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Sherman J. Alexie, Jr., was born in October 1966. A Spokane/Coeur d'Alene Indian, he grew up on the Spokane Indian Reservation in Wellpinit, Washington, about 50 miles northwest of Spokane. Approximately 1,100 Spokane Tribal ... (more)
If you enjoyed:
Small Steps
Try:
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Josh Berk is the author of The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin (Knopf 2010), named a best book for teens of 2010 by Kirkus Reviews and Amazon.com. It was also awarded a Parent's Choice Silver medal, a starred review from School... (more)
If you enjoyed:
Small Steps
Try:
The Dark Days of Hamburger Halpin
by Josh Berk
A story of war and medicine, of family, of finding love in the sweeping tides of history, and of the mistakes we make.
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French Exit
by Patrick deWitt
A brilliant and darkly comic novel from bestselling author Patrick deWitt.
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The Clockmaker's Daughter by Kate Morton
A rich, spellbinding new novel from the author of The Lake House. On sale Oct 9.
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