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This June, we welcome books perfect for music fans, World War II buffs, short story readers, summer travelers, crafters, and more. Jump into our June books, now available in print or e-book versions on our website or from your favorite vendor. Click on each cover for more information or a Q&A with the author. Happy reading!

Sweet Dreams and Flying Machines by Mark Ribowsky

“Ribowsky is especially effective weaving Taylor’s career into the complex story of the music industry’s evolution.” —Washington Post

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Lucie Aubrac by Sian Rees

“[A] thrilling story of cloaks and daggers, informers and collaborators, truth and fabrications. Recommended for readers who enjoy popular European history, particularly those with an interest in France during the dark days of World War II.” —Library Journal

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But You Scared Me the Most by John Manderino

“Manderino infuses each story with wit and well-observed detail.” —Publishers Weekly

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The Hospital Always Wins by Issa Ibrahim

“Artist Ibrahim’s desperate memoir feels as though it was carved from his heart.” —Booklist

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American Daredevil by Cathryn J. Prince

“A rollicking tale of the incredible saga of a man constantly searching for the next exploit and sharing them in his writings.” —Kirkus Reviews

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Knit, Hook, and Spin by Laurie Carlson

“Kudos to Carlson for giving readers a look at not just one or two of the fiber arts, but a whole basket full of them, including knitting, felting, knotting, braiding, spinning, weaving, crocheting and dyeing. Whew!” —Booklist, starred review

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New in paperback:

Judy Garland on Judy Garland: Interviews and Encounters, edited by Randy Schmidt [$20]

These titles are available in print and e-book versions on our website or from your favorite vendor.