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Wildfire!

by Jeannine Chartier Hanscom

An appealing young adult novel, "Wildfire!" follows thirteen-year-old Buddy as he spends a memorable summer with the grandfather he barely knows. Past hurts, misconceptions, and even a dangerous forest fire are a few of the obstacles... Read More

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Storm Farmer

by Olivia Boler

In her debut poetry collection, "Storm Farmer", Tracey Gass Ranze reflects upon the details of her world with passion and an underlying sense of joy. Whether she’s writing about the connection she feels to the Delaware River, which... Read More

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The Robin Hood Lies

by Thomas Kachadurian

Robin Hood’s concept of taking from the rich to give to the poor sounds good—unless you happen to be rich. Frank Merlo’s "The Robin Hood Lies" asks, “What happens when there are no more rich to take from?” Using fifteen brief... Read More

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Why You Didn't Get the Job

by Mary Crawford

Diane Cashin speaks directly when she explains how readers can adapt when their original plans go awry. “You need to know where ‘Your True North’ is, by knowing yourself, your career goals, and your life goals. This clarity acts as... Read More

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Brock Downsized

by Peter Dabbene

Unfortunately, many Americans can relate to being fired, let go, or “downsized” from a longtime job. Bill Brock, the protagonist of Robert Riche’s very funny "Brock Downsized", suffers through this and many other problems that... Read More

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Harmony Hollow

by Alicia Sondhi

Ron, Tim, and David are thrilled to return to their summer homes near the mountains in Washington State. The three friends always have a great time, and this year the trio are determined to explore the one place they’ve always wanted... Read More

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Steps, Faith to Reason

by Mark McLaughlin

“Fear was the first mother of the gods. Fear, above all, of death.” So wrote the Roman poet Lucretius, one of the eleven famous men showcased by William C. White in this marvelous and very readable history of the intellectual growth... Read More

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