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PETS ON THE COUCH by Nicholas H. Dodman

December 29, 2016

THE WORLD OF ANIMAL PSYCHIATRY, explored by a distinguished veterinarian. Thought-provoking and delightful! B PLUS

PETS ON THE COUCH : NEUROTIC DOGS, COMPULSIVE CATS, ANXIOUS BIRDS, AND THE NEW SCIENCE OF ANIMAL PSYCHIATRY
Atria Books
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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PETS ON THE COUCH by Nicholas Dodman, DVM

December 28, 2016

THE WORLD OF ANIMAL PSYCHIATRY, explored by a distinguished veterinarian. Thought-provoking and delightful!

Grade: B PLUS

PETS ON THE COUCH: NEUROTIC DOGS, COMPULSIVE CATS, ANXIOUS BIRDS, AND THE NEW SCIENCE OF ANIMAL PSYCHIATRY
Atria Books
2016

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ANAXAGORAS by Aaron Ward

December 27, 2016

GRACEFULLY CYNICAL FANTASY set in antiquity, on a Mediterranean island ravaged by a vast monster. B PLUS

ANAXAGORAS
Aaron Ward
2017

Grade: B PLUS

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ANAXAGORAS by Aaron Ward

December 26, 2016

GRACEFULLY CYNICAL FANTASY set in antiquity, on a Mediterranean island ravaged by a vast monster.

Grade: B PLUS

ANAXAGORAS
Aaron Ward
2016

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I CONTAIN MULTITUDES by Ed Yong

December 24, 2016

THE AMAZING WORLD OF MICROBES, from coral reefs to wasps to our own bodies. Fascinating, fun, engaging! A MINUS

I CONTAIN MULTITUDES: THE MICROBES WITHIN US AND A GRANDER VIEW OF LIFE (HARDCOVER)
Ecco Press
2016

Grade: A MINUS

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THE 37TH PARALLEL by Ben Mezrich

December 22, 2016

HUNTING UFOS with a devoted investigator: entertaining reportage lets the UFO enthusiasts do the talking. B PLUS

THE 37TH PARALLEL: THE SECRET TRUTH BEHIND AMERICA’S UFO HIGHWAY
Atria Books
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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STAY CRAZY by Erica L. Satifka

December 19, 2016

INTERDIMENSIONAL MONSTERS IN RUST BELT America? Or just a schizophrenic’s bad day at work? Brilliant punk SF. B PLUS

STAY CRAZY
Apex Book Company
2016

Grade: B PLUS

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STAY CRAZY by Erica L. Satifka

December 18, 2016

INTERDIMENSIONAL MONSTERS IN RUST BELT America? Or just a schizophrenic’s bad day at work? Brilliant punk SF.

Grade: B PLUS

STAY CRAZY
Apex Book Company
2016

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WHERE THE JEWS AREN’T by Masha Gessen

December 17, 2016

“THE WORST GOOD IDEA ever”—brilliant, cynical history of the USSR’s ill-fated Jewish Autonomous Region. A MINUS

WHERE THE JEWS AREN’T: THE SAD AND ABSURD STORY OF BIROBIDZHAN, RUSSIA’S JEWISH AUTONOMOUS REGION
Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group
2016

Grade: A MINUS

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WHERE THE JEWS AREN’T by Masha Gessen

December 16, 2016

“THE WORST GOOD IDEA ever”—brilliant, cynical history of the USSR’s ill-fated Jewish Autonomous Region.

Grade: A MINUS

WHERE THE JEWS AREN'T: THE SAD AND ABSURD STORY OF BIROBIDZHAN, RUSSIA'S JEWISH AUTONOMOUS REGION
Knopf Doubleday
2016

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