What's New:October 2005
Fledgling: A Novel



Octavia Butler

After more than seven years, Octavia Butler is back with Fledgling: A Novel. This group of vampires coexists with humans; forming simbiotic relationships. The undercurrant of bigotry/racism makes for great science fiction and social commentary.
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Third Girl from the Left



Martha Southgate
 

A family tragedy leaves Aria and the remaining members of her fractured family struggling to live with their own guilt--real and imagined. This novel is a beatifuly written story of love and loss. It is not new, but I enjoyed it so much I had to list it!
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Joplin's Ghost


Tananarive Due
The rumor of a ghost at the Scott Joplin House in St. Louis, Mo., inspired this contemplative supernatural novel, in which a young girl becomes haunted by the specter of the famous ragtime composer.
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Cinnamon Kiss



Walter Mosley

Easy is contemplating robbing an armored car. It's farther outside the law than Easy has ever traveled--but his daughter, needs a medical treatment that costs far more than Easy can earn or borrow in time.
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Life is Not a Fairy Tale



Fantasia

Who knew that an American Idol could have such a truly inspiring story? Fantasia writes about her life story, warts and all. It's the story of so many young women nowadays, but it also includes true inspiration. * Amazon Reviewer
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The Untelling



Tayari Jones
 

A family tragedy leaves Aria and the remaining members of her fractured family struggling to live with their own guilt--real and imagined. This novel is a beatifuly written story of love and loss. It is not new, but I enjoyed it so much I had to list it!
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