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Cutting for Stone (Vintage)
by Abraham Verghese
Staff Pick
I'm used to reading good authors, but Verghese is so good, he blew me away. He writes with such detached compassion that Ethiopia becomes your homeland, and Matron, Ghosh, Marion and Shiva Stone, and all the rest become your friends, your neighbors, and... (read more)

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The Lightning Thief: Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book One
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Staff Pick
Percy Jackson is not normal. He's got ADHD and attention deficit, and he's been kicked out of every school he's ever attended. Now he discovers he's a half blood: half human, half Olympian god. But his problems are only beginning. Someone has stolen Zeus'... (read more)

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Staff Pick
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Staff Pick
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by Rick Riordan
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Cutting for Stone
by Abraham Verghese
Staff Pick
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The Last Olympian (Percy Jackson and the Olympians #05)
by Rick Riordan
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Percy Jackson is not normal. He's got ADHD and attention deficit, and he's been kicked out of every school he's ever attended. Now he discovers he's a half blood: half human, half Olympian god. But his problems are only beginning. Someone has stolen Zeus'... (read more)

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by Amy Stewart
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It's not easy being green. Mostly, everything else eats you. But some plants fight back with thorns and poisons. Some plants are: Wicked Plants by Amy Stewart.... (read more)

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Good Son
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Theo sets out to rescue his mother, who's been kidnapped by Pakistani terrorists. Twists and turns aplenty. Even Mom is not what you expect. A thinking thriller and a very enjoyable read.... (read more)

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From Seed to Table: A Practical Guide to Eating and Growing Green
by Janette Haase
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Want to eat greener, but unsure how to start? From Seed to Table has it all: garden planning and maintenance, monthly suggestions, organic pest control, philosophical basics, and recipes for your harvest.... (read more)

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