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Latest Books for you at Moss Library FICTION: " A Concise Chinese-English Dictionary for Lovers" by Xiaolu Guo- Amy Tan reviews this book and says it is "original, humorous and wise". Within imperfect language one can find many perfect truths of the human condition. The misunderstandings are really the understandings of the differences of the heart between men and women". It is a novel about language, identity, and the cultural divide. " A Christmas Visitor" by Thomas Kinkade and Katherine Spencer- Discover joy in the most unexpected packages this Christmas in the village of Cape Light. " Gentlemen on the Road" by Michael Chabon is an adventure story with cliff hanging suspense and a colorful cast of characters worthy of Scheherazade's most Marriages tantalizing tales. FANTASY: " Lion Boy" by Zizou Corder- In the near future a boy with the ability to speak " feline" sets out from London to seek his kidnapped parents and finds himself on a Paris bound circus ship learning to train lions. " Burnt Offerings" by Laurell K. Hamilton ( An Anita Blake Vampire Hunter Novel) Introduction of two new characters keeps this series a page turner. " Eclipse" by Stephanie Meyer is the third in the riveting vampire love saga. NON-FICTION: " Chosen by a Horse" by Susan Richards- Two kindred spirits find each other in this beautifully written memoir about human- animal bond. " Breaking News" How the Associated Press has covered War, Peace and Everything Else" -foreword By David Halberstam. " Good Parenting Through Your Divorce" By Mary Ellen Hannibal is an essential guidebook to helping your children adjust and thrive and is based on the leading national program. Mysteries: Margaret Coel's " Ghost Walker" and "The Girl with the Braided Hair" -This author presents a vivid and authentic picture of the Native American, past and present, and captures the rugged and majestic atmosphere of Wyoming. Rebecca Drake's "The Next Killing"- A Twisted psychopath invades a quiet girl's school campus. Susan Kandel's " Christietown" is a novel about vintage clothing, romance and mystery, and Agatha Christie. Cynthia Baxter's " Who's Kitten Who?" involves a vet turned sleuth in this entertaining series with a menagerie of colorful human and animal characters. Diana Abu-Jaber's " origin" is a dark nourish literary mystery with a unique detective- heroine. R.M. Koster's " Glass Mountain" is a novel in the vein of Joseph Conrad: A man risks his life in order to save his soul. Anna Argula's " Walla Walla Suite" Set in the Northwest excop Quinn investigates a missing persons case that turns out to be anything but. Sarah Andrews- " In Cold Pursuit" - A geology students heads to Antarctica to study glaciology but uncovers a murder. Harley Jane Kozak's " Dead Ex" is a funny mystery set in the woods of TV soaps.
Jim Lehrer's " Flying Crows" -This is Lehrer's 14th novel expertly researched, warmly told, and rich is suspence and drama.
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