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The Bright and Breaking SeaThe Bright and Breaking Sea, Book
by Neill, ChloeBook, 2020First Edition.Book, 2020. First Edition.
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Added Sep 18, 2020
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Added Aug 21, 2020
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This is a wonderfully engaging historical fantasy graphic-novel featuring magic, romance, and court politics. The art work is beautiful, and I really enjoyed the diversity of the characters. This is a fun uncomplicated read, that I devoured in one…
An Unkindness of GhostsAn Unkindness of Ghosts, Downloadable Audiobook
by Solomon, RiversDownloadable Audiobook, 2017Downloadable Audiobook, 2017
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Holds: 0 on 1 copy
Added Mar 05, 2019
Added Feb 28, 2019
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In this fast-paced hard-boiled urban fantasy, Harry is hired by a women to find her missing husband; on the same day he is contacted by Chicago PD to solve a grisly double homicide with paranormal undertones. Harry is a well-developed, snarky, and…
Sorcerer to the CrownSorcerer to the Crown, Book
by Cho, ZenBook, 2015First edition.Book, 2015. First edition.
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Added Jan 24, 2019
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A wonderfully engaging mixture of fantasy and Georgette Heyer style regency romance. This book contains one of my all-time favorite fictional characters in Prunella Gentleman. The refreshingly diverse cast of characters and witty banter had me…
Assassin's ApprenticeAssassin's Apprentice, eBook
by Hobb, RobineBook, 1996Bantam mass market ed.eBook, 1996. Bantam mass market ed.
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Holds: 72 on 9 copies
Added Jan 23, 2019
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This is the very beginning of the Farseer Trilogy (publication order) and what will eventually become the 16 book series The Realm of the Elderlings. This is where we first meet FitzChivary Farseer and we begin a journey that will take us through…
All Systems RedAll Systems Red, eBook
by Wells, MarthaeBook, 2017eBook, 2017
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Holds: 10 on 10 copies
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Added Jan 11, 2019
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Added Dec 28, 2018
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Added Dec 27, 2018
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This book is fun and fast- paced with engaging characters. A must read for fans of Ender's Game. Brandon Sanderson delivers again!
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- science fiction
- fun
- fast-paced
- redemption
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Added Dec 12, 2018
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I loved the premise of this book: a 70 something woman stays behind on a planet that is being evacuated by the operating corporation. After the colonists leave, she is not as alone as she thinks she is. I love the main character Ofelia! This is…
Added Dec 11, 2018
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An in depth look at a first contact story and it's global ramifications. The book is a bit of a slow burn but once it kicks in it does not let up, you won't want to put it down!
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Added Nov 30, 2018
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Planetfall is a slow, character-driven sci-fi novel that contains themes of colonialism and isolationism. The portrayal of the main character Ren's mental illness is heartbreaking and truthful. Recommended for fans of Ursula K Le Guin
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