
The Demon of Unrest -Erik Larson
The five months leading up to the Civil War. All the things we never knew about the machinations, posturing, and skullduggery before the first shot was fired. Must read for all Americans and student citizens. A+
( Do not be put off by the length- it says 600 pp., but over half of that is references and footnotes.)

American Bloods - John Kaag
The Blood family staked a claim to a large chunk of early America. This book follows the family line as they influence society, politics, religion, and woman's rights in ensuing decades. A-

Chamber Divers - Rachel Lange
Remarkable story of the scientists in Britain who were recruited to find a way to perform underwater reconnaissance in the 2 years leading up to D Day. Pivotal to winning the war, these men and women tested their theories on themselves, to great personal harm. Inspiring and engaging read. A

When Women Ran Fifth Avenue- Julie Satow
The profiles of three women who had a profound effect on the retail business as CEOs of three of the greatest stores in NYC. Trailblazers with energy, innovation, and imagination. Excellent case studies for any MBA. A

Liquid,Fragile,Perishable - Carolyn Kuebler
A poignant, heartbreaking, but beautifully written story of a small town over one year. Each sentence is sparingly and exquisitely crafted. A

The Manor House - Gilly Macmillan
Murder mystery set in the English countryside. Deception and evil that will keep you reading and thinking OMG! A

The Winner - Teddy Wayne
Delightfully frothy beach read. Conor starts his summer to teach tennis to the wealthy residents of a Cape community. He is steadily transformed into a relentless winner. A

A Gentleman from Japan - Thomas Lockley
One more non-fiction, this one about the first Japanese person to reach North America and Great Britain. Descriptive tale of sailing, pirating, and cultural connections in the 1580's.
A
I Hope This Finds You Well- Natalie Sue. What happens when one person in the office suddenly gains access to all the emails -business and personal.
Women and Children First- Alina Grabowski. Connected narratives of members of a small town and the repercussions of the death of a teen girl.
Lake County -Lori Roy. A young girl wants desperately to get out of her small Florida town, but her boyfriend's unintended involvement with the Tampa mob brings complications.
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