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the Civil War, bore the children of a white slave master, and lived to the age of 108. The story is told with humor and insight by her great-grandson who heard these stories firsthand from Caroline.

In the book, Russell also looks back on growing up in Sperryville. This is the book’s third year on the best-seller list.

7. “The Writing Life” by Annie Dillard ($11.00)

Although this book was published fifteen years ago, its popularity continues. For non-writers, it provides a glimpse into the triads and satisfactions of a life spent with words. For writers, it is a warm, rambling conversation with a stimulating and extraordinarily talented colleague.

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