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Beautiful
Children
by Charles Bock
This debut
novel follows the connecting lives of a number of residents of Las
Vegas on the night that 12 year old Newell Ewing disappears forever.
A stark, dark picture of the gritty side of urban life, this novel
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The
Zhombie Conspiracy
by Jean Flanigen
This is the story of Lisa
Fleming and her extraordinary life - stolen from her world and
thrown into one of sexual slavery and living death. Written by a
Rosalia resident, this one is a must read for Whitman County
citizens.
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Redeeming
Love
by Francine Rivers
This retelling of the
biblical story of Hosea is a romance between a prostitute named
Angel and Michael Hosea, the kind, upright farmer who marries her.
The book serves as a reminder of God's unconditional love for his
people.
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During
the Reign of the Queen of Persia
by Joan Chase
This book follows two
sets of sisters as they grow up on an Ohio farm under the watchful
eye of Gram, who they refer to as the Queen of Persia. With the men
in the family as peripheral figures the women share the kitchen, the
sickbeds, and the wonders of everyday existence.
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Moral
Disorder and Other Stories
by Margaret Atwood
This collection of short
stories follows the live of the women of one family. A beautiful
look at life, family and aging, this one is a must for Atwood fans.
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