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MaddAddam
by Margaret Atwood
Staff Pick
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Fahrenheit 451: The Temperature at Which Book Paper Catches Fire, and Burns
by Ray Bradbury
Staff Pick
Fahrenheit 451 is probably one of the most important books ever written. If the world of this novel comes to pass, I will be this book. (You'll have to read it to see what I mean.)... (read more)

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The Night Circus
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List Price $15.00
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by Margaret Atwood
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Redshirts: A Novel with Three Codas
by John Scalzi
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I don't reread books often; I just don't have the time. But this is one book that will get reread annually, if not more often. While the bulk of Redshirts is a comedic romp that gleefully skewers the conventions of sci-fi television, the three codas at... (read more)

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Ready Player One
by Ernest Cline
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Android: Netrunner Living Card Game
by Fantasy Flight Games
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by Peter Heller
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A post-apocalyptic story with an open, elegant heart, Heller's debut novel follows a pilot, Hig, and an ex-military man, Bangley, in their fight for survival. Although stuck together in an uneasy partnership, they each flawlessly compensate for the... (read more)

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The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
by Douglas Adams
Staff Pick
Forty-two. Now read this classic to see what we're talking about. Sort of. It's pretty complicated — you better read the book. Bring a towel.... (read more)

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Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell
by Susanna Clarke
Staff Pick
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The Alchemist (Insight)
by Paulo Coelho
Staff Pick
Whether you want to take a journey or to be reassured that life is filled with wonder and magic, this beautifully optimistic book is for you. Follow Santiago, a shepherd who follows a dream to find treasure hidden under the pyramids, but ends up finding... (read more)

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Forever War (09 Edition)
by Joe Haldeman
Staff Pick
Dealing with time dilation, the realities of war, sexuality, and the ever-changing definition of what it means to be human, Joe Haldeman's Hugo Award-winning Forever War is not to be missed.... (read more)

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A Hat Full of Sky
by Terry Pratchett
Staff Pick
This is a wonderful fantasy full of wit, witches, and suspense. Written by the well-known author of the Discworld series, A Hat Full of Sky follows the marvelous We Free Men but stands well on its own. So sit back and enjoy this great summer read.... (read more)

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