May 10
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The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry: A Novel
Gabrielle Zevin · Algonquin Books Pages: 270 Format: Book
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A. J. Fikry's life is not at all what he expected it to be. He lives alone, his bookstore is experiencing the worst sales in its history, and now his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. But when a mysterious package appears at the bookstore, its unexpected... |
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June 14
1986 Man Booker Prize (Nominated), 1987 Arthur C. Clarke Awards
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The Handmaid's Tale
Margaret Atwood · Anchor Pages: 311 Format: Paperback
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From the bestselling author of Alias Grace and the MaddAddam trilogy, here is the #1 New York Times bestseller and seminal work of speculative fiction from the Booker Prize-winning author.
Now a Hulu series starring Elizabeth Moss, Samira Wiley, and Joseph Fiennes.... |
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July 12
Goodreads choice awards for Best Nonfiction
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The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
Rebecca Skloot · Crown Publishers Pages: 369 Format: Book
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Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer who worked the same land as her slave ancestors, yet her cells - taken without her knowledge - became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human... |
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August 9
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LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE
Laura Esquivel · Anchor Format: Book
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Earthy, magical, and utterly charming, this tale of family life in turn-of-the-century Mexico became a best-selling phenomenon with its winning blend of poignant romance and bittersweet wit.
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