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September 5, 2019

House of Salt and Sorrows by Erin Craig

A dark YA fairytale retelling of the twelve dancing princesses. In a haunting, gothic setting, a family mourns as yet another daughter is interred to the sea. This time, Annaleigh is convinced there is something amiss with her sister’s death.

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September 3, 2019

Last in a Long Line of Rebels by Lisa Lewis Tyre

In this light-hearted middle-grade novel, a southern “Rebel” digs into her heritage with surprising and enlightening results.

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September 2, 2019

Back Porch Book Chat: Lou Hunley (Public Librarian)

Back Porch Book Chat: a casual conversation about books on our virtual back porch. Today’s topic: enjoying the public library with Lou Hunley.

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August 30, 2019

Captured by Alvin Townley

The ordeal of Jeremiah Denton in the “Hanoi Hilton” is not for the squeamish, but stands as a witness to courage and faith

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August 27, 2019

The Lady Is a Spy by Don Mitchell

This biography of Virginia Hall for young people tells the little-known story of a daring World War II spy.

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August 27, 2019

FBI Files: the Unabomber

A new nonfiction series features puzzling and deadly cases cracked by the FBI.

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August 26, 2019

*We are (Not) Friends by Anna Kang and illustrated by Christopher Weyant

The latest in the You are Not Small series, We Are (Not) Friends is a perfect read for new readers heading back to school.

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August 23, 2019

The Invention Hunters Series by Korwin Briggs

By their wacky misunderstandings, the “Invention Hunters” help kids understand basic principles of applied science.

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August 23, 2019

Look! I Wrote a Book! by Sally Lloyd Jones

Sally Lloyd Jones shares the basics of book-writing with simple advice that works for any age.

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