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Local and Popular Reviews Books reviewed in the Providence Journal, Boston Globe or People WeeklyOctober 6, 2019
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Right after the weather
by Carol Anshaw
The author of the New York Times bestseller Carry the One presents a novel exploring what happens when untested people are put to a difficult time, and in its aftermath, find themselves in a newly uncertain world.
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Marley : a novel
by Jon Clinch
From the acclaimed author of Finn comes a reimagining of Charles Dickens’ classic A Christmas Carol, with a moving exploration of the twisted relationship between Ebenezer Scrooge and Jacob Marley. 75,000 first printing.
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The Lying Room
by Nicci French
A standalone thriller by the best-selling author of the Frieda Klein series finds an unfaithful married woman navigating a deadly spiral of misdirection against a detective and a killer when she is set up for murder. Simultaneous. 50,000 first printing.
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A single thread
by Tracy Chevalier
Facing limited prospects after the loss of her loved ones, a woman joins a circle of embroiderers continuing a centuries-long tradition at the Winchester Cathedral. By the best-selling author of Girl With a Pearl Earring.
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The tenth muse
by Catherine Chung
Determined to conquer the Riemann hypothesis in the face of cultural discrimination against women intellectuals, a genius mathematician uncovers a mysterious theorem's unexpected World War II link to her family. 75,000 first printing.
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Grand union : stories
by Zadie Smith
The award-winning author of White Teeth presents a first collection of 10 original short stories and selections from her most-lauded pieces as first published in The New Yorker and other prestigious literary magazines.
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Everything is figureoutable
by Marie Forleo
The award-winning star of MarieTV and host of “The Marie Forleo Podcast” outlines a simple mindset that significantly increases the odds of pursuing goals successfully, sharing advice on how to manage self-doubt, haters and making high-risk decisions. Tour.
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Lady Tigers in the Concrete Jungle : How Softball and Sisterhood Saved Lives in the South Bronx by Dibs BaerViolence was a way of life for the girls of Mott Middle School in the South Bronx. Some woke up to it at home, and others dodged it on the way to school. Vicious physical fights broke out in classrooms, hallways, and bathrooms. These girls filed their fingernails into sharp points because they had to be ready to go at any time. Then a new coach joined the ranks at Mott Middle, and a new program began: girl's softball. Coach Astacio offers the girls the time and attention they need to take their first steps to success.
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Bedlam : an intimate journey into America's mental health crisis by Kenneth Paul RosenbergA psychiatrist and award-winning documentarian illuminates the mental-health crisis in the U.S., revealing how a high percentage of Americans are incarcerated for mental illness and what needs to be done for more compassionate and effective change. Not available in SAILS system.
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Barnum : an American life
by Robert Wilson
A biography of P.T. Barnum, nearly 125 years after his death, captures the full genius, infamy and allure of the forefather of American entertainment, and makes the case for his place among the icons of American history. 50,000 first printing.
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Horror stories : a memoir by Liz PhairThe two-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter behind the groundbreaking album Exile in Guyville offers a haunting memoir in stories. Illustrations. Not available in the SAILS system.
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