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Find out which novels have won literature's highest awards -- from science fiction's Hugo and Nebula awards, to mystery's Edgar and horror's Stoker; also including RITAs, Spurs, Pulitzers, National Book Awards, PEN/Faulkners and many more...
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"Wool by Hugh Howey is a dystopian novel set in the cramped confines of the Silo. Originally self-published as five novellas, the omnibus edition collects the original stories in one printed volume. The Silo is an underground bunker over a hundred stories deep and housing thousands of people who are stratified into a rigid society. The level you live on determines your social status, culture, job, and values. But all residents of the Silo share the ultimate taboo...don't talk about the outside. The outside world is toxic, the only view of their surroundings visible through camera lens that are constantly being degraded by dust storms, acid rain, and caustic air. Those who wonder out loud about the world beyond the constantly degrading view will be sent to clean, and the Cleaners don't come back. In a society this cloistered, control must be absolute. When the people in power begin to q..." [full comments]Updated with ten (or more) new entries every month, including novels, non-fiction, audio/CD adaptations, DVDs and music-related items. Check out the June 2013 recommendations right now, submit your own review scores on our recommended titles, or browse the archive of all past Staff Recommendations, either by author/title or by reviewer!
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"I really enjoyed this book, and would suggest it to any teen (or adult) who wants an interesting action/adventure type book. It was never boring, and combined action, danger, and a little bit of romance to make a very interesting novel. However, I did notice it was a little m..." [full comments]Would you like to share your own reviews of books, CDs, DVDs, audio or video tapes, or read brief reviews from other local readers? Then stop by our Customer Reviews page, browse the existing reviews, and fill out our simple form to Submit Your Own Review!
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A Bouquet of Beautiful Summer Reads
-- submitted in May by Mama Loves to Read
   
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