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Non Semper Fidelis

by Thomas H. Brennan

With intriguing looks at military loyalty, "Non Semper Fidelis" takes a thoughtful look at American marines. Sam Foster’s "Non Semper Fidelis" skillfully examines the inner workings of a Marine Corps base, Quantico, during an uneasy... Read More

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The Hidden Keys

by Michelle Anne Schingler

This is a joyful and intelligent adventure, populated by honorable thieves and winsome misfits. André Alexis’s "The Hidden Keys" is set in the back alleys and concealed corners of Toronto, places populated by honorable thieves and... Read More

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The White Devil

by Claire Foster

Gripping from beginning to end, "The White Devil" is an unforgettable novel by an author at the height of his powers. Domenic Stansberry’s thriller "The White Devil" shows a masterful touch for perspective and character, unspooling a... Read More

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Splinterlands

by Peter Dabbene

A wild ride through a bleak future casts a harsh, thought-provoking light on today’s decisions. John Feffer paints the gritty portrait of an all-too-believable future dystopia in his novel "Splinterlands". Feffer brings a unique blend... Read More

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A Global Warming Primer

by Anna Call

Featuring clear, well-written, and concise arguments, this book is ideal for both climate-change believers and skeptics. There are many explanations available of how global warming works, but few are as clear, comprehensive, and visually... Read More

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Painting the Southern Coast

by Matt Sutherland

Of a mortal painter in an unfamiliar setting, it is enough to ask for technically sound, representational landscapes, and only from a master, in the haunts and stomping grounds of his home, can we expect paintings to deliver the soul and... Read More

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Queer

by Matt Sutherland

You are hereby advised not to imagine or assume anything about this book based on its title, such is its unexpected, extraordinary wit and erudition. *Queer’*s overarching goal is to dispassionately explore how contemporary views of... Read More

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The Train to Orvieto

by Karen Rigby

With careful settings and raw seams, "The Train to Orvieto" is a fascinating journey of sins come home to roost. "The Train to Orvieto" details a Midwestern ingenue’s love for art—as narrated by her daughter—and the folly that... Read More

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