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Gift Books on U.S. and World History

FICTION

THE GREAT RECLAMATION

by Rachel Heng

Like a drop of rain that holds the reflection of the world, crystalline and beautiful. Full review >

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FICTION

GOOD NIGHT, IRENE

by Luis Alberto Urrea

Top-shelf historical fiction delivered with wit and compassion. Full review >

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NONFICTION

CIGAR BOX LITHOGRAPHS VOLUME IV

by Charles J. Humber

An informative, visually captivating look at the ingenious marketing of stogies. Full review >

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