Recommended by Nate

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A fun read, like all of Sarah Addison Allen's books.

Recommended by Jo

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I loved Robert S. Parker's Spenser series with the wise-cracking Boston private eye, so I thought I'd try one of his westerns. Appaloosa is the first book in a series (now taken over by writer Robert Knott after Parker's death). If you are a Parker fan, you will enjoy his take on a western.

Recommended by Jo

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This is either dismally humorous or humorously dismal, depending on your point of view. Either way Down & Out is a frank look at the life of the (sometimes) working (very) poor in Paris and the "tramps" of London. Readers might wonder how true to life this semi-autobiographical work of fiction is; Orwell did take menial restaurant jobs in Paris and did "live rough" in London. That being said,

I found it hard to forget that this was a choice made by an Old Etonian and graduate of Trinity College, Cambridge, to live the Bohemian life in Paris of the late 1920s. Still and all, it's a lively and entertaining read. I was delighted to read that the book is being adapted by Lee Hall (Billy Elliot, War Horse) for a film under the direction of Kevin Murphy (Last King of Scotland, Touching the Void). By the way, in addition to reading the book, you might want to give a listen to the book on the BBC Radio 4 website The Real George Orwell.

Reviewed by Melissa

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Recommended by Haley

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A quiet novel, with a honey-smooth tone, perfect for reading on a cold winter's day. A pleasant read for a readers who enjoy light fantasy.

Reviewed by Heather

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Very sweet, humorous story. Yes, it does make you smile. Caudill Winner.

Reviewed by Heather

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Caldecott Winner, 2008

Recommended by Jo

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Recommended by Connie

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I read this for my book group and probably wouldn't have picked it up otherwise. Unfortunately, at the last minute I was unable to attend the discussion-----and this is a book that NEEDS to be discussed. Excellent character development and the plot builds to a conclusion that completely shocked me. If you read this, let's talk about it!

Reviewed by Ellen

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