Wednesday, December 31, 2014

The Back of the Turtle by Thomas King

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Thomas King is at the very top of his game in  The Back of the Turtle.  It's warm and witty and a cracking good story about family tie...
Tuesday, December 30, 2014

Baby's in Black: Astrid Kirchherr, Stuart Sutcliffe, and The Beatles by Arne Bellstorf

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Baby's in Black is set in 1960-62, when The Beatles were honing their musical skills by playing long sets every night in a dive bar i...
Friday, December 26, 2014

The Scatter Here Is Too Great by Bilal Tanweer

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Bilal Tanweer's interconnected short stories set in contemporary Pakistan made my B estest Books so Far list, midway through 2014. I ...
Thursday, December 25, 2014

Krampus the Yule Lord by Brom

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Old magic is afoot on Christmas morning in West Virginia. Santa Claus had better watch out. Krampus is coming to town, and he is set on ...
Monday, December 22, 2014

Aviary Wonders Inc. Spring Catalog and Instruction Manual: Renewing the World's Bird Supply Since 2031 by Kate Samworth

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Funny and sad and horrifying. Kate Samworth's  Aviary Wonders Inc . is one of the most confounding books that I've ever read. It...
Sunday, December 21, 2014

Weasels by Elys Dolan

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Sharing picture books with young children is always a pleasure. Certain picture books are also a delight for adults reading solo: Elys Dolan...
Saturday, December 20, 2014

Shady Characters by Keith Houston

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Romping through the history of writing is so much fun with Keith Houston as a guide. His essays in Shady Characters: The Secret Life of Pu...