Zelda, the Queen of Paris : the true story of the luckiest dog in the world

From Andrea  Kalinowski Author:  Paul Chutkow Zelda, the Queen of Paris : the true story of the luckiest dog in the world  If you enjoy the companionship of a four-footed friend, this book will really appeal to you and reinforce the love and camaraderie you feel with your pet. Zelda, the Queen of Paris : [...]

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The Grapes of Wrath

From Michele Lauer-Bader author: Steinbeck, John The grapes of wrath The Grapes of Wrath should be read twice; once while in high school or college and again later in life, when hopefully experience has taught something.  Steinbeck wrote the story during the depression and its portrayal of poverty, migrant workers, and poor treatment of the [...]

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The bone garden : the Sacramento boardinghouse murders

From Jackie Cantwell author: Wood, William P  The bone garden : the Sacramento boardinghouse murders This is the true story of Dorothea Puente who was one of our country’s most prolific female serial killers. The author has first-hand knowledge of the crimes, as he was a deputy D.A. in Sacramento when she was tried for [...]

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2030 : the real story of what happens to America

From Ellen Druda author: Brooks, Albert  2030 : the real story of what happens to America  In 2030, America and China partner to rebuild Los Angeles after a terrible earthquake.  Thanks to medical breakthroughs, baby boomers are living long healthy lives and the AARP is the most powerful force in government.  Young people are broke, [...]

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One Crazy Summer

From Monica Salo author: Williams-Garcia, Rita                                          One Crazy Summer It is the summer of 1968; eleven year old Delphine and her two younger sisters are being sent across the country to Oakland, California to visit their mother.  Their mother deserted them after her younger sister was born and though she has had no contact with [...]

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Little girl blue: the life of Karen Carpenter

From Jackie Cantwell author: Schmidt, Randy L. Little girl blue: the life of Karen Carpenter  This is an extremely well-written and well-researched biography of Karen Carpenter, the singer of The Carpenters.  Full disclosure: I grew up on her music and to this day, when I hear her voice, I’m completely transported to another place and [...]

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In the shadow of the cypress

From Catherine Given author: Steinbeck, Thomas In the shadow of the cypress Thomas Steinbeck, John Steinbeck’s eldest son, began his career as a cinematographer and a photojournalist in Vietnam. He has also written a number of screenplays.  His first novel, In the Shadow of the Cypress (2010) follows his first book, a collection of short [...]

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