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20th Century

The Polar Bear Expedition

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During the last days of World War I, a group of US soldiers known as the Polar Bears waged a desperate campaign against the Red Army in the brutal Russian winter. “A wild ride through an American military campaign few know much about” (Booklist).

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After the Fire

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“Genuinely different… Spellbinding” (Patrick Ness, bestselling author of A Monster Calls): To learn once and for all whether her cult is right about what lies beyond the fence, Moonbeam commits a daring crime — and must face the consequences.

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The Darkest Year

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“Expansive… paints an extraordinary portrait of America’s home front during the first year of World War II” (Publishers Weekly starred review): In 1942, the United States was faced with the possibility of losing the war. This narrative history examines the impact of this period of darkness and upheaval.

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Last Boat out of Shanghai

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An NPR Best Book of 2019: In 1949, many Shanghai citizens fled from Mao’s new rule, leaving behind everything they knew for uncertain fates. This portrait of four refugees is “a deftly woven, deeply moving chronicle… Fills a gap in our collective memory” (San Francisco Chronicle).

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The Library Book

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An investigation into the mysterious fire at the Los Angeles Public Library becomes a dazzling exploration of the history, impact, and future of all libraries in this New York Times bestseller. “A constant pleasure to read… Everybody who loves books should check out The Library Book” (The Washington Post).