Here Comes Trouble
Submitted by Carrie_library
I'm raving (in a good way!) about this memoir by Michael Moore
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Quirky Craft Books
Submitted by Alison_Library
Crafting...off the beaten path
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Found on the New Books shelf: Crafting with Cat Hair
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Cute Handicrafts to Make with Your Cat
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Is reading really all in our heads?
Submitted by SDM2010_library
Radical Reading
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Infrared by Nancy Huston
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Exposing the past...
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"The Sisters Brothers" Relatives
Submitted by Carrie_library
Read-alikes of the Winner of the Governor General's Award for Fiction
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OPL Employee Winner of Archibald Lampman Award
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Celebrating poetry!
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Thinking About Reading
Submitted by SDM2010_library
Transforming words with thought.
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Ottawa Book Awards honour Tamm, Goliger, and Joubert
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Ottawa Book Awards and Prix du livre d’Ottawa recognize the top English and French books published in the previous year
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Tomas Tranströmer wins the Nobel for literature
Submitted by Devin_Library
The Swedes choose one of their own -- a poet's poet
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Fall Author Series off to an entertaining start
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A recap of Dawn Dumont's reading at Rideau Branch of the OPL
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Finalists for the Hilary Weston Writer's Trust Prize for Canadian Non-Fiction Announced
Submitted by Carrie_library
Biographies of Sir John A MacDonald and Mordecai Richler among the list
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White Heat - a novel for fans of mysteries set in Northern climes…
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Learn about life up in the North
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Giller longlist extra-long with 17 titles
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Including Bezmozgis, Johnston, Laferrière, Ondaatje, and Vanderhaeghe....
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Time Magazine Publishes List of "The 100 Best Non-Fiction Books"
Submitted by Carrie_library
How many have you read?
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Careless in Red
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Walkies, anyone?
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Good book, bad cover
Submitted by Carrie_library
Don't judge these books by their covers!
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Three Canadians on the Man Booker 2011 Prize Longlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Baker's dozen of titles has 23% CanCon!
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Murder on the Eiffel Tower
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A "fin-de-siècle" mystery
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Harry Potter read-alikes for grown-ups
Submitted by Alexandra_library
You may have heard there's this movie coming out today...
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My Teenage Werewolf
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A mother, a daughter, a journey through the thicket of adolescence
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2030 by Albert Brooks
Submitted by Carrie_library
The Future is Nigh
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Lists upon lists of books!
Submitted by Carrie_library
Where to go on our site to get recommendations
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Literary prize round-up
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Maharaj, Levy and Le Carré honoured; prize angst continues unabated
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Colum McCann wins the IMPAC
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Irish author McCann takes home the prize (on Bloomsday, no less!)
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The Secret History of Moscow
Submitted by Valerie_library
What might you find in the world underneath the city of Moscow?
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Poets lauded: Brand wins Griffin Poetry Prize, Cohen takes home Prince of Asturias award
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Dionne Brand recognised at home in Canada; Leonard Cohen honoured in Spain
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Trillium shortlist includes Donoghue, Mahara and Winter
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Trillium Book Awards celebrate Ontario writers.
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Gold Diggers: Striking it Rich in the Klondike
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Rock pick? Check. Gold pan? Check. Long underwear? Check. Tennis racket??
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Jane's Heirs
Submitted by Carrie_library
Six degrees of separation from the Bronte classic
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Mystery Writers of America announce the winners of the 2011 Edgar Allan Poe Awards
Submitted by Carrie_library
Time to solve the mystery: Who Won?
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Bernie Gunther, German PI
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Check out a thrilling series!
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The Fifth Witness
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Michael Connelly's latest mystery
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Winner of 2011 Leacock Medal for Humour Announced
Submitted by Carrie_library
Who Won?
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Prairie Scene
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Check out some Western talent!
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Are you still waiting for Room?
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Donoghue and other Canadians continue to feature on awards lists
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Sweeping Sagas
Submitted by Carrie_library
Big brick books in which to lose yourself.
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Marathon Madness
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Not for the faint of heart...
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Dial 'M' for Mystery
Submitted by Carrie_library
Great mystery authors beginning with the letter M!
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Saudi Arabian and Moroccan novelists share International prize for Arabic fiction
Submitted by Alexandra_library
First female co-winner of the "Arabic Booker!"
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Talking about Detective Fiction
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Mystery fiction as literary fiction
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Amazon.ca First Novel Award shortlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Some well-known books ... and some fresh titles!
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Canadians rock the Commonwealth Writers' Prize regional shortlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Find out more about the wealth of Canadian writers on the list ...
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Beautiful Boy: A father's journey through his son's meth addiction
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A father's journey through his son's meth addiction
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Lecture alert: a little classical music CPR from Alex Ross
Submitted by Devin_Library
New Yorker critic to speak in Ottawa February 13
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Edgar Award nominations announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Mystery Writers of America announced nominations for awards given to the best mystery authors.
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AudioFile: Discover the World of Audiobooks
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A great resource for audiobook addicts!
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Top Ten of Two Thousand and Ten: by AD_Library
Submitted by AD_Library
My ten best reads of the year
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January's books
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Books on my bedside table
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Blood Meridian at Keogan Hut
Submitted by Chris_biblio
We all have our favourite places to read.
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December Reads Reviewed- Various Titles by AD_Library
Submitted by AD_Library
My thoughts on what I read in December
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November Reads: Various Titles Reviewed by AD_Library
Submitted by AD_Library
My thoughts on November Reads
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Books on my Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What I've been reading this month
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Pillars of the Earth
Submitted by Carrie_library
From book to miniseries to you!
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Bilingual Books : two series for language learners
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Two new series for language learners
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Why I love Frederick Forsyth
Submitted by Carrie_library
And how to learn about world issues through good fiction.
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Sounds good to me
Submitted by Carrie_library
Audio books to shorten my commute
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OCTOBER READS- VARIOUS TITLES REVIEWED BY AD_LIBRARY
Submitted by AD_Library
My thoughts on what I read in October
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Full Dark House
Submitted by Angela_biblio
The beginning of a beautiful friendship...
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Skibsrud's The Sentimentalists wins the Giller
Submitted by Alexandra_library
17th Scotiabank Giller Prize goes to Gaspereau Press title
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CBC Canada Reads voting, round 2
Submitted by Alexandra_library
40 Canadian novels whittled down to 10
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Bitumen is like yoghurt
Submitted by Chris_biblio
And other claims by the petroleum industry, along with a few books to help dispel the spin.
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Writers' Trust Award winners
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Emma Donoghue and James Fitzgerald clean up
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Ottawa Book Awards
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Winners announced last night at Library and Archives Canada
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Writers Fest wrap-up
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Focus on Andrea Levy's reading on October 27th....
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Jest Fooling Around
Submitted by Carrie_library
The Archetpe of the Fool in popular fiction
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CBC Canada Reads longlist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
40 titles, announced today!
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Claire Holden Rothman's The Heart Specialist
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Hear the author speak for free and find out more about her historical novel
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Books with Great Covers
Submitted by Angela_biblio
With Halloween in mind...
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Laurier in Love
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Roy MacSkimming to present his latest biographical novel at the Main Library
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Eating Well with Food Sensitivities and Allergies
Submitted by Carrie_library
For the foodies in all of us
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Writers' Trust nominees announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Cole, Donoghue, Helm, and two Winters up for best novel or short story!
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2010 Governor General's Literary Awards Finalists announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Emma Donoghue, Sandra Birdsell, Kathleen Winter, Karen Connelly and more!
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Man Booker Prize for Fiction announced
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Howard Jacobson was named the winner of the Man Booker Prize for Fiction today
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Thoughts From My Full Book Bag
Submitted by AD_Library
September Reads- Reviewed by AD_Library
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Writers' Fest Run-down
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Thinking of going to Writers' Fest? Read this....
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Nobel Prize awarded to Vargas Llosa
Submitted by Alexandra_library
The Nobel Prize for Literature was awarded this morning to Peruvian author Mario Vargas Llosa
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By My BedsideTtable
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What Ii am reading when my leg is in a cast
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Books on my bedside table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What Ser is reading at the end of September
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Ottawa = Funny?
Submitted by Carrie_library
Kicks and giggles in our capital city.
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Calling all animal lovers
Submitted by Carrie_library
Story books that touch our hearts and give us paws...
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Books on My Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What I'm reading this week (Sept. 9)
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Fall into a good book
Submitted by sherry_library
Looking for a good book club this fall?
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Did “chick lit” peak with Bridget Jones?
Submitted by Carrie_library
No! Here are some other choices for the thinking as well as fun-loving woman.
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Super Sad True Love Story
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
A satirical dystopic novel set when there are no more readers.
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Great First Lines
Submitted by Angela_biblio
The door to my office opened, and a dame walked in...
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Summer Reading
Submitted by AD_Library
Various Reviews by AD_Library
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The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency
Submitted by Carrie_library
A look at the HBO series based on the best-selling books.
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An Evening with Louise Penny
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
Excellent mystery writer to visit OPL!
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My new favourite author
Submitted by Carrie_library
Curious about who I cannot read enough of?
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Books On My Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What OPL staff have been reading this month...
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In the conservatory with the knife…and fork…
Submitted by Carrie_library
Looking to add a little bite to your next book club meeting?
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Summer movies from summer books
Submitted by Carrie_library
How to find movies and the books they are based on!
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Books on My Bedside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What I'm reading this week (July 12th)
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Keep on Rocking in the Free World (aka the Library)
Submitted by Carrie_library
A selection of OPL material from this weekend's Bluesfest lineup
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Books on My Beside Table
Submitted by OttawaGoodReads
What our staff are currently reading...
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One week until Iron Maiden opens Bluesfest
Submitted by Carrie_library
It could surprise you to see what we have from your favourite artists - concert DVDs, CDs and more!
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The Real Grapes of Wrath and Climate for Sale
Submitted by Angela_biblio
On the agenda: the environment
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Beauty in the Throes of War
Submitted by AD_Library
The Lotus Eaters: Tatjana Soli- Reviewed by AD_Library
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Zombies and werewolves and a diner – oh my!
Submitted by Carrie_library
Ready for funny and far-out?
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School of Essential Ingredients
Submitted by Alison_Library
Appetite for reading?
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Cross Country Checkup
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Stock up on summer reading.
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"To Kill A Mockingbird" turns 50!
Submitted by Alison_Library
The Mockingbird is Alive & Well
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Feisty Older Women and Super Senior Sleuths
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Age is merely a state of mind.
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Give me a (middle aged) break!
Submitted by Carrie_library
What about mid-life for the regular folks?
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Let your freak flags fly
Submitted by Carrie_library
For collectors of erudite, esoteric oddities.
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Caught by a Good Read
Submitted by AD_Library
Exploring Canadian Writer, John Bemrose's The Last Woman
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Not ready to retire yet
Submitted by Carrie_library
Mysteries for the young at heart.
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Do you remember “Choose Your Own Adventure” books?
Submitted by Carrie_library
Oldies and new variations at the subject search “Plot-your-own Stories”!
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Amazing Airmen
Submitted by Angela_biblio
A tribute to the veterans of the air war
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Ye Gods
Submitted by Carrie_library
Writers taking on the question: “What if the gods lived among us?”
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Orange Prize for Fiction
Submitted by Angela_biblio
2010 shortlist announced
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Capital Crime Wave at the Ottawa Public Library
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Come for an evening of mystery and suspense!
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Orange Award for New Writers
Submitted by Angela_biblio
2010 shortlist announced
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READER'S ADVISORY FOR MUSIC?
Submitted by AD_Library
A Look at Alternative Storytelling
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A way with words...
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Discover OPL poets
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Scrabble: the book lover's way
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Big readers can clean up at Scrabble by tweaking the rules.....
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Short Biographies
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Discover Some Extraordinary Canadians
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How to Find a Good Book
Submitted by AD_Library
For insider advice on the hunt for your next page-turner, read on!
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Who's Your Favourite Holmes?
Submitted by Angela_biblio
The Great Detective Lives On...
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10 reasons to do yoga at home
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Everybody stretch!
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Before the Inquisition, there was.... the Cathar Crusade
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Learn more about this unique crusade which has provided the backdrop for a few recent novels...
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Emerging literary worlds: Pakistani novelists
Submitted by Alexandra_library
Mangoes and pomegranates... and great reads!
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You Were Always Mom's Favorite!
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Sisters in Conversation Throughout Their Lives
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Are you hooked on CSI or Bones?
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A non-fiction recommendation for anyone who is interested in forensic anthroplogy or the politics of the UN
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Just barely surviving your home reno? Read this!
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A non-fiction recommendation for anyone who has survived their own (disastrous) reno, or for anyone who wishes they could run away to the countryside!
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An Addiction to String
Submitted by Angela_biblio
Knit one, purl two, drop one...no!
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A literary mystery, of sorts
Submitted by Alexandra_library
A non-fiction recommendation for anyone who loves books about books, collecting, mysteries or theatre....
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