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| Python's Kiss by Louise ErdrichThis latest from Pulitzer Prize winner Louise Erdrich collects 13 stories written over the past two decades. Taking place mainly in a vividly depicted Midwest, the tales include a range of characters, such as a young girl concerned for a dog and a group at a bar. Enhanced by woodcut artwork by Aza Erdrich Abe, the author's daughter, this thought-provoking book "puts Erdrich’s powers on full display" (Publishers Weekly). |
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| The Calico Cat at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi; translated by Cat AndersonThe mysterious Chibineko Kitchen lets customers enjoy a meal with someone who's died. In this 2nd standalone novel in a bestselling Japanese series, a man wants his mom to know he's okay, a divorced couple want to see their son, a terminally ill young woman needs advice from her mother, and a septuagenarian wants to meet a specific singer. Recipes are included. For fans of: Hisashi Kashiwai's The Kamogawa Food Detectives; Nagi Shimeno's Messenger Cat Café.
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| The Future Saints by Ashley WinsteadTight-knit California band the Future Saints are flailing and playing to empty clubs after the death of their beloved manager, who was lead singer Hannah's sister. They all feel the loss, but Hannah starts to self-destruct, even as she channels her pain into a stunning new song that goes viral. Music executive Theo is sent to get the band on track, which isn't going to be easy, especially when he falls for Hannah.
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| All the World Can Hold by Jung YunDays after September 11, 2001, a nostalgia cruise celebrating a Love Boat-esque program sets sail for Bermuda, with now-sober actor Doug reuniting with the cast for the first time in years. Meanwhile, Manhattanites Franny and her husband disagree about taking the trip during the 9/11 tragedy, but as it’s her Korean mother's 70th birthday, they do. Also on board is MIT student Lucy, who accepted her roommate's family's free invite. For fans of: Gish Jen's World and Town. |
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Book of the Year: An evening with author Susan Straight
Tuesday, April 28, 5-7pm Cuesta College, SLO
National Book Award finalist and California author Susan Straight discusses her latest novel, Sacrament. Tickets on sale now at Tickets.Cuesta.Edu |
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