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Doug Wilson

A portrait of the Detroit Tigers pitcher who died in a 2009 accident recounts his rise from small-town Massachusetts to the major leagues, the on-field eccentricities that endeared him to fans, and the injuries that cut his career short. (Non-Fiction)

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Book TalkBook Talk
The KCLS blog for readers is constantly updated with recommendations from library staff.


Book CoversBooks of the Week
New books selected by the librarians each week.


FavoritesYour Favorites
The most requested titles by KCLS patrons for the week.


Nancy PearlPearl’s Picks Archive
Nancy Pearl provided us with monthly picks from October 2006-October 2009. This is an archive of her picks.



National Book Award2012 National Book Awards

The National Book Award recognizes the best of American literature, raising the cultural appreciation of great writing in the country while advancing the careers of both established and emerging writers.


Best Books of 2012
As chosen by the Materials Selection Team at KCLS. (2011 | 2010 | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 )


Pulitzer Medal

Fiction Award Winners
Award-winning fiction books in a variety of genres.


Spur Award
Non-Fiction Award Winners

Biographical, historical and general nonfiction award winners.


KCLS Book Lists and Links
Book SpotLinks to bestseller lists (The New York Times, Publishers Weekly); reviews of genre fiction for adults and teens; and a site that features book stores, authors, awards and more.


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Last Updated: May 17, 2013