they want from her. 25,000 first printing.
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Spy mom : the adventures of Sally Sin
by Beth McMullen
A former U.S. spy turned stay-at-home mother of a toddler tries to find a most elusive work-life balance when the USAWMD (United States Agency for Weapons of Mass Destruction) decides it desperately requires her services again, and calls her back into the field.
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| The Dutch House by Ann PatchettThe family home: a stately mansion known as the Dutch House, from which Danny and Maeve are banned by their stepmother after their father's early death.
What it is: a family saga spanning 50 years, narrated by Danny and full of astute observations on human nature.
For fans of: complex family relationships, such as those in CJ Hauser's Family of Origin or Ann Packer's The Children's Crusade. |
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