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Graphic Novels: Hobie
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Old Man Logan (Wolverine)
Old Man Logan (Wolverine)
by Mark Millar
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I have loved Wolverine since childhood. I love the complexity of the character: the broken man, the lover, the warrior, the drunk. Old Man Logan is a "what if," where the supervillains of the world have united and taken over. I like the trailer-trash Hulk babies. The art is clean, crisp, and matches the moody nature of Wolvie and the story. I'd recommend this to any fans of comics, but especially those who like Wolvie.

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Cooking and Food: Tracey
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I Know How to Cook
I Know How to Cook
by Ginette Mathiot
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If you are a French kid setting out for your first apartment, this is the cookbook your parents will send you off with. If you are an American and want to add a simple, flavorful, French twist to your home cooking, put this on your bookshelf. I Know How to Cook is Julia Child meets Betty Crocker, all wrapped up in Joy of Cooking. Most Americans may skip the recipes for aspic, eel, sheep's feet, and brain, but remember, this book was first published 1932, so there are going to be a few things we find anachronistic, but we might find them interesting from a historical point of view. Be sure to check out the inside of the dust jacket — it's the most beautiful inside of a dust jacket I've ever seen.

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Crafts: Tove
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Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens
Printing by Hand: A Modern Guide to Printing with Handmade Stamps, Stencils, and Silk Screens
by Lena Corwin
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Textile designer Lena Corwin has mastered the "so cute it makes you want to squeal" aesthetic, and thanks to the detailed instructions and full-color, step-by-step photographs in her debut book, Printing by Hand, you can too. This helpful guide covers the basics of printing, as well as the nuts and bolts of the author's three favorite methods: stamping, stenciling, and screen printing. In true Corwin style, the accompanying projects are, well... (squeal).

Note: Fans of Corwin's style might also enjoy Lotta Prints by self-taught Scandinavian designer Lotta Jansdotter.

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Children's Animals: Sheila N.
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Sugar Would Not Eat It
Sugar Would Not Eat It
by Emily Jenkins
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You don't have to be a cat enthusiast to enjoy Sugar Would Not Eat It, a delightful book about a boy, his new kitten, and a slice of chocolate cake. A humorous and charming read. Recommended for children four and up, and for cat lovers everywhere.

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Children's: Rachael W.
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Sunday Chutney
Sunday Chutney
by Aaron Blabey
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When I grow up, I want to be just like Sunday Chutney. Her life isn't perfect, but she's happy. Everything about this book is both unique and comforting, from the richly colored illustrations to the simple yet occasionally off-the-wall sentences, and most especially Sunday herself! You could learn something from this book about relishing life and all its ups and downs, or you could simply relish reading this book over and over again. Or you could do both. Sunday Chutney would probably do both.

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Children's: Adam P.
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Guess Again!
Guess Again!
by Mac Barnett
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Guess Again! makes me laugh out loud every time I read it, and I've read it 10 or 20 times. Adam Rex's illustrations are perfectly suited to the goofy, silly rhymes of Mac Barnett. See if you can guess the answers to any of the riddles. I was surprised and delighted every time I turned a page!

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Children's: Jill S.
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Really, Really Big Questions: About Life, the Universe, and Everything
Really, Really Big Questions: About Life, the Universe, and Everything
by Stephen Law
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These aren't just questions that philosophy majors in college sit around asking. You ask them, too. And since there are no "right" answers, anyone can think about them and formulate their own opinions. Some of these questions might be important to you; some of them might just be fun to think about, like: What is it like to be a bat?

Engaging, not condescending, this book will help you think about questions and answers in a new way.

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Excess Culture: Carole R.
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The Black-Out Book: 500 Family Games and Puzzles for Wartime Entertainment
The Black-Out Book: 500 Family Games and Puzzles for Wartime Entertainment
by Evelyn August
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As war loomed in the winter of 1939 in Great Britain, citizens endured "blackout" regulations, imposed by the government so German planes wouldn't spot targets. In an age without television or computers, it was terribly important to keep children quiet and occupied. "Blackout" books, filled with poems, cartoons, word puzzles, factoids, and other amusements, became sought-after collectibles. Reading this clever little book is like time traveling back to 1939.

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Americana: Michal D.
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The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America
The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt and the Fire That Saved America
by Timothy Egan
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In this remarkable tale of the nation's largest forest fire — which burned more than three million acres in 1910 — Timothy Egan vividly narrates the heroic efforts to fight the blaze and the dramatic impact it had on the future of conservation.

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Literature: Beth
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Master and Commander
Master and Commander
by Patrick O'Brian
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Imagine Jane Austen wrote nautical fiction. That gives you a feel for the first several volumes in the series. Patrick O'Brian isn't writing about the beginning of the 19th century; he's writing as if he's in the 19th century. Wonderful characters, gripping stories. Indulge in all 20 volumes.

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Children's: Jen
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Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice (With Audio CD)
Skippyjon Jones, Lost in Spice (With Audio CD)
by Judy Schachner
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Holy hot tamales! El Skippito is my favorite Siamese cat, and in his fifth adventure he is off to Mars. Judy Schachner created another excellent read-aloud full of imagination, silly songs, and Spanish vocabulary. I dare any kid on your holiday list not to love it!... (read more)

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Children's: Karen
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The Curious Garden
The Curious Garden
by Peter Brown
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This tender, hopeful story is reminiscent of the classic Miss Rumphius by Barbara Cooney. A tale of a boy who creates an urban garden, The Curious Garden is the perfect book for brightening up the drab winter.... (read more)

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Sale Books
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Codex: A Novel
Codex: A Novel
by Lev Grossman
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This clever literary thriller concentrates on a series of incidents that appear straightforward but grow more and more complicated as our protagonist's mission to track down an ancient codex runs eerily parallel to a virtual reality game he's become... (read more)

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Used Books
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Persuader: A Jack Reacher Novel
Persuader: A Jack Reacher Novel
by Lee Child
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If you don't read Reacher, you don't know Jack. So, dive headfirst into this taut and brutal tale of hero Jack Reacher ... (read more)

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Motet for Seven Voices



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From Liverpool to Cinecitta



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New Age in Ages Old



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The Dawning of the Age of the Spirit



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