Social & Family Issues

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“Melinda Moustakis’ arrestingly vivid and richly realized new novel Homestead depicts the interior lives of two Alaskan homesteaders in the 1950s so convincingly that it often read

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The Laughter is a brilliant, totally absorbing character study.”

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“this novel asks one of humanity’s most important questions . . .”

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“A beautiful, compelling portrait of dance . . sure to become a book group favorite, rich in discussion topics that are as provocative as they are complex.”

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“Diversions like this add the layers of human interest that make a Jeffery Deaver novel so much more than a page-turner.

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“With powerful language, Usami reveals a terrifying world of teenage fan obsession.”

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Liberation Day is inventive, provocative, difficult, interesting, and annoying.

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Signal Fires is perfectly crafted and developed . . .”

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In echoing Dickens, Barbara Kingsolver has written a social justice novel all her own, one only she could write, for our time and for the ages.

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“Pure pleasure from first page to last. . . . All the joys of writing are richly displayed here, as is all their power to evoke and hold close.”

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“The book’s suspense rests on whether and when Cal will finally turn to face his lifelong attacker. What will he lose, in what sequence? How humiliated and abased will he become?

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“Cruz has created an unforgettable character in Cara. And readers will feel like they’ve made a new, fascinating friend.”

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“The finale is happy enough for Decker and Rina—but not for everyone they care about.

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“Fans of tense, psychological dramas will not be disappointed.”

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“fairy tales aren’t just for kids.”

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“Jones moves the story along at an intriguing, fast pace, making for an entertaining, fun read. Recommended for all who enjoy twisty thrillers and clever, smooth writing.”

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“a pithy, enjoyable, modern-day story from start to finish, with a cast of fully realized characters you’ll champion to the end.”

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“Schnader’s writing is multi-sensual and powerful.”

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“a fascinating piece of writing from a master storyteller”

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“In The Final Case Guterson clearly denounces the forces of destruction in people who choose a dark and abusive anger over respect.

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Why is sexual abuse so rampant?

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“succeeds, thanks to Seckin’s unrelentingly honest excavations and sharply beautiful language.”

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What is it about King Richard III, who ruled England for only two years in the late 15th century, that still fascinates thousands of people across the world?

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