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Summer reading: Reviews from readers in West Seattle
In the Kingdom of Men by Kim Barnes I loved this book from start to finish, and now want to read everything else the insightful Barnes has written. Following Gin from the back hills of Oklahoma all the...
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Summer reading: Suggestions from readers on Queen Anne
The Spare Room by Helen Garner Gripping story of woman’s fight with cancer, from the point of view of caregiver. Unusual, funny at times, great observation of characters and effect of the illness on...
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Summer reading: Suggestions from South Park Branch readers
These are just a sampling of the reviews from readers at our South Park Branch: Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout A wonderful collection of stories about a small town in Maine. Olive Kitteridge, a...
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Summer reading: More reviews from readers at our Southwest Branch
Geek Love by Katherine Dunn A cult classic I’d avoided because it seemed too grotesque – which it is – but it has an amazing level of depth and brilliance. Mind blowing! ~ Karen Fate Is the Hunter by...
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Summer Reading: More Reviews from Ballard Readers
The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien O’Brien is drafted to go to war and he changes from an innocent adolescent to a war-hardened veteran. ~ Amy To Be Sung Underwater by Tom McNeal This story dealt...
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Summer reading: Reviews from readers at the Central Library
Once by Cameron Dokey An intricate collection of fairy tales that leave you questioning how the ones you grew up with could be true. A wonderful writer who helps give a second childhood. ~ Autumn...
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Summer reading: Columbia Branch readers’ suggestions
Let the Great World Spin by Colum McCann A story of interesting lives set in 1970s NYC. This book brings together a disparate cast of characters and reveals the roles that each plays in another’s life...
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Summer reading: Rainier Beach Branch readers’ suggestions
8 Sandpiper Way by Debbie Macomber As we are all humans, even the strongest man of faith can be tempted at his weakest moment. ~ Marline Three Little Words by Ashley Rhodes Courter A memoir of the...
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