“I love the giving heart of the tree for the human.  The human is so selfish, yet the tree keeps finding ways to help him to the very end.”- Recommended by Maritza.

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“I read this book to my niece growing up and we would make up our own.  I love the way the mama lets him fall asleep with the last word.” – Recommended by Maritza. 

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Told from the perspective of a not-so-unbiased onlooker, this story of a dysfunctional family is as funny as it is heartwarming.  The breezy prose and colloquial writing style make for a fully enjoyable read.  – Recommended by Ellen 

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This is my favorite book of all time!  It is a beautifully written story about families, changing friendships, love and loss.  Conroy’s writing mixes incredible imagery and intelligent and funny dialogue.  One of those books you will be sorry to see end! – Recommended by Mary

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Moving coming-of-age book about a young girl dealing with changes in her family, first love, and an impending environmental crisis.  Exciting first novel from this new author!  Recommended by Ellen

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One of the best books that I’ve read all year.  A pharmacologist is sent deep into the Amazon in search of her co-worker’s remains and to meet a secretive researcher who holds the secret to life-long fertility.  A gripping story you won’t want to put down!  – Recommended by Ellen