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    From Ice to Ashes

    Jessica Simon
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    Ashes #21: Betrayal in the Ashes

    William W. Johnstone
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    Leopards Kill

    Jim Defelice
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    Sweetheart

    Chelsea Cain
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    The Solomon Effect

    C.s. Graham

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The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
by Stieg Larsson
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An International Bestselling Sensation A murder mystery, family saga, love story, and a tale of financial intrigue wrapped into one satisfyingly complex and entertainingly atmospheric novel. Harriet Vanger, scion of one of Sweden's wealthiest families... (read more)

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    The Lost Symbol

    Dan Brown
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    Dark Watch :Oregon Files

    Clive Cussler

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The Lost Symbol
The Lost Symbol
by Dan Brown
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While the rest of the world seems disappointed in Dan Brown's newest Robert Langdon book, I enjoyed it immensely. Yes, it follows a similar pattern as the previous books and, yes, Langdon again is called upon to save the world from some menacing threat... (read more)

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The Third Option
The Third Option
by Vince Flynn
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When diplomacy has failed and military intervention is deemed inappropriate, our leaders sometimes take THE THIRD OPTION. CIA counterterrorism operative Mitch Rapp falls prey to government forces with an agenda of their own after Dr. Irene Kennedy is... (read more)

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The Things They Carried
The Things They Carried
by Tim O'Brien
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One of the first questions people ask about The Things They Carried is this: is it a novel, or a collection of short stories? The title page refers to the book simply as "a work of fiction," defying the conscientious reader's need to categorize this... (read more)

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The Codex
The Codex
by Douglas Preston
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"Greetings from the dead," declares Maxwell Broadbent on the videotape he left behind after his mysterious disappearance. A notorious treasure hunter and tomb robber, Broadbent accumulated over a half a billion dollars' worth of priceless art, gems, and... (read more)

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The Truelove
The Truelove
by Patrick Obrian
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A British whaler has been captured by an ambitious chief in the sandwich islands at French instigation, and Captain Aubrey, R. N., Is dispatched with the Surprise to restore order. But stowed away in the cable-tier is an escaped female convict. To the... (read more)

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Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
Dewey: The Small-Town Library Cat Who Touched the World
by Vicki Myron
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How much of an impact can an animal have? How many lives can one cat touch? How is it possible for an abandoned kitten to transform a small library, save a classic American town, and eventually become famous around the world? You can't even begin to... (read more)

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Quantum of Solace (Widescreen)
Quantum of Solace (Widescreen)

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Daniel Craig returns as James Bond in this thrilling, action-packed adventure which starts shortly after Casino Royale ends. Betrayed by the woman he loved, 007 fights the urge to make his latest mission personal. On a nonstop quest for justice that... (read more)

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Extreme Measures: A Thriller
Extreme Measures: A Thriller
by Vince Flynn
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In the newest devastatingly intense thriller by #1 New York Times bestselling phenomenon Vince Flynn, his deadly and charismatic hero Mitch Rapp wages a war against a new enemy with the help of a fellow soldier as dedicated -- and as lethal -- as they... (read more)

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Transfer of Power
Transfer of Power
by Vince Flynn
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What if America's most powerful leader was also its prime target? On a busy Washington morning, the stately calm of the White House is shattered as terrorists gain control of the executive mansion, slaughtering dozens of people. The president is... (read more)

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Bestsellers

Tuesday, November 10, 2009
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
  1. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage Crime/Black Lizard)
    by Stieg Larsson
  2. The Lost Symbol
    by Dan Brown
  3. The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo (Vintage)
    by Stieg Larsson
  4. Gone for Good
    by Harlan Coben
  5. In the Woods
    by Tana French

Author Events

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Contributors | October 26, 2009

Jeff VanderMeer: IMG Three Cult Detective Series



[Editor's Note: Don't miss Jeff VanderMeer's reading at Powell's Books at Cedar Hills Crossing on Saturday, November 7, 2009, at 4 p.m. Click here... Continue »
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Interviews | September 7, 2009

Megan: IMG Chelsea Cain Slays Portland: The Powell's Interview



chelseacainChelsea Cain has a great laugh. It's contagious (Wait, why am I laughing about corpse decomposition?) and she unleashes it more often than I assumed... Continue »
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    Evil at Heart

    Chelsea Cain
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