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Lean on Pete (P.S.) by Willy Vlautin Staff Pick From Willy Vlautin, one of the most natural storytellers ever to come out of the Northwest, comes a heartbreaking adventure starring 15-year-old Charley Thompson. It's like Tom Sawyer, but with more drunks, death, and weird strangers. Another engrossing... (read more) Your price: $13.99 New - Trade Paper 
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The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull, and the Battle of the Little Bighorn by Nathaniel Philbrick Staff Pick Nathaniel Philbrick, author of Mayflower, has written a gripping history of the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Cinematic in scope and deft in characterization, The Last Stand captures a defining moment in our nation's past. It's history at its finest.... (read more) List Price $30.00 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Mama, Is It Summer Yet? by Nikki McClure Publisher Comments Young children see the passage of time through the seasonal changes to the world around them in this charming book, illustrated with Nikki McClures extraordinary cut-paper art. A little boy who cant wait for summer keeps asking his mama, “Is it... (read more) List Price $17.95 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Alabama Studio Style: More Projects, Recipes and Stories Celebrating Sustainable Fashion and Living by Natalie Chanin and Robert Rausch Staff Pick Crafty folks, prepare to swoon: Natalie Chanin is back with what might be the most anticipated DIY book this year, the follow-up to her heavily evangelized Alabama Stitch Book. This time, she applies her deep-South homespun haute to 20 new projects, all... (read more) List Price $35.00 Your price: $24.00 Used - Hardcover
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Run for Your Life by James Patterson Publisher Comments A calculating killer who calls himself The Teacher is taking on New York City, killing the powerful and the arrogant. His message is clear: remember your manners or suffer the consequences For some, it seems that the rich are finally getting what they... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $2.50 Used - Mass Market
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Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford Publisher Comments A philosopher/mechanic's wise (and sometimes funny) look at the challenges and pleasures of working with one's hands Called "the sleeper hit of the publishing season" (The Boston Globe), Shop Class as Soulcraft became an instant bestseller, attracting... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $7.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Wicked Lovely #03: Fragile Eternity by Melissa Marr Publisher Comments Seth wants to be with Aislinn forever. Forever takes on new meaning, though, when your girlfriend is an immortal faery queen. Keenan stole Aislinn's mortality to make her a monarch. Now she faces challenges and enticements beyond any she'd ever imagined.... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Trade Paper
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Sh*t My Dad Says by Justin Halpern Staff Pick Okay, yes, it kind of sucks that this guy's dad says funny things, he writes them down, and presto — book deal! But get over it. The book is hilarious, and will make you grateful your dad is only mildly weird and embarrassing.... (read more) List Price $15.99 Your price: $7.95 Used - Hardcover
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Old Man Drinks: Recipes, Advice, and Barstool Wisdom by Robert Schnakenberg Staff Pick At first I liked Old Man Drinks for the geezer aphorisms. Then I noticed the drinks. These are workingman drinks of yesteryear and today — drinks you can order in any bar in any neighborhood in America without getting the stink eye from the bartender... (read more) Your price: $14.95 New - Hardcover
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The Lonely Polygamist by Brady Udall Staff Pick The Lonely Polygamist spotlights the fragile humanity of the title character, Golden Richards, and his extended family. Through masterful prose filled with palpable heartache — not to mention all manner of hi-jinks — Udall shows that love really can... (read more) List Price $26.95 Your price: $10.50 Used - Hardcover
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Nobody Move by Denis Johnson Staff Pick Denis Johnson never ceases to amaze, going from a National Book Award to this quick and dirty pulp novel — a transition that would seem strained if not for the evident ease with which he executes this diction switch. Must be read to be believed.... (read more) List Price $14.00 Your price: $6.98 Sale - Trade Paper
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Borderline by Nevada Barr Publisher Comments The New York Times bestseller by the author of Winter Study. To lift their spirits, Anna Pigeon and her husband head to Texas for a rafting trip on the Rio Grande. The power of the river works its magic — until the raft is lost in the rapids... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $4.95 Used - Mass Market
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Parisians: An Adventure History of Paris by Graham Robb Publisher Comments Praise for The Discovery of Franceby Graham Robb:A New York TimesNotable Book of the YearA Slate Best Book of the YearA Publishers WeeklyBest Book of the YearWinner of the Royal Society of Literature Ondaatje Prize“Rid your mind of the idea&mdash... (read more) List Price $28.95 Your price: $10.98 Sale - Hardcover
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Hothouse Orchid: A Holly Barker Novel by Stuart Woods Publisher Comments Home gets hot for special agent Holly Barker. Going home can be hard. But for Special Agent Holly Barker, it could be her one chance for justice against an old enemy...... (read more) List Price $9.99 Your price: $2.50 Used - Mass Market
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Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life: A Book by and for the Fanatics Among Us (with Bitchin' Soundtrack) by Steve Almond Staff Pick Steve Almond loves rock and roll. That love exudes from every page of this hilarious book. Sometimes outrageous, sometimes agonizing, but always painfully honest, this is a memoir for anyone who thrills to a crunchy riff, big hair, and leather pants.... (read more) List Price $23.00 Your price: $9.95 Used - Hardcover
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Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi (Vintage) by Geoff Dyer Staff Pick Geoff Dyer, the author of books on subjects as diverse as jazz, D. H. Lawrence, photography, and World War I, is at the top of his game with his latest offering. Jeff in Venice, Death In Varanasi (the title is a play on Thomas Mann's Death in Venice) is... (read more) List Price $15.00 Your price: $8.00 Used - Trade Paper
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60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Portland: Including the Coast, Mounts Hood and St. Helens, and the Santiam River (4th Edition) by Paul Gerald Staff Pick Whether you're looking for a quick jaunt through Forest Park or a five-hour trek in the Columbia River Gorge, Paul Gerald's updated guide provides everything you need to get to the trailhead and back. New maps, hikes, and photos ensure you'll find... (read more) Your price: $17.95 New - Trade Paper
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The Emperor's Code: The 39 Clues #08 by Gordan Korman Publisher Comments Join anytime to play for the chance to win! As the race to find the 39 Clues builds to its explosive finish, Amy and Dan must explore an ancient culture and steal a Clue guarded by thousands of the world's best-trained soldiers. It's the most... (read more) List Price $12.99 Your price: $8.50 Used - Hardcover
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Men and Dogs by Katie Crouch Publisher Comments When Hannah Legare was 11, her father went on a fishing trip in the Charleston harbor and never came back. And while most of the town and her family accepted Buzz's disappearance, Hannah remained steadfastly convinced of his imminent return. Twenty... (read more) List Price $23.99 Your price: $8.95 Used - Hardcover
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Storm from the Shadows by David Weber Publisher Comments Rear Admiral Michelle Henke was commanding one of the ships in a force ledy by Honor Harrington in all-out space battle. The odds were against the Star Kingdom forces, and they had to run. But Michelle's ship was crippled, and had to be destroyed to... (read more) List Price $8.99 Your price: $6.50 Used - Mass Market
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