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Losing My Breath

by Jeana Jorgensen

A fairy-tale ending may be possible for a traumatized man and his alluring neighbor in the hopeful romance novel "Losing My Breath". A veteran and his sheltered neighbor forge a connection that might be meant to last in "Losing My... Read More

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Garbage Boy

by Grace Rogers

In the gritty novel "Garbage Boy", a principled high schooler’s mundane life takes a dangerous turn. In Michael McMullen’s bleak coming-of-age novel "Garbage Boy", a teenager’s family struggles are complicated by issues of drugs,... Read More

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Marginal Man

by Stephanie Marrie

"Marginal Man" is the thoughtful biography of a controversial but respected immigrant professor. Prompted by a promise to set the record straight about Emilio Goggio’s postwar reputation, "Marginal Man" is Paul Redvers Brown’s... Read More

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Do You Speak Bee?

by Paula Willey

An edifying introductory work of apiculture from a seasoned beekeeper, "Do You Speak Bee?" is fascinating as it peeks inside the inner workings of a colony. Reflecting his deep fascination with beekeeping, which enabled the thorough... Read More

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A History of the Murray Canal

by Jeremiah Rood

Infusing engineering history with a sense of intrigue, "A History of the Murray Canal" lays bare the intricacies of the canal’s planning and construction. Dan Buchanan’s engaging history text "A History of the Murray Canal" is a... Read More

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The Book of Daniel

by Michele Sharpe

"The Book of Daniel" is a unique coming-of-age story that’s steeped in the paranormal. Sean Ian’s imaginative novel "The Book of Daniel" incorporates Gothic horror and the paranormal into an old soul’s coming-of-age story. A New... Read More

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