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Staff Recommendations December 2017
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Mirrored
by Alex Flinn Olivia says, "A modern retelling of Snow White that makes you sympathize with each side of the story."
A modern retelling of Snow White finds the beautiful Celine seeking shelter with a friend and going deep undercover when her wicked stepmother, who is a witch, targets Snow White with magical attacks.
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Strange Weather : Four Short Novels
by Joe Hill Betty says, "By far one of the BEST horror writers. Personally, I think he surpasses his father."
A collection of four novellas by the award-winning author of "The Fireman" includes the tales, "Snapshot," "Aloft," "Rain" and "Loaded."
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Uncommon Type : Some Stories
by Tom Hanks Dorothy says, "Wonderful & sometimes funny short stories. Thoroughly enjoyed it!!"
The two-time Oscar winner presents a first collection of short fiction that includes the stories of a bowling champion who fears his celebrity has ruined his love of the game and an eccentric billionaire and faithful assistant who, while searching for acquisitions, discover romance and real life in a down-and-out motel.
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Scythe
by Neal Shusterman Chris K. says, "I hope the future will be this cool!"
""In a world where disease has been eliminated, the only way to die is to be randomly killed ('gleaned') by professional reapers ('scythes'). Two teens must compete with each other to become a scythe--a position neither of them wants. The one who becomesa scythe must kill the one who doesn't"
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Twelve Days of Christmas : A Novel
by Debbie Macomber Marie says, "Feel-good Christmas story of a modern day scrooge."
Follows the experiences of an aspiring journalist who starts a blog to seek revenge against a handsome but arrogant neighbor who she treats with exceeding kindness in the hopes of breaking through his cold exterior.
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The Stranger in the Woods : The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
by Michael Finkel Ranea says, "The book's subtitle pretty much sums up this fascinating true story about a man who lives alone in a tent in the woods of Maine for 27 years."
Documents the true story of a man who endured a hardscrabble, isolated existence in a tent in the Maine woods, never speaking with others and surviving by stealing supplies from nearby cabins, for 27 years, in a portrait that illuminates the survival means he developed and the reasons behind his solitary life.
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Redwall
by Brian Jacques Chris T. says, "I LOVE stories with medieval combat, high fantasy aspects, and deep character development!"
When the peaceful life in and around ancient Redwall Abbey is shattered by the arrival of the evil rat Cluny and his villainous hordes, Matthias, a young mouse resolves to find a legendary sword that he is convinced will help Redwall's inhabitants destroy their enemies.
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Tell Tale : Stories
by Jeffrey Archer Jodie says, "Entertaining short stories. I especially liked the ones with a karmic twist ending. Enjoyable!"
A highly anticipated next collection of short tales by the acclaimed author of Best Kept Secrets features a series of protagonists reflecting the author's experiences with the people he has met and the cultures he has visited throughout the past decade.
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Sins of the Past : A Romantic Suspense Novella Collection
by Dee Henderson Marianne says, "A trio of Christian romantic suspense mysteries that are all very readable & entirely different.
Three top authors of Christian romantic suspense present a collection of gripping novellas, including "Henderson's Missing," in which a sheriff races to find his mother; "Pettrey's Shadowed," in which the parents of the McKenna clan investigate a death; and "Eason's Blackout," in which a woman is targeted by a criminal on parole.
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