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My Name Is Lucy Barton: A Novel (Hardcover)

By Elizabeth Strout

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ISBN: 9781400067695

Published: Random House - January 12th, 2016

The beloved author of Olive Kitteridge does not disappoint in this magnificent story of a mother and daughter. An inescapable tension–and love–develops after Lucy and her mother are reunited. Eloquent and deeply human. ~ Reviewed by Barbara Morrow

My Name Is Lucy Barton: A Novel (Paperback)

By Elizabeth Strout

$17.00

ISBN: 9780812979527

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Published: Random House Trade Paperbacks - October 11th, 2016

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The beloved author of Olive Kitteridge does not disappoint in this magnificent story of a mother and daughter. An inescapable tension - and love - develops after Lucy and her mother are reunited. Eloquent and deeply human. ~ Reviewed by Barbara Morrow

We Were Brothers (Hardcover)

By Barry Moser

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ISBN: 9781616204136

Availability: Out of Print

Published: Algonquin Books - October 20th, 2015

A "southern" memoir - reminiscent of other stellar writers such as Pat Conroy and Rick Bragg - of Moser’s difficult relationship with his brother, and the racist environment in which they were raised that came between them. The story moves to a dramatic and redemptive climax and we are led to realize that it is never too late to heal a wounded relationship. ~ Reviewed by Barbara Morrow

The Japanese Lover: A Novel (Paperback)

By Isabel Allende

$17.99

ISBN: 9781501116995

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Published: Atria Books - July 5th, 2016

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One of my favorite books of the year! Multi-layered, fascinating historical context from World War II to the present, Poland, Japan, wartime US. Eccentric, interesting characters, romance.... ~ Reviewed by Barbara Morrow

Fire Shut Up In My Bones (Paperback)

By Charles M. Blow

$15.99

ISBN: 9780544570115

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Published: Harper Perennial - September 1st, 2015

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An incredibly moving memoir set in the South - this young boy experienced unbelievable turmoil growing up - sexual abuse, sexual confusion, a yearning for love and friendship. Now a New York Times columnist! ~ Reviewed by Barbara Morrow

The Dust That Falls from Dreams: A Novel (Vintage International) (Paperback)

By Louis de Bernieres

$17.00

ISBN: 9781101970003

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Published: Vintage - July 26th, 2016

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Of Corelli's Mandolin fame, this time de Bernieres recounts the story of a British family in the throes of World War I. Emotionally satisfying and full of realistic detail about an historic period. ~ Reviewed by Barbara Morrow