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  • THIS BOY
    THIS BOY
    ILENE COOPER
    “An impressive achievement… “This Boy” is a wonderful primer for the kind of kid who is nuts enough about music to want to grasp the social context in which it was made.”--The New York TimesAn inside look at the early lives of John Lennon and Paul McCartney, This Boy is a perfect book for any young reader embracing their inner Beatlemania.Meant for younger readers, This Boy is ...
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  • BITTERSWEET (OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB)
    BITTERSWEET (OPRAH'S BOOK CLUB)
    SUSAN CAIN
    Bittersweetness is a tendency to states of long­ing, poignancy, and sorrow; an acute aware­ness of passing time; and a curiously piercing joy at the beauty of the world. It recognizes that light and dark, birth and death—bitter and sweet—are forever paired. If you’ve ever wondered why you like sad music . . . If you find comfort or inspiration in a rainy day . . . If you react...
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  • OUR SHARE OF NIGHT
    OUR SHARE OF NIGHT
    ENRIQUEZ, MARIANA
    "In 1981, a young father and son set out on a road trip across Argentina, devastated by the mysterious death of the wife and mother they both loved. United in grief, the pair travels to her family home near Iguazâu Falls, where they must confront the horrific legacy she has bequeathed. For the woman they are grieving came from a family like no other--a centuries-old secret soci...
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  • THE BRIDE TEST
    THE BRIDE TEST
    HELEN HOANG
    "Khai Diep has no feelings. Well, he feels irritation when people move his things or contentment when ledgers balance down to the penny, but he doesn't experience big, important emotions like love and grief. Rather than believing he processes emotions differently due to being autistic, he concludes that he's defective and decides to avoid romantic relationships. So his mother, ...
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    Q. 180

  • HOW TO SET A TABLE
    HOW TO SET A TABLE
    POTTER GIFT
    This hip, fabric-covered guide includes creative ways to style a table--whether for a sit-down dinner, cocktail party, brunch buffet, picnic in the park, and other fun get-togethersWhether you live in a small apartment or sprawling suburban kitchen, How to Set a Table features stylish, modern ideas for welcoming family and friends in your home. This gift book, wrapped in a pret...
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  • WHO IS POPE FRANCIS?
    WHO IS POPE FRANCIS?
    STEPHANIE SPINNER / WHO HQ
    Follow the amazing journey of Pope Francis, whose warmth and humility have made him beloved around the world.Jorge Mario Bergoglio, aka Pope Francis, from Argentina, is the first Jesuit pope, the first from the Americas, and the first from the Southern Hemisphere. Since being elected pope he has shown a humbler, less formal approach to his office than his predecessors: a warm s...
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    Q. 75

  • DON QUIXOTE
    DON QUIXOTE
    DE CERVANTES SAAVEDRA, MIGUEL
    Complete and unabridged, Don Quixote is the epic tale of the man from La Mancha and his faithful squire, Sancho Panza. Their picaresque adventures in the world of seventeenth-century Spain form the basis of one of the great treasures of Western literature. In a new translation that “comes closest, among the modern translations, to the simple, intimate, direct style that charact...
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    Q. 110

  • THE PARADISO
    THE PARADISO
    ALIGHIERI, DANTE / JOHN CIARDI
    In The Paradiso, Dante explores the goal of human striving: the merging of individual destiny with universal order. One of the towering creations of world literature, this epic discovery of truth is a work of mystical intensity? an immortal hymn to God, Nature, Eternity, and Love. ...
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  • THE PURGATORIO
    THE PURGATORIO
    ALIGHIERI, DANTE / JOHN CIARDI
    In The Purgatorio, Dante describes his journey to the renunciation of sin, accepting his suffering in preparation for his coming into the presence of God. This brilliant translation of Dante?s canticle crystallizes the great poet?s immortal conception of the aspiring soul. ...
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  • 1984
    1984
    ORWELL, GEORGE
    View our feature on George Orwell’s 1984.Written in 1948, 1984 was George Orwell’s chilling prophecy about the future. And while 1984 has come and gone, Orwell’s narrative is timelier than ever. 1984 presents a startling and haunting vision of the world, so powerful that it is completely convincing from start to finish. No one can deny the power of this novel, its hold on the i...
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    Q. 120

  • THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH
    THE PILLARS OF THE EARTH
    FOLLETT KEN
    As a new age dawns in England's twelfth century, the building of a mighty Gothic cathedral sets the stage for a story of intrigue and power, revenge and betrayal. It is in this rich tapestry, where kings and queens are corrupt - and one majestic creation will bond them forever. ...
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    Q. 120

  • CARL AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
    CARL AND THE MEANING OF LIFE
    FREEDMAN, DEBORAH
    Carl is an earthworm. He spends his days happily tunneling in the soil until a field mouse asks him a simple question that stops him short: "Why?" Carl's quest takes him on an adventure to meet all the animals of the forest, each of whom seems to know exactly what they were put on this earth to do, unlike the curious Carl. But it's not until the world around him has changed tha...
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  • WORLD WITHOUT END
    WORLD WITHOUT END
    FOLLETT KEN
    On the day after Halloween, in the year 1327, four children slip away from the cathedral city of Kingsbridge. They are a thief, a bully, a boy genius and a girl who wants to be a doctor. In the forest they see two men killed. As adults, their lives will be braided together by ambition, love, greed and revenge. They will see prosperity and famine, plague and war. One boy will tr...
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    Q. 120

  • ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
    ONE FLEW OVER THE CUCKOO’S NEST
    KEN KESEY
    This guide to "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest" aims to help students understand the structure of the work, actions and motivations of the characters, and the social and cultural perspectives of the author. Kesey's novel challenges the preconceived ideas of what constitutes sanity and insanity. ...
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    Q. 120

  • HAMLET
    HAMLET
    SHAKESPEARE, WILLIAM
    Newly revised, this edition of "Hamlet" features an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life and world; an editor's introduction; a note on the sources; dramatic criticism from the past and present; a comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors and productions; and more. ...
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    Q. 70

  • THE INFERNO
    THE INFERNO
    ALIGHIERI, DANTE / JOHN CIARDI
    Belonging in the immortal company of the works of Homer, Virgil, Milton, and Shakespeare, Dante Alighieri’s poetic masterpiece is a visionary journey that takes readers through the torment of Hell.The first part of Dante’s Divine Comedy is many things: a moving human drama, a supreme expression of the Middle Ages, a glorification of the ways of God, and a magnificent protest ag...
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    Q. 80

  • THE CALL OF WILD AND WHITE FANG
    THE CALL OF WILD AND WHITE FANG
    JACK LONDON
    THE CALL OF THE WILD delves into the mind, relationships and adventures of Buck, the dog, in the wilds of Alaska. In WHITE FANG, an orphaned half dog-half wolf struggles to survive in the Yukon wilderness. ...
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  • THE COMPLETE POETRY OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
    THE COMPLETE POETRY OF EDGAR ALLAN POE
    EDGAR ALLAN POE
    From the exquisite lyric “To Helen,” to the immortal masterpieces “Annabel Lee,” “The Bells,” and “The Raven,” The Complete Poetry of Edgar Allan Poe demonstrates the author's gift for the form. ...
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    Q. 80

  • THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
    THE WONDERFUL WIZARD OF OZ
    L. FRANK BAUM
    Follow the yellow brick road!"Since it first appeared in 1900, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz has brought joy to generations. In it, a girl's dream world comes to life as the cyclone lifts Dorothy from Kansas, depositing her in the enchanted land of the Munchkins. H ere she meets the famous Oz characters: the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodsman, the Cowardly Lion, and the Wicked Witch of t...
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    Q. 70

  • ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
    ALICE'S ADVENTURES IN WONDERLAND AND THROUGH THE LOOKING GLASS
    CARROLL, LEWIS
    The young Alice follows a hasty hare underground-to come face-to-face with some of the strangest adventures in all of literature. In this arresting parody of the fears, anxieties, and complexities of growing up, readers enter the world of make-believe, where the impossible becomes possible and the heights of adventure are unlimited. ...
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    Q. 70

  • BAD BEST FRIEND
    BAD BEST FRIEND
    RACHEL VAIL
    Friendship, cliques, and middle school drama with a heavy dose of heart--perfect for fans of Rebecca Stead!Niki Ames can't wait to start eighth grade, that all-important year before high school. She and her best friend, Ava, have shared so many plans for the coming year. But then the unthinkable happens: at gym class pair-up, Ava chooses someone else to be her partner. Niki is ...
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    Q. 110

  • THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
    THINGS WE LOST IN THE FIRE
    ENRIQUEZ, MARIANA
    The “propulsive and mesmerizing” (The New York Times) story collection by the International Booker–shortlisted author of The Dangers of Smoking in Bed and Our Share of Night—now with a new short story. The short stories of Mariana Enriquez are: “The most exciting discovery I’ve made in fiction for some time.”—Kazuo Ishiguro“Violent and cool, told in voices so lucid they feel sp...
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    Q. 180

  • NOVELIST AS A VOCATION
    NOVELIST AS A VOCATION
    MURAKAMI, HARUKI
    A charmingly idiosyncratic look at writing, creativity, and the author's own novels, from the beloved and best-selling author of 1Q84 and Norwegian WoodIn this engaging book, the internationally best-selling author and famously private writer Haruki Murakami shares with readers his thoughts on the role of the novel in our society; his own origins as a writer; and his musings on...
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    Q. 230

  • THE HEART PRINCIPLE
    THE HEART PRINCIPLE
    HELEN HOANG
    A woman struggling with burnout learns to embrace the unexpected--and the man she enlists to help her--in this new New York Times bestselling romance by Helen Hoang.When violinist Anna Sun accidentally achieves career success with a viral YouTube video, she finds herself incapacitated and burned out from her attempts to replicate that moment. And when her longtime boyfriend ann...
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    Q. 120

  • THIS COVEN WON'T BREAK
    THIS COVEN WON'T BREAK
    ISABEL STERLING
    Isabel Sterling's gripping sequel to These Witches Don't Burn is equal parts sweet romance and thrilling mystery.Hannah Walsh just wants to finish high school.It’s her senior year, so she should be focusing on classes and hanging out with her new girlfriend, Morgan. But it turns out surviving a murderous Witch Hunter doesn’t exactly qualify as a summer vacation, and now the res...
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    Q. 120

  • MY LOVELY WIFE
    MY LOVELY WIFE
    SAMANTHA DOWNING
    u003cbu003eINSTANT #1 INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLERu003c/bu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "Think: u003ciu003eDexteru003c/iu003e but sexier."--u003cbu003etheSkimmu003c/bu003eu003cbru003e "A dark and irresistible debut."--u003ciu003eu003cbu003ePeopleu003c/bu003eu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e "Will shock even the savviest suspense readers."--u003ciu003eu003cbu003eReal Simpleu003c/bu003eu003c/...
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  • A COLUMN OF FIRE
    A COLUMN OF FIRE
    FOLLETT KEN
    u003cbu003e#1 u003ciu003eNEW YORK TIMESu003c/iu003e BESTSELLERu003cbru003e u003cbru003e "Absorbing . . . impossible to resist." u003ciu003e--The Washington Postu003c/iu003eu003cbru003e u003cbru003e As Europe erupts, can one young spy protect his queen? #1 u003ciu003eNew York Times u003c/iu003ebestselling author Ken Follett takes us deep into the treacherous world of powerful mo...
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  • AUTUMN LIGHT:SEASON OF FIRE AND FAREWELLS
    AUTUMN LIGHT:SEASON OF FIRE AND FAREWELLS
    PICO IYER
    u003cbu003eFrom one of our most astute observers of human nature, a far-reaching exploration of Japanese history and culture and a moving meditation on impermanence, mortality, and grief.u003c/bu003e u003cpu003eFor years, Pico Iyer has split his time between California and Nara, Japan, where he and his Japanese wife, Hiroko, have a small home. But when his father-in-law dies su...
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    Q. 185

  • THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES
    THE TRAVELLING CAT CHRONICLES
    ARIKAWA, HIRO
    A book that “speak[s] volumes about our need for connection—human, feline or otherwise” (The San Francisco Chronicle), The Travelling Cat Chronicles is a life-affirming anthem to kindness and self-sacrifice that shows how the smallest things can provide the greatest joy—the perfect gift for cat lovers and travellers!We take journeys to explore exotic new places and to return to...
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  • WHAT WAS THE AGE OF THE DINOSAURS?
    WHAT WAS THE AGE OF THE DINOSAURS?
    MEGAN STINE
    The Age of Dinosaurs began about 250 million years ago. In the beginning they were quite small but over time they evolved into the varied and fascinating creatures that captivate our imaginations today. What we know about dinosaurs is evolving, too! We've learned that some dinosaurs were good parents, that dinosaurs could grow new teeth when old ones fell out, and that most din...
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