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Tenth of December: Stories by George Saunders Publisher Comments One of the most important and blazingly original writers of his generation, George Saunders is an undisputed master of the short story, and Tenth of December is his most honest, accessible, and moving collection yet. In the taut opener, “Victory... (read more) List Price $26.00 Your price: $17.95 Used - Hardcover
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Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cain Staff Pick One-third of the world's population are introverts, and we are quietly going to take over the world while you extroverts are busy yapping it up and not paying attention. Don't say you haven't been warned.... (read more) Your price: $16.00 New - Trade Paper
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Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail (Vintage) by Cheryl Strayed Staff Pick I know this title is everywhere right now. I was very fortunate to get an advanced copy, and I immediately fell in love. Why? Well, like many, my favorite books are those that seem to have been written just for me. I deeply understood the raw ache of... (read more) Your price: $15.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Twelve Tribes of Hattie by Ayana Mathis Publisher Comments A debut of extraordinary distinction: through the life of her unforgettable heroine, Hattie Shepherd, the author tells the story of the children of the Great Migration, a story of bitterness and love and the promise of a new North, built on the backs of... (read more) List Price $24.95 Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover
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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Staff Pick Both a cautionary tale for bad men and a clarion call for unhappy women, Gone Girl is a compelling page-turner that does not let up. Every few pages another bombshell drops, and the tension is exquisite! While Nick Dunne lackadaisically plans to show up... (read more) List Price $25.00 Your price: $17.50 Used - Hardcover
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Proof of Heaven: A Neurosurgeon's Journey Into the Afterlife by Eben Alexander M.D. Publisher Comments A SCIENTIST'S CASE FOR THE AFTERLIFE Thousands of people have had near-death experiences, but scientists have argued that they are impossible. Dr. Eben Alexander was one of those scientists. A highly trained neurosurgeon, Alexander knew that NDEs feel... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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My Beloved World by Sonia Sotomayor Publisher Comments The first Hispanic and third woman appointed to the United States Supreme Court, Sonia Sotomayor has become an instant American icon. Now, with a candor and intimacy never undertaken by a sitting Justice, she recounts her life from a Bronx housing... (read more) Your price: $27.95 New - Hardcover
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The Fault in Our Stars by John Green Staff Pick John Green has so cleanly sidestepped anything precious, sentimental, and heart-warming in The Fault in Our Stars, it's a wonder he was even able to write about two teenagers diagnosed with cancer. These are some fertile fields for tweeness, indeed. Oh... (read more) List Price $17.99 Your price: $12.50 Used - Hardcover
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern Staff Pick Touted as an adult's version of Harry Potter, The Night Circus actually lives up to its hype. It's the story of a couple of magicians, a circus, and a duel. And, of course, it's so much more. Morgenstern's creation is astounding and intricate, delicate... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $10.50 Used - Trade Paper
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The Orchardist (P.S.) by Amanda Coplin Publisher Comments A Best Book of the Year Washington Post • Seattle Times • The Oregonian National Public Radio • Amazon • Kirkus Reviews Publishers Weekly • The Daily Beast An Indie Next Pick A Barnes & Noble Discover Pick At the turn... (read more) Your price: $15.99 New - Trade Paper
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A Memory of Light (Wheel of Time #14) by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson Publisher Comments Since 1990, when Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time burst on the world with its first book, The Eye of the World, readers have been anticipating the final scenes of this extraordinary saga, which has sold over forty million copies in over thirty-two... (read more) List Price $34.99 Your price: $24.00 Used - Hardcover
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American Sniper: The Autobiography of the Most Lethal Sniper in U.S. Military History by Chris Kyle Publisher Comments He is the deadliest American sniper ever, called "the devil" by the enemies he hunted and "the legend" by his Navy SEAL brothers . . . From 1999 to 2009, U.S. Navy SEAL Chris Kyle recorded the most career sniper kills in United States military history... (read more) Your price: $9.99 New - Mass Market
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A Storm of Swords (A Song of Ice and Fire #3) by George R. R. Martin Publisher Comments Game of Thrones: A new original series, now on HBO. Here is the third volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $6.95 Used - Mass Market
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A Feast for Crows (A Song of Ice and Fire #4) by George R. R. Martin Publisher Comments A NEW ORIGINAL SERIES, NOW ON HBO. George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has become, in many ways, the gold standard for modern epic fantasy. Martin—dubbed the “American Tolkien” by Time magazine—has... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Mass Market
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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire #2) by George R. R. Martin Publisher Comments A NEW ORIGINAL SERIES, NOW ON HBO. George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has become, in many ways, the gold standard for modern epic fantasy. Martin—dubbed the “American Tolkien” by Time magazine—has... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $6.00 Used - Trade Paper
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The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky Staff Pick This coming-of-age story absolutely shines. Charlie is your average teenager trying to navigate the treacherous waters of adolescence, yet he's so much more than that. Recognizing something special in Charlie, a teacher feeds him literature and tries to... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Frost Burned (Mercy Thompson #7) by Patricia Briggs Publisher Comments Mercy Thompson returns in the seventh novel in the #1 New York Times bestselling series. Mercy Thompson's life has undergone a seismic change. Becoming the mate of Adam Hauptman — the charismatic Alpha of the local werewolf pack — has... (read more) List Price $26.95 Your price: $18.50 Used - Hardcover
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World War Z: An Oral History of the Zombie War by Max Brooks Publisher Comments Just in time for the release of the blockbuster Summer movie, World War Z, this boxed set includes two New York Times bestsellers from Max Brooks: World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide. The box features line art from the graphic novel, Zombie... (read more) List Price $14.95 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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Ready Player One by Ernest Cline Staff Pick I had many books on my to-read list, but this one jumped straight to the top as soon as I got my hands on a copy. It has everything I love about video games and cartoons and anime from the '80s. The pacing of the book is great, and it quickly became one... (read more) Your price: $14.00 New - Trade Paper
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Clockwork Princess (Infernal Devices #3) by Cassandra Clare Publisher Comments Don’t miss The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones, soon to be a major motion picture in theaters August 2013. Danger intensifies for the Shadowhunters as the New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy comes to a close. If the only way to... (read more) List Price $19.99 Your price: $13.99 Sale - Hardcover
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