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Mischling: A novel
by Affinity Konar
Arriving at Auschwitz in 1944, twin sisters Pearl and Stasha Zagorski take refuge in each other when they become part of the experimental population of twins known as Mengele's Zoo, where they experience horrors unknown to other inmates.
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All the rivers: A novel
by Dorit Rabinyan
A chance encounter between a hot-blooded Israeli woman and a sweet-but-pensive Palestinian leads to a passionate relationship that leaves them torn between their love and their disapproving family's respective duties.
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Setting free the kites
by Alex George
Befriending a fearless newcomer who helps him work through the challenges of being frequently bullied, Robert works at his friend's side during a summer at his family's amusement park and uncovers harsh truths about personal secrets and revenge. By the author of A Good American.
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| Marlena: A novel by Julie BuntinFifteen-year-old Cat is lonely in her new hometown in rural Michigan, until she meets her beautiful, reckless neighbour, Marlena. The friendship that the two build is unlike anything either girl has ever experienced, but it is doomed. Within a year, Marlena is dead. Now in her thirties, Cat is still damaged by the loss. The book alternates between the two eras, creating a haunting portrait of an intense friendship -- and the adult perspective that sees things a little more clearly. Leisurely paced, this debut is "devastating; as unforgettable as it is gorgeous" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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A harvest of thorns
by Corban Addison
A tale inspired by global labour sourcing in the fashion industry describes how a sweatshop fire reignites ethics controversies, embroiling a disgraced journalist and a whistleblower in an explosive courtroom drama. By the award-winning author of The Tears of Dark Water.
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| American war: A novel by Omar El AkkadA second American Civil War is underway as three southern states refuse to give up fossil fuels, despite rising waters (New Orleans, Washington D.C., and all of Florida are long gone) and summers that last from March to December. It's 2075, and coastal refugees are pouring into the Midwest, but young Sarat and her family seek shelter in a Mississippi camp. As she grows, she becomes a warrior for the Southern cause, delivering violence until her eventual capture. Vividly imagined, this terrifying dystopian novel is based on debut author Omar El Akkad's work as a journalist, combining disparate elements of reporting on climate change, the Arab Spring, the Black Lives Matter movement, and the war in Afghanistan. |
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| The twelve lives of Samuel Hawley: A novel by Hannah TintiCareer criminal Samuel Hawley has spent much of his life on the road, dragging his young daughter Loo along, until she enters adolescence and he tries to leave his criminal past behind. They've moved to the Massachusetts town where Loo's long-dead mother grew up, and are cautiously making inroads into the community. But Loo's desire to understand her mother's death sets her at odds with her father, who still carries his late wife's makeup, shampoo, and robe to each new home. Told in their alternating perspectives (hers of their present, his of the twelve times he's been shot), this is a "breathtaking novel of violence and tenderness" (Booklist). |
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| Spoils by Brian Van ReetSet in Baghdad in 2003, this unsettling debut novel is told from three points of view -- on different sides of the war. Cassandra and her fellow soldiers are guarding a roundabout when it is attacked by mujahideen; Sleed and his tank crew are looting a palace and fail to come to their rescue before Cassandra is captured. The third point of view is provided by a Muslim insurgent who is losing ground to an Islamist extremist. With spare, powerful prose, author Brian Van Reet (an Iraq War veteran) vividly portrays the horrors of war. |
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| Save the Date by Mary Kay AndrewsThis charming, romantic read stars talented Savannah florist Cara Kryzik, whose innovative designs haven't quite found their market. Meanwhile, a pesky (but rather attractive) man seems to show up at every wedding she works, distracting her when she can least afford it (you can see where that's going, right?). She's getting desperate for that one career-making gig when the perfect opportunity arises. Unfortunately, it turns out to be a hefty load of work, right when everything else seems to be falling apart. But never fear, this humorous tale from bestselling author Mary Kay Andrews ends happily -- which makes it perfect for a quick afternoon pick-me-up. |
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| Season of the dragonflies: A novel by Sarah CreechGenerations ago, the Lenore women learned that they could influence the flowers that grew on their Blue Ridge Mountain property. Now, their perfume company, which depends on those flowers, is in trouble. The current owner's younger daughter has returned after a long absence, sharing troubling visions (also part of the Lenore skillset), upsetting the status quo, and threatening her older sister's career hopes. Just as worrisome, a client has threatened to expose their secret ability, and the flowers that sustain the company seem to be dying. Complex family relationships (especially between sisters), a hint of romance, and a little magic in the garden will entice fans of Sarah Addison Allen's Garden Spells. |
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The language of flowers: A novel
by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Discovering the symbolic meanings of flowers while languishing in the foster-care system, eighteen-year-old Victoria is hired by a florist when her talent for helping others is discovered, a situation that leads her to confront a painful secret from her past.
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