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Listopia > Blueink Review's votes on the list BlueInk Review's Best Books of 2020 (62 Books)
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From Wild to Mild: A Dog in Two Worlds
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""...the delightful, unique coming-of-age story of an Australian Shepherd named Kaya.""
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Blowback '94
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""With its compelling writing, likeable characters and well-crafted plot, Blowback ’94 will find a welcoming audience in teen time-travel fans.""
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The Sleepwalker (The Nosferatu Conspiracy #1)
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""... a deliciously dark blend of occult fantasy, alternate history, and apocalyptic fiction that will have readers furiously turning pages.""
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Boys’ Secrets and Men’s Loves: A Memoir
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""Richards uses art to explore how patriarchy damages boys as they develop into men.""
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The Will to Die: A Novel of Suspense (Murder in a Small Town), a Thriller
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""...fresh and surprising plot twists that are sure to keep readers riveted until the shocking conclusion.""
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American Dreamer: How I Escaped Communist Vietnam and Built a Successful Life in America
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""...a former refugee chronicles his odyssey from communist oppression to freedom and achievement in America.""
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Matamoros: Civil War Adventure, Romance and Espionage in an Old West Border Town
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""Kahn mixes his fictional characters with real historical figures, and ably presents an accurate picture of racial attitudes and tensions on the East Texas border and the low regard for human life during the savagery of the Civil War.""
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Double Blind: The Icelandic Manuscript Murders
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""Winokur employs her geneticist experience in this gripping novel featuring Brynja Pálsdóttir, genetic criminologist for a company that works with the police in Reykjavik, Iceland.""
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Into the Suffering City (Sarah Kennecott and Jack Harden Mystery #1)
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""...an intriguing fictional glimpse into 1909 Baltimore as a mystery threatens to topple the city’s leaders.""
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The Wonder Code: Discover the Way of Haikuy and see the world with new eyes
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""...a not-to-be-missed anthology of contemporary haiku.""
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The Demon of the Well
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""...a storytelling tour de force: effortlessly fluid, razor focused, and thematically powerful...""
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A Stand-in for Dying (Brink of Life Trilogy #1)
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""...a gripping science fiction novel that explores the essence of being human in a society so technologically advanced that (for a price) someone can live forever.""
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The Next Election
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""... a riveting, political page-turner.""
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This Day Is Ours
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""...an immersive love story that transports readers back to fascinating times.""
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CHEATER'S GAME
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""Levine draws on the recent college admissions scandal to create a riveting legal thriller.""
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Teddy Roosevelt, Millie, and the Elegant Ride
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""... delightful historical fiction work for young readers.""
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An Improbable Spy
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""...this is a brilliantly written espionage tale—as good as it gets.""
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Stop Landscaping, Start LifeScaping
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""...an excellent addition to the gardening literature.""
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The CEO's Digital Marketing Playbook: The Definitive Crash Course and Battle Plan for B2B and High Value B2C Customer Generation
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""...a highly informative, step-by-step guide to his preferred methods of leveraging social media and online marketing and advertising tools.""
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Blossom The Wild Ambassador of Tewksbury
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""This riveting true story describes the astonishing bond created between a beautiful, wild creature and the woman who saved her.""
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The Mighty Adventures of Mouse, the Cat: The Calling of the Protectors: Book 2
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""...delightful middle-grade story full of thrilling adventures that impart valuable lessons.""
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The Magical Appearance of Earthworms
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""... inspirational and entertaining story recalls singular memoirs such as Mary Karr’s The Liar’s Club and Jeannette Wall’s The Glass Castle.""
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Treasure of the Blue Whale
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""...provides an oasis of humor and comfort as it portrays a small town during the Great Depression.""
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Arnold Falls
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""...the feel of an instant classic, with shades of Richard Russo and T.C. Boyle but a sweetness and optimism that sets it apart.""
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Prayer Changes Things: Prayer + the Word of God = Power
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""Fearon’s friendly, non-preachy tone coupled with smart analogies make this book a quick and easy read.""
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New Yorkers: New York City memoir and travel
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""Thousands of books have been written about New York City, but this one stands out. Browder has a keen sense for interesting stories...""
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The Perfection of Fish
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""... a brilliant, satirical, science fiction thriller.""
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Tokyo Traffic (Detective Hiroshi, #3)
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""As the narrative’s tension builds, readers will find themselves racing toward the inexorable moment when police, victims and villains collide.""
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Shallcross: Animal Slippers
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""... alternately shocking and sublime, a gut punch that leaves readers grounded and gasping but with eyes fixed on a fresh perspective of the mysterious heavens above.""
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My first time in charge: Stop worrying ? Start performing Practical Guide for New Managers
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""...a comprehensive primer for first-time managers""
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Shadowshine: An Animal Adventure (22) (World Young Readers)
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""In this compelling imagined life of “forest-folk,” the wildlife kingdom strives to save themselves from those who would destroy it.""
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The Benevolent Lords of Sometimes Island
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""... a genuine, moving and irresistible meditation on the value of friendship.""
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Stealth Health: Take Back Your Power and Unravel the Mystery of You
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""... an engaging roadmap to holistic, complementary changes that can help.""
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The Last Moon Before Home (Moon Trilogy, #2)
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""...the strength of generational bonds and the power of love evolve amidst life’s complexities and long-hidden family secrets.""
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Anarchy of the Mice
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""... a gripping thriller, sure to please its target audience and likely to have crossover appeal as well.""
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Ice Queen
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""... a dynamic, cautionary story about high school popularity and ostracism, friendship and animosity, and the consequences of bullying and cyberbullying."
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The Other Richard III
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""... a remarkable retelling of Richard III, delivering an intriguing and bold take on a masterpiece of the Bard’s canon.""
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The South of Black Forgiveness
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""... an eminently readable piece of social fiction with many painful and important messages for all.""
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Somersett: Or Why and How Benjamin Franklin Orchestrated the American Revolution
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""... a fascinating narrative about lesser-known events that sparked the American Revolution.""
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Help Keep Out: Volume 5
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"" Those who enjoy the spare style of haiku will find impactful, thought-provoking pieces here.""
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Balian d'Ibelin: Knight of Jerusalem
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""Any historical fiction reader interested in the period will find this work a treasure.""
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Automaton Nation
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""With plenty of fast-paced action and a touch of romance, Automaton Nation is certain to please YA science-fiction fans, particularly those who enjoyed The Hunger Games.""
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The Secret Diaries of Juan Luis Vives: A Novel
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""This enthralling story is sure to please lovers of high drama, international intrigue, momentous history and psychological thrillers.""
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A Word from "Brother" Jeanne
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""Anyone walking the path of Christianity will find something in Davis’ contribution to ponder.""
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The Crocodile Makes No Sound (Lord Hani #2)
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""...a masterfully written saga featuring complex storylines and emotionally connective characters. It should delight mystery and historical fans alike.""
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Sorry You Missed It...
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""With its blend of small-town Americana charm, spot-on characterization, and life lessons that move beyond the page, its classic stylings should find broad appeal.""
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The Bubbe Meise and Other Stories
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""His easy-going prose and fast paced, sitcom-style conversations create laugh-out-loud and sometimes poignant moments.""
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The F-16 Fighting Falcon Multinational Weapon System, 1972 to 2019
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""For the dedicated aeronautical engineer, this book will prove invaluable.""
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I Am Different - Just Like You!: I Have Down Syndrome
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""For those seeking to educate children about Down syndrome, this is a valuable resource.""
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Get A Hold Of Yourself: Trust your faith, live your convictions
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""...passionately convey[s] the benefits of a life of faith and the steps by which to achieve it.""
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The IPO Playbook: An Insider's Perspective on Taking Your Company Public and How to Do It Right
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""... in this enormously thorough and helpful book, Steve Cakebread— a CFO who guided three companies (Pandora, Salesforce and Yext) through successful offerings— details the steps necessary for other companies to follow.""
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Somewhere in the Bronx
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""By turns funny and heartbreaking, a masterly portrait of a girl losing and finding herself."
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Snowflake
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""Jeon’s gripping new novel offers a compelling portrait of a young man in crisis.""
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Say Hello, Kiss Goodbye
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""As steamy as it is heart-warming, a globe-hopping contemporary romance...""
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The Art of Influencing Project Success: Positively Accelerate Outcomes Working from Home or the Office
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""... a technical advisor to financial companies teaches project managers how to lessen resistance and enhance flow to lead teams to bring projects to satisfactory completion.""
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Tales by Moons-light: Stories from Before the Great Melt (Tales by Moons-light Series, #2)
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""Young readers will be moved by the characters’ hardships and buoyed by the book’s humor and frequent word play...""
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The Future of Buildings, Transportation and Power
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""This book is sure to intrigue anyone concerned about sustainability and the future.""
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Initiatum (Evolving Elizah #1)
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""... a riveting space drama, centered on Elizah “Liz” Goeff, a 25-year-old shuttle pilot.""
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Darkness Drops Again
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""... an engrossing legal thriller combining sharp courtroom drama with an emotional storyline...""
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Scepter of Flint (Lord Hani #3)
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""This is close to a flawless novel. The characters are all fully and insightfully developed; the storyline is impressively tapestried; the author excels at imagery and symbolism, layering a subtle yet powerful avian motif throughout.""
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The Greatest Hoax on Earth: Catching Truth, While We Can
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""A must-read for Catch Me If You Can devotees, Logan’s book also has plenty to offer readers unfamiliar with the story, masterfully weaving his research into an intriguing, entertaining, cohesive story that’s difficult to put down.""
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Enchanted Everglades: Friend for Life
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""With its imaginative tapestry of adventurous humans, anthropomorphized creatures and well-paced action, Enchanted Everglades will please middle-grade readers.""
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