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Fiction is the telling of stories which are not real. More specifically, fiction is an imaginative form of narrative, one of the four basic rhetorical modes. Although the word fiction is derived from the Latin fingo, fingere, finxi, fictum, "to form, create", works of fiction need not be entirely imaginary and may include real people, places, and events. Fiction may be either written or oral. Although not all fiction is necessarily artistic, fiction is largely perceived as a form of art or entertainment. The ability to create fiction and other artistic works is considered to be a fun...more
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A Short Stay in Hell
by Steven L. Peck (Goodreads Author)
by Steven L. Peck (Goodreads Author)
Release date: Mar 23, 2012
As a faithful Mormon, Soren Johansson has always believed he’ll be reunited with his loved ones in an eternal hereafter. Then, he dies. Soren wakes to…more
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Feb 10-Feb 24, 2012
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1199 people requesting
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Love Bomb and the Pink Platoon
by Ryan Gielen (Goodreads Author)
When a military experiment goes horribly wrong and turns his entire platoon gay, a washed up General must l…more view details »
by Ryan Gielen (Goodreads Author)
Release date: Feb 14, 2012
Love Bomb and the Pink Platoon:
When a military experiment goes horribly wrong and turns his entire platoon gay, a washed up General must l…more view details »
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Feb 17-Feb 24, 2012
5 copies available,
296 people requesting
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Cameron's Court
by Daniel Amory (Goodreads Author)
by Daniel Amory (Goodreads Author)
Release date: Feb 08, 2012
Add Cameron's Court today! Cameron’s Court is set in modern day Chicago and is narrated by a troubled, young, native Chicagoan named Cameron Hoffenber…more
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Feb 22-Feb 24, 2012
1 copy available,
160 people requesting
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Lauren Alparaz said:
"I chose this book because I'm arguably John Green's biggest fan ever, and this book is his newest book. (I've read all of his books. He's fantastic.) "The Fault in Our Stars" is about two star crossed teenage lovers named Augustus "Gus...more"
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Andrea said:
"I got my hands on a copy of this from the library already! So fun. I think I might have enjoyed this one even better than the first. I haven't read a decent "who-dunnit" for a while. Still a quick easy read with a clean romantic plot, b...more"
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30flips Phillips said:
"This book was OK until the end, it was too obvious and too cheesy. But maybe I am too old and this is a book aimed at young teenage girls. Nope. No maybe about it. But I still the biggest fan of Chloe Neill."
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Latricia said:
"I love John Green and this book was one of his best. The characters in the book often refer to 'cancer books' and if you read a lot of teen/kids lit, you can't help but know the books they mean. While most are well meaning I can't imagine that most ...more"
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Sjcapanna said:
"This was a good book, save for the inevitable crushing sadness that comes from a story of two terminally-ill teenagers in love. It's particularly interesting in its examination of various cancer cliches: the brave fighter, the inspiration, the young...more"
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Kate said:
"Hazel has been hovering on brink of death for over 2 years. At 12 she was diagnosed with terminal cancer, and just when all was lost she was entered into a drug trial which holds the cancer at bay, never curing her, but keeping it from killing her. ...more"
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Marilyn said:
"Green just gets better and better. This is a very funny, sad, and thoroughly touching love story between two teens with cancer. My only issue with it was that it was too short. I think, though, that was completely intentional on Green's part; we don'...more"
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Billie said:
"The subject of this book is extremely heavy, however, it is not a sob story that you will cry at throughout the novel. Wow! The writing is beautiful, touching and hilarious. Definately recommend this book! Loved it!"
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Pr Latta said:
"A three-hanky story (but I have three members of my family active military and my next door neighbor is a female helicopter pilot). Hannah excels in spinning stories about women's families and relationships between flawed but well-meaning people and ...more"
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Huntley Fitzpatrick said:
"This book is a tour-de-force, but not in any showy way. It is amazingly truthful about what it is like to have cancer, while never once dipping into sentimentality or cliche. The two main characters, Hazel and Augustus, are transcendent. Funny, acerb...more"
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LaQuita (Just Us Girls) said:
"“The Book of Blood and Shadow” takes you on a historical adventure while it also explores; friendship, trust and instinct. I really enjoyed this book. The characters were well written and easy to get attached to. It was definitely hard to put down...more"
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