Ellen J. says, "This was not an easy book to read, but I'm glad I did.'' Read her review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/815850846

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A 2013 staff fiction favorite recommended by Connie and Ellen J.

Ellen says, "I loved this book and am interested in learning more about the Orphan Trains that brought poor New York City kids out of the slums and dumped them in the Midwest. Read her review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/809659012?book_show_action=false

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Set in a Massachusetts Shaker community in 1842, this story is about Polly, a young girl escaping from a horrific childhood, finding refuge as a new believer in the City of Hope. All her life she has found a kind of spiritual escape from her father's abuse, and when she is safe at the City of Hope, she experiences variations of those visions and is identified as a Visionist (someone who receives direct word from Mother Ann the founder of the Shakers).

All is not well or as it seems with Polly, and the secret she is running from pursues her along with others who would benefit from finding her. Even her "safety" within the City of Hope isn't a certainty.

--Recommended by Susie

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The eighth novel in author Steve Berry’s Cotton Malone series of international adventures/political intrigue all wrapped around an historical person, event, or historical relic. Berry transitions his stories from today with US government operative turned book seller Cotton Malone to whatever historical time period his story is based. This novel focuses on a secret of the Tudor times of Henry the VIII and Elizabeth I. From the CIA to British MI 6 to Malone’s own family the action is fast-paced while Berry recounts English history. While a little repetitive it is a good read. 3 ½ stars.

--Reviewed by Stephen

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Recommended by Cheryle, who says it is an amazing debut novel.

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Recommended by Lisa, who calls it "an amazing book.''

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Recommended by Lisa, who says she's "never read a Jack Reacher book I didn't like.''

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Recommended by Haley.

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Recommended by Jo, who called it "an entertaining, quick read''. Read her review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16074553-the-apple-orchard?bf=500&from_search=true

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Recommended by Jo, who called the book "a charming, lovely collection of poems and essays.'' Read her review: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/17707772-dog-songs?bf=500&from_search=true

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