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The Tragedy Paper

Reviewed by Kate F on March 26, 2013

4

A bittersweet story of first love. Read more...

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You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Up: A Love Story

Reviewed by John O on March 19, 2013

4

It's chock-full of stalking, snark and antidepressants. What more could you ask from a classic romance? Read more...

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The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human

Reviewed by Jeff R on March 15, 2013

4

Are stories an evolutionary adaptation, or are they an evolutionary side effect? Do they mirror reality or shape it? Read on and find out. Read more...

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The Bluebird Effect: Uncommon Bonds with Common Birds

Reviewed by Jen D on March 12, 2013

4

This book will change the way you look at the birds that are right outside your window. Read more...

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Fake Mustache

Reviewed by Laela T on March 1, 2013

4

The Heidelberg Handlebar #7 mustache is ready to take over the world. Be ready to laugh, because this book is 100% ridiculous. Read more...

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Shadowlands

Reviewed by Kate F on February 26, 2013

4

If you like being scared out of your mind by a book, this one won't let you down. Read more...

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There Was a Tree

Reviewed by Amy B on February 22, 2013

4

Beat the winter blahs by sharing this sing-along picture book featuring a beautiful African landscape, safari animals and bright orange sun. Read more...

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The Dog Stars

Reviewed by Jeff R on February 19, 2013

4

Imagine the editors of "Field and Stream," "Soldier of Fortune" and "Poetry" magazine getting together to write a post-apocalyptic novel. Read more...

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Ungifted

Reviewed by Heather W on February 8, 2013

4

Being gifted doesn't mean you know it all. Read more...

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Unspoken

Reviewed by Christiana C on February 5, 2013

4

Kami and the entire cast of characters are entirely likeable, but also unfailingly human. Read more...