December: Young Adult Fiction Pick Kids must escape north Korea and save their father. The author grew up in South Korea and now lives in Maine. This is an adventure which also provides cultural insight. – Robin North Korea is…
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NONFIC: The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit, by Michael Finkel
December: NonFiction This book concerns the hermit, Christopher Knight, who spent 27 years living alone without an open fire in the Maine woods. Christopher Knight is surprisingly articulate, and intelligent, if antisocial. The author is careful to stick to what…
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NONFIC: Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook by Alice Waters
December: NonFiction Pick Bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir from cultural icon and culinary standard bearer Alice Waters recalls the circuitous road and tumultuous times leading to the opening of what is arguably America’s most influential restaurant. – Elly When Alice…
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FIC: Rat Catchers’ Olympics by Colin Cotterill
December: Fiction Pick The newest in the series of mysteries featuring the Laotian sleuth, Dr. Siri Paiboun. This is a quirky mystery, being that the detective has a direct connection with the spirit world. It’s full of humor about the…
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FIC: The Girl Who Takes an Eye for an Eye by David Lagercrantz
December: Fiction Pick This is a continuation of the Millenium Series, originally written by the late Steig Larsson. Lisbeth Sander and Mikeal Blomkwist are the key characters. Lagercrantz is faithful to the original style. This is a fast paced read…
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