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The Pajama Girls of Lambert Square
Lippi, Rosina
Rich descriptions of place, people, and textiles make this book a gratifying read. Julia and Jon are two opposites with mysterious pasts. Lippi takes us on a journey to a southern small town where these two strong characters discover each other's secrets. Will Jon and Julia be able to help each other with the assistance of the quirky folks of Lambert's Square? If you Liked Cupid and Diana by Christinia Bartolomeo, you will enjoy the Pajama Girls.
[Adult Fiction Book LIPPI]
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The Abstinence Teacher
Perrotta, Tom
The Abstinence Teacher is a timely novel with the country being divided between liberals and evangelical conservatives in the midst of the upcoming election. Perrotta gives us a satirical look at an all-American suburb where values clash. Ruth, a liberal sex education teacher and Tom, a former drug user now saved, introduce us to two different worlds and ideals. No matter which side you're on, you will find the characters likeable, feel the struggles they encounter and appreciate the subtle humor of the author.
[Adult Fiction Book PERROTTA]
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Gentlemen and Players
Harris, Joanne
A suspenseful novel of revenge that is set in an exclusive boy's school in Britain. Sounds like it has been written before, but this novel has a twist that will surprise. A scholarly psychological thriller that tells the story in flashbacks of a student who returns to the school for revenge from past wrongs.
[Adult Fiction Book HARRIS]
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When a Crocodile Eats the Sun: A Memoir of Africa
Godwin, Peter
Educational, emotional, exhausting. Peter Goodwin's memoir is a lesson in history, political science and familial love that reads like a novel. Goodwin, raised in Zimbabwe, often revisits the country due to his father's failing health. The deterioration of the country as well as his father's health is evident as his travels become more perilous. An incredible story of a family and a country.
[Adult Nonfiction Book 968.9105 G]
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Stolen Season
Hamilton, Steve
Rugged, gripping, cold, captivating, that is Alex McKnight, just like the breathtaking Upper Peninsula of Michigan, the setting for Steve Hamilton's mysteries. Alex, a retired cop begrudgingly accepts his role as a Private Investigator, protecting those around him. In this latest Alex McKnight mystery, Alex encounters his darkest hour, keeping the reader in an atmosphere of suspense. If you like the Cork O'Connor novels by Willian Kent Krueger, try the Alex McKnight series.
[Adult Fiction Book HAMILTON]
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Posh
Jackson, Lucy
Similar in theme to "Prep", this satire, by a New York Times Notable Book author, takes us into the lives of students, teachers and family members of those who attend an elite preparatory school in New York City. Both funny and sad, "Posh" was enjoyable and the reader will want to find out how each character resolves their issues.
[Adult Fiction Book JACKSON]
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Smashed: Story of a Drunken Girlhood
Zailckas, Koren
A candid memoir of a 24-year-old girl and her relationship with alcohol. The story begins with the seduction of her first drink and the downhill slide her life took as her addiction with alcohol grew. The author's story reflects the experiences of many young women today as they learn to use alcohol as a coping method to deal with the struggles of growing up. The book is interspersed with startling facts about young girls and drinking.
[Adult Nonfiction Book 362.292 Z]
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This I Believe: The Personal Philosophies of Remarkable Men and Women
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A collection of some of the best essays submitted to the powerful NPR program This I Believe. The essays are personal credos from famous personalities and ordinary Americans that are insightful and inspiring. A perfect book to pick up and read whenever you have a free moment, this book is for anyone who wants or needs a quick bit of inspiration.
[Adult Nonfiction Book 170.44 T]
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