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Spot-Lit (September, 2012)
Uber-popular authors such as Lee Child, Ken Follett, James Patterson, J.D. Robb, and Stuart Woods hardly need us here at Spot-Lit to give their new novels more attention. But did you know that...
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Heartwood 2:10 – Wolf Song
Wolf Song by Harvey Fergusson (1890-1971) 206 pgs. Gregg Press, 1978. Orig. pub. 1927. Sam Lash is a mountain man who is first encountered traveling with two companions – rough and rowdy Gullion, and...
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Spot-Lit for January 2013
Whether you want to get the new year going with a new author (the first-time novelists listed here are getting rave reviews) or a returning favorite, there’s a lot to choose from this month. Among...
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One for the Ladies
It may seem a bit odd to celebrate Women’s History Month by talking about fictional females, but here I am. I’ve noticed that I wind up reading a lot of fiction with males in lead roles; I guess it’s...
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Spot-Lit for May 2013
So, you’ve probably heard that Dan Brown, John Sandford, John Le Carré, Isabel Allende, and Kite Runner author Khaled Hosseini all have new books out or due out this month. Below are some more titles...
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Spot-Lit for July 2013
Lots of good fiction is headed your way this July. Click the titles below and then the Full Display button to read summaries or reviews or to place titles on hold. General Fiction / Literary Fiction...
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Spot-Lit for September 2013
To read reviews or place holds, click the titles below then click the Full Display button. General Fiction / Literary Fiction Dissident Gardens by Jonathan Lethem Enon by Paul...
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A Nice Jacket (tie is optional)
In a recent blog, Lisa confessed to judging books by their covers. Now it is my turn to enter the confessional. Please don’t judge me. I’m a browser. Sure, I read reviews and get excited by their...
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Spot-Lit for May 2014
In May, this reader is particularly looking forward to the next installment of My Struggle and the books, largely grounded in the written word, History of the Rain, and The Word Exchange. But your...
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Spot-Lit for January 2015
The new Spot-Lit list of notable new fiction is here. Yes, Spot-Lit posts will appear a little differently this year. We’ll announce here on the blog when a new list is ready and provide a link that...
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Spot-Lit for June 2015
These titles – from established, emerging, and under-the-radar authors – are some of the most anticipated new releases based on a consensus of advance reviews, publisher interest, and bookish social...
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Spot-Lit for October 2016
These titles – from established, new, and emerging authors – are some of the most anticipated new releases of the month, based on advance reviews and book world enthusiasm. Click here to see all of...
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Spot-Lit for April 2018
These titles – from established, new, and emerging authors – are some of the most anticipated new releases of the month, based on advance reviews and book world enthusiasm. Click here to see all of...
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Stay Home for This Challenge
Fall is my most favorite season. We get pumpkin spice, falling leaves, and furnaces kicking on. My sweaters and boots are so happy to see me and I’m whipping up soups and stews every weekend. And we...
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Spot-Lit for November 2020
These titles – from established, new, and emerging authors – are some of the most anticipated new releases of the month, based on advance reviews and book world enthusiasm. Click here to see all of...
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Spot-Lit for September 2021
These titles – from established, new, and emerging authors – are some of the most anticipated new releases of the month, based on advance reviews and book world enthusiasm. Click here to see all of...
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