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January 15, 2009

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 15, 2009. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in January 2009.

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The Doll Brokers

by Jessica Higgins

When Mattel introduced Barbie in March 1959 the toy company couldn’t possibly have known that the doll that would dominate the market for fifty years nor could it have predicted its lasting popularity or ultimately its cultural impact.... Read More

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Land of Men

by Jessica Higgins

Combining the mystery of a ghost ship with the romance of the open sea Edward Muesch weaves an intriguing story about two men’s journeys to find adventure and true love in his novel "Land of Men". Muesch winner of a 2007 Indie... Read More

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Sardinian Silver

by M. Wayne Cunningham

After an absence of forty-two years languages professor A. Colin Wright returned for a visit to Sardinia. His nostalgic novel "Sardinian Silver" he says in its afterword “evokes a Sardinia that no longer exists but which had a quality... Read More

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One Fine Season

by Dawn Goldsmith

This Christian-based story of grace love friendship and promises focuses on two perfect handsome and talented young athletes Danny and Pete. In their perfection the men never succumb to jealousy and devote themselves to the friendship... Read More

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Peace Corpse

by Liam Brennan

Four intelligent youths from very different background arrive in the city of Stockholm for the annual Youth For Peace demonstrations in hopes of changing their lives and the unique worlds in which they live. But a fight for peace becomes... Read More

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The Great Hour Struck

by Carter Jefferson

Military fiction is one of the oldest genres—look at Homer. Societies keep engaging in new wars so writers willing to do the necessary research have lots of material to mine. Soldiers and sailors supply them with real heroes cowards... Read More

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Kormuska

by Gary Presley

Teachers tell aspiring authors “Write what you know.” Dalan McEndree took that advice to heart. The author is familiar with Russia no question. That his knowledge of that terrain assures him an audience for his thriller Kormushka is... Read More

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