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    The Perfect World of Miwako Sumida is a tremendous examination of sadness.

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    “When Nora Roberts writes a great story with likeable characters so warm and real—nobody does it better.”

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    After reading this middle-grade novel, it becomes clear why Mary Downing Hahn is such a popular author and has won so many awards.

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    “Belief comes first, rationalizations follow behind. That is the basic theme of this new book on belief by professional skeptic, Michael Shermer.”

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    Ghostopolis is perfect proof that a graphic novel can tell as solid and detailed a story as a more traditional novel—and the fact that it’s aimed at kids and still manages this feat makes

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    Lauren Dane first published Second Chances as a new author in 2005 with e-publisher Loose Id.

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    Random House Books for Young Readers, May 2008

    “Have you ever seen a face hidden in the bark of a tree and known that the man trapped inside wanted to hurt you?”

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    In Last Night’s Scandal, Loretta Chase evokes a classic romantic theme: the unexpected transformation of a childhood friendship into a love story.

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    Vampires are hot. Looking at recent incarnations of them in movies or on television might lead a reader to think this was a new craze. Not true.

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    “This is strong satire, and many parts are, if not laugh-out loud funny, at least genuinely chuckle-funny.”

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    Hamster and Cheese, the first book in the Guinea PIG, Pet Shop Private Eye series, is a slim, 7x7-inch paperback that stands somewhere between a picture book and a standard graphic novel.

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    “So I will say it in simple language: Buy this book. Read this book. It is masterful. It is one of the best short story collections published this year.

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    Americans should pay close attention to Malcolm Nance.

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    Talent is always a joy to witness. But young talent like this is a very special joy.”

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    “Reading What Comes Next is an experience akin to riding the scariest roller coaster ride: You gulp with the rush of both trepidation and excitement—and you sigh with relief when i

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    When novelist Rhoda Lerman died in 2015 her New York Times obituary described her novels as not resembling one another.

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    “Fiorito’s prose is magical, evocative, mesmerizing.”

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    The publication of this physically small book puts Canadian poet and songwriter Leonard Cohen in the company of the most beloved poets in the English language.