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  1. Final Breath
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    Final Breath

    Kevin O'Brien
  2. The Book of Unholy Mischief: A Novel
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  3. Family Planning (P.S.)
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    Family Planning (P.S.)

    Karan Mahajan
  4. Couch: A Novel
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    Couch: A Novel

    Benjamin Parzybok
  5. Livability: Stories
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    Livability: Stories

    Jon Raymond
  6. People of the Book
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    People of the Book

    Geraldine Brooks
  7. Land of Marvels
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    Land of Marvels

    Barry Unsworth
  8. The Green Year: 365 Small Things You Can Do to Make a Big Difference
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  9. Tinkers
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    Tinkers

    Paul Harding
  10. The Invention of Air: A Study of Science, Faith, Revolution, and the Birth of America
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard
by J.K. Rowling
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The Tales of Beedle the Bard, a Wizarding classic, first came to Muggle readers' attention in the book known as Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Now, thanks to Hermione Granger's new translation from the ancient runes, we present this stunning... (read more)
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Weston Weston
by Viola Krauss
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Throughout the 1920s, 30s, and 40s, Weston was a major force in pushing forward the art of photography. This collection presents 180 of Weston's finest images, including many--such as the pines of Point Lobos, the sand dunes of Oceano, and his stark... (read more)
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Business

Outliers: The Story of Success
by Malcolm Gladwell
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If you've ever wondered what so-and-so had that you didn't, you need to read Outliers. Gladwell's writing is always engaging, especially when he illuminates the mysterious elements that allow one person to succeed beyond all others. Recommended by... (read more)
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US History

American Lion: Andrew Jackson in the White House
by Jon Meacham
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Andrew Jackson, his intimate circle of friends, and his tumultuous times are at the heart of this remarkable book about the man who rose from nothing to create the modern presidency. Beloved and hated, venerated and reviled, Andrew Jackson was an orphan... (read more)
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The Hearts of Horses
by Molly Gloss
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In the winter of 1917, nineteen-year-old Martha Lessen saddles her horses and heads for a remote county in eastern Oregon, looking for work gentling wild horses. She chances on a rancher, George Bliss, who is willing to hire her on. Many of his regular... (read more)
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Too Fat to Fish
by Artie Lange
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When good-for-little stand-up comic Artie Lange joined the permanent cast of The Howard Stern Show in 2001, it was nothing short of a renaissance in the Stern universe. The Stern juggernaut has never slowed since its 80s heyday, but Lange provided what... (read more)
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Warriors: Power of Three #05: Long Shadows
by Erin Hunter
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The Clans are in turmoil. ShadowClan has turned its back on StarClan and pledged to follow the dark predictions of Sol, the strange cat who foretold the solar eclipse. But not all the cats have lost faith in their warrior ancestors. . . . Jaypaw is... (read more)
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The 39 Clues: One False Note (39 Clues #02)
by Gordon Korman
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This just in! Amy and Dan Cahill were spotted on a train, hot on the trail of one of 39 Clues hidden around the world. But, wait! Police report a break-in at an elite hotel, and the suspects also sound suspiciously like Amy and Dan. Update! Amy... (read more)
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The Cole Protocol (Halo)
by Tobias Buckell
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In the first, desperate days of the Human-Covenant War, the UNSC has enacted the Cole Protocol to safeguard Earth and its Inner Colonies from discovery by a merciless alien foe. Many are called upon to rid the universe of lingering navigation data... (read more)
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Hand of Evil
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With his hand trapped in the door of a speeding car, a man struggles to remain upright as he's dragged along a deserted stretch of San Juan Road in Phoenix's South Mountain Preserve. It's the perfect place to drive a man to his grave -- literally... (read more)
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Charley Harper 123s
by Charley Harper
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Harper appeals to both children and parents with his bright colors and simple yet realistic animals. This book is an ideal introduction to counting, and will encourage interest in both beauty and the natural world. Recommended by Rachael, Powells.com... (read more)
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