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  Grim Paradise - The Cold Case...

  Rod Sadler

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  The true crime story of a 1960 murder that rocked a tranquil Michigan vacation spot and the search for justice that followed. 
   
  When widow Frances Lacey was murdered in July 1960 on Mackinac Island, only a few meager clues were found by police, and the case soon turned cold. But more than sixty years later, will those same clues finally solve the mystery?  
   
  On July 24, 1960, the quaint charm and serenity of Mackinac, nestled between Michigan’s Upper and Lower Peninsulas, was shattered by Lacey’s brutal death. Despite a massive manhunt and thousands of pages of police reports, her killer was never caught.  
   
  Now, in Grim Paradise, true crime author Rod Sadler (Killing Women) delves into the secrets of one of Michigan's most perplexing murder cases. Offering an in-depth and suspenseful account of the long-standing mystery, he poses the question: Could advancements in DNA technology lead to the identity of the Mackinac Island murderer as it did in the case of the Golden State Killer?

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  The Road

  Jack London

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  Jack London's novel "The Road," written in the early 20th century, chronicles the adventures and struggles of a young man living as a hobo in America. It particularly emphasizes themes of survival, humanity, and social injustice. Through the protagonist's experiences, the novel delves into the plight of the disenfranchised and reveals the unvarnished truths about American society during that era. 
  The story begins with the young hobo reflecting on his past experiences, focusing on a specific moment in Reno, Nevada, in the summer of 1892. He shares his struggles with hunger, his attempts to beg for food, and his interactions with various characters, including a wealthy man and a kind woman. The narrative highlights the protagonist's resourcefulness and provides insight into the deep sociology of wanderers—how they cope with societal rejection and rely on the kindness of strangers. 
  The blend of humor and poignancy in his storytelling sets the tone for an exploration of the life and choices of hobos, as well as the challenges the protagonist faces in escaping the judgment of the world around him.

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  The Magic Mountain

  Thomas Mann

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  A book that pulses with life in the midst of death, The Magic Mountain is a mammoth masterpiece of erudition and irony, sexual tension, and intellectual ferment. Mann utilises a sanatorium in the Swiss Alps, a community dedicated solely to illness, as a microcosm for Europe, which in the years prior to 1914 was already displaying the initial signs of its own terminal madness, in this dizzyingly dense novel of ideas.Death in Venice tells the tale of Gustav von Aschenbach, a successful but ageing writer who follows his wanderlust to Venice in search of spiritual fulfilment but instead leads to his erotic doom. It was published on the eve of World War I, ten years after Buddenbrooks had established Thomas Mann as a literary celebrity.Foreword - Track 1Chapter 1. Arrival - Track 2Chapter 2. Of the Christening Basin -Track 3 Chapter 3. Drawing the Veil - Track 4 to 6 Chapter 4. Necessary Purchases - Track 7 to 11Chapter 5. Soup-Everlasting Part 1 - Track 12 to 16./ Soup-Everlasting Part 2 - Track 17 to 21.Chapter 6. Changes Part 1 - Track 22 to 25. / Changes Part 2 - Track 26 to 29. / Changes Part 3 - Track 30 to 32.Chapter 7. By the Ocean of Time Part 1 - Track 33 to 37. / By the Ocean of Time Part 2 - Track 38 ./ By the Ocean of Time Part 3 - Track 39 to 43.

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  When She Died - Michael Mish

  Michael Mish

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  REVIEW 
  5.0 out of 5 stars If you feel alone in your suffering, this is the book to hold. 
  Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2022 
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  Somehow, Michael has been able to take the most searing loss and transform it into words that bless, comfort and inspire. Two other resources help me with grief: the movie: What Dreams May Come and the CD/book, Graceful Passages. When She Died stands powerfully beside these masterpieces. It brings understanding, order, and compassion to the unthinkable, shocking and unbearable nature of loss. 
  Mish's words are eloquent, and cut to the core nature of sorrow without trite religious platitudes, psychological jargon, or a hint of falsehood. One receives a road map through the horrific shock of loss, and a steady guide to light your way. 
  The writing is clean and clear. Even if you're not currently dealing with a fresh grief, reading Michael's intimate reactions will touch and teach. 
  It is not maudlin or cloying. When She Died is clean, clear and clarifying. Furthermore, its a "page turner." 
  Couldn't put it down. Read in one sitting.

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  Kid Brand Scientists: Jignasa...

  Lakshmi Nanduri

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  Dive into the lives of inspiring heroes through Kid Brand Scientists, a journey that explores the spark of curiosity and courage in young minds. Narrated by Gizmo Grandma, Lakshmi Nanduri and her 7-year-old granddaughter, Jayani Maruvada, this audiobook introduces children to remarkable real-life figures—from scientists and artists to athletes and leaders—who turned their dreams into reality. 
  Each story reveals the qualities that helped these heroes make their mark on the world: resilience, kindness, creativity, and determination. Through these stories, children discover that greatness begins with a single question, a small act of courage, and a heart full of wonder. 
  Whether your child dreams of exploring space, creating art, or helping others, this audiobook shows that anything is possible when you dare to be curious and stay true to yourself. Join us on this adventure to spark your own journey as a Kid Brand Scientist and see how the power of storytelling can inspire young minds to make a difference!

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  Winter - The Story of a Season

  Val McDermid

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  In this radiant work of creative nonfiction, internationally beloved novelist Val McDermid delivers a dazzling ode to a lost world, ruminating on a single winter in her life as she journeys into the heart of the season's ever-evolving community-based traditions 
  Val McDermid has always had a soft spot for winter: the bitter clarity of a crisp cold day, the crunch of frost on fallen leaves, and the chance to be enveloped in big jumpers and thick socks. 
  In Winter, McDermid takes us on an adventure through the season, from the frosty streets of Edinburgh to the windblown Scottish coast, from Bonfire Night and Christmas to Burns Night and Up Helly Aa. Recalling in parallel memories from her own childhood--of skating over frozen lakes and carving a "neep" (rutabaga) for Halloween to being taken to see her first real Christmas tree in the town square--McDermid offers a wise and enchanting meditation on winter and its ever-changing, sometimes ephemeral, traditions. 
  A hygge-filled journey through winter nights, McDermid reminds us that it is a time of rest, retreat and creativity, for scribbling in notebooks and settling in beside the fire. A treat for the hunkering-down, post-holiday reading season, Winter is a charming and cozy celebration of the year's idle months from one of Scotland's best-loved writers.

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