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October 2012

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published October 2012.

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Soft Landing Learning

by Colby Cedar Smith

Rania Foka’s "Soft Landing Learning" is directed at parents whose children are learning a second language, especially English, but this book has a much wider scope. Foka’s advice is relevant for all parents, whether their children... Read More

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September Woods

by Jeannine Chartier Hanscom

The normally familiar woods behind fifteen-year-old Stella Compton’s home become terrifying when she stumbles across the path of a dangerous escaped prisoner in "September Woods". Ruthlessly vicious convict Randall Daggett abducts... Read More

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Why You Didn't Get the Job

by Mary Crawford

Diane Cashin speaks directly when she explains how readers can adapt when their original plans go awry. “You need to know where ‘Your True North’ is, by knowing yourself, your career goals, and your life goals. This clarity acts as... Read More

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The Impressionist Murders

by Emily Asad

Art is often meant to provoke the viewer to consider new perspectives, even when the point of view is that of a serial killer. William Sargent combines his love of art with his affinity for sleuthing in The Impressionist Murders, a novel... Read More

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Wars at Work

by Barry Silverstein

While managers in companies large and small may be loathe to admit it, much of their time is likely spent on trying to prevent “wars at work,” as Kaveh Mir calls them. “Almost every workplace issue can be traced back to a clash... Read More

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Stories of Lily

by Shoilee Khan

"Stories of Lily" is a collection of short anecdotes about a young woman who leaves China to study English in Melbourne, Australia. Lily, along with her friend Iman—a student from Iraq—shop, travel, and learn together while adapting... Read More

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Benajah's Keeper

by Jill Allen

Aeryn Dougan’s luscious debut romance novel, Benajah’s Keeper, introduces Evanna Amaranthine, a cool, calculating vampire who protects humanity by killing and sucking the blood of heinous criminals. She carries out instructions given... Read More

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