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November 2016

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

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A Collection of Short Stories

by Amanda Adams

These short stories are dynamic and fresh, with evocative language that brings their Welsh settings to life. "A Collection of Short Stories" by Gillian Fletcher-Edwards artfully blends the contemporary issues of Welsh mining families... Read More

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The Stuff of Life

by Robert Foreman

Philosophical and inspirational, these essays wind toward grand ideas. In his collection of essays, "The Stuff of Life", Asif Zaidi takes on a series of often grand subjects and makes them relevant to the lives people lead, distilling... Read More

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Manly Manners

by Claire Foster

This exhaustive guide brings back the gentleman’s code for a generation in need of a refresher. Manly Manners, by notable designer, lawyer, and bon vivant Wayne James, is a refreshing reminder that manners can be sexy and exciting, and... Read More

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Nightmare Enemy, Dream Friend

by Joseph S. Pete

The book provides an interesting boots-on-the-ground look at a period that may be very familiar to many, but from a different perspective. Jerry Blanton’s "Nightmare Enemy, Dream Friend" richly chronicles the life of a German medical... Read More

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I Miss My Daddy

by Catherine Thureson

This heartfelt work will be helpful to any family dealing with the loss of a parent. "I Miss My Daddy" by Jill Pike is a sad but honest examination of what it is like for a child to deal with the loss of a parent. As the unnamed... Read More

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War Stories

by Lillian Brown

J. J. Zerr has created a jumping-off point for anyone interested in the complexities of warfare, both at home and abroad. J. J. Zerr’s "War Stories" examines the multifaceted definition of war in a unique way that most collections skip... Read More

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The Lion's Den

by Renate Childs

The Lion’s Den is more than just a steamy romance novel, it is dangerous, inventive, and provocative. With dramatic twists and turns, Norma Cook’s The Lion’s Den is a fast-paced and thrilling tale of romance and warfare that... Read More

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We the People

by Melissa Wuske

This emboldening book will equip movements to fight for community rights. We the People: Stories from the Community Rights Movement in the United States, by Thomas Linzey and Anneke Campbell, presents the inspiring stories of everyday... Read More

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