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The Homecoming of Samuel Lake
by Jenny Wingfield
One of my top picks for 2011! From the first chapter, I fell in love with this book. Homecoming has it all: a plot that is both suspensful and satisfying, characters that quickly moved me from laughter to tears, and lovely, straight-forward prose that captures the lives of one extended family in Arkansas. I adored the self-confident, feisty Swan, the 11-year-old protagonist that would be a perfect friend for Scout in To Kill a Mockingbird.
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Sex on the Moon by Ben Mezrich
A thrilling page-turner an almost unbelievable, incredible story behind the most audacious heist in history! In 2002, Thad Roberts, a 25-year-old working at NASA, literally stole the moon (or moon rocks) to impress his girlfriend. Ben Mezrich, author of Accidental Billionaires tells the amazing true story in Sex on the Moon!
--Review by Erin
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A Good American by Alex George
A top "Indie Next" selection! One of the best books I've read in a long time! In this sweeping and extraordinarily moving novel we get to know Frederik and Jette Messenheimer and the wonderful family they raise over the course of the tumultuous 20th century in America. Each new generation struggles with their dreams and secrets and heartbreaking losses as they discover what it means to be a Good American. An enchanting read! I laughed, cried, and loved everything about this book.
--Review by Karyn
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A Song of Fire and Ice (Game of Thrones Series) by George R.R. Martin
This series is by far the most intriguing and intensely satisfying read in recent memory. It's set in a medieval world where the seasons may last hundreds of years or more. After a long fall, signs of the coming winter become evident, and not a soul living has experienced the season. With winter creeping upon the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros, rumors of magic and great evil have come alive. Unrivaled storytelling and character development have given the author, George R. R. Martin, one of the most popular HBO shows on television. Intense twists, battles, and political intrigue between the kingdoms capture your attention and never let it go. Don't be left out or left behind, this series will be held in the same esteem as the Lord of the rings trilogy as a classic of literary fantasy. An absolute must read!
--Review by Patrick
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The Language of Flowers
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
A moving, engrossing read that I will remember for a long time! Victoria Jones, a product of the foster care system, can't get close to people and uses the language of flowers to express herself. You will quickly find yourself rooting for Victoria as she faces love, motherhood, and the challenges of becoming a woman.
--Review by Sherry |
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