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January 2016

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 2016.

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True Yoga

by Maria Siano

Center yourself with this yogacentric guide to connecting the mind, body, and spirit. "True Yoga", by yoga therapist Jennie Lee, is a motivational call to action to find enduring happiness, even when faced with difficulties. Lee’s... Read More

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The Coalition

by John M. Murray

A femme-fatale assassin is the standout character in this taut and fast-paced political thriller. "The Coalition" by Samuel Marquis chronicles one thrilling week of sensitive political crises and high-wire action. This ambitious thriller... Read More

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A Promise

by Caitlynn Lowe

Love transcends even the horrors of war in this culturally attuned new novel. War creates victims on all sides, but love can serve as a grounding force even in the midst of intense hatred. Antonio Roy’s "A Promise" tells the story of a... Read More

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Unruly Equality

by Melissa Wuske

This history of modern anarchy highlights the “outsider” perspectives that drive modern rebellions. Unruly Equality: U.S. Anarchism in the 20th Century, by Andrew Cornell, is a thorough look at how the quest for less government—or... Read More

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Civil Rights for Beginners

by Maria Siano

With its engaging graphic novel-style illustrations and comprehensive details, this is an illuminating and balanced introduction to civil rights efforts. "Civil Rights for Beginners", part of the For Beginners series, is a thorough... Read More

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Shadows of Revolution

by Lee Polevoi

The contradiction of Americans’ simultaneous love and hatred of France is placed in proper historical context. With "Shadows of Revolution", historian and journalist David A. Bell shares a boundless enthusiasm for all things French,... Read More

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The Viceroys

by Meg Nola

"The Viceroys" is a fascinatingly twisted and multilayered translation of a classic Italian novel. Originally written in 1894, Federico De Roberto’s "The Viceroys" details the saga of the Uzedas, a noble Italian family of Spanish... Read More

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A Thousand Falling Crows

by Robin Farrell Edmunds

An exquisitely drawn Texas landscape and a former lawman become a means for exploring topics of change and consequence in this historical novel. A former Texas Ranger struggling to adapt to new life circumstances, desperado brothers on... Read More

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