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January 2017

Here are all of the books we've reviewed that were published January 2017.

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Silence and Beauty

by Meagan Logsdon

This illuminating, unique composition was crafted by the hands of a master. Makoto Fujimura’s "Silence and Beauty" is a prismatic analysis of Shusaku Endo’s novel Silence and a glimpse into the often enigmatic culture of Japan.... Read More

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Purgatory Road

by Shana Creaney

"Purgatory Road" is meant for people who like breakneck pacing and a somewhat mystical plot. "Purgatory Road" by Samuel Parker tells the story of several people lost in the desert. Filled with personal discovery and mysterious... Read More

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Rousseau and Dignity

by Jeff Fleischer

Theoretical discourse meets real life accounts of dignity in context—a juxtaposition the philosopher would have approved of. Rousseau and Dignity: Art Serving Humanity commemorates the 2012 University of Notre Dame lecture series... Read More

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Helen

by Meg Nola

"Helen" focuses on a woman whose street smarts and innate talents led her to a vital, off-screen California role. Anita Mishook’s "Helen" is an intriguing novel about a young Jewish woman who travels from New York to California seeking... Read More

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Chance on Safari

by Susan Waggoner

This adventure story for young readers will prove both thrilling and challenging. Set in 1930s Australia, Mark Piper’s engaging "Chance on Safari" is the first installment of the Stock and Station series. The tale combines an exotic... Read More

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The Charm Buyers

by Shana Creaney

"The Charm Buyers" is a thought-provoking insight into a time of cultural change. "The Charm Buyers", by Lillian Howan, is a novel about family drama and expectation, cultural assimilation, and the mystical sense of ancient ideas that... Read More

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