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Vamp capri781 wrote that this is one of her all-time favorite books. A bestseller in Spain, The Shadow of the Wind is a coming-of-age story of a boy who, "through the magic of a single book, finds a purpose greater than himself and a hero in a man he's never met." For a summary and reader's guide, visit Penguin Publishing's website.

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If you loved Tina Fey on SNL or if you love Liz Lemon on 30 Rock, you will love Tina Fey's memoir, Bossypants. It is funny, intelligent and a quick read. While there isn't a reader's guide, this book offers perspectives on feminism and family--great topics for any book club. Visit the publisher's website for more.

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The debut novel from Alison Espach, The Adults is a coming-of-age novel set in suburban Connecticut. Well-written with rich characters, it explores a modern world where "an adult and a child can so dangerously be mistaken for the same thing." For more on it and a reader's guide, visit Simon & Schuster's website.

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Vamp Meme writes, "If you are even a 'distant' canine lover...you must read The Art of Racing in the Rain...even if you just enjoy 'family' style novels with an emphasis on proverbial advice you will enjoy this read. For a reader's guide and more, see the author's website.

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A beautifully written memoir, If a Tree Falls "explores family, silence, and what it means to be heard. When her daughters are born deaf, Rosner is stunned. Then, she discovers a hidden history of deafness in her family, going back generations to the Jewish enclaves of Eastern Europe." A must read! For more, visit Rosner's website.

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Vamp KSL writes, "I absolutely love Committed, by Elizabeth Gilbert (who also wrote Eat, Pray, Love--another favorite!). From her site: 'Gilbert's memoir is ultimately a clear-eyed celebration of love with all the complexity and consequence that real love, in the real world, actually entails.' I highly recommend it!" For more, visit Gilbert's website.

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When you are Engulfed in Flames is one of Sedaris's more recent collections. Full of personal essays contemplating mortality, death, and dying, this book still brings the biting wit Sedaris is known for. While there's no reader's guide, there's certainly a lot of food for thought. For more information, visit the publisher's website.

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Life in Miniature explores a complex mother-daughter relationship set against the changing social landscape of California in the late 70s and early 80s. Well-written with rich characters, this debut novel is a great read. For a reading guide and more, check out the publisher's website.

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We're not the only ones who love this book--it's soon to be a major motion picture! The Help tells the stories of three seemingly different characters who all come together to help each other. Set in the South in the 1960s, this novel explores societal expectations and restrictions beautifully. For more, visit the author's website.

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