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A Cascade of Books for Summer Reading |
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Empire Falls
by Richard Russo
Published 2002 by Vintage Books USA
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Jacket Notes:
In this droll, unsentimental, and occasionally hilarious bestselling novel, Russo tells the story of a big-hearted man who becomes the unlikely hero of a small town with a glorious past but a dubious future. With Empire Falls" "Richard Russo cements his reputation as one of America's most compelling and compassionate storytellers.... More...
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Kaaterskill Falls
by Allegra Goodman
Published 1999 by Dell Publishing Company
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From the author of "Total Immersion" comes the story of a devout Orthodox Jewish woman, a mother of five spending the summer in a tiny town in upstate New York, who feels the need to a project of her own . . . a secular project. More...
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Niagara Falls All Over Again
by Elizabeth McCracken
Published 2001 by Dial Press
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Two young men, Carter & Sharp, become the most famous comedy team of their era, conquering vaudeville, the movies, radio and television. Their 30 year partnership prevails--until Carter commits one desperate act of betrayal. By turns graceful and knowing, funny and moving, Niagara Falls All Over Again is the latest masterwork by National Book Award finalist and author of The Giant ' s House, Elizabeth McCracken.... More...
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Angel Falls
by Kristin Hannah
Published 2000 by Crown Publishers
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A passionate new novel by the author of "On Mystic Lake." While his wife is in a coma, Liam Campbell discovers the secret of her past with another man. Liam knows that by letting Julian into their lives, he could risk losing Mikayla forever, but he'll do anything just to see his wife wake up and smile. More...
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