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"The only unsatisfying feature of Parry's debut is that it ends."
This lighthearted, sparkling novel presents the adventures, romantic and otherwise, of a man, his dog, his mother's ghost and other assorted characters.
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"An inspirational, fascinating chronicle of a family's will to survive."
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"A wacky but wonderful new cozy by a talented author."
A madcap mystery romp in a coastal California college town, where students fit in studying after hitting the beach.
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"A compelling police procedural with a contemporary setting and an intriguing heroine worthy of a series."
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"A wonderful confidence-booster for kids at home and school."
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Released: May 1, 2009
"The bighearted Yellow Umbrella discovers unexpected poignancy at a depth deeper than that of most children's books."
Author and artist Dunn turns an everyday object--a yellow umbrella--into a touching tale about the joy of giving selflessly and how small acts of compassion can transcend cultural boundaries.
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Released: Oct. 19, 2009
"An enjoyable, eloquently told tale."
Sutherland's (
Windsong, 2008) contemporary novel takes readers to the small, fictional Australian town of Trundle, offering a peek at the lives of its residents over the course of a year.
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Released: Dec. 3, 2009
"An engrossing blend of creepy atmospherics, gory jolts and mind-bending conundrums."
In Bailey's (
Palindrome Hannah, 2005, etc.) horror saga, a small town seethes with ghouls, apparitions, pranksters and dysfunctional families.
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Released: Jan. 21, 2010
"A straightforward, engaging spiritual quest and life adventure."
An American swami recounts the days he spent wandering through India in the 1960s in search of his true identity.
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Released: June 10, 2010
"A treasure trove of hard-earned wisdom and wit."
Thornton's debut collection of 44 true short stories lends a rare glimpse into coming-of-age in the rural American South.
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Released: June 23, 2010
"Middle-grade readers (boys especially): Don't dillydally; grab this nearly flawless book."
In the first book of debut author Copus' planned series, a boy and his grandmother travel back in time to hobnob with marauding pirates in search of hidden treasure.
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Released: Aug. 1, 2010
"An extraordinary, nuanced collection by a gifted poet."
Merging geographic precision with detailed lyricism, Berry's collection of poetry spans continents and states of the soul.
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Released: Sept. 30, 2010
"Vivid period details and a forthright heroine help smooth the rough edges of this rags-to-riches story."
Rosa Rizzio and her friends take different paths to escape the poverty of New York City's Lower East Side during the 1940s.
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Released: Feb. 23, 2011
"An entertaining thriller full of clever touches, whose characters and tone enliven an overworked genre."
In her exciting debut, personal injury attorney Rizio crafts a legal thriller with compelling characters and tense action that more than compensate for a familiar premise.
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Released: May 12, 2011
"A solid, page-turning throwback to the golden age of detective novels."
In his debut novel, Mears introduces Pinkerton detective Michael Temple, a man sent to Berlin in 1934 with one goal: bring back American film star Sara Potter.
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Released: May 13, 2011
"Though the pages are few, Wayman's practical, sunny advice is plentiful."
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Released: July 25, 2011
"Lively, illuminatingly exotic and richly told tale of life during wartime."
Groves' debut historical novel, set in mid–20th-century Japan, is a well-tempered story of cultural dislocation, the ruin of war and faith in love.
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Released: Sept. 1, 2011
"With its skillful pairing of conflict over religious and familial obligations with the backdrop of a Mexican-American family's love for one another, Troncoso's novel is an engaging literary achievement."
Troncoso tells the story of a Mexican-American family as they come to terms with their cultural heritage over a span of 40 years.
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Released: Sept. 15, 2011
"A finely detailed tableau of the lost Carolinas and a book for the boy in all of us."
Turgenev meets Mark Twain in these lyrical, acutely observed recollections wherein the author narrates his Carolina past, unearthing mountains of memories and ties that bind.
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Released: Sept. 17, 2011
"The gripping pursuit and protection of the love of a lifetime."
The petrifying tale of a chain of reincarnations that can only be broken by finding true love.
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