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1. THE
MADONNAS OF LENINGRAD: A Novel
By Debra Dean
"Readers follow Russian émigré Marina Buriakov back and forth from the
present-day American Northwest, where she battles the effects of Alzheimer's,
to World War II Leningrad, where she is a tour guide at the Hermitage
Museum. The Madonnas of Leningrad is a heartbreakingly lovely story
of a woman who is able to see and celebrate beauty despite the ravages
of war, time, and disease." --Theresa Grossman, Tuesday Books, Williamston,
MI
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1. SAVING
THE WORLD: A Novel
By Julia Alvarez
"Saving the World ensnared and captivated my imagination, while
nourishing and enlarging my view of our troubled planet. It's one of those
rare novels in which history, ideas, and story are brought together to
create a thoroughly original, and compulsively readable, book." --Janet
Brown, The Elliott Bay Book Company, Seattle, WA
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A
DIRTY JOB: A Novel
By Christopher Moore
"In Christopher Moore's hilarious and unsettling new novel, Charlie Asher
loses a wife, gains a baby daughter -- and suddenly becomes Death's representative
on earth. Of course, there's more to it than that. Compelling and entertaining!"
--Carol Schneck, Schuler Books & Music, Okemos, MI
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BIRDS
IN FALL: A Novel
By Brad Kessler
"I am so glad to have read Birds in Fall. Although the story is
based around a tragic airliner crash, it is so much more than that. Kessler's
sensitivity to his characters drew me into their lives. He has written
a touching story of grief, recovery, and, in the end, survival after tragedy."
--Sue Richardson, Maine Coast Book Shop, Damariscotta, ME
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HOW
ELIZABETH BARRETT BROWNING SAVED MY LIFE: A Novel
By Mameve Medwed
"Whether you have an old heirloom in the attic or a bad boyfriend in your
past, Medwed's newest comedy is sure to satisfy your hopes, your revenge
fantasies, and, especially, your funny bone." --Daniel Goldin, Harry
W. Schwartz Bookshop, Milwaukee, WI
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IN
A PARIS MOMENT
By Meredith Mullins
"If you can't spend April in Paris this book may provide your next best
option. The dramatic black-and-white photographs capture the essence and
soul of Paris, and the beautifully written short essays are both personal
and universal. But, be warned, you may quickly find yourself phoning your
travel agent." --Chuck Robinson, Village Books, Bellingham, WA
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THE
SECRET SUPPER: A Novel
By Javier Sierra
"The Secret Supper grips the reader immediately with its story
of the mystery and intrigue involved in the painting of Da Vinci's magnificent
portrayal of the Last Supper. Sierra has captured the daily life and times
during which Leonardo painted. A real puzzler to the end!" --Harold
Hicks, Books on the Bluff, Townsend, GA
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THE
LIGHTNING KEEPER: A Novel
By Starling Lawrence
"Set in the early years of the 20th century, the end of the gaslight era,
this intriguing novel centers around the development and popularization
of electricity. With uncommon attention to the tenor and sensibilities
of the times, the author has richly depicted a world on the threshold
of cataclysmic change." --Patricia F. Colcrick, Landmark Books, Manasquan,
NJ
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THE
GLASS CASTLE: A Memoir
By Jeannette Walls
"Jeannette Walls gives us an insight into her life growing up in a family
of contemporary nomads, and she proves that, with determination and perseverance,
it is possible to reach your goals. A memoir, a social study, and a surprising
comment on our society." --Daniel Thomas, Browsing Bison Books, Deer
Lodge, MT
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FANTASYLAND:
A Season on Baseball's Lunatic Fringe
By Sam Walker
"Sam Walker spends a season in fantasy baseball and takes the reader on
a wild ride through this realm of obsession. The visceral reactions he
experiences will be familiar to many, but, in the end, the book mirrors
the game itself: It is filled with pathos, humor, sorrow, tragedy, and
triumph." --Bill Cusumano, Nicola's Books, Ann Arbor, MI
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APEX
HIDES THE HURT: A Novel
By Colson Whitehead
"When you're a genius at marketing, when everything is spin and names
and associations that you conjure up, it can be tough to see what, if
anything, is real. Apex Hides the Hurt is a marvelous allegory
of marketing, meaning, race, and redemption -- another winner from one
of our very best young writers." --Tom Campbell, The Regulator Bookshop,
Durham, NC
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DEATH
WITHOUT COMPANY: A Novel
By Craig Johnson
"Johnson's outstanding new novel, set in Wyoming, is full of wonderful
characters. Sheriff Walt Longmire and his friends and deputies get involved
with the murder of a woman in the Basque community. This will appeal to
everyone who enjoys a well-written book that also provides exciting entertainment."
--Susan Wasson, Bookworks, Albuquerque, NM
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L'AMERICA:
A Novel
By Martha McPhee
"This story of an American and an Italian who meet on a small Aegean island
is a novel rich for the senses. The love at the center of the book is
so powerful that you feel as if it was your own great love." --Jeni
Harris, Carpe Librum Booksellers, Knoxville, TN
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TO
HELL WITH ALL THAT: Loving and Loathing Our Inner Housewife
By Caitlin Flanagan
"This is a book for moms (both stay-at-home and employed outside the home)
to read and to discuss at their book groups. Flanagan's trenchant take
on the roles of housewife and mother will resonate with every woman!"
--Susan Taylor, Wellesley Booksmith, Wellesley, MA
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SECRET
GIRL: A Memoir
By Molly Bruce Jacobs
"Jacobs' memoir of meeting her 'secret' younger sister, born with hydrocephalus
and hidden away in mental institutions by her parents for over 30 years,
is nothing short of totally brave, heartbreakingly honest, and beautifully
written. An incredible story of loss and healing." --Debby Creasy,
Booksandcoffee, Dewey Beach, DE
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THE
MERCY ROOM: A Novel
By Gilles Rozier
"Set in Occupied France, this novel tells the story of a protagonist of
unspecified gender who hides a Jewish man, Herman, in a cellar room and
subsequently falls in love with him. As danger from outside the cellar
pushes in, the difference between mercy and being at someone's mercy becomes
apparent. I couldn't put this book down until the startling resolution
of wars, both political and personal." --Mark Mazzoli, The River's
End Bookstore, Oswego, NY
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MURDER
IN MONTMARTRE
By Cara Black
"Aimee Leduc is a spunky PI in Paris who finds herself running across
snow-covered rooftops as she tries to clear her friend from murder charges.
This is an exciting addition to the Aimee Leduc series, translated from
the French." --Mary Jane Weber, The Town Book Store, Westfield, NJ
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SWEETNESS
IN THE BELLY: A Novel
By Camilla Gibb
"Lilly, a white British Muslim woman, was eight years old when she was
abandoned at a Sufi shrine in Morocco. This is her story of surviving
the multiple traumas of death, war, violence, loneliness, and stark, devastating
poverty -- and, ultimately, emerging with the ability to hope and love
again." --Linda Beall, Island Books, Middletown, RI
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A
YEAR IN JAPAN
By Kate T. Williamson
"Lesser-know cultural aspects of Japan are exquisitely depicted in watercolors
along with short essays on each subject in A Year in Japan. I never
knew there was such a large sock business in Japan -- due to the removal
of shoes before entering a house! Williamson has crafted a charming book
sure to please art and Japan fans alike." --Sherri Gallentine, Vroman's
Bookstore, Pasadena, CA
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THE
BRIGHT FOREVER: A Novel
By Lee Martin
"At the center of this spellbinding story, is nine-year-old Katie Mackey,
her family, and the people in the town where she lives -- those whose
lives touch hers both directly and indirectly. This is a novel about the
small, seemingly insignificant acts that lead to life-altering events
and their irreversible consequences. Quite impossible to put down, it
will linger long after the final page is turned." --Tova Beiser, Brown
University Bookstore, Providence, RI
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