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1. THE
WILD GIRL: A Novel
By Jim Fergus
"The fictional notebooks of 17-year-old Ned Giles describe 'The Great
Apache Expedition,' a Depression-era adventure that has as its goal the
location and rescue of a young Mexican who has been kidnapped by Apaches.
The tale is superb!" --Grace V. Roth, The Town Book Store, Westfield,
NJ
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2. GODS IN ALABAMA
By Joshilyn Jackson
"This novel and its central character grabbed me from the first sentence.
I loved the funny yet dark Arlene Fleet, a woman who bargains with God,
promising she will not have sex, tell a lie, or return to her small hometown
-- just as long as God ensures no one will find the body she left buried
in the kudzu. This is a mystery, a family drama, and great Southern fiction
all in one fantastic debut." --Kym Havens, Hearts & Stars Bookshop,
Canton, MA
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3. THE
HUNGRY TIDE: A Novel
By Amitav Ghosh
"Everything about this book is just right: the length of the chapters,
the transitions between storylines, the mangrove setting, the style. The
story explores the relationships between humans and nature even as it
traces a young marine biologist's search for a rare river dolphin. Fans
of Rohinton Mistry, V.S. Naipaul, and Michael Ondaatje, take note."
--Laura Hansen, Bookin' It, Little Falls, MN
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4. NEVER LET ME GO
By Kazuo Ishiguro
"Once again, Kazuo Ishiguro has written a haunting, mystifying novel of
friendship, memory, repression, and love. The reader enters the world
of Ruth, Kathy, and Tommy, who live at a remote English private school,
Hailsham, where they are sheltered from the 'real' world. When they do
eventually enter the outside world, they must explore and face the underlying
purpose of their lives at Hailsham. Mesmerizing from the first sentence."
--Patti Pattee, Watermark Book Co., Anacortes, WA
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5. THE
GRAIL: A year ambling and shambling through an Oregon vineyard in pursuit
of the best pinot noir wine in the whole wild world
By Brian Doyle
"Doyle's prose bubbles like wine trilling into a glass. He brings together
the beauty of Oregon's Yamhill Valley, the intense labor of winemaking,
the passion of craftsmen pursuing the holy grail of their profession --
and his own delight in the stories the winemakers tell about their work."
--Nena Rawdah, St. Johns Booksellers, Portland, OR
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6. TOWELHEAD:
A Novel
By Alicia Erian
"This is perhaps one of the best books I've read about the teenage experience.
It's a brilliant, ruthlessly honest depiction of a young girl just growing
into her adult body while dealing with an angry father and a jealous and
self-involved mother. It will break your heart and make you flinch. I
literally could not put this one down." --Jarek Steele, Left Bank Books,
St. Louis, MO
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7. BLITHE TOMATO
By Mike Madison
"The cover pitches this book as 'an insider's wry look at farmers' market
society,' and it is -- but it's also a treatise on simple living, a philosophy
for coping with American politics, and a book full of hope for those who
believe in 'right livelihood', all wrapped up with humor and a cast of
intriguing characters." --Jenny Stroyeck, The Homer Bookstore, Homer,
AK
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8. A SHORT HISTORY OF TRACTORS IN UKRAINIAN
By Marina Lewycka
"I loved this book! It is funny and sweet and charming. Take an elderly
father, a gold-digging blond divorcée, a boob job, two noisy daughters,
and a tomcat named Lady Di, and the fun begins. Add a surprise pregnancy,
and this story becomes the most entertaining history of tractors you'll
ever read!" --Dawn C. Donovan, Armchair Bookstore, Dennis, MA
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9. THE FIVE PEOPLE YOU MEET IN HEAVEN
By Mitch Albom
"A beautiful, beautiful book finally out in paper. I love the story of
this simple man's life and how, perhaps, it wasn't quite so simple --
nor was it really just his life that he was living." --Jamie Layton,
Duck's Cottage, Duck, NC
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10. THE
ALMOND: The Sexual Awakening of a Muslim Woman
By C. Jane Hunter
"This racy tale of one young Muslim woman's escape from the stranglehold
of a loveless marriage and her subsequent sexual awakening is fascinating,
sometimes riveting, and often bittersweet. Best read on the beach while
a cold breeze is blowing." --Lois Ava-Matthew, The Toadstool Bookshop,
Milford, NH
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AN
INCONVENIENT WIFE
By Megan Chance
"Set in 1880s New York City, An Inconvenient Wife offers a historical
take on women's liberation and explores one woman's desire to become her
own person, even as her husband and New York's high society conspire to
thwart her. This is an incredible novel with an ending that will leave
you breathless!" --Kelly Dickinson, Oregon State University, Corvallis,
OR
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THE
BRIGHT FOREVER
By Lee Martin
"Twisted and damaged, Raymond R. and Henry Dees prominently figure in
the tragic disappearance of nine-year-old Katie, who goes missing on a
hot summer night in Gooseneck, Indiana. Martin tells this all-too-common
tale in a unique fashion, moving among the vivid characters and varied
points in time, as the tension builds. This is can't-put-it-down fiction."
--Jane Morck, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA
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THE
BURNING TIME
By Robin Morgan
"Lady Alyce Kyteler is a landowner in 1324 Ireland; she is also a priestess
of the Old Ways who runs afoul of the Inquisition. This enchanting book
full of Irish lore and wisdom is an engrossing and historically accurate
account of the beginning of the centuries-long persecution, known as The
Burning Time." --Linda Bond, Auntie's Bookstore, Spokane, WA
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A
CHANGED MAN
By Francine Prose
"'I want to help you guys save guys like me from becoming guys like me,'
announces reformed neo-Nazi Vincent Nolan as he strolls into the headquarters
of World Brotherhood Watch. What develops is pure Prose at her acerbically
funny best. Is Nolan really a changed man or a shrewd opportunist? And
is Holocaust survivor and Brotherhood founder Meyer Maslow the selfless
crusader he thinks he is? Getting to the answers is pure reading pleasure."
--Anne Wagner, Porter Square Books, Cambridge, MA
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THE
COLD DISH
By Craig Johnson
"This literary mystery is a soul-catcher. This debut novel, set in the
mountains of Wisconsin, explores the nature of revenge and racial tension.
The dialogue is superb, the complexity of characters so rich and real,
that I began looking to spot them at the local coffee shop or neighborhood
tavern." --Pennie Vance, The Book Shop, Sheridan, WY
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DEAR
ZOE
By Philip Beard
"On September 11, 2001, 15-year-old Tess DeNunzio's baby sister dies in
an accident. Tess eloquently expresses her grief and recovery for herself
and her family by writing a year-long letter to her sister. A powerful
and engaging novel about family relationships, stepfamilies, divorce,
sibling love, and coming of age." --Sherry Bingaman, Forever Books,
Saint Joseph, MI
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EVENING
FERRY
By Katherine Towler
"This absorbing read, which beautifully captures time and place on a New
England island, takes place during the Vietnam War era, 20 years after
the first novel in the trilogy (Snow Island) left off. The author describes
the beauty of the island through the seasons of the year, and we discover
the secrets of a family's history through the main character, Rachel.
A moving and satisfying read!" --Karen Vail, Armchair Books, Dennis,
MA
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THE
EVIL B.B. CHOW AND OTHER STORIES
By Steve Almond
"Another collection of small miracles about the foibles of modern romantic
love from the mighty Steve Almond. These stories are sexy, tender, frequently
bizarre, always finely wrought -- and sometimes, at their very best, teetering
on the edge of good taste, and even believability. Almond is as fearless
a writer as you're likely to read this season." --Brandon Stout, Changing
Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ
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HOW
EVAN BROKE HIS HEAD AND OTHER SECRETS
By Garth Stein
"Three of our staff have read this book, and we find ourselves coming
back to the story and discussing the characters... Evan and his son Dean
(the 14-year-old son he's only just met) have taken on a life of their
own in our store! Isn't this what authors dream of? Music, epilepsy, and
father-son relationships all play a part in making this a rich read!"
--Pat Rutledge, A Book For All Seasons, Leavenworth, WA
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THE
LAKE, THE RIVER & THE OTHER LAKE
By Steve Amick
"Ever wonder what life is really like in that little town on the lake
in Michigan where you've rented a cottage? This satirical yet loving first
novel depicts not only the summer people (fudgies) and the old-timers
(such as the jet-ski-hating Ojibwe Vietnam vet), but the cherry farmer
and migrant workers, too. Perfect hammock reading." --Ellen Sandmeyer,
Sandmeyer's Bookstore, Chicago, IL
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THE
LAST DAYS OF DOGTOWN
By Anita Diamant
"Diamant explores early 19th-century Cape Ann by examining not the famous
or wealthy, but the those who are struggling to survive. Notable characters
include Judy, whose love of a former slave is forbidden; Sammy, who lives
in a brothel and learns petty thievery; and tavern-keeper Easter, a healer.
Their stories are intense and compelling." --Shirley Mullin, Kids Ink,
Indianapolis, IN
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LEEWAY
COTTAGE
By Beth Gutcheon
"What a perfectly wonderful book! I came away with a profound love and
respect for the Danish people and learned many things. It was extraordinary
to travel in time and location between the coast of Maine and Copenhagen,
with characters I shall not soon forget!" -- Alicia Greis, Colorado
College Bookstore, Colorado Springs, CO
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LITTLE
STAR OF BELA LUA: Stories from Brazil
By Luana Monteiro
"Little Star of Bela Lua is a novella and short stories set in
rural Brazil. Monteiro's characters' lives are entwined and complicated
by the miraculous and the mundane. In the novella, an exotic fish appears
as the startling answer to a prayer, with far-reaching effects. I loved
seeing the glimmering promise and the hard sharp edge of Monteiro's miracles,
the humor, and the characters in these stories." --Jean Matthews, Chapter
One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
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LIZZIE'S
WAR
By Tim Farrington
"Although this story of Liz O'Reilly -- a soldier's wife trying to hold
together her family stateside -- takes place during the Vietnam War, you
can easily imagine the same scenario taking place today, during the war
in Iraq. You really understand what it feels like to be a soldier or a
loved one left to hold down the home front." --Grace V. Roth, The Town
Book Store, Westfield, NJ
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MAD
GIRLS IN LOVE
By Michael Lee West
"West's story begins with Bitsy Wentworth, a 19-year-old mother, bludgeoning
her husband with a rack of ribs (frozen, no less). Horrified by what she's
done, Bitsy takes her daughter and goes on the lam. Her story unfolds,
leading to family entanglements that make the Borgias look tame. West
is one of the best of the Southern writers. This is a great summer read."
--Barbara Hoagland, The King's English, Salt Lake City, UT
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THE
PRACTICE OF DECEIT
By Elizabeth Benedict
"Eric, a therapist, falls in love with Colleen, a master manipulator and
divorce lawyer. When Eric learns one of his clients has hired Colleen,
he begins to question who Colleen really is. She takes extraordinary steps
to make sure the truth doesn't come out, and Eric gets caught up in a
nightmare that endangers his family. This psychological thriller will
keep you on the edge of your seat." --Andra Tracy, Out Word Bound,
Indianapolis, IN
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RULES
FOR OLD MEN WAITING
By Peter Pouncey
"Having lost his wife and his will to live, aging academician Robert MacIver
is stranded in a winter-bound house. As he meditates on his life, his
thoughts settle on violence -- his own, and that of mankind. He begins
to write a story of war, and in doing so he begins his own final campaign.
Don't miss this probing and affecting masterpiece." --Betsy Burton,
The King's English, Salt Lake City, UT
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SKIP
MACALESTER
By J.E. Robinson
"Skip, the teenage son of an African-American, upper middle class couple,
is smart, attractive, and gay. This novel explores themes of race, class,
and sexuality with lyrical prose and a compelling coming-of-age story."
--Blake Hardy, Outwrite Bookstore & Coffeehouse, Atlanta, GA
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A
SLIGHT TRICK OF THE MIND
By Mitch Cullin
"This well-written novel reveals Sherlock Holmes in a totally different
light -- a 93-year-old man with a penchant for beekeeping who struggles
with his past, his emotions, and his rapidly fading mental keenness. Awesome!"
--Linda Grana, Lafayette Book Store, Lafayette, CA
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SPECIMEN
DAYS
By Michael Cunningham
"This assured novel (three linked novellas, set in past, present, and
future New York City) is a different sort of book from Cunningham, but
it slips its hooks into you, and then you're along for the ride, willing
to believe anything he puts in front of you." --Dana Schulz, Snowbound
Books, Marquette, MI
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A
SUDDEN COUNTRY
By Karen Fisher
"This sweeping novel is based on true events of the 1847 Oregon migration;
it captures big adventures and big emotions in the spare, measured prose
of a poet. The pioneers' journey is beautifully told, commanding respect
for their courage and sacrifice. A fine choice for a book club." --Leslie
Reiner, Inkwood Books, Tampa, FL
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THE
TAINTED RELIC
By Simon Beaufort, Bernard Knight, Ian Morson, Michael Jecks, Susanna
Gregory, and Philip Gooden
"An engaging tale of a relic of the cross traced through fictional history
from 1100 A.D. to Elizabethan times. The relic is cursed; as soon as someone
obtains it and then passes it on, they are doomed...which creates a perfect
setup for murder. What fun!" --Linda Dewberry, Whodunit? Books, Olympia,
WA
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THREE
DAY ROAD
By Joseph Boyden
"In this debut novel, Boyden leads us into the trenches of WWI through
the eyes of Xavier, a Canadian soldier and Cree Indian, and his friend
Elijah. We see what it's like to be a sniper in France and Belgium, fighting
Germans -- and an equally menacing addiction to morphine. This incredibly
detailed novel shifts between the horror of combat and the story of a
tribal elder in Ontario. Based in part on real-life, WWI hero Francis
Peghmagabow, Boyden's work is well researched, superbly written, and quite
enjoyable." --Andrew Maiers, Eagle Harbor Book Company, Bainbridge
Island, WA
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THE
UNFINISHED NOVEL AND OTHER STORIES
By Valerie Martin
"A short story collection that examines the lives of poets, artists, and
other creative people. Martin is a skilled writer at the height of her
powers. A great introduction to an important author." --Mary Muller,
Market Block Books, Troy, NY
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WAR
BY CANDLELIGHT: STORIES
By Daniel Alarcon
"Beautiful and vivid short stories from the Third World to Manhattan.
There is a strong voice throughout, and each scene is set with wonderful
details and characters. Alarcon shows us a world of very intimate settings
and expansive experiences. I loved this collection." --Luisa Smith,
Book Passage, Corte Madera, CA
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A
WEDDING IN DECEMBER
By Anita Shreve
"This story is one of interwoven histories of a group of high school friends
who pick up the threads of their lives 27 years later, when they gather
for a wedding. The setting (an inn in the Berkshires) is inviting, and
the depiction of the consequences of paths taken -- or not -- rings very
true." --Marilyn Lustig, Wellesley Booksmith, Wellesley, MA
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THE
WRITING ON THE WALL
By Lynne Sharon Schwartz
"Written with compassion and imagination, this book is centered around
the 9/11 attacks, but don't let that deter you. It is a love story with
a twist -- a young couple become the caretakers of a baby whose mother
perished in the disaster. Street smarts and emotional fragility abound,
with unexpected consequences. A highly original novel." --Hester Jeswald,
Sarasota News & Books, Sarasota, FL
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ZORRO
By Isabel Allende
"A swashbuckling good time! From New Orleans to Barcelona, escape with
Diego de la Vega, the European educated aristocrat and his alter ego,
Zorro, avenger of the oppressed. Romantic and captivating, Allende brings
this classic story alive with the poetic prose she is famous for." --Laurie
Bourgeois, Epilogue Book Company, Steamboat Springs, CO
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BOOKING
PASSAGE: We Irish and Americans
By Thomas Lynch
"Lynch is a wonderful storyteller who bridges the Atlantic with tales
of life and death in Ireland and America. His mortician background clearly
enhances his appreciation for life." --Stanley Hadsell, Market Block
Books, Troy, NY
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THE
DEVIL'S TEETH: A True Story of Obsession and Survival Among America's
Great White Sharks
By Susan Casey
"A great adventure story -- you, too will dream about sharks after reading
this terrific tale that takes place in a unique spot on the globe, the
Farallon Islands." --Kate Reynolds, Colgate Bookstore, Hamilton, NY
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THE
FRIEND WHO GOT AWAY: Twenty Women's True Life Tales of Friendships
That Blew Up, Burned Out, or Faded Away
By Jenny Offill and Elissa Schappell
"The Friend Who Got Away cost me two nights of sleep, led me to
rehash every account of every extinct encounter, conjured up every minute
of stashed emotion, and finally caused me to literally toss it on the
floor and give it a couple of foot stomps. In other words, wow!" --Donna
Kane, Powell's Bookstore, Portland, OR
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IF
YOU LIVED HERE, I'D KNOW YOUR NAME: News from Small-Town Alaska
By Heather Lende
"Set in small-town Haines, Alaska, this book insightfully and eloquently
tells the stories of its unique characters as seen through the eyes of
NPR commentator/Anchorage Daily News columnist/Haines obituary writer
Heather Lende. The stories portray the uniqueness of an Alaskan community,
and leave the reader thinking that character and heart are probably just
as alive in any small town in America." --Tom Heywood, The Babbling
Book, Haines, AK
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KINGBIRD
HIGHWAY: The Biggest Year in the Life of an Extreme Birder
By Kenn Kaufman
"Jack Kerouac meets Roger Tory Peterson meets Huckleberry Finn in the
person of 1970s teenager Kenn Kaufman. Now a renowned conservationist
and field-guide writer, Kaufman recalls a youthful year spent hitchhiking
through North America on a quest to see every bird species possible."
--Joyce Gray, Mitchell Books, Fort Wayne, IN
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NATURE
NOIR: A Park Ranger's Patrol in the Sierra
By Jordan Fisher Smith
"Nature Noir is a bizarre account of Jordan Smith's adventures
in managing a park that is condemned to be flooded by the Auburn Dam.
From chasing down timber poachers to investigating grisly crimes, Smith
paints a fascinating picture of what it's really like to be a park ranger
by combining history and nature writing with mystery and true crime."
--Kelly Dickinson, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR
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PERFECTLY
REASONABLE DEVIATIONS FROM THE BEATEN TRACK: The Letters of Richard
P. Feynman
Edited by Michelle Feynman, foreword by Timothy Ferris
"You don't have to be a physics geek to enjoy this thoughtfully edited
collection of letters. Richard P. Feynman, Nobel Laureate in Physics,
was a kind, down-to-earth genius. His letters -- notes to his mom from
Princeton, love letters to his tubercular young wife, responses to congratulations
on the Nobel -- are a delight to read. Enjoy!" --Susan Taylor, Wellesley
Booksmith, Wellesley, MA
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PIANO
GIRL: A Memoir: Lessons in Life, Music, and the Perfect Blue Hawaiian
By Robin Meloy Goldsby
"Piano Girl is outstanding! Goldsby's sense of rhythm in her writing
is as as elegant as her piano playing must be. I recommend women of all
ages pack this one for the airplane trip or the beach! You will never
listen to cocktail lounge piano players the same way again." --Carolyn
Scrader, Southwest Book Roundup, Capitan, NM
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THE
PLACES IN BETWEEN
By Rory Stewart
"January 2002 was not what I'd call an ideal time to walk across Afghanistan,
but it was to this amazing Scotsman, who had already walked across Iran,
Pakistan, India, and Nepal. He survived through his knowledge of Persian
dialects and Muslim customs, his wit, and the kindness of strangers. This
great read is at the top of my recommended book list." --Evan Roberts,
Annie Bloom's Books, Portland, OR
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PLAN
B: FURTHER THOUGHTS ON FAITH
By Anne Lamott
"Anne Lamott returns with a hilarious and poignant set of essays. Never
considering herself a finished product, Lamott repeatedly questions and
reaffirms her faith in her inimitable, brutally honest style. You will
find this update on Lamott's thinking both inspiring and entertaining!"
--Jane Morck, Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park, WA
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PLANET
WIDOW: A Mother's Story of Navigating a Suddenly Unrecognizable World
By Gloria Lenhart
"Lenhart's book grabbed me from the first sentence, and I finished it
in one sitting. She tells of the early death of her husband in a way that
draws the reader in. Her style is very easy and, in the end, you are touched
by her courage, spunk, and sense of hope." --Catherine Jordan, Orinda
Books, Orinda, CA
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SMASHED:
Story of a Drunken Girlhood
By Koren Zailckas
"Smashed is a jagged trip into the culture of the increasing number
of teenagers who are drinking at a shockingly young age. Zailckas' memoir
of her love affair with alcohol is as harsh and unforgiving as it is unforgettable.
This is a perfect eye-opener for teenage girls, and a must-read for parents.
The unwavering truth of the dangerousness of alcohol abuse as told by
a fresh, gifted narrator will be etched in your mind for years to come."
--Beth Champion, The Velveteen Rabbit Bookshop, Fort Atkinson, WI
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THEY
POURED FIRE ON US FROM THE SKY: The True Story of Three Lost Boys from
Sudan
By Benson Deng, Alphonsion Deng, and Benjamin Ajak, with Judy A. Bernstein
"The troubles in Africa have been in our peripheral vision for many years.
This book brings the genocide of Sudan into sharp focus. The authors are
able to convey the lyrical cadence of their native language in a compelling
tale of survival. I could not put it down." --Benita Knight, The Toadstool
Bookshop, Milford, NH
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TIED
IN KNOTS: Funny Stories from the Wedding Day
Edited by Lisa Taggart and Samantha Schoech
"Wedding season is coming up, and this is the book for the stressed-out
bride or bridesmaid -- or anyone who needs a laugh. A smart, decidedly
un-sappy collection of 20 hilarious stories." --Pete Mulvihill, Green
Apple Books, San Francisco, CA
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A
YEAR IN THE MERDE
By Stephen Clarke
"This laugh-out-loud account is the author's almost-true story. Sent to
France to open a chain of British tea-rooms, Clarke's alter ego Paul manages
lazy, grumbling French employees and chases lovely Parisian girls. This
book helps you handle the grumpiest Parisian waiters, survive a French
business meeting, and buy a house in the French countryside." --Julie
Norcross, McLean & Eakin Booksellers, Petoskey, MI
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ALIBI:
A Novel
By Joseph Kano
"1946. Venice: a good place for a weary veteran to visit his expatriate
mother. Venice: a good place to fall in love. Venice: a good place for
a murder and a great place for an alibi. The newest novel by bestselling
author Joseph Kanon, Alibi is an enthralling murder mystery and gripping
historical fiction about the nature of moral responsibility. You won't
be able to put it down." --Carol Brutza, R.J. Julia Booksellers, Madison,
CT
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BLOOD
ATONEMENT: A Dahlgren Wallace Mystery
By Jim Tenuto
"A fast, funny first mystery set in Montana. Tenuto hooks the reader to
the fly-fishing storyline and reels 'em in. Anyone familiar with the American
West knows these characters are too strange to be anything but credible."
--Cheryll Blevins, Bowlin's Mesilla Book Center, Mesilla, NM
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COMPANY
MAN
By Joseph Finder
"Like Finder's most recent, Paranoia, Company Man is a white-collar
thriller; this time, a young CEO is the protagonist of this exciting story.
It has characters you can believe, a great plot, and a fast-paced story.
I can't wait for his next book." --Jan Warner-Poole, Storyteller Books,
Vancouver, WA
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CUT
AND RUN
By Ridley Pearson
"A thrilling page-turner with a good look at the perils of the witness
protection program. A cross-country chase, budding romance, and a kidnapping
add to the fast-paced drama. Ridley Pearson holds to his standard of excitement
and excellence!" --Holly Frakes, Schuler Books & Music, Okemos, MI
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DARK
HARBOR
By David Hosp
"Readers, remember this name! David Hosp's debut novel will grab you from
the beginning, and his Southie-born lawyer, Scott Finn, is a dynamic and
complex character. Hosp admirably demonstrates how your past can both
haunt and save you." --Fran Fuller, Seattle Mystery Bookshop, Seattle,
WA
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THE
DEATH COLLECTORS
By Jack Kerley
"Detectives Carson Ryder and Harry Nautilus are back on the trail of a
serial killer in this stellar second novel from Jack Kerley. It's loaded
with witty banter, psychological deviance, and non-stop action. Gruesome
and gripping, this edge-of-your-seat thriller will keep you up long into
the night." --Tova Beiser, Brown University Bookstore, Providence,
RI
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IMMORAL
By Brian Freeman
"I like to consider myself a connoisseur of murder/suspense/thriller books,
and I'm rather reluctant to try new, untested authors. But Brian Freeman's
Jonathan Stride is his own man, and this book had me completely stumped
until the very end, when he threw in a whopper of a twist. I couldn't
put this book down." --Karen Brookhart, Corner Bookstore, Winterset,
IA
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PARDONABLE
LIES: A Maisie Dobbs Novel
By Jacqueline Winspear
"Jacqueline Winspear's third mystery continues her series about the indomitable
Maisie Dobbs. Maisie is called to investigate the death of an aviator
in the Great War -- a war she herself survived, despite her service as
a nurse on the front lines. This is an unusual series worth looking into."
--Dede Gallagher, Book Ends, Winchester, MA
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