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John Dalton is the author of the novel, Heaven Lake, which won the Barnes and Noble 2004 Discover Award in fiction. It was also awarded the Sue Kaufman Prize for best first fiction of 2004 from the American Academy of Arts ... (more)
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Soul Mountain
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Heaven Lake
by John Dalton
Annie Dillard has written several books, including the memoir of her parents, An American Childhood; the Northwest pioneer epic The Living; and the nonfiction narrative Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. A gregarious recluse, she is a ... (more)
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Soul Mountain
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The Maytrees
by Annie Dillard
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by Anne Enright
From the Man Booker Prize–winner, a brilliant and moving novel about celebrity, and power.
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The Mountains Sing
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An enveloping, multigenerational tale set against the backdrop of the Viet Nam War.
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An enthralling saga, inspired by real events, that recreates the danger and sacrifice of the Weimar Republic.
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The Inside Story of the Women Reshaping Congress
"An intimately told story, with detailed and thought-provoking portraits..."
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