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Read it Forward | July 09
SOMETHING MISSING
by Matthew D i c ks
He'll steal your toothbrush...then he'll steal your heart.
Meet Martin Railsback, a gentle thief burdened with OCD tendencies, who becomes a guardian angel to the unwilling victims of his pilfering. This delightful story is perfect for readers of The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time and fans of the TV show Monk.
"This is a splendid novel, written with loving attention to character and detail." —Booklist, starred review
"D i c ks combines the neurotic atmosphere of a Woody Allen film with the light touch of Lawrence Block's Bernie Rhodenbarr novels...A very funny adventure about the mechanics of burglary and the fragility of an orderly life."—Kirkus Reviews
THE CRYING TREE
by Naseem Rakha
A mother's extraordinary act of forgiveness nearly tears her family apart, in a powerful debut novel that's perfect for readers of Jodi Picoult and Elizabeth Berg. Powerful, shocking and raw, this first novel about the murder of a child and its aftermath is getting rave reviews from early readers.
"This complex, layered story of a family's journey toward justice and forgiveness comes together through spellbinding storytelling."—Publishers Weekly
"Both tragic and redemptive, The Crying Tree might just be this year's Lovely Bones."—Brian Sweaney, Recorded Books
"Gifted storyteller Naseem Rakha has crafted a beautiful and passionate novel that never becomes maudlin or unbelievable...Highly recommended."—Library Journal
"For anyone who has ever wondered how forgiveness is possible, even when the pain is overwhelming, wonder no more. The Crying Tree takes you on a journey you won't soon forget."—Sister Helen Prejean, author of Dead Man Walking
WHERE THE RIVER ENDSby Charles Martin
Warning: This book could break your heart.
An ordinary man is about to give the love of his life the most extraordinary gift anyone can give: The chance to live—and die—on her own terms. Set against the beauty of Charleston and the unpredictable waters of the St. Mary's River, Charles Martin's remarkable new novel shows us a love that is as deep and eternal as the river itself.
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