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      • 2018: Poison Study >
        • Selection Committee Reading List 2018
      • 2017: Rose Under Fire
      • 2016: Gaining Ground
      • 2015: Orphan Train
      • 2014: The Worst Hard Time
      • 2013: The Cellist of Sarajevo
      • 2012: Zeitoun
      • 2011: The Help
      • 2010: The Book Thief
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Poison Study by Maria V. Snyder
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This is a rollicking, exciting fantasy novel with a strong, intelligent female protagonist, Yelena.  Her world is authoritarian and rigid with strict laws. Yelena is offered a choice between death and becoming the leader’s poison taster.  “Sieges weather, fight together, friends forever” is a quote from the book that encapsulates Yelena’s adventures as she learns to adapt to and change her world.  On one level, this is a wonderful fantasy novel, but the deeper themes stay with readers for years.

2018 Campaign Timeline:   Multiple copies of the winning title will be available at your local public library beginning in January 2018.  Reading of the OBOC title will take place during January. 
 Programs at the public libraries will also begin in January!


Although the voting period is now over, you may still access information about the "Candidates" by clicking on this link: Meet the Candidates!



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