January 2017 list by Donalee Jacobs
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American Ulysses: A Life of Ulysses S. Grant
by Ronald C. White
A major profile of the Civil War general and 18th U.S. President challenges his historical unpopularity, drawing on years of research with primary documents to explore Grant's character as one of generosity, curiosity and introspection. By the author of the New York Times best-selling A. Lincoln.
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Books for Living
by Will Schwalbe
The best-selling author of The End of Your Life Book Club presents a highly personal celebration of reading, sharing impassioned recommendations for specific books that can offer guidance through daily life.
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The Case Against Sugar
by Gary Taubes
The best-selling author of Why We Get Fat outlines compelling arguments about the health dangers of sugar, identifying the powerful lobbies behind its overuse while citing its role in a range of challenges from obesity to nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.
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Coyote America: A Natural and Supernatural History
by Dan L. Flores
Examines the natural and urban factors that have caused the spread of coyote wildlife through the eastern regions of America, tracing the species' longtime negative connotations in spite of their capacity for living harmoniously with humans.
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When in French: Love in a Second Language
by Lauren Collins
Relates how, after moving to Geneva, the author decided to learn French in order to become closer to her husband and his family, a laugh-out-loud effort marked by the complexities of the language, the nature of French identity and her growing appreciation for French-specific communication nuances.
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