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MY FIRST COUP D’ETAT, by John Dramani Mahama

February 7, 2013

GHANA’S PRESIDENT DELIGHTS, educates with a charming, insightful memoir about his country and its changes.

Grade: B PLUS

MY FIRST COUP D'ETAT: AND OTHER TRUE STORIES FROM THE LOST DECADES OF AFRICA
Bloomsbury USA
2012

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LUCKY BUNNY, by Jill Dawson

February 5, 2013

A SHARP, QUICK-WITTED THIEF tells her story, from impoverished childhood through the London Blitz to motherhood.

Grade: B PLUS

LUCKY BUNNY
Harper Perennial
2012

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1356, by Bernard Cornwell

February 4, 2013

MARVELOUS MEDIEVAL BATTLE yarn stars a knight who’s sly, brave, and just as moral a rogue as Cornwell’s Sharpe.

Grade: B PLUS

1356
HarperCollins
2013

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EVERYONE LEAVES, by Wendy Guerra (translated by Achy Obejas)

February 1, 2013

LIFE IN CUBA in the 70s and 80s, as captured in the diary of an intense young writer and artist. Fascinating.

Grade: B PLUS

EVERYONE LEAVES
Amazon Publishing
2012

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THE WRATH OF ANGELS, by John Connolly

January 30, 2013

ATMOSPHERIC PARANORMAL THRILLER mixes a noir detective, some seriously spooky bad guys, and vivid Maine details.

Grade: B PLUS

THE WRATH OF ANGELS: A CHARLIE PARKER THRILLER
Atria
2013

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SEVEN LOCKS by Christine Wade

January 29, 2013

HYPNOTICALLY ATMOSPHERIC NOVEL vividly limns pre-Revolutionary New York State, draws on history and legend. B PLUS

SEVEN LOCKS
Atria Books
2013

Grade: B PLUS

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SEVEN LOCKS, by Christine Wade

January 28, 2013

HYPNOTICALLY ATMOSPHERIC NOVEL vividly limns pre-Revolutionary New York State, draws on history and legend.

Grade: B PLUS

SEVEN LOCKS
Atria
2013

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STAKEOUT, by Parnell Hall

January 26, 2013

HILARIOUSLY HAPLESS DETECTIVE Stanley Hastings is suspected of murder, semi-eptly hunts the real killer. Fun!

Grade: B PLUS

STAKEOUT: A STANLEY HASTINGS MYSTERY
Pegasus
2013

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CONSTANCE, by Franny Moyle

January 25, 2013

ABSORBING BIOGRAPHY OF Oscar Wilde’s wife Constance reveals her as fascinating and talented in her own right.

Grade: B PLUS

CONSTANCE: THE TRAGIC AND SCANDALOUS LIFE OF MRS. OSCAR WILDE
Pegasus
2012

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SCENES FROM EARLY LIFE, by Philip Hensher

January 21, 2013

THE CREATION OF BANGLADESH as seen from a child’s perspective. Deftly handled tale with flashes of sweet humor.

Grade: B PLUS

SCENES FROM EARLY LIFE
Faber and Faber
2013

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