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The medallion
by Cathy Gohlke
"For fans of bestselling World War II fiction like Sarah's Key and The Nightingale comes an illuminating tale of courage, sacrifice, and survival, about two couples whose lives are ravaged by Hitler's mad war yet eventually redeemed through the fate of one little girl.Seemingly overnight, the German blitzkrieg of Warsaw in 1939 turns its streets to a war zone and shatters the life of each citizen--Polish, Jewish, or otherwise. Sophie Kumiega, a British bride working in the city's library, awaits news of her husband, Janek, recently deployed with the Polish Air Force. Though Sophie is determined that she and the baby in her womb will stay safe, the days ahead will draw her into the plight of those around her, compelling her to help, whatever the danger.Rosa and Itzhak Dunovich never imagined they would welcome their longed-for first child in the Jewish ghetto, or that they would let anything tear their family apart. But as daily atrocities intensify, Rosa soon faces a terrifying reality: to save their daughter's life, she must send her into hiding. Her only hope of finding her after the war--if any of them survive--is a medallion she cuts in half and places around her neck.Inspired by true events of Poland's darkest days and brightest heroes, The Medallion paints a stunning portrait of war and its aftermath, daring us to believe that when all seems lost, God can make a way forward. ("
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Nothing more dangerous : a novel
by Allen Eskens
A high school boy growing up in the Ozark hills rethinks his understanding of the world, race and class when he befriends a black family that moves in across the street. 20,000 first printing.
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The innocents
by Michael Crummey
Two orphans forage for survival on an isolated Newfoundland cove during years marked by storms and ravaging illness, before the mystery of their nature tests the limits of their bond. By the award-winning author of River Thieves.
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Lulu's Café
by T. I. Lowe
"When a damaged young woman is given a chance to reclaim her life in a small South Carolina town, she must reckon with the dark secrets she left behind in order to accept the love she deserves. On the run from a violent past, Leah Allen arrived in tiny Rivertown, South Carolina, battered and broken, but ready to reinvent herself. By a stroke of fate, Leah is drawn to the Southern hospitality of a small café, looking for a warm meal but finding so much more. Lulu, the owner, offers her a job, a place to stay and a new lease on life. Through Lulu's tenacious warmth and generosity, Leah quickly finds herself embraced by the quaint community as she tries to put herself back together. Given she's accustomed to cruelty, the kindness is overwhelming. Soon Leahmeets Crowley Mason, the most eligible bachelor in town. A lawyer and friend of Lulu's, Crowley is wary of Leah's sudden, mysterious arrival. Despite his reserve, something sparks between them that can't be denied. But after all she's been through, can Leah allow herself to truly love and be loved, especially when her first urge is to run? Exploring the resiliency of both the heart and the spirit, Lulu's Café gorgeously illustrates how old scars can finally heal no matter how deep they seem"
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Alaskan catch
by Sue Pethick
Separation and a dangerous undertaking soon leave Alaskan seafood inspector Emily Prentice wondering if she’ll lose Sam before she gets to tell him how she really feels. (romance). Simultaneous.
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| Tuesday Mooney Talks to Ghosts by Kate RacculiaStarring: an eclectic cast of characters, all sent on an inventive treasure hunt across Boston by an unconventional billionaire's final request.
For fans of: literary and pop culture references; ghost stories; inheritance drama; loners; bankers who used to be theater kids; Edgar Allan Poe; cape-wearing gentlemen; scavenger hunts; camp, whimsy, and eccentricity. And, of course, Ellen Raskin's classic kids' book The Westing Game.
Read this next: Ernest Cline's nostalgic, sci-fi scavenger hunt, Ready Player One. |
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Quichotte
by Salman Rushdie
What it is: an homage to Cervantes' classic Don Quixote. Set in the modern day, a middling Indian crime writer invents a delusional traveling salesman who crosses the U.S. in search of the love of a TV talk show host, accompanied by a son who doesn't exist.
Why you might like it: it's a sharply humorous indictment of modern American culture.
Reviewers say: "brilliant" (Publishers Weekly); "dazzling and provocative" (Booklist)
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| How Are You Going to Save Yourself by J.M. HolmesWhat it is: the interconnected stories of four friends coming of age in working-class Rhode Island and recognizing the restrictions placed on black men in America.
Narrated by: Gio, Dub, Rye, and Rolls, each with their own advantages, flaws, and struggles, who get out of Pawtucket, or don't, on their own or with the help of the women in their lives.
Reviewers say: "by turns comedic, bawdy, heartbreaking, and grisly (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| Daughters of the Bride by Susan MalleryStarring: Maggie Watson, who's getting married after nearly 25 years as a widow, and her three very different daughters, who all want the best for her.
Why you might like it: Delving into all four women's lives and relationships offers an in-depth picture of the problems they face and the dynamics in their relationships.
For fans of: appealing characters getting a second chance at love, family bonds, and, of course, weddings! |
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| There There by Tommy OrangeWhat it is: the award-winning debut of Cheyenne and Arapaho author Tommy Orange, comprised of vignettes in the lives of 12 different characters as they prepare for the upcoming Big Oakland Powwow in Oakland, California.
Why you might like it: With characters whose motivations run the gamut, this is a wide-ranging, multifaceted portrait of a complex and sometimes only tangentially connected community -- that of urban Native Americans.
Reviewers say: "a new kind of American epic" (The New York Times); "white-hot" (The Washington Post); "kaleidoscopic" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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| When Life Gives You Lululemons by Lauren WeisbergerWhat it is: a gossipy, irreverent tale of image-consultant-to-the-stars Emily Charlton, who teams up with a friend and former lawyer to help an A-list model whose recent DUI arrest may have been a set-up.
Why you might like it: Looking for a snarky read that pokes fun at celebrity culture while also celebrating female friendship? This second Devil Wears Prada spin-off (after Revenge Wears Prada) won't disappoint. |
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