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August 15, 2015

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published August 15, 2015. You can also view all of the books we've reviewed that were published anytime in August 2015.

Book Review

The Blitz Next Door

by Stephanie Bucklin

When Pete moves from London to Clydebank with his family, he starts hearing voices through one of the walls. Though his parents dismiss him—too preoccupied with other family problems—Pete is insistent, and soon realizes he has... Read More

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The Mullan Road

by Lee Polevoi

This is a meticulously researched and beautifully illustrated biography of a key player in the settlement of the Pacific Northwest. In the annals of American frontier exploration, John Mullan (1830-1909), is a largely forgotten figure.... Read More

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Preserving the Japanese Way

by Rachel Jagareski

This beautifully designed and comprehensive compendium on Japanese food preservation is a culinary gem. Nancy Singleton Hachisu enriches the literature of food preservation with her sparkling new compendium, Preserving the Japanese Way... Read More

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A Perfect Life

by Pallas Gates McCorquodale

For fans of 1984 comes a comedic new dystopian sci-fi story that makes Big Brother look benign. For the next generation of Orwellians, Joel Spring’s "A Perfect Life" offers a bold mix of political commentary, satire, and... Read More

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For Love and Treasure

by Amanda Silva

A riveting investigation into the nature of humans to seek, to search, and to understand by discovery. Biographer Monty Joynes has crafted a compelling biography of an amazing family, the Fishers, combining technical content and personal... Read More

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