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Feed
by M. T. Anderson
Staff Pick
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn (P.S.)
by Betty Smith
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A book dealer came into Powell's rare book room one day while I was working and bought a beautiful first edition of A Tree Grows in Brooklyn. She said it was her favorite book and a birthday present to herself. From the look in her eye and the way she... (read more)

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The Shadow Thieves
by Anne Ursu
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Rebecca
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Watership Down: A Novel
by Richard Adams
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Unconditional Parenting: Moving from Rewards and Punishments to Love and Reason
by Alfie Kohn
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by Rex Warner
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Did I say Greek myths were in? When were they ever out? This collection will rock your socks — with outstanding illustrations, to boot. Even the most experienced Greek god or goddess will pore over Men and Gods with abundant enthusiasm.... (read more)

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Tender Morsels
by Margo Lanagan
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A young adult novel that appeals to adults, Tender Morsels is a nightmare fairytale story of redemption that will reach across your subconscious much like Jeanette Winterson's work. Lanagan's prose is delightfully crafted, careful, imaginative, and... (read more)

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Book of a Thousand Days
by Shannon Hale
Staff Pick
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Yakitate!! Japan #01
by Takashi Hashiguchi
Staff Pick
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