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What to Read This Summer, with Virginia Ties
"BOOKS ARE A UNIQUELY portable magic," said
something missing.
author Stephen King. Whether you plan to spend
While Tim struggles to
your summer relaxing at Smith Mountain Lake or
regain his passion, his
enjoying the views from your backyard, we have
adopted son wrestles
a few suggestions when it comes to choosing
with his own passion
your portable magic.
for the successful and
"My Best Everything" by Sarah Tomp
This debut novel by JMU graduate Sarah Tomp
tells the story of Lulu Mendez who longs to leave
behind her small Virginia town in favor of college
in California. When her father loses her tuition
money, Lulu embarks on a clandestine scheme
beautiful country vet,
Lace. Charlottesvillebased author Jan Karon
practicing attorney, Michael Signer reintroduces
delivers yet another comic, feel-good story filled
readers to the Virginia-born Founding Father
with lovable characters who call the rolling hills
who achieved the most, but is known the least.
of Mitford home.
"The Book of Speculation" by Erika Swyler
to make and sell moonshine and turns to Mason,
"Becoming Madison" by Michael Signer
a boy with a troubled past and the know-how
Signer's latest book is more than a biography;
a young librarian, finds an old, water-damaged
to make the new business work. Falling in love
"Becoming Madison" chronicles the life of the
book on his doorstep: a log from the owner of
was never part of the plan, so Lulu must choose
fourth president before age 36 and explores
a traveling circus in the 1700s. He begins to dis-
between what she's always wanted and what she
how Madison's intelligence, charisma and drive
never knew she needed.
helped to lay the foundation for the country's
cover strange connections between the circus
"Somewhere Safe with Somebody Good"
by Jan Karon
success. Author, advocate, political theorist and
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ford series, Tim Kavanaugh and his wife re-
with Sarah Tomp and a chance to win a
turn to the charming village of Mitford to find
copy of "My Best Everything."
MMM...BEER.
While his family's home is falling apart, Simon,
log and his own life, including the mysterious
drowning of the women in his family. Simon
works to reverse the curse that began hundreds
of years earlier along the banks of a salt-water
river in Virginia in order to save his sister's life.
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of The Roanoker - July/August 2015
Top Docs 2015 - ENHANCED FOR DIGITAL
Uber - New Way to Ride - ENHANCED FOR DIGITAL
Best Days Under the Sun: Outdoor Entertaining Guide
Outdoor Space: The Smith Home
Wait, Beer Terroir?
Who’s Getting the Weather Right?
Let’s Go to the Lake!
Let’s Go to NoVa!
The Perfect Picnic - ENHANCED FOR DIGITAL
Beamer’s 25 - ENHANCED FOR DIGITAL
From The Editor / Worth a Click
The Calendar
The Gist
The Flavor
The Dish: Dining Guide
Where Are They Now?
2015 Education Guide
Vinton!
The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Intro
The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Cover1
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - From The Editor / Worth a Click
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - The Calendar
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - The Gist
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Best Days Under the Sun: Outdoor Entertaining Guide
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Wait, Beer Terroir?
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - 2015 Education Guide
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Who’s Getting the Weather Right?
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Vinton!
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Let’s Go to the Lake!
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Let’s Go to NoVa!
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The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - The Dish: Dining Guide
The Roanoker - July/August 2015 - Where Are They Now?
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