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On Books & Loons
Issue 86 (Feb 22, 2010)
'In literature, as in love, we are astonished at what is chosen by others.'
(André Maurois)

Surprised by others' literary tastes? Make your own selections from recent releases below. If you enjoy historicals, read an interview with Johanna Moran, author of The Wives of Henry Oades. It's based on the fascinating legal case of a man prosecuted for bigamy in 1800s San Francisco after the family he believed killed by Maori made their way back to him from New Zealand. Enter contests for free books - and enjoy your personal reading choices.

Winter GardenContemporary
Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah
Sisters learn from their mother's WW II experiences in Leningrad.

Historical
The Wives of Henry Oades by Johanna Moran
How a man - and both his wives - deal with his prosecution for bigamy.

Fantasy & SF
Oath of Fealty by Elizabeth Moon
This Deed of Paksenarrion sequel opens a stirring new story arc.Oath of Fealty

Mystery
Ordinary Thunderstorms by William Boyd
Adam Kindred devolves after losing all trappings of social identity.

Non-Fiction
This Book Is Overdue! by Marilyn Johnson
'How Librarians and Cybrarians Can Save Us All'.

Romance
Ordinary ThunderstormsA Matter of Class by Mary Balogh
This witty, atmospheric Regency romp packs a lively, solid punch.

Travel
Stranger to History by Aatish Taseer
A journalist recounts 'A Son's Journey Through Islamic Lands'.

Kids
Ocean Soup by Stephen Swinburne & Mary Peterson
A rousing collection of rollicking 'Tide-Pool Poems'.

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