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Elegy for Eddie (Hardcover)

By Jacqueline Winspear
$25.99
ISBN-13: 9780062049575
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Published: Harper, 3/2012
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In this latest Maisie Dobbs novel, Maisie is asked by a delegation from her childhood neighborhood to find out how a young man died in a paper factory. In her personal life, Maisie is struggling with her new-found wealth as well as her relationship with James, her upperclass fiancé. Maisie feels like an old friend by now! If you are a fan of Downton Abbey, you will love this series that is a favorite of our booksellers.

The Flight of Gemma Hardy (Hardcover)

By Margot Livesey
$26.99
ISBN-13: 9780062064226
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Published: Harper, 1/2012
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An homage to Jane Eyre, this story quickly stands on it's own. Gemma is orphaned when her widower father drowns at sea. Taken from her native Iceland, she is brought to live with her kind uncle in Scotland. The story is familiar to this point, but breaks out with Gemma's flight from the orphanage where she lands after her uncle dies. On her own, she finds adventures and travails, and finally love and family connections.

The Death Instinct (Paperback)

By Jed Rubenfeld
$16.00
ISBN-13: 9781594485602
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Published: Riverhead Trade, 1/2012
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The story begins with a bombing on Wall Street, suspects are terrorists. Sound familiar? Only thing is, the year is 1920. Based on fact, this historical mystery takes you from New York City to Paris to Prague, with believable characters and brilliant writing. I thoroughly enjoyed following the seemingly disconnected pieces of the story as it all comes together in a satisfying ending.

The Leopard: A Harry Hole Novel (Hardcover)

By Jo Nesbo, Don Bartlett
$26.95
ISBN-13: 9780307595874
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Published: Knopf, 12/2011
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This was my first introduction to the Harry Hole series and I am now hooked! If you are a fan of Scandinavian crime fiction, you won't want to miss reading Jo Nesbø. Now I am ready to go back and start the series at the beginning! It's a brilliant roller-coaster ride filled with black humor, lots of action and a heavy dose of whiskey.

The Dovekeepers (Hardcover)

By Alice Hoffman
$27.99
ISBN-13: 9781451617474
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Published: Scribner, 10/2011
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The Dovekeepers is a brilliant historical novel set in 70 C.E and is inspired by the true story of the 900 Jews who held out against the Roman army on Masada, a mountain in the Judean desert. According to the ancient historian, Josephus, two women and five children survived the siege. The Dovekeepers is the story of four extraordinary women, each brought to Masada by their own challenging circumstances. You will be entranced by these bold, resourceful, intriguing women. This is Alice Hoffman at her absolute best.

The Map of Time (Hardcover)

By Felix J Palma
$26.00
ISBN-13: 9781439167397
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Published: Atria Books, 6/2011
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While I had no preconceived notions of this book, I found it an utter delight! I can only describe it as a fairy tale for adults, with an unknown narrator introducing each section. Set in Victorian London, the book includes every genre - science fiction, time travel, romance, historical fiction and plenty of humor, all of which will keep you entranced for 609 pages. Fabulously written, I wish I could read it all over again.

The Magician King (Hardcover)

By Lev Grossman
$26.95
ISBN-13: 9780670022311
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Published: Viking Adult, 8/2011
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In this long-awaited sequel to The Magicians, we follow Quentin as he begins an epic quest to the furthest reaches of Fillory, his magical kingdom. A sort of Harry Potter for adults, with some fun homages to great fantasy literature.

The Lady of the Rivers (Hardcover)

By Philippa Gregory
$27.99
ISBN-13: 9781416563709
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Published: Touchstone, 10/2011
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I was riveted from the beginning of this amazing novel, when Jaquetta, a powerful, passionate woman born in tumultuous times, is introduced to Joan of Arc. From Jaquetta's marriage at a young age to a much older duke, and how she negotiates their relationship and her place in court, to her falling in love with a brave knight, this story will keep you transfixed. A riveting read for lovers of historical fiction and fans of Philippa Gregory. You won't be disappointed!

The Keeper of Lost Causes (Hardcover)

By Jussi Adler-Olsen
$25.95
ISBN-13: 9780525952480
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Published: Dutton Adult, 8/2011
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Yes, this is another Scandinavian thriller - but with no snow and a lighter hand. You will be laughing one minute, and on the edge of your seat the next. This is the beginning of a series, thank goodness! 

The Stormchasers (Paperback)

By Jenna Blum
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780452297135
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Published: Plume, 4/2011
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Twins Karena and Charles have been estranged for years - not by choice for Karena. Her twin brother suffers from bipolar disorder but refuses to be treated. He is a photographer famous for his photographs of tornadoes. When she receives a call from a mental health ward in Kansas, she rushes there to find him already gone. Refusing to let him go again, she joins a tour group chasing twisters. This is one of those books you just can't put down. I loved it! 

Made for You and Me: Going West, Going Broke, Finding Home (Hardcover)

By Caitlin Shetterly
$23.99
ISBN-13: 9781401341466
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Published: Hyperion Books, 3/2011
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Caitlin and her husband pursue their dream of making it big as freelance writers out West and relocate to California. When the recession hit, they found themselves out of work with a newborn baby and unable to pay their rent. They end up driving home to Maine and move in with Caitlin's mother. Her story captured the hearts of thousands on NPR's Weekend Edition.

The Fates Will Find Their Way (Paperback)

By Hannah Pittard
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780061996061
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Published: Ecco, 1/2012
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Sixteen year-old Nora Lindell has disappeared, and the teenage boys in her neighborhood are forever caught up in what happened - or may have happened to her. The voice of the boys (you are never sure who is actually telling the story) is so authentic and genuine, you just get lost in their collective story. As they grow older and start families of their own, they still turn their fantasies to Nora and where she could be now. Buried in the woods? Living another life out West? Maybe. An absolute gem of a novel!

Russian Winter (Paperback)

By Daphne Kalotay
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780061962172
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Published: Harper Perennial, 5/2011
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Nina Revskaya, once a great star of the Bolshoi Ballet, is now living in New York City, in a wheelchair and forced to rely on others to care for her. She makes the decision to auction off her exceptional jewelry collection and in the process, comes to terms with her past. I was absolutely caught up in the story of Nina, her youth in Soviet Russia, the love story of how she married her husband - and her story in the present day.

A Novel Bookstore (Paperback)

By Laurence Cosse, Alison Anderson
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9781933372822
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Published: Europa Editions, 8/2010

Imagine frequenting a bookstore stocked only with good novels -- would you agree with the choices? In this clever, addicting literary mystery, the members of the book selection committee are being attacked. If you love books and reading, you will love this novel!

Backseat Saints (Paperback)

By Joshilyn Jackson
$13.99
ISBN-13: 9780446582377
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Published: Grand Central Publishing, 5/2011
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Joshilyn Jackson is one of my favorite authors. I would swear that I hear her clear, Southern voice telling me her stories in my head while I am reading. Her latest features Rose Mae Lolley, a character we met (briefly) in her first book, gods in Alabama. Roe is married and lives a picture perfect life -- until she meets an airport gypsy who informs her that her beautiful, abusive husband will kill her if she doesn’t kill him first. If you are looking for a great read, pick this one up. You won’t be disappointed!

The Girl Who Stopped Swimming (Paperback)

By Joshilyn Jackson
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ISBN-13: 9780446697828
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Published: Grand Central Publishing, 5/2009
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Laurel lives a seemingly perfect life in the suburbs with a loving husband, daughter, and beautiful home. Until the night she is summoned by the ghost of Molly Dufresne, who leads her to the backyard where the real Molly has drowned in Laurel’s pool. Laurel reunites with her dramatic sister Thalia, when she asks her to come stay with her and figure out the mystery of Molly's death. I adore Joshilyn’s writing - unforgettable characters, enthralling story and very satisfying ending.

The Swan Thieves (Paperback)

By Elizabeth Kostova
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ISBN-13: 9780316065795
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Published: Back Bay Books, 11/2010
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I was wondering if Elizabeth Kostova would be able to match the brilliance of The Historian -- I shouldn't have worried. Gifted artist Robert Oliver is arrested after attacking a painting in the National Gallery. Andrew Marlowe is a psychiastrist and amateur artist who tries to help Robert. Focusing on French Impressionism and the inner life of painters, the story unfolds masterfully. Going from America to the coast of Normandy, the late 19th century to the late 20th, this is a book you won't want to put down. It's got mystery, history and an unforgettabel love story. 

Run (Paperback)

By Ann Patchett
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780061340642
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Published: Harper Perennial, 8/2008
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From the author of Bel Canto, the emotionally precise story of a fateful night and day that will change everything for one Boston family. Set over a period of twenty-four hours beginning with an argument on a snowy night, Ann Patchett weaves the stories of her unforgettable characters together with a stunning ending.

The Laughter of Dead Kings: A Vicky Bliss Novel of Suspense (Mass Market Paperback)

By Elizabeth Peters
$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780061246258
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Published: Harper, 10/2009
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I have always been a huge fan of Elizabeth Peters' Egyptian mysteries featuring Amelia Peabody. For the first time in more than a decade, Elizabeth Peters brings beautiful, brainy Vicky Bliss back into the spotlight for one last investigation. But this time the peerless art historian and sleuth will be detecting in Amelia Peabody territory, searching for solutions to more than one heinous offense in the ever-shifting sands of Egypt's mysterious Valley of the Kings. Great fun!

The Little Giant of Aberdeen County (Paperback)

By Tiffany Baker
$13.99
ISBN-13: 9780446194228
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Published: Grand Central Publishing, 1/2010
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Truly Plaice is definitely larger-than-life -- in body and in her personality. Motherless from birth, with a perfect sister, Truly's life is mostly a disaster. Almost like a fairy tale, this book has it all -- giants; wicked (sort of) stepmothers; of course, and magic. How Truly makes sense of her life and finds a place in a world that just doesn't seem to have room for her makes for one splendid book.

The Angel's Game (Paperback)

By Carlos Ruiz Zafon
$15.95
ISBN-13: 9780767931113
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Published: Anchor, 5/2010
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At long last, another unforgettable book from the author of The Shadow of the Wind takes us back to the gothic universe of the Cemetery of Forgotten Books, the Sempere and Son bookshop, and the winding streets of Barcelona's old quarter, in a masterful tale about the magic of books and the darkest corners of the human soul.

The Lace Reader (Paperback)

By Brunonia Barry
$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780061624773
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Published: William Morrow Paperbacks, 9/2009
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I was hooked from the beginning - once the Whitney family were described as "quirky" and five generations of crazy. Towner Whitney, the main character and self-confessed unreliable narrator, is so captivating and I followed her story with amazement. Brunonia captures such a sense of place in Salem, the beautiful old homes and gardens, the wild offshore islands where Towner's mother and aunt live, and the rich history of both sea captains and witchcraft. The ending is an absolute stunner!

Sing Them Home (Paperback)

By Stephanie Kallos
$14.95
ISBN-13: 9780802144133
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Published: Grove Press, 8/2009
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Stephanie Kallos has written the best kind of fiction – satisfyingly long, with characters you care about and with struggles we all deal with – family ties, loss, love and community. Hope Jones, a physician’s wife in Emlyn Springs is swept away in her wheelchair in a tornado. The book picks up 25 years later and tells the story of her three children and the unresolved grief they carry which affects all areas of their lives. The way this town mourns their dead is just stunning, and you become completely caught up with the residents of this ordinary, yet magical Midwest town. I loved Broken for You and this is a fabulous follow-up.

Maisie Dobbs (Paperback)

By Jacqueline Winspear
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780142004333
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Published: Penguin (Non-Classics), 6/2004
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I read Maisie Dobbs in one sitting and I remember being so moved by it. It has a little bit of something for everyone. It's part detective novel, part historical drama with a little romance and feminist coming of age thrown in for good measure. I loved the setting, London between the wars, the author Jacqueline Winspear really gets the feeling and the tone of the time. What more can I say - the characters are wonderful, it's an easy read, and best of all it's the first book in a series (there are five more so far - and each one is better than the one before).

The Little Book (Paperback)

By Selden Edwards
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780452295513
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Published: Plume, 5/2009
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I could not put this book down! Part Time Traveler's Wife, part historical fiction, a breathtaking love story that spans generations, ranging from fin de siecle Vienna through the pivital moments of hte twentieth century. The story of Wheeler Burden, California-exiled heir of the famous Boston banking Burdens, philosopher, student of history, legend's son, rock idol, writer, lover of women, recluse, half-Jew, and Harvard baseball hero. In 1988 he is forty-seven, living in San Francisco. Suddenly he is in 1897 Vienna, precisely ninety-one years before his last memory and a half-century before his birth.

Juliet (Paperback)

By Anne Fortier
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780345516114
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Published: Ballantine Books, 7/2011
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Julie Jacobs is devastated by the loss of her beloved Aunt Rose, who raised her and her twin sister since the death of their mother. To add to her loss, Aunt Rose has left her entire estate to Julie's twin sister. The only thing Julie receives is a key-one carried by her mother on the day she herself died-to a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy. She embarks on a journey to Italy, into her past, that of her mother, and her family connection to the real-life Juliet (Guilietta) from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Beautifully written, and completely captivating - a must-read novel!

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