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The Death of Bees

Reviewed by Erin K on March 8, 2013

5

A dark, quirky coming-of-age story that starts off with a bang and keeps you turning the pages. Read more...

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Etiquette and Espionage

Reviewed by Christiana C on March 5, 2013

5

OMG, this is the most delightful book I've read in a long time. 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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The Painted Girls

Reviewed by Sarah C on February 15, 2013

5

A story so good I drove an extra block every day just to keep listening. You will never look at Degas' ballet dancers the same way again. 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...

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The Smitten Kitchen Cookbook

Reviewed by Jen D on February 1, 2013

5

True confession: A Rachael Ray book and the Internet taught me how to cook, but it was Smitten Kitchen that sealed the deal. Read more...