More book suggestions, from Noel

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  1. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline
  2. I Am Pilgrim by Terry Hayes (A thriller, very a propos considering what's going on in the international scene theses days, terrorism, etc.) [NOTE FROM LEIGH: Might be a bit long, so good for a month like September? You can all decide. My Craig read this and loved it.]
  3. Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson

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