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The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club: True Tales from a Magnificent and Clumsy Life

The Idiot Girls' Action-Adventure Club: True Tales from a Magnificent and Clumsy Life

By Laurie Notaro 225 pages Adult

Danny Says

If the title doesn’t hook you, a glimpse at some of Notaro’s vignettes about her uproarious exploits and truly unique life experiences should provide you with a well-deserved pause from your own troubles.
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The Woman Who Walked into Doors

The Woman Who Walked into Doors

By Roddy Doyle 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

Here’s an endorsement from a tiny author known as J.K. Rowling: “the most remarkable book…I do think (Doyle) is a genius.” Need I say more (by the way, Doyle wrote one of my favorite books, The Commitments)?
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Do You Think What You Think You Think?: The Ultimate Philosophical Handbook

Do You Think What You Think You Think?: The Ultimate Philosophical Handbook

By Julian Baggini,Jeremy Stangroom 192 pages Adult

Danny Says

A wonderful collection of philosophical quizzes sure to get you to re-examine how you view the world (or, at least, how you currently think you view the world).
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The Teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship

The Teammates: A Portrait of a Friendship

By David Halberstam 217 pages Adult

Danny Says

I’m a sucker for baseball stories, and Halberstam’s book (told ingeniously using flashbacks as Dominic DiMaggio and Johnny Pesky drive 1,300 miles to visit their former teammate and beloved dying friend Ted Williams) chronicles the bonds of four legendary Boston Red Sox during the 1940s. This book will move even Yankee fans. It reinforced my depression over Halberstam’s early death a few years ago in a car accident that left a lot of us wondering how many great future books were stolen from us on that tragic day. Two words: Read Halberstam. He is masterful.
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The Ox-Bow Incident (Modern Library Classics)

The Ox-Bow Incident (Modern Library Classics)

By Walter Van Tilburg Clark 288 pages Adult

Danny Says

I had not read a good, old-fashioned Western in awhile, and a recent viewing of the wonderful Henry Fonda movie inspired me to pick up the text. It did not disappoint. As a matter of fact, readers could draw a lot of parallels between this story and current incidents involving mob justice.
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Real Time: Stories and a Reminiscence

Real Time: Stories and a Reminiscence

By Amit Chaudhuri 192 pages Adult

Danny Says

I have not been this fascinated about India since reading Gandhi’s autobiography. Chaudhuri masterfully crafts tales that demonstrate the contrasts between young and old India. Stimulating reading.
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Naked Wine: Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally

Naked Wine: Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally

By Alice Feiring 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

Subtitled “Letting Grapes Do What Comes Naturally,” this delightful diatribe espousing the author’s joy and passion for wine is sure to send you out planting your own vineyard. Feiring’s adventures creating her own natural wine and clever examination of the wine industry is sure to spark plenty of provocative discussion. You don’t need to be interested in wine, however, to appreciate Feiring’s wonderful, self-effacing writing style.   
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My Emily

My Emily

By Matt Patterson 98 pages Adult

Danny Says

Talk about an inspirational tear-jerker! Patterson’s touching tale of his daughter, born with Down syndrome and later diagnosed with leukemia, shows how faith and love conquer all. Everyone’s life has meaning, and it is powerfully touching to see how many lives little Emily in her short time here.
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Inspirational Quotes:: Social Media Findings To Inspire & Motivate

Inspirational Quotes:: Social Media Findings To Inspire & Motivate

By Shane Belceto CPC 106 pages Adult

Danny Says

I recently ate lunch with Shane and was so inspired by him that I had to put his book on this month’s picks. Visually impaired, Shane has greater vision than most folks I know who can see. This book will inspire you to push yourself further and in more positive directions. 
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Like Night and Day: A Look at Chicago Baseball 1964-69

Like Night and Day: A Look at Chicago Baseball 1964-69

By John M. O'Donnell 138 pages Adult

Danny Says

I am a sucker for baseball books, and – despite being a diehard Dodger fan – my dad’s side of the family comes from Chicago, so I have an affinity for the Cubs and White Sox, as well. O’Donnell’s book reminds us of all that is good about the game: the statistics, the personal memories of attending games as a kid and the trials and tribulations fans go through as their teams soar, then disappoint. A remarkably quick read that left me hungry for more.
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Sweet Jiminy

Sweet Jiminy

By Kristin Gore 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

Perfect beach reading! I always dig a good mystery that keeps moving, and this one does not disappoint. Anyone who is a fan of the “cold case” shows on television will enjoy this story of Jiminy Davis, who abruptly quits law school and flees Chicago for her grandmother Willa's farm in rural Mississippi, only to find herself sucked into solving a Civil Rights-era hate crime.
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The Land at the End of the World: A Novel

The Land at the End of the World: A Novel

By António Lobo Antunes 224 pages Adult

Danny Says

One of the best books I have ever read is Gabriel García Márquez’s One Hundred Years of Solitude, and a friend recommended that I would love this book. He was right! Lobo Antunes is Portuguese, and translator Margaret Jull Costa has provided a huge service to Americans by translating this work. One of those rare pieces of literature that is a page-turner and will impress your friends when you boast of reading it.
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How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer

How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer

By Buster Olney 240 pages Adult

Danny Says

If you are as rabid of an Olympics fan as I am, you probably delight more in the inspirational stories of overcoming adversity as much – if not more – than the victories and losses. This books tells the magnificent true story of Northern State University’s head male basketball coach, Don Meyer, and it will leave you teary-eyed and ready to take on the world.
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Bed: A Novel

Bed: A Novel

By David Whitehouse 272 pages Adult

Danny Says

This book is hilarious and touching at the same time, and I must confess I picked it up because it won the inaugural “To Hell with Prizes Award.” While you’ll laugh at Whitehouse’s clever one liners, there are many layers to this wonderful novel about the curious life of a morbidly obese young man who earns cult status as he remains in his bed for 20 years. 
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The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk!

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing: Violate Them at Your Own Risk!

By Al Ries,Jack Trout 143 pages Adult

Danny Says

Not only is this a quick read filled with excellent tips – it is highly readable! I am astounded how much I enjoy reading this book. Some of the best business books I have read (most, in fact) clock-in at under 250 pages.
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