Sam is a former teacher and non-profit administrator. Her favorite reads are cozy mysteries, romantic comedies, and women's fiction. She spends her "free" time playing lego Harry Potter with Aaon, quilting, and living the "green" life as a dedicated locavore. 

Taft 2012 (Paperback)

By Jason Heller

$13.46

ISBN-13: 9781594745508
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Published: Quirk Books, 1/2012

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Such a well thought out twist on American history... what would the president's of the past think of today's media hyped political arena? Vote TAFT 2012!

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Awkward (Paperback)

By Marni Bates

$8.96

ISBN-13: 9780758269379
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Published: K-Teen, 1/2012

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Think classic John Hughes meets the cast of GLEE... perfect for girls and their moms... fun, funky, and a rollicking good time. I can't wait for the sequel!

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Joy For Beginners (Hardcover)

By Erica Bauermeister

$22.46

ISBN-13: 9780399157127
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Published: Putnam Adult, 6/2011

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Kate has conquered cancer, and now she has the goal to ride the white-water rapids in the Grand Canyon. During a celebration dinner, she gives each of her six friends an equally personal challenge. Bauermeister masterfully weaves the stories of the seven women together, allowing the reader to empathize with and root for each one as she jumps her own personal hurdle. A great selection for book clubs!

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The Wilder Life: My Adventures in the Lost World of Little House on the Prairie (Hardcover)

By Wendy McClure

$23.36

ISBN-13: 9781594487804
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Published: Riverhead Hardcover, 4/2011

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I love, love, love this book! Growing up reading the LHOP books and watching the tv show, this book brought back great memories!

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The Secret Ingredient (Hardcover)

By Laura Schaefer, Sujean Rim

$14.39

ISBN-13: 9781442419599
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Published: Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books, 6/2011

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The sequel to one of my favorite tween books- Teashop Girls. This time Annie is in a baking contest and needs to straighten out some priorities with herself, her firends,and her family.  You'll be cheering for the "underdog" all the way... plus the added message of shopping locally is near and dear to my heart.

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The Lost Summer of Louisa May Alcott (Paperback)

By Kelly O'Connor McNees

$13.50

ISBN-13: 9780425240830
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Published: Berkley Trade, 5/2011

McNees deftly tells the fictional story of summer the Alcott family spent in rural New Hampshire that changed young Louisa forever. A tale of love and loss that is a 'must read' for the generations of women who cherish their dog-eared copies of Little Women

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