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• Morality for Beautiful Girls

  McCall Smith, Alexander, 1948-

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  The story pleasantly moved along and I wanted to keep reading to see how all the mysteries would be solved.

• Tacky the Penguin

  Lester, Helen

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  This is a very cute story that teaches children the importance of accepting others for who they are.

• To All the Boys I've Loved Before

  Han, Jenny

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  I expected it to be a very light and fluffy beach read, and while it was a fun and easy book, it had a lot more depth and character development than I expected.

• Butterfly Dreams

  Milo's Adventure

  Davies, Trudy

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  In this beautiful picture book, Milo has the adventure of a lifetime, flying on the wings of his butterfly friend.

• Our Interrupted Fairy Tale

  a True Story

  Williams, Megan, 1985-

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  Anyone who has cared for a sick loved one will relate to this true story of a local Vancouverite.

• Under Heaven

  Kay, Guy Gavriel

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  A beautiful, complex story with engaging characters that could appeal to both historical fiction and fantasy readers.

• Crimes Against My Brother

  Richards, David Adams

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  There are not many writers can draw us in to their world like he can.

• The Boundless

  Oppel, Kenneth, 1967-

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  This story has elements of steampunk and the supernatural, but at its essence, is an action-packed tale of danger and mystery that will not disappoint.

• One Day

  Nicholls, David, 1966-

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  A real pleasure reading this one.

• How Do Dinosaurs Say Good Night?

  Yolen, Jane

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  It is a great story to read to a child before bedtime.

• The Man With the Violin

  Stinson, Kathy

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  What an amazing story based on an actual true event.

• Sneaker Wave

  Beamish, Jeff, 1960-

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  Beamish writes a gripping tale of deception, destruction, revenge, and guilt

• Svend Robinson

  a Life in Politics

  Truelove, Graeme, 1983-

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  Graeme Truelove tells the inspirational story of one of Canada’s most controversial and polarizing politicians.

• Rooftoppers

  Rundell, Katherine

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  This is by far the most beautiful book I’ve read in a long while.

• The Bear

  a Novel

  Cameron, Claire, 1973-

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  This book is a suspenseful fast read

• Diary of a Wilderness Dweller

  Czajkowski, Chris

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  I love reading real life stories, especially those about humans co-existing with the natural environment and all the ensuing conflicts

• Super Hair-o and the Barber of Doom

  Rocco, John

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  A funny book beautifully and creatively illustrated.

• All My Puny Sorrows

  Toews, Miriam, 1964-

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  I seem to love sad and funny books. If you do too, then you must read this book.

• A Dog's Purpose

  Cameron, W. Bruce

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  This is a truly fantastic book – definitely more for the animal (dog) lover – but anyone could enjoy it.

• The Big Truck That Went by

  How the World Came to Save Haiti and Left Behind a Disaster

  Katz, Jonathan (Jonathan M.)

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  A shocking and important book, I recommend it.