Brown Bag Book Discussion - November 2002 |
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| It Was an Awful Shame and Other Stories Charlotte Macleod, [Adult Mystery] Delightful and funny mysteries fill this collection of short stories. |
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| Lullaby Chuck Palahnuik [Adult Fiction] The latest book from the writer of Fight Club, this darkly funny satire revolves around death and love. A jaded reporter and a real estate selling witch find that they can kill by using an ancient African culling song. Together they set out to destroy all copies of said lullaby. |
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| Missing Susan Sharyn McCrumb [Adult Mystery] When a group of Americans tours famous English murder sights, things are bound to go awry. Elizabeth MacPherson is on to the inept murderer in this fun mystery. |
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| A Name of Her Own Jane KirkPatrick [Adult Fiction] This historical novel tells the tale of Marie Dorion, one of the first women to migrate to the Northwest. Adventure, mishaps and heartbreak abound. |
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| Precious Bane Mary Webb [Adult Fiction] Magical writing fills this novel in the tradition of English romance and tragedy. |
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| Rebecca's Tale
Sally Beauman If you have read DuMaurier's Rebecca and wondered what happened before Manderly burned, here is a plausible answer. |
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| The Tall Pine Polka
Lorna Landvik In a quirky small town the locals gather to gab and drink coffee at the Tall Pine Cafe. When Hollywood and a handsome stranger arrive in town, chaos abounds but friendship ultimately wins out. |
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| Where the Heart Is
Billie Letts When a pregnant girl is abandoned by her boyfriend she takes refuge in a Wal-Mart. Later she finds friendship and support all around her. |
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