The Color of Air
by Gail Tsukiyama
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Daniel was raised in Hilo, Hawaii by Japanese immigrant parents. Having traveled to the U.S. mainland to study medicine, he worked hard to overcome racial stereotypes and be ...
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Beyond the Book: Mauna Loa, the World's Largest Active Volcano
Mauna Loa comprises more than half the landmass of the Big Island, the largest in the chain of islands that make up the state of Hawaii. The world's largest active volcano, it stands at 13,678 feet above sea level but reaches an astonishing 30,000 ... Beyond the Book
The Volunteer
by Jack Fairweather
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Though many found The Volunteer a challenging read, First Impressions responses were overwhelmingly positive. The book received an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars from ...
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Beyond the Book: Auschwitz-Birkenau Today
The Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp (the setting of Jack Fairweather's riveting history The Volunteer) was liberated by the Soviet Army on January 27, 1945. In 1946, Poland's Ministry of Culture and Art recognized the need to preserve the site ... Beyond the Book
The Last Flight
by Julie Clark
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Julie Clark's second novel, The Last Flight, is the tale of two women, each desperate to escape an untenable situation. Claire seems to have an ideal life, married to a ...
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Beyond the Book: The Evolution of Air Travel and Airport Security
The action in Julie Clark's novel The Last Flight begins as two women decide to switch identities at an airport and each board the other's flight. One of the two airplanes crashes into the ocean before reaching its destination. In 2019, over 4.5 ... Beyond the Book
Of Bears and Ballots
by Heather Lende
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Heather Lende has lived in Haines, Alaska for nearly four decades. In that time, she has been extremely active in her community, writing over 500 obituaries for the local ...
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Beyond the Book: Elizabeth Peratrovich and the Anti-Discrimination Act of 1945
In Of Bears and Ballots, Heather Lende reflects on the contributions of Elizabeth Peratrovich to Alaskan history during a community event celebrating the activist's life. Elizabeth Peratrovich (1911-1958) worked tirelessly to achieve equality for ... Beyond the Book
Hieroglyphics
by Jill McCorkle
A mesmerizing novel about piecing together the hieroglyphics of history and memory.
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The Woman Before Wallis
by Bryn Turnbull
The true story of the American divorcée who captured the Prince's heart before Wallis.
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The Last Flight
by Julie Clark
The story of two women and one agonizing decision that will change the trajectory of both of their lives.
The Wedding Thief
by Mary Simses
Funny, soulful, and as sweet as buttercream, The Wedding Thief is the perfect summer read.
Told over the course of a single day in 1927, The Paris Hours takes four ordinary people ...
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The thrilling true story of the daring female aviators who helped the United States win ...
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Devoted maid Mary Ballard's world is built on secrets, and it's about to be ripped apart ...
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The Splendid and the Vile
by Erik Larson
I've read several of Larson's book, but this one was the absolute best. He made WC as lovable and wise as he must've been. Such a colorful character, his vision and ...
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The Last Flight
by Julie Clark
I loved this book from the premise--and it didn't disappoint! Fast paced, yet great attention to character development and detail. I'm a slow reader, but this one kept me...
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Utopia Avenue
by David Mitchell
I want to go on record as being a David Mitchell fan. I believe that The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet, Black Swan Green, and Cloud Atlas are all brilliant books. So,...
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The Yellow Bird Sings
by Jennifer Rosner
The author’s combination of lyrical and descriptive power enabled me to feel the beauty and love that managed to exist in these most horrific of times. Her superb ...
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The River
by Peter Heller
Best friends Jack and Wynn embark on a river trip which should be idyllic but is not. We know from the first sentence that there is a fire up the river. As they are ...
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The Beekeeper of Aleppo
by Christy Lefteri
This book will haunt me for years. Every time a 'conflict' is on the news, the discussion only involves the soldiers. But what about the people who aren't involved in ...
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