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My Own Dear Brother

This well-researched and stark first novel paints an unflinching portrait of daily life in Austria under the Nazis and later Soviet occupation. Its adolescent protagonist may appeal to readers of Marcus Zusak's The Book Thief.
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Northmen: The Viking Saga, 793–1241

Delivering a well-researched and thoroughly captivating work, Haywood gives readers an expansive view of the Viking Era and peoples who continue to capture the collective imagination.
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Pistols and Petticoats: 175 Years of Lady Detectives, in Fact and Fiction

A fascinating mix of the history of early policewomen and their role in crime fiction—positions that were then, and, to some extent evennow, in conflict with societal expectations. [See "Editors' Spring Picks," LJ 2/15/16, p. 32.]
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The Catskills: Its History and How It Changed America

A remarkable, enthusiastic, and well-researched work. The authors blend history and folklore to create a perfect addition to any New York State history collection.
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The Anchoress

Careful historical research is blended subtly in this impressive, nuanced debut. While the slow pacing and shift of narration between Sarah and her confessor, Father Ranaulf, might deter some readers, the prose is fluid, lyrical, and accessible. The details on a little-known aspect of medieval monastic life and the tension between Sarah's desire to withdraw from the world and yet remain very much a part of it makes for compelling reading.
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Shakespeare Basics for Grown-Ups: Everything You Need To Know About the Bard

An entertaining and highly informative read, this is essential for students and scholars, theatergoers wanting to familiarize themselves with a particular work, and general readers who are simply curious about one of the most famous and influential playwrights of all time.
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Women of Will: Following the Feminine in Shakespeare's Plays

While Shakespeare scholars will appreciate the ambitious scope of this work, general readers might find the material less appealing. All readers, however, will appreciate the author's observations into the mind and life of the Bard and how this is reflected in the women of his plays. [See Prepub Alert, 10/27/14.]
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