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July/August
2003 Book Sense 76 Picks
Unique and provocative selections from a great diversity of voices...all personally recommended by the independent booksellers of America.
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 Henry's List of Wrongs
by John Scott Shepherd
"Every once in a while a real gem comes along -- and this is it. Filled with all the hallmarks of a great story -- strangely familiar characters, brilliant dialog, and a wonderful theme of redemption -- this book is a real page-turner." -- Maryann Eastman, White Birch Books, North Conway, NH
 I, Lucifer: Finally, the Other Side of the Story
by Glen Duncan
"The devil is on vacation in London, and loving it! God gives Lucifer a month in a suicidal writer's body, with an option to own, if he gives up his evil ways. Lucifer's not about to purchase, but he will take full advantage of the free rental. A wonderful, witty read." -- Mitch Gaslin, Food For Thought Books, Amherst, MA
 The Song Reader
by Lisa Tucker
"On the first page we learn of Mary Beth's talent -- song reading, like palm reading with music rather than palms exposing people's hearts. On the last page, we have evidence of Leeann's love for her sister, Mary Beth. Readers will relish every page in between and some will begin to ponder the music of their lives. All will love this reading experience." -- Mary Gay Shipley, That Bookstore In Blytheville, Blytheville, AR
 The Virgin Blue
by Tracy Chevalier
"As a fan of Girl
with Pearl Earring and Falling
Angels, I was anxious to read The Virgin Blue. I loved the parallel
stories of Ella and Isabelle -- two women born centuries apart. At times heartbreaking,
this is a lovely, well-written novel of two strong, loving women." --
Susan Diffenderfer, Tall Tales Book Shop, Atlanta, GA
 The Whore's Child: And Other Stories
by Richard Russo
"These stories -- there is no other way to put it -- are simply incredible. In the title story, an elderly nun attends a college writing class, where through the process of relating her personal narrative she uncovers new, sometimes disturbing truths about her past. In this engrossing collection, Russo treats his flawed, memorable, and very human characters with tenderness and compassion." -- Rose Levine, Politics and Prose Bookstore and Coffeehouse, Washington, DC
 You Shall Know Our Velocity
by Dave Eggers
"Two naive Americans attempt to travel the world in a week and give away a large sum of money. Their interaction with others, based on the assumption of good will, is not always reciprocated, and their tale is delivered with typical Eggers' humor and subtlety." -- Nicole Schultz, Olsson's Books & Records, Washington, DC
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