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Sayonara Slam (A Mas Arai Mystery)

Sayonara Slam (A Mas Arai Mystery)

By Naomi Hirahara 256 pages Adult

Danny Says

Baseball season, already? This fun mystery, set at Dodger stadium, is filled with all of the great writing that Edgar Award-winning author Hirahara reliably produces. You’ll love this sixth installment to the Mas Arai series.
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The Bed Moved: Stories (Vintage Contemporaries)

The Bed Moved: Stories (Vintage Contemporaries)

By Rebecca Schiff 160 pages Adult

Danny Says

Really enjoyed this collection of quirky short stories, and I look forward to reading a lot more by Schiff. This book reads a lot like a female version of David Sedaris.
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The Lake

The Lake

By Perrine Leblanc 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

This mystery will have you staying awake late. Dark, compelling – this quick read kept me thinking long afterwards. Brilliant writing.
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'Yo! Joey!': A Book About School Leadership

'Yo! Joey!': A Book About School Leadership

By Joseph P. Batory 112 pages Adult

Danny Says

If you really want to know what is happening in our schools, please do not turn to the newspaper or TV news. Grab a copy of this hilarious and heartbreaking work of staggering genius. Batory served for years in the “teaching and administrative trenches” of education, and this gem provides great insights that a lot of politicians and so-called “reformers” should take heed to instead of the nonsense perpetuating the corridors of power.
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Dare To Be A Difference Maker

Dare To Be A Difference Maker

By Michelle Prince 188 pages Adult

Danny Says

I host a TV show called People Make a Difference, so I was thrilled to indulge in Prince’s enticing profiles of ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary things. Great for all ages.
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Into the Night: The Road from Adversity to Triumph

Into the Night: The Road from Adversity to Triumph

By Gary Barnes 120 pages Adult

Danny Says

Looking for inspiration? You won’t be able to put down this tale of how Barnes overcame his doctors’ belief that he’d be dead or in a wheelchair within ten years. Incredibly moving story of how any of us can stare death and disability straight in the face and make the choice to fight and prevail.
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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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