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This book, written by the former governor of Virginia, takes a hard look at the forces and events that led to the violent "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville. It examines the actions of everyone involved and provides insight on how we can prevent similar tragedies from happening in the future. The book is a crucial reference point in the long struggle to fight racism, extremism, and hate.
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2019-08-02T18:45:01.000ZThis Sicilian crime series follows Inspector Montalbano as he investigates the suspicious death of Silvio Luparello in the midst of drug dealers and prostitutes. Despite pressure to close the case, Montalbano is determined to uncover the truth through a maze of corruption and false clues. Enjoy this wry and captivating series, starting with The Shape of Water.
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2019-07-17T23:52:14.000ZThis book uncovers the chaos that ensues when the transition team for President Trump fails to show up at the US Department of Energy to learn about their new roles. Michael Lewis' gripping narrative exposes the dangerous consequences of a government under attack by uninformed leaders who show disregard for the critical services that keep our society safe. From ensuring food and medication safety to tracking down black-market uranium, Lewis masterfully paints a vivid picture of the fallout when those in control lack understanding of the government's inner workings.
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000ZKingdom of the Blind
A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel, 14)
In this thrilling novel, former head of the Sûreté du Québec, Armand Gamache, receives a peculiar invitation to an abandoned farmhouse, where he discovers he's been named as an executor in a stranger's will. As he and two other executors try to make sense of the bizarre will, a body is found, and the investigation becomes even more menacing. Meanwhile, Gamache races against time to retrieve a dangerous drug before it hits the streets of Montreal. But as he delves deeper, he begins to uncover his own blind spots and the terrible things hiding within them.
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000ZThis gripping thriller follows Alex Cross as he teams up with the Secret Service and the FBI to take down a dangerous threat to America. When a ring of elite assassins strikes D.C., Alex Cross's wife must solve the case or lose her position as chief of detectives. As the investigation expands, Alex is tasked with leading an unprecedented investigation. Will the sniper's strike turn out to be just the beginning of a larger attack on the nation?
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000ZA road-tripper headed for California takes a detour to his father's hometown in New England. He learns that no one by the name of Reacher has ever lived in the town. Was his father ever there? A suspenseful adventure begins as he tries to uncover the truth about his past.
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000ZRecommended by
Malcolm GladwellThis gripping novel is centered around a small town murder that has lasting effects on its community. When war hero and respected patriarch Pete Banning shoots and kills the town Reverend, no one can understand why he did it. Despite everyone's curiosity, Pete refuses to speak on the matter. The resulting trial is bizarre and captivating, making this mystery unforgettable.
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000ZRecommended by
Doris Kearns GoodwinThis renowned physicist left a final gift for us all: a book compiling his personal answers to the big questions in life. From climate change to the future of AI, he provides his unique perspective on our biggest challenges as a species. Leading thinkers introduce each section, adding their own insights to the late author's legacy.
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000Z"Shell Game" by Sara Paretsky is an exhilarating detective novel featuring the legendary V.I. Warshawski. She returns to Chicago to save an old friend's nephew from a murder arrest and unravels a case involving a stolen artifact that could implicate a shadowy network of international criminals. With the Russian mob, ISIS backers, and a deceitful stock scam and stolen art network in the mix, V.I. is met with unexpected twists and danger at every turn in her relentless pursuit of justice.
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2018-12-21T19:23:39.000ZFreedom Is an Inside Job by Zainab Salbi
Leadership by Doris Kearns Goodwin
We Fed an Island by Jose Andres
Farsighted by Steven Johnson
The Pitcher and the Dictator by Averell "Ace" Smith
Invisible by Stephen L. Carter
Last Hope Island by Lynne Olson
One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez