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August 15, 2009

Book cover of The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein

The Art of Racing in the Rain
by Garth Stein

In Garth Stein's novel, Fido speaks. Well not exactly speaks, but pooch Enzo does narrate this story. From his floor-hugging position, this restless Lab-terrier mix dispenses trenchant views on life, car racing, and his nominal owner, Denny Swift.

Bookcover for Testimony: A Novel by Anita Shreve

Testimony: A Novel
by Anita Shreve

At a boarding school, a sex scandal is about to break. Even more shocking than the sexual acts themselves is the fact that they were caught on videotape. A Pandora's box of revelations, the tape triggers a chorus of voices that detail the ways in which lives can be derailed or destroyed in one foolish moment.

Bookcover of Firefly Lane by Kristin Hannah

Firefly Lane
by Kristin Hannah

Spanning more than three decades and playing out across the Pacific Northwest, Firefly Lane is the touching story of two women and the friendship that becomes the bulkhead of their lives. From the beginning, Tully is desperate to prove her worth to the world. Abandoned by her mother at an early age, she longs to be loved unconditionally.