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Brown Bag Book Discussion - November 2002

It Was an Awful Shame and Other Stories
Charlotte Macleod,
[Adult Mystery]

Delightful and funny mysteries fill this collection of short stories.

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.

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.

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.

Precious Bane
Mary Webb
[Adult Fiction]

Magical writing fills this novel in the tradition of English romance and tragedy.

Rebecca's Tale

Sally Beauman
[Adult Fiction]

If you have read DuMaurier's Rebecca and wondered what happened before Manderly burned, here is a plausible answer.

The Tall Pine Polka

Lorna Landvik
[Adult Fiction]

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.

Where the Heart Is

Billie Letts
[Adult Fiction]

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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