The descendants: a novel

From Catherine Given Author:  Kaui Hart  Hemmings The descendants: a novel By now you’ve probably seen either The Descendants’ promos or the movie featuring George Clooney and Beau Bridges. In the novel it’s based on, Hemmings provides a sensitive account of the dealings of a comfortably numb man. Matthew, the mostly emotionally absent father of [...]

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The Night Circus

From  Ellen  Druda Author:  Erin Morgenstern The Night circus [sound recording CD] This is the story of the romance between a man and woman destined as children to become opponents in a magical game in which only the winner will survive.  We follow them through their studies and formative years as they develop their skills [...]

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Death in the City of Light: The Serial Killer of Nazi-Occupied Paris

From Eileen Effrat Author:  David King Death in the City of Light:    The Serial Killer of Nazi-Occupied Paris If you were mesmerized by Eric Larson’s  Devil in the White City,  try this meticulously researched and  very readable account of Marcel Petiot, a Parisian doctor accused and convicted of brutally murdering  at least  twenty-seven people between [...]

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The Necklace

From Michelle Lauer-Bader Author:  Cheryl  Jarvis The Necklace This is a fascinating story. The first question most people will ask is how can 13 women share anything? But it quickly becomes apparent that the necklace is only the means to get us to think about what do we really need and how can we make [...]

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We bought a zoo

From Jackie Cantwell Author:  Benjamin Mee We bought a zoo This is the remarkable true story of a successful journalist and married father of two who buys the dilapidated Dartmoor Zoo in southwest England. The book was made into a movie, in theatres now, starring Matt Damon. Benjamin is joined in this venture with his [...]

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