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Fun for the Whole Family

Smith’s novel, which moves back and forth in time, asks serious questions about chasing one’s dreams and how that may impinge upon family responsibilities.
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Why Religion Went Obsolete: The Demise of Traditional Faith in America

Smith’s diagnosis of obsolescence intentionally provides no prognosis, but it is a compelling analysis nonetheless. A careful and fascinating study with implications that go beyond the confines of religion.
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White Light: The Elemental Role of Phosphorus—in Our Cells, in Our Food, and in Our World

Via lyric, literary prose and journalistic storytelling, Lohmann lays bare a hidden ecological tragedy for scientifically curious readers.

A Case of Mice and Murder

Smith’s novel is a quiet triumph. Each small unfolding supports the next, characters blossom off the page, and the pitch-perfect pacing is as pleasurable as the descriptive detail.
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Booked for Revenge

The second (after Murder Marks the Page) in a series that spins off Smith’s “Daisy’s Tea Garden” mysteries, this novel features a strong cast of characters, romance, and an amateur sleuth still trying to find her role in life and overcome her background of loss. Cozy readers will enjoy this bookstore/tea shop scenario, even if they haven’t read Smith’s earlier books.

The Origins of Critical Race Theory: The People and Ideas That Created a Movement

This absorbing narrative with textbook clarity is a must for readers interested in the facts of CRT and how it understands the U.S. legal and political systems’ impact on systemic racial inequality. Highly recommended.

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The Power of Nuclear: The Rise, Fall and Return of Our Mightiest Energy Source

Visscher’s clear, well-reasoned and well-explained book, aimed at general audiences, offers an accessible alternative perspective on nuclear power, which he believes has been unfairly maligned and misunderstood.
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Menopause Makes: Empowering Sewing Projects To Relax Your Mind, Cool Your Body and Ignite Your Creativity

Those who are new to crafting or were previously unaware of the strong anti-stress benefits of crafting might find this book most helpful.
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Start with a Vegetable: More Than 100 Easy, Tasty, Plant-Forward Recipes for Everyone

An excellent addition to cookbook shelves for those who want an easy introduction to plant-based eating. Great for most public library collections.
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