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Wine Trails of Oregon
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The Big Burn: Teddy Roosevelt & The Fire That Saved America Timothy Egan With the same power that made The Worst Hard Time a long-running bestseller, Egan tells an epic story of the largest forest fi re in American history, paints a moving portrait of the people who fought and survived it, and offers a critical cautionary tale for today. $27.00 Houghton Miffl in Harcourt |
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Big Bear Hug Nicholas Oldland A contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in sight—until he meets up with a human wielding a tree-cutting axe. The environmental message is simple enough to engage very young children and show them the awesome power of a hug. $16.95 (ages 3–7) Kids Can Press |
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Best of the Northwest (p. 3)
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The Collector: David Douglas and the Natural History of the Northwest Jack Nisbet From the author of Sources of the River comes this biography of David Douglas, the premier botanical explorer of the Pacifi c Northwest and western North America. $23.95 Sasquatch Books |
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Timberline Lodge: A Love
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Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager |
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The Fires of Edgarville |
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Hands At Work: Portraits & Profi les Of People Who Work With Their Hands Photography by Summer Moon Scriver Stories by Iris Graville Through vivid stories and black-and-white photographs, Hands At Work portrays people passionate about laboring with their hands. A rich and inspiring tapestry. $34.00 Heron Moon Press |
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Roll Around Heaven: An All-True Accidental Spiritual Adventure Jessica Maxwell Penned by a nationally acclaimed travel writer, Roll Around Heaven is the rollicking, all-true spiritual adventure that invites armchair travelers to experience “Lucille Ball tripping over God.” $25.00 Atria Books/Beyond Words Publishing, Inc. |
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Chihuly Baskets
The first three books in a collectable set of 10! Each title chronicles a series of the renowned |
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The Love Ceiling Jean Davies Okimoto A coming of age novel for women over 50...60...70...80...90...! “...wonderful, touching, funny... with literary perfect pitch.” —Christiane Northrup, MD, author/host PBS television’s Mother- Daughter Wisdom. $15.00 Endicott & Hugh Books |
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Mother’s Best: Comfort Food That Takes You Home Again Lisa Schroeder and Danielle Centoni “Beautifully and warmly photographed, this cookbook is about real, delicious, home-cooked food.”—Alice Waters, Chez Panisse. 150 favorite recipes from the chef and owner of Mother’s Bistro & Bar in Portland. $28.00 Taunton Press |
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Best of the Northwest (p. 5)
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The Financial Lives of Poets: A Novel Jess Walter A hysterically funny—and painfully timely—new novel of one man’s attempt to save his family from economic disaster by putting his entrepreneurial leanings toward a life of petty crime. From the Pacifi c Northwest Book Award-winning author of The Zero. $25.99 Harper |
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War Dances Sherman Alexie The National Book Award and Pacifi c Northwest Book Award winner and best-selling author delivers a heartbreaking and hilarious collection of stories that explore the precarious balance between self-preservation and external responsibility in art, family, and the world at large. $23.00 Grove Press |
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Pendleton Round-Up At 100 Michael Bales and Ann Terry Hill Celebrate the first 100 years of Eastern Oregon’s classic rodeo with this magnifi cent, readable history. Nine hundred vintage and contemporary photographs showcase its drama, glamour, and indomitable spirit. $35.00 Graphic Arts Books |
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Double Take: A Memoir Kevin Michael Connolly A remarkable memoir that explores what it means to be whole. At just 23, Connolly—born without legs— challenges the way people look at others and themselves. $24.99 HarperStudios |
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Rock, Water, Wild: An Alaskan Life Nancy Lord Alaska’s writer laureate takes readers along as she explores her state’s natural extremes and exquisite subtleties, while offering a new understanding of our intricate and intimate connections to the natural world. $24.95 University of Nebraska Press |
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Stones Into Schools: Promoting Peace With Books, Not Bombs, in Afghanistan and Pakistan Greg Mortenson and Mike Bryan From the author of the #1 bestseller and Pacifi c Northwest Book Award-winning Three Cups of Tea comes the continuing story of a humanitarian effort to promote education in Afghanistan and Pakistan. $25.95 Viking |
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Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman Jon Krakauer Krakauer’s stunning account of the haunting journey of Pat Tillman reveals a young man who was much more remarkable, and considerably more complicated, than the fi ction sold to the public. $27.95 Doubleday |
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Birds of the Inland Northwest
Birds of the
Birds of the Willamette Valley
These bestselling bird books feature full-color photos, regional checklists, and are pocket-sized |
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Trauma Farm: A Rebel History of Rural Life Brian Brett An irreverent and illuminating journey through a day in the life of the affectionately named Trauma Farm, with numerous side trips into the natural history of farming. $25.00 Greystone Books |
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Edible Heirlooms: Heritage Vegetables for the Maritime Garden Bill Thorness The West Coast gardener’s guide to growing and understanding edible heirloom plants. 30 illustrations. $18.95 Skipstone |
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Sometimes We’re Always Real Same-Same Mattox Roesch In this compelling debut, a teenaged LA gangbanger moves with his mother to the remote Eskimo village in Alaska where she grew up. $15.95 Unbridled Books |
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When She Flew Jennie Shortridge In this novel from the author of Love and Biology at the Center of the Universe, a police offi cer discovers a girl and her father living in the Oregon woods—and recognizes her chance to make a difference. $15.00 New American Library Accent |
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Mushrooms of the Pacific Northwest Steve Trudell and Joe Ammirati The defi nitive guide to identifying mushrooms in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Western Montana. Includes 460 photos of the region’s most distinctive and ecologically important mushrooms. $27.95 Timber Press |
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52 Weekends in Oregon 52 Weekends in Seattle Graphic Arts, Ed. Iconic landmarks, off-the-beatenpath destinations, major events and relaxing escapes; the 52 Weekends series cleverly and affordably packages all you need to plan a weekend getaway. Pick a card— it’s almost the weekend! $12.95 each Westwinds Press |
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Rustic Fruit Desserts: Crumbles, Buckles, Cobblers, Pandowdies, and More Cory Schreiber and Julie Richardson A collection of simple, satisfying recipes for crisps, slumps, buckles, grunts, and other old-timey desserts by a beloved Portland bakery owner in collaboration with one of the region’s top chefs. $22.00 Ten Speed Press |
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Gifts Well Intended & Well Designed (p. 8)
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A Thousand Years of Pirates William Gilkerson This beautifully illustrated gift book is a rich treasure in its own right—exquisitely illustrated, diligently researched, and tantalizingly packaged! $32.95 (ages 10+) Tundra Books
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A Year on the Wing: Four Seasons in a Life with Birds Tim Dee When we observe the fl ight of birds, the human imagination lifts off, too. Drawing on 40 years of memories and observations, this is a beautiful chronicle of watching and refl ecting on the fl ight of birds. $24.00 Free Press |
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Prehistoric Life: The Definitive Visual Guide David Burnie With astonishing images of skeletons and fossils, this comprehensive visual encyclopedia explores dinosaurs, early man, and plant life in unparalleled detail. Breathtaking full-color images. $40.00 DK Publishing |
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Hope for Animals and Their World: How Endangered Species Are Being Rescued from the Brink Jane Goodall At a time when animal species are becoming extinct on every continent and we are confronted with bad news about the environment nearly every day, Goodall brings us inspiring news about the future of the animal kingdom. $27.99 Grand Central Publishing |
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Dave Pelz’s Damage Control Dave Pelz A paradigm-smashing instruction book on recovering from trouble and avoiding “disaster shots”—the three or four errant shots in each round that lead to blow up holes and ruin golfers’ scores. $35.00 Gotham |
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I Am America (And So Can You!) Stephen Colbert Always controversial and outspoken, Colbert shares his most deeply held kneejerk beliefs on the American family, race, religion, sex, sports, and many other topics, in a paperback edition enhanced with charts and useful illustrations. $15.99 Grand Central Publishing |
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The Book of Codes: Understanding the World of Hidden Messages Edited by Paul Lunde Visually stunning, loads of fun, and packed with details, here’s the complete guide to signs, symbols, and secret messages, from hieroglyphs to The Da Vinci Code and DNA. $29.95 University of California Press |
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Gifts Well Intended & Well Designed (p. 9)
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Charley Harper: An Illustrated Life Todd Oldham, illustrations by Charley Harper By popular demand, this defi nitive and exquisite monograph on mid-century American illustrator Charley Harper is now available at a populist price. $49.95 AMMO Books |
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Guardians of Being Eckhart Tolle, illus. by Patrick McDonnell Combining words of wisdom by Eckhart Tolle with delightful illustrations by Patrick McDonnell, this book offers lessons of the present moment, as embodied by the dogs and cats who share our world. $18.00 New World Library |
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The Twelve Days of Christmas Illustrated by Gennady Spirin Spirin’s sumptuous paintings bring new life and spectacular beauty to this classic song, making it a gift to be treasured at Christmas time. Also available: The Night Before Christmas $16.99 (ages 4–8) Marshall Cavendish Children’s Books |
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The Christmas Almanac Edited by Lena Tabori and Natasha Tabori Fried The ultimate holiday guidebook for every family! Includes trivia, stories, history, recipes, shopping and gift guides, carols, crafts— and 200 color illustrations. 7 ¼ x 9 ¼". 240 pages! $27.50 Welcome Books |
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Pictorial Webster’s: A Visual Dictionary of Curiosities John M. Carrera Featuring more than 1,500 engravings that originally graced the pages of Webster’s dictionaries, this chunky volume is an irresistible treasure for art lovers, designers, and anyone with an interest in visual history. $35.00 Chronicle Books |
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The Map as Art: Contemporary Artists Explore Cartography Katharine Harmon From the author of the bestselling You Are Here, comes this fascinating compilation of map-related visions by 160 contemporary artists for whom maps are the inspiration for creating art. $45.00 Princeton Architectural Press |
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The Elements: A Visual Exploration of Every Known Atom in the Universe Theodore Gray An eye-opening, original collection of gorgeous, never-before-seen photographic representations of the 118 elements in the periodic table. Includes tear-out poster of the bestselling periodic table. $29.95 Black Dog & Leventhalo. |
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The Good Life (p.10)
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Give a Little: How Your Small Donations Can Transform Our World Wendy Smith Eye-opening and inspiring guidance that shows how to meaningfully improve your life, your family, your community, and, yes, even the world, starting with surprisingly small cash donations. $14.99 Hyperion |
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The Deluxe Food Lover’s Companion Sharon Tyler Herbst and Ron Herbst More than 6,700 entries! Glossaries, sidebars, hundreds of illustrations—this reference was written for discerning home chefs and everybody else who wants to become more knowledgeable about good food and elegant dining. $29.99 Barron’s Educational Series, INC. |
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Remember: A Seasonal Record Nikki McClure Follow the seasons with this beautiful new journal from paper-cut artist Nikki McClure. Featuring full-page recreations of her art, here is a special place to record discoveries and memories made throughout the year. $16.95 Sasquatch Books |
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My Bread: The Revolutionary No-Work, No-Knead Method Jim Lahey with Rick Flaste Lahey shares the fun of making his inventive recipes for classic breads, with step-by-step instructions and full-color photographs. “The best no-work bread you have ever made.”—Mark Bittman $29.95 Norton |
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Whole Green Catalog: 1,000 Best Things for You and the Earth Edited by Michael W. Robbins Introduction by Renée Loux A comprehensive resource for living a sustainable life. From home furnishings and children’s toys to travel and investing, this is the must-have guide for green living. $29.99 Rodale |
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The Good Life (p.11)
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The Lost Art of Walking: The History, Science, Philosophy and Literature of Pedestrianism Geoff Nicholson Cultural commentator Geoff Nicholson brings curiosity, imagination, historical perspective, and genuine insight to a subject that often shuffl es right by us—the act of walking. $15.00 Riverhead Trade Paperback |
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FARMfood: Green Living with Chef Daniel Orr Daniel Orr Renowned chef Daniel Orr celebrates wholesome ingredients that are locally and sustainably grown, bringing simple, honest, “real food” to your table. $29.95 Indiana University Press |
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Off the Tourist Trail: 1,000 Unexpected Travel Alternatives Foreword by Bill Bryson Written by a team of travel experts, this book reveals 1,000 less crowded, generally less expensive, and often more spectacular and rewarding alternatives. $40.00 DK Travel |
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Time Out Adventure! Earth’s Most Thrilling Experiences Editors of Time Out With fi rst-hand accounts from 40 journalists as well as practical travel advice, this is a book for all thrill seekers looking for the weekend break or the holiday of a lifetime. $24.95 Time Out |
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So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week Ellie Krieger In her gorgeous new cookbook, bestselling author and host of the Food Network’s Healthy Appetite, Ellie Krieger provides easy-to-prepare recipes that tackle every possible mealtime situation. $29.95 John Wiley & Sons |
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Listen Up (p.12)
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Thelonious Monk: The Life and Times of an American Original Robin D.G. Kelley This first full biography goes beneath his cool, quirky genius image and delves into the man whose life descended into depression and erratic behavior even as he continued to produce evocative jazz. $30.00 Free Press |
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Trust: Photographs of Jim Marshall Edited by Dave Brolan The legendary photographer has documented the world’s greatest musicians since the late ’50s. His unique and fearless approach gained him unlimited access to everyone from Miles Davis and Johnny Cash to The Beatles and Jimi Hendrix. $34.95 Omnibus Press |
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Dylan: 100 Songs & Pictures A truly unique and collectable book, featuring the full sheet music—with lyrics—of his most important songs, plus the intimate stories behind them. 100 rare photographs. $39.95 Omnibus Press |
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Led Zeppelin Photographs by Neal Preston A spectacular photographic record at their peak! This stunning collection shows Jimmy Page, Robert Plant, John Paul Jones and John Bonham in full fl ight, both on stage and off. $29.95 Omnibus Press |
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Led Zeppelin: Shadows Taller Than Our Souls Charles R. Cross Offers a critical re-evaluation of the Zeppelin saga, told by New York Times bestselling biographer Charles Cross. Stunning photographs, removable ephemera, and an audio CD make this the perfect holiday gift. $50.00 It Books |
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Time, Place, People (p.13)
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The Imperial Cruise: A True Story of Empire and War James Bradley In 1905, President Teddy Roosevelt dispatched Secretary of War William Taft on a diplomatic mission to Hawaii, Japan, the Philippines, China, and Korea. A century later, Bradley travels in the wake of this mission and discovers what transpired. $29.99 Little, Brown and Companys |
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The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Ken Burns and Dayton Duncan This companion to the new PBS fi lm is a sweeping and magnifi cently illustrated history of the creation of the national park system and a celebration of one of the most glorious and essential expressions of American democracy. $50.00 Knopf |
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An American Idea: The Making of the National Parks Kim Heacox, Foreword by Jimmy Carter An award-winning author introduces the colorful characters behind the creation of the national parks and traces their evolving visions of nature and nation, from transcendentalism to manifest destiny to today’s preservationist credos. $14.95 National Geographic |
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The Murder of King Tut: |
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When Everything Changed: The Amazing Journey of American Women from 1960 to the Present Gail Collins “An enormously entertaining cultural and social history... Without preaching, Collins shows the sexism that women (and men) once accepted as the norm, and she backs up her often eye-opening stories with hard facts and solid statistics.”—Kirkus $27.99 Little, Brown and Company |
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True Compass: A Memoir Edward M. Kennedy In this landmark autobiography, fi ve years in the making, the late Senator Edward M. Kennedy tells his extraordinary personal story—of his legendary family, politics, and 50 years at the center of national events. $35.00 Twelve |
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Tales Told (p.14)
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Spooner Pete Dexter What can you do when your twin brother, dead at birth, is your mother’s favorite? This is only one of the burdens placed on young Warren Spooner, the hero of National Book Award–winner Dexter’s calamitously funny and riotously tragic new novel. —Publishers Weekly $26.99 Grand Central Publishing |
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Nine Dragons Michael Connelly When Harry Bosch gets word his daughter, who lives in Hong Kong with her mother, has been kidnapped, he drops everything and journeys across the Pacifi c to a new city where nothing is as it seems. $27.99 Little, Brown and Company |
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A Change in Altitude |
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Serena: A Novel Ron Rash A gothic tale of greed, corruption, and revenge set against the backdrop of the 1930s wilderness and America’s burgeoning environmental movement. $14.99 Ecco |
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Half Broke Horses: A True-Life Novel Jeannette Walls Teacher, horse breaker, pilot, mother, wife, rancher, bootlegger—a truly American story of a maverick, who pulled herself up by her bootstraps, with the help of her shotgun and her smart-mouthed savvy. $26.00 Scribner |
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A Lion Among Men: Volume Three in the Wicked Years Gregory Maguire As civil war looms in Oz, the Cowardly Lion, an enigmatic fi gure named Brrr, begins to search for information about Elphaba Thropp, the Wicked Witch of the West. $16.00 Harper Paperbacks |
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The Last Song Nicholas Sparks Three years after her parents divorced and her father moved away, 17-year-old Veronica—still angry and alienated—is sent to spend the summer with him. $24.99 Grand Central Publishing |
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True Blue David Baldacci Mason Perry was a fi rebrand D.C. police offi cer until she was framed for a crime and spent two years in prison. Now she’s back on the outside and focused on one mission: to be a cop once more. $27.99 Grand Central Publishing |
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I, Alex Cross James Patterson Overcome with grief when his niece is found murdered, Alex vows to take down her killer before he strikes again. He soon discovers that she had gotten mixed up with some very important, very dangerous people. $27.99 Little, Brown and Company |
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Juliet Naked Nick Hornby From the beloved bestselling author, a quintessential Nick Hornby tale of music, superfandom, and the truths and lies we tell ourselves about life and love. $25.95 Riverhead |
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Perennial Favorites / Indie Bound (p.16)
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Olive Editions: Cool Format. Cool Package. Cool Price.
Fast Food Nation
The Bell Jar
The Crying of Lot 49 $10.00 each Harper Perennial
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EAT. SLEEP. READ. 2010 Calendar Compiled by IndieBound 365 days of book trivia and recommendations from independent booksellers across the country. $12.95 |
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Middle Reader, Young Adult (p.17)
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FEMALE FORCE: Stephenie Meyer Ryan Burton, illus. by Matt Flyer From her beginnings—long before she put Forks, Washington on the map—to her fame and fortune as today’s hottest author, witness her story being told in full-color illustrations. $6.99 Bluewater Productions |
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Versus: Warriors Illustrated by Steve Stone Brings history’s warriors into the 21st century, where readers are treated to gatefold illustrations that enhance the experience of these battles, fought to determine the ultimate warrior. $19.99 (ages 10+) Kingfi sher |
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Open Me Up: Stuff You Need to Know About the Body Learn about the discovery of penicillin from a graphic novel, see how the heart works via its social networking page, and watch white blood cells zap invaders in a video game in this dynamic and gruesomely informative book about what goes on in our insides. $24.99 (ages 10+) DK Publishing |
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Fire Kristin Cashore The much-anticipated prequel to Graceling. War is coming and the young King Nash is clinging to the throne. From the mountains comes Fire, whose beauty is irresistible and who can control the minds of everyone around her. $17.99 (ages 14+) Dial Books for Young Readers |
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Prophecy of the Sisters Michelle Zink Twin sisters Lia and Alice have just become orphans— and enemies. As they discover their roles in a prophecy that has turned generations of sisters against each other, the girls fi nd themselves entangled in a fateful mystery. $17.99 (ages 12+) Little, Brown Books for Young Readers |
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Middle Reader, Young Adult (p.18)
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Shiver Maggie Stiefvater From a talented new writer comes a love story with a chilling twist. In this compelling young adult novel, a werewolf and the girl he once saved fall in love during his fi nal summer in human form. $17.99 (ages 13+) Scholastic Press |
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Blood Promise: A Vampire Academy Novel
Also available: Vampire Academy, Frostbite, Shadow Kiss |
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Lost Worlds John Howe This visually stunning book is a window with a view that takes readers on a journey through worlds lost, abandoned and forgotten, and others that live in the imagination. $22.99 (ages 9–12) Kingfisher |
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Middle Reader, Young Adult (p.19)
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Million-Dollar Throw Mike Lupica Nate Brodie is nicknamed “Brady” not only for his arm, but also because he’s the biggest Tom Brady fan. He’s even saved up to buy an autographed football. And when he does, he wins the chance for something he’s never dreamed of. $17.99 (ages 10–14) Philomel Books |
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109 Forgotten American Heroes ...and nine or so villians McSweeney’s This unique history book looks at 109 forgotten American heroes—from activists, politicians, ordinary citizens, even pets and inanimate objects—that have all played a role in who we are as a nation. $19.99 (ages 11–17) DK Publishing |
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The Amanda Project: Book 1: invisible i Stella Lennon Who is Amanda Valentino? Why did she disappear? Find out in the fi rst interactive, collaborative fi ction series for teen girls. Go to www.theamandaproject.com for an extended Amanda Project experience. $16.99 (ages 12+) HarperTeen |
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The Fairy Godmother Academy #1: Birdie’s Book Jan Bozarth, illus. by Andrea Burden Fairy godmothers are the hidden protectors of the world, trained by fairies in a land called Aventurine. In the fi rst book of this exciting new series, a fairy godmother named Birdie must travel home to save her family. $7.99 (ages 8–12) Random House Books for Young Readers |
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The Maze Runner James Dashner Thomas wakes up in the Glade, remembering nothing, surrounded by a group of boys who also remember nothing. To survive, they must solve the maze that surrounds them and escape. Book #1 of the Maze Runner Trilogy. $16.99 (ages 12+) Delacorte Books for Young Readers |
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Kids (p.20-23)
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Carl’s Snowy Afternoon Alexandra Day Everyone’s favorite Rottweiler is back for a wintertime romp! Left at home with a babysitter, Carl and baby Madeleine escape for an afternoon of fun in the snow. $12.95 (ages 4+) Farrar, Straus and Giroux Books for Young Reader |
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Cat Dreams Ursula K. Le Guin, illus. by S. D. Schindler Acclaimed Northwest author Ursula Le Guin brilliantly portrays a cat who searches for a great place to take a nap and then begins to dream. A charming read-aloud picture book full of catlike imagery. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Orchard Books |
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Ten Little Bears
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Stagecoach Sal Deborah Hopkinson, illus. by Carson Ellis The wild frontier is no match for Sal! A wild and woolly adventure from a Northwest author and illustrator based on a real-life stagecoach driver. Sure to entice readers to celebrate history. $16.99 (ages 4–7) Disney-Hyperion |
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Return to the Hundred Acre Wood David Benedictus, illus. by Mark Burgess It’s been 80 years since The House at Pooh Corner, when Christopher Robin said goodbye to Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends. Now they are all back together for new adventures. $19.99 (all ages) Dutton Children’s Books |
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The 39 Clues: Book One, The Maze of Bones Rick Riordan Featuring books, cards and a dynamic online game—a groundbreaking multimedia series that offers an irresistible combination of action and humor sure to appeal to all middle graders. $12.99 (ages 9-12) Scholastic Press |
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The Christmas Magic Lauren Thompson illus. by Jon J. Muth Muth’s warm and enchanting artwork conveys the spirit and magic of Christmas as Santa ponders the beauty all around him. Sure to become a holiday classic. $16.99 (ages 3–5) Scholastic Press |
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Swing! Gallop! Waddle! Rufus Butler Seder The runaway, fl yaway, everything-away national bestsellers! Featuring the magical and mesmerizing Scanimation® picture book technology that makes the pages come alive and has taken the children’s book world by storm. $12.95 each Workman Publishing |
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Jan Brett’s Snowy Treasury Jan Brett Four of Brett’s wintry bestsellers together in a gorgeous collection. Gingerbread Baby, The Mitten, The Hat, and The Three Snow Bears, set in Switzerland, the Ukraine, Denmark, and the Arctic, respectively. $29.99 (ages 3+) G.P. Putnam’s Sons |
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Big Frog Can’t Fit In Mo Willems Poor Big Frog. She really, really wants to fi t in. But how? She’s so big, this book just can’t hold her. But with a lot of help from some good friends, Big Frog will fi t in just fi ne! $19.99 (ages 4–8) Hyperion Books for Children |
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Big Bear Hug Nicholas Oldland A contemporary fable about a bear who has an appetite for hugging everything in sight—until he meets up with a human wielding a tree-cutting axe. The environmental message is simple enough to engage very young children and show them the awesome power of a hug. $16.95 (ages 3–7) Kids Can Press |
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Fancy Nancy: Splendiferous Christmas Jane O’Connor, illus. by Robin Preiss Glasser Ooh la la! Christmas is Fancy Nancy’s favorite time of year. In this merriest of stories from bestselling duo Jane O’Connor and Robin Preiss Glasser, Nancy proves once again that a little fancying up can go a long, festive way! $17.99 (ages 4–7) HarperCollins Children’s Books |
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Fu Finds the Way John Rocco With his signature breathtaking art, Rocco creates a modern parable, inspired by an ancient Chinese tea ceremony. A gentle message about the importance of focus and fi nding joy in simple tasks. $16.99 (ages 3–7) Disney-Hyperion |
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The Spirit of Christmas Nancy Tillman With glorious verse and artwork, the bestselling author and artist has created a beautiful holiday book fi lled with Christmas memories that families will want to share year after year. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Feiwel & Friends |
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Walt Disney’s Peter Pan Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson Illus. by Mary Blair This cheeky retelling by the authors of the Peter and the Starcatchers series combines compelling storytelling with vibrant concept art into an entertaining new take on a classic story. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Disney Press |
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Walt Disney’s Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Cynthia Rylant, illus. by Gustaf Tenggren The Northwest author and Newbery Medalist’s unforgettable retelling is the perfect complement to the breathtaking illustrations. Together, these two artists have created a Snow White that reminds us of the power of hope, friendship, and love. $16.99 (ages 4–8) Disney Press |
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Dinosaur Park Illustrated by Steve Weston Interact with prehistoric dinosaurs in four pop-up worlds! Visit the rocky cliffs of T.rex Valley, giant Maiasaura Forest, fi ery Triceratops Volcanoes, and enormous Diplodocus Lake. $17.99 (ages 3–6) Kingfi sher |
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The Big Book for Toddlers Edited by Alice Wong and Lena Tabori This anthology of classic fairytales, nursery rhymes, songs, games, crafts, and activities is illustrated with 86 color vintage children’s book illustrations. 9 x 9". 224 pages! $24.95 Welcome Books |
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