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New and recommended reads from the worlds of television and film, fashion, sport, the internet, music and theatre.
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Find recommended titles on gardening, home improvement, interiors, and crafts.
Find recommended titles on gardening, home improvement, interiors, and crafts.
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Te Hāpua Reads: November 2019 Te Hāpua Reads: November 2019

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A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
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Big Library Read 4 to 18 November Big Library Read 4 to 18 November

By Simoneccl
Borrow Gilly Segal & Kimberly Jones’ powerful YA debut, I’m Not Dying With You Tonight (eBook/eAudiobook), no waitlists or holds.
Borrow Gilly Segal & Kimberly Jones’ powerful YA debut, I’m Not Dying With You Tonight (eBook/eAudiobook), no waitlists or holds.
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Zadie Smith: WORD Christchurch Zadie Smith: WORD Christchurch

By Helenccl
Zadie Smith, one of literature's most celebrated voices, will be speaking at the Christchurch Town Hall Wednesday 13 Nov at 7pm.
Zadie Smith, one of literature's most celebrated voices, will be speaking at the Christchurch Town Hall Wednesday 13 Nov at 7pm.
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Focus on Men at Tūranga Focus on Men at Tūranga

By Cclpaulie
Focus on Men this Movember at Tūranga with brewing, motorbikes, exercise, & more. Not just for the boys, you're all welcome!
Focus on Men this Movember at Tūranga with brewing, motorbikes, exercise, & more. Not just for the boys, you're all welcome!
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New titles - November 2019 New titles - November 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
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CWA Dagger Awards CWA Dagger Awards

Want to read award winning crime and mystery fiction? Try the winners of the British Crime Writers' Association "dagger" awards.
Want to read award winning crime and mystery fiction? Try the winners of the British Crime Writers' Association "dagger" awards.
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Life in Christchurch survey Life in Christchurch survey

The Council wants to know about your experience of living in your local neighbourhood, and how we can better support communities.
The Council wants to know about your experience of living in your local neighbourhood, and how we can better support communities.
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Fiction A to Z newsletter Fiction A to Z newsletter

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Take a walk through the aisles of our general fiction section with our Fiction A to Z newsletter & discover reads to engage and…
Take a walk through the aisles of our general fiction section with our Fiction A to Z newsletter & discover reads to engage and…
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Nature and Science newsletter Nature and Science newsletter

For titles that reveal the surprising and wondrous about the world we live in be sure to read our bi-monthly Nature and Science newsletter.
For titles that reveal the surprising and wondrous about the world we live in be sure to read our bi-monthly Nature and Science newsletter.
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Fantasy and Science Fiction newsletter Fantasy and Science Fiction newsletter

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Recommended titles from the fantasy and science fiction genres. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - delivered direct to your inbox.
Recommended titles from the fantasy and science fiction genres. Subscribe to our monthly newsletter - delivered direct to your inbox.
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The Booker Prize 2019 The Booker Prize 2019

In a surprise move two books share the Book Prize this year; The Testaments and Girl, Woman, Other.
In a surprise move two books share the Book Prize this year; The Testaments and Girl, Woman, Other.
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Happy 1st birthday, Tūranga! Happy 1st birthday, Tūranga!

By Donna R
Tūranga opened on Friday 12 October 2018. Join the celebrations on Saturday 26 October.
Tūranga opened on Friday 12 October 2018. Join the celebrations on Saturday 26 October.
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Biketober Biketober

October is Biketober! Check out our page focused on cycling books, local cycling images, and resources.
October is Biketober! Check out our page focused on cycling books, local cycling images, and resources.
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Mental Health Awareness Week Mental Health Awareness Week

It is Mental Health Awareness Week. Visit Tūranga for #greenpodchat sessions, and explore our mental health resources.
It is Mental Health Awareness Week. Visit Tūranga for #greenpodchat sessions, and explore our mental health resources.
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Spirituality and Religion newsletter Spirituality and Religion newsletter

By Cclstaff
Looking inward, outward or upward? All manner of devotional and spiritual books will be part of this list, to inform and enlighten.
Looking inward, outward or upward? All manner of devotional and spiritual books will be part of this list, to inform and enlighten.

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General fiction - Nice reads General fiction - Nice reads

recommended by ChristchurchLib
Good reads that aren't too thick and are smart, irreverent and entertaining. Titles you can immerse yourself in during a summer break.
Good reads that aren't too thick and are smart, irreverent and entertaining. Titles you can immerse yourself in during a summer break.
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Te Hāpua Reads: November 2019 Te Hāpua Reads: November 2019

recommended by TeHapuaStaff
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
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New titles - November 2019 New titles - November 2019

Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
Our monthly list of the new audio and video, eAudiobooks, eBooks, fiction, large print, non-fiction, and stuff for kids and teens.
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Huraina Huraina

The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
The latest copy of free library magazine Huraina is online, or pick up a paper copy from your library.
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Embracing snugness Embracing snugness

By Reneeccl
Renee recommends some great reads to get cosy with, all in accessible formats and "snug" events in August.
Renee recommends some great reads to get cosy with, all in accessible formats and "snug" events in August.
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Moon landing Moon landing

On 20 July 1969 (21 July, New Zealand time) the first humans visited the moon. Find books and online resources about this historic event.
On 20 July 1969 (21 July, New Zealand time) the first humans visited the moon. Find books and online resources about this historic event.
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Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ Podcast: Refugee resettlement in NZ

By Cclstaff
Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.
Episode from Human Rights radio show, Speak up Kōrerotia, with recommended reading on the topic of refugees in New Zealand.
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Short stories reading guide Short stories reading guide

Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
Looking for something you can read easily in a lunch break? Find short stories in a range of genres, hand-picked by librarians.
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Mid-year fiction review - 5 of the best Mid-year fiction review - 5 of the best

By Devilstatedan
We're halfway through the year so Dan shares 5 of his favourite fiction reads so far in 2019.
We're halfway through the year so Dan shares 5 of his favourite fiction reads so far in 2019.
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To Venus & Back: Women in… To Venus & Back: Women in…

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A May 2019 round up of Women Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers: Nebula and Hugo Award Nominees and some of my favourite classics.
A May 2019 round up of Women Sci-Fi and Fantasy Writers: Nebula and Hugo Award Nominees and some of my favourite classics.
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New Zealand Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi New Zealand Fantasy/Horror/Sci-Fi

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A selection of titles celebrating Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
A selection of titles celebrating Fantasy, Horror, and Sci-Fi born from the minds of talented New Zealand authors.
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Quick access to eBooks, eAudio and eMagazines.
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Lucy Foley's debut in crime Lucy Foley's debut in crime

By Helenccl
A remote luxury lodge in Scotland. A group of university friends. A murder. Helen reviews The Hunting Party, a modern murder mystery.
A remote luxury lodge in Scotland. A group of university friends. A murder. Helen reviews The Hunting Party, a modern murder mystery.
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Summertime Reading Challenge winners Summertime Reading Challenge winners

Here's lucky Logan picking up his Summertime Reading Challenge prize. Congratulations to all the winners, & thanks to everyone who…
Here's lucky Logan picking up his Summertime Reading Challenge prize. Congratulations to all the winners, & thanks to everyone who entered.
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The Scholar: for crime fiction fans The Scholar: for crime fiction fans

By Kalmccl
Do you love a whodunnit? Kamala recommends Dervla McTiernan's latest book.
Do you love a whodunnit? Kamala recommends Dervla McTiernan's latest book.
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Read me a story! Story Box Library Read me a story! Story Box Library

By Simoneccl
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
If the tamariki in your life love stories, try this collection of videos of stories being read by authors, actors, comedians, and more.
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RBdigital Comics RBdigital Comics

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Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
Calling all comic book fans! We have a new eComic collection RBdigital Comics - a collection of great comics including Marvel titles.
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Romance fiction genre guide Romance fiction genre guide

Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
Like your Romance fiction modern or historical, rural or fantastical, restrained or raunchy? Our guide can help you find 'The One'.
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Te Hāpua Reads: February 2019 Te Hāpua Reads: February 2019

recommended by TeHapuaStaff
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
A round-up of the books, movies, podcasts and more that Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre staff have enjoyed over the past month.
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Decluttering Decluttering

By Dazaccl
Want books like Marie Kondo's famous tidying up ones? Darryl suggests decluttering books to help you reorganize.
Want books like Marie Kondo's famous tidying up ones? Darryl suggests decluttering books to help you reorganize.

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Cook, Frances (Journalist)
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Volcanoes of Auckland
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Hayward, Bruce W. 1950-
Haare Williams
Haare Williams
Williams, Haare, 1940-
Partnerships That Last
Partnerships That Last
Getha-Taylor, Heather
Policy Entrepreneurs and Dynamic Change
Policy Entrepreneurs and Dynamic Change
Mintrom, Michael, 1963-
Islam and Suicide Attacks
Islam and Suicide Attacks
Nanninga, Pieter
1D Semiconducting Nanostructures for Flexible and Large-area Electronics
1D Semiconducting Nanostructures for Flexible and…
Shakthivel, Dhayalan
Neo-extractivism in Latin America
Neo-extractivism in Latin America
Svampa, Maristella
The Cambridge Companion to Natural Law Ethics
The Cambridge Companion to Natural Law Ethics
The Oxford Companion to Food
The Oxford Companion to Food
Davidson, Alan, 1924-2003
The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature
The Oxford Companion to Children's Literature
Hahn, Daniel, 1973-
Machines That Think
Machines That Think
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The Oxford Companion to British History
The Oxford Companion to British History
The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization
The Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization
The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales
The Oxford Companion to Fairy Tales
The Oxford Companion to Modern Poetry
The Oxford Companion to Modern Poetry
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
The Oxford Companion to Ships and the Sea
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The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets
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The Oxford Companion to Theatre and Performance

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Flynn, Avery
Snowed in With the Cowboy
Snowed in With the Cowboy
Yates, Maisey
A Ranch to Call Home
A Ranch to Call Home
Arens, Carol
Untamed Cowboy
Untamed Cowboy
Yates, Maisey
The Debutante's Dilemma
The Debutante's Dilemma
Simpson, Donna, 1957-
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Christmas With the Sheriff
James, Victoria
Ask Me Why
Ask Me Why
Four All-new Novellas
A Rogue's Rescue
A Rogue's Rescue
Simpson, Donna, 1957-
A Scandalous Plan
A Scandalous Plan
Simpson, Donna, 1957-
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The Viscount's Valentine
Simpson, Donna, 1957-
The Rogue Pirate's Bride
The Rogue Pirate's Bride
Galen, Shana
Let It Snow
Let It Snow
Thayer, Nancy, 1943-
All It Takes
All It Takes
Proby, Kristen
How the Dukes Stole Christmas
How the Dukes Stole Christmas
A Holiday Romance Anthology
Four Christmases and A Secret
Four Christmases and A Secret
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Never Let Go
Goddard, Elizabeth

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Green, Ho!
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The Fabulous Bouvier Sisters
Kashner, Sam, 1954-
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Māori Boy
Ihimaera, Witi, 1944-
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The Song of Simon De Montfort
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Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis
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Ned & Katina
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Bringing Culture Into Care
Haami, Bradford, 1966-
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Mountbattens
Lownie, Andrew
Journey Towards Justice
Journey Towards Justice
Workman, Kim
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Gale Biographies
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The Reluctant Billionaire
The Reluctant Billionaire
Quinn, Tom, 1956-
When They Call You A Terrorist
When They Call You A Terrorist
Khan-Cullors, Patrisse, 1984-
Simon Mannering
Simon Mannering
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Ngoingoi Pēwhairangi
Ka'ai, Tania
Imperfect Courage
Imperfect Courage
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Jackie, Janet & Lee
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Taraborrelli, J. Randy, 1956-
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Diamond, Stephanie
The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management
The AMA Dictionary of Business and Management
Kurian, George Thomas, 1931-
A Dictionary of Business and Management in India
A Dictionary of Business and Management in India
Enderwick, Peter
A Dictionary of Business and Management
A Dictionary of Business and Management
How to Start A Home-based Mobile App Developer Business
How to Start A Home-based Mobile App Developer Business
Brooks, Chad
Business Ethics
Business Ethics
Weiss, Joseph W., 1945-
The Grown-up Business
The Grown-up Business
Mansfield, Shirley (Business coach)
Starting An Online Business All-in-one
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Belew, Shannon
Starting An Online Business All-in-one for Dummies
Starting An Online Business All-in-one for Dummies
Belew, Shannon
Built-in Social
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Korhan, Jeff, 1957-
Digital Marketing for Dummies
Digital Marketing for Dummies
Deiss, Ryan
How to Start A Home-based Fashion Design Business
How to Start A Home-based Fashion Design Business
Wolf, Angela (Fashion designer)
Internet Management for Nonprofits
Internet Management for Nonprofits
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Encyclopedia of Small Business
Encyclopedia of Small Business
Run your Own Business
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Duncan, Kevin, 1961-
Discovering New Business Opportunities
Discovering New Business Opportunities
English, John W., 1944-
Getting Started in Small Business for Dummies
Getting Started in Small Business for Dummies
Curtis, Veechi
Small Business for Dummies
Small Business for Dummies
Curtis, Veechi
#AskGaryVee
#AskGaryVee
Vaynerchuk, Gary
Social Media Marketing All-in-one for Dummies
Social Media Marketing All-in-one for Dummies
Zimmerman, Jan
Customer-centric Marketing
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Richardson, Neil, 1963 January 25-
Successful SEO and Search Marketing in A Week
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Smith, Nick, 1962-

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Horizon
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Khorana, Aditi
The Caxton Private Lending Library & Book Depository
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The Lie Tree
Hardinge, Frances
Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den
Simon Thorn and the Wolf's Den
Carter, Aimée
Wasteland
Wasteland
Goodkind, Terry, 1948-
Aurora Blazing
Aurora Blazing
Mihalik, Jessie
Reentry
Reentry
Cawdron, Peter
Stoker's Wilde
Stoker's Wilde
Hopstaken, Steven
The Wayward Girls
The Wayward Girls
Mason, Amanda
The Girl Who Chose
The Girl Who Chose
Grace, Violet
Scorch Dragons
Scorch Dragons
Kaufman, Amie
Never Let Go
Never Let Go
Goddard, Elizabeth
Distant Shores
Distant Shores
Star Trek Voyager Anthology
Come Armageddon
Come Armageddon
Perry, Anne, 1938-
Fate of the Crown
Fate of the Crown
Bennett, Paul J., 1961-
Angel Mage
Angel Mage
Nix, Garth, 1963-
Enemies of the System
Enemies of the System
Aldiss, Brian W. 1925-2017
Island of Dragons
Island of Dragons
Stilton, Gerónimo (Fictitious character)
The Disasters
The Disasters
England, M. K.
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Rollins, David, 1958-
Soldier, Brother, Sorcerer
Soldier, Brother, Sorcerer
Rice, Morgan
Night Fall
Night Fall
Adair, Cherry, 1951-
Escape to the Moon Islands
Escape to the Moon Islands
McConnochie, Mardi, 1971-
The October Country
The October Country
Bradbury, Ray, 1920-2012
The Polaris Protocol
The Polaris Protocol
Taylor, Brad, 1965-

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A Bitter Feast
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A Date With Death
A Date With Death
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The Night Fire
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Connelly, Michael
Rumpole of the Bailey
Rumpole of the Bailey
Mortimer, John, 1923-2009
Sins of the Dead
Sins of the Dead
Anderson, Lin
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Beware of Johnny Washington
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American Fire
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The Lie Tree
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Hardinge, Frances
A Poisoned Mind
A Poisoned Mind
Cooper, Natasha, 1951-
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Keep Me Alive
Cooper, Natasha, 1951-
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The Special Dead
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Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
Ottoline and the Yellow Cat
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To Dwell in Darkness
To Dwell in Darkness
Crombie, Deborah
Paths of the Dead
Paths of the Dead
Anderson, Lin
Garden of Lamentations
Garden of Lamentations
Crombie, Deborah
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Strangers on A Train
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Once Upon A Thriller
Once Upon A Thriller
Keene, Carolyn
Curse of the Arctic Star
Curse of the Arctic Star
Keene, Carolyn
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The Case of the Wayward Professor
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There Goes the Bride
There Goes the Bride
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