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The Fortunes by Peter Ho DaviesInhabiting four lives: a railroad baron's valet who unwittingly ignites an explosion in Chinese labor, Hollywood's first Chinese movie star, a hate-crime victim whose death mobilizes Asian Americans and a biracial writer visiting China for an adoption. The author of The Welsh Girl captures and capsizes over a century of U.S. history. Bookworms Book Club Monday, April 3, 6:30 PM
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Challenger Deepby Neal ShustermanA brilliant but troubled high school student pretends to engage in sports activities and uses his artistic talents to document his voyage to the world's most southern point while his friends observe his increasingly unbalanced behavior. Teen Book Club Monday, April 10, 12 PM
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The Wangs vs. the World by Jade ChangA wealthy but fractured Chinese family loses everything in the financial crisis before embarking on a haphazard but ultimately redemptive journey across America as part of an effort to reclaim ancestral lands in China. A first novel. Novel Discussions Monday, April 17, 6:30 PM
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Walk Two Moonsby Sharon CreechAfter her mother leaves home suddenly, thirteen-year-old Sal and her grandparents take a car trip retracing her mother's route. Along the way, Sal recounts the story of her friend Phoebe, whose mother also left. Children's Book Club Monday, April 24, 12 PM
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I See You by Clare MackintoshSpotting her own picture in a classified ad referencing a mysterious website, Zoe discovers that other women who have appeared in the ad have become the victims of increasingly violent crimes. By the international best-selling author of I Let You Go.
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The Memory Stonesby Caroline BrothersAn Argentinian woman embarks on a harrowing search in 1976 for her 19-year-old daughter who was disappeared by the junta while her husband, a doctor forced to flee to Europe, can only witness the destruction of his country and family from afar.
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Shadowbahn
by Steve Erickson
Two siblings traveling cross-country stop to visit the Twin Towers, which have mysteriously reappeared in the badlands of South Dakota, while the stillborn twin of Elvis Presley emerges from the Towers to live a life that never was.
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Transit
by Rachel Cusk
Moving to London with her two young sons in the wake of a family collapse, a writer endures personal, moral, artistic and practical transitions while confronting difficult questions about her vulnerability and power. By the author of Aftermath.
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Death Notes by Sarah RaynePhineas Fox must research the infamous violinist Roman Volf for a documentary. Hanged for his part in assassinating Tsar Alexander II in 1881, Volf was a notorious criminal. On uncovering evidence showing Volf could not have been involved in the murder, Phin’s investigations lead him to Ireland – and a series of interlocking mysteries.
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Seven Minutes in Heavenby Eloisa JamesHighly sought for her premiere governesses, witty and elusive Eugenia Snowe clashes with brilliant inventor Ward Reeve, who resorts to everything including kidnapping to claim her heart. By a New York Times best-selling author.
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Citizen Science : How Ordinary People Are Changing the Face of Discovery by Caren B. CooperCites the essential contributions of millions of people in the lay community who contribute to the scientific process by volunteering in cooperation with scientists to help collect and discover information, tracing the history of citizen scientists and how they are reshaping scientific awareness.
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Stanley Plumbing : A Homeowner's Guideby Steve CoryEvery homeowner sooner or later will need to repair or replace a plumbing fixture or will want to upgrade a plumbing feature. From faucet repair to installing plumbing for a new bathroom, you can save plenty of money by doing the plumbing yourself. With today's materials and installation methods, almost any project is within the reach of a motivated do-it-yourselfer with a modest set of tools and some basic skills.
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Experiencing Beethoven : A Listener's Companion by Geoffrey Holden BlockDesigned for those unversed in composition or music theory, Experiencing Beethoven places Beethoven’s compositions within the changing context of his personal and professional life and social and cultural milieu. As part of the Listener's Companion series, this volume offers readers an enhanced experience of key works by exploring Beethoven's lyricism, heroic style, and unwaveringly idealistic musical vision.
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Island People : The Caribbean and the World
by Joshua Jelly-Schapiro
A kaleidoscopic portrait of the societies, cultures and politics of Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad, Haiti, Barbados and their interspersed islands seeks to connect the region's common heritage to its fierce grip on the world's imagination.
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The Mechanical Horse : How the Bicycle Reshaped American Life
by Margaret Guroff
Presents the history of the bicycle in the United States, describing its introduction in the early nineteenth century, the transformative impact it had on society as a new form of mobility, and its continued popularity in every decade.
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Create Your Own Website the Easy Wayby Alannah MooreEvery small business or organisation needs a website, whether it is a simple online portfolio or a complex online shop. Expert web design teacher Alannah Moore makes this subject accessible for everyone, even those with no technical or design experience. Avoiding technical language, Alannah provides a summary of the web platforms available, covering, among others, WordPress, Squarespace, Weebly and Shopify. From these the reader can choose the right platform for them, and very quickly get up and running.
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