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May 2017

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

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Tune Up

by Angela McQuay

This thriller presents an interesting look into the edgy lifestyles of avant-garde artists and others living on the fringes of society. A wild ride through the world of custom bikes, high-end orchestras, and the daily lives of some... Read More

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The Stuff of Family Life

by Catherine Reed-Thureson

"The Stuff of Family Life", by Michelle Janning, is a fascinating sociological exploration of what material goods say about people and society. Examining both spaces and objects, the book looks at different life stages and the living... Read More

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The Last Train

by Shana Creaney

"The Last Train" is a well-paced and absorbing mystery, with quick action and a look at urban life. In "The Last Train" by Michael Pronko, Detective Hiroshi Shimizu and the Tokyo homicide unit go on a thrilling hunt for a murderer of... Read More

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Hope Is a Decision

by Joseph S. Pete

Ikeda has much to say about the human condition, and he does so artfully and with great understanding. Daisaku Ikeda’s Hope is a Decision gives a broad and insightful overview into the thinking of the acclaimed Buddhist religious... Read More

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Tower 18

by Amanda Adams

Exciting and skillfully plotted, "Tower 18" is a gripping, edge-of-your-seat thriller. Thrilling and thought-provoking, "Tower 18" by Tony Bathey explores ruthless political maneuvers and offers copious amounts of scandal. Rival... Read More

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It's Just So...Little!

by Amanda McCorquodale

It’s Just So … Little! is the perfect book to ease children into having a new sibling. Lizzy is a young red-headed girl with a lot of energy. One fall morning, she realizes she’s outgrown her favorite jacket, and her mom tells her... Read More

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