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What do readers say about The Lovely Bones?
dark, bleak nature simple and dull clear and powerful grief, love, and familyOnce in a generation comes an audiobook that taps a vein of universal human experience, resonating with listeners of all ages. THE LOVELY BONES is such a audiobook - a #1 bestseller celebrated at once for its artistry, for its luminous clarity of emo... More details on The Lovely Bones
My name was Salmon, like the fish; first name, Susie. I was fourteen when I was murdered on December 6, 1973. In newspaper photos of missing girls from the seventies, most looked like me: white girls ...
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What do readers say about Unsticky?
really good slowburn romance well written and realistic vain and pompous fantastic, well-rounded romanceHigh fashion, high art, high expectations - this is Pretty Woman for the twenty-first century.
Money makes the world go round - that's what twenty-something Grace Reeves is learning. Stuck in a grind where everyone's ahead apart from her, she's pa... More details on Unsticky
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What do readers say about Sacred Country?
unusual story line a very tricky subject imaginative, interesting and compassionate I loved every page"I have a secret to tell you, dear, and this is it: I am not Mary. That is a mistake. I am not a girl. I'm a boy." Mary's fight to become Martin, her claustrophobic small town, and her troubled family make up the core of this remarkable and intimate,... More details on Sacred Country
Traffic halted. Telephones did not ring. Along the radio airwaves came only hushed white noise. In the street markets, the selling of nylons paused. In the Ritz, the serving of luncheon was temporaril...
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What do readers say about Hangman's Curse?
realistic fiction mystery the storyline was interesting great youth fiction the story is greatThey could be anyone, anywhere . . . even the person walking by you right now. The Veritas Project is their code name—but only a handful of people know teens Elijah and Elisha Springfield have been covertly commissioned by the President to investigat... More details on Hangman's Curse
The air smelled musty,like an old cellar, and dusty, like the pulverized concrete that lay everywhere. In here, the throbbing of the school’s furnace was more than a sound; it was a presence. Space to...
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What do readers say about The Reaper?
a must read fast paced throughout no-nonsense manner of speaking very easy to readThe Instant New York Times Bestseller by Co-Star of Fox's American Grit and Legendary Ranger Nicholas Irving.
Groundbreaking, thrilling and revealing, The Reaper is the astonishing memoir of Special Operations Direct Action Sniper Nicholas Irving, th... More details on The Reaper
The sound of my pager cut through the fog of my sleep. I sat up, bone weary and achy, and slipped into my combat precision pants, adjusting the kneepads as I hopped toward my boots and other gear. Gra...
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What do readers say about X?
humor throughout the book well-paced and well-plotted stand alone novel all three storylines"An inventive plot and incisive character studies elevate MWA Grand Master Grafton's twenty-fourth Kinsey Millhone novel…This superior outing will remind readers why this much-loved series will be missed as the end of the alphabet approaches."-Publis... More details on X
Santa Teresa, California, Monday, March 6, 1989. The state at large and the town of Santa Teresa in particular were nearing the midpoint of a drought that had slithered into view in 1986 and wouldn’t ...
What do readers say about The Shoemaker's Wife?
interesting story and setting expression of famiy a family saga lyric and old-fashionedTrigiani's biggest novel to date-a breathtaking multi-generational love story that spans two continents, two World Wars, and two oceans, replete with the all the drama, sumptuous detail and heart-stopping romance that have made her "One of the reigni... More details on The Shoemaker's Wife
The scalloped hem of Caterina Lazzari’s blue velvet coat grazed the fresh-fallen snow, leaving a pale pink path on the bricks as she walked across the empty piazza. The only sound was the soft, rhythm...
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What do readers say about Rules?
separated by chapters newbery honor novel very clear and descriptive heartfelt and wittyThis 2007 Newbery Honor Book is a humorous and heartwarming debut about feeling different and finding acceptance.
Twelve-year-old Catherine just wants a normal life. Which is near impossible when you have a brother with autism and a family that revol... More details on Rules
“Come on, David.” I let go of his sleeve, afraid I’ll rip it. When he was little, I could pull my brother behind me if he didn’t want to do something, but now David’s eight and too strong to be pulled...
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What do readers say about Flipped?
wholesome and honest middle school romance story charming, funny, and well-written fun and realisticThe first time she saw him, she flipped. The first time he saw her, he ran. That was the second grade, but not much has changed by the seventh. Juli says: "My Bryce. Still walking around with my first kiss." He says: "It's been six years of strategic... More details on Flipped
Juli would’ve tramped right in if my mother hadn’t noticed her shoes and told her to take them off. And after those were off, my mom told her that her dirty socks had to go, too. Juli wasn’t embarrass...
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What do readers say about Dungeon Crawler Carl?
more adult comedy hilarious and dark terrific character evolution hilarious and ridiculousThe apocalypse will be televised! A man. His ex-girlfriend's cat. A sadistic game show unlike anything in the universe: a dungeon crawl where survival depends on killing your prey in the most entertaining way possible. In a flash, every human-erected... More details on Dungeon Crawler Carl
I came into existence in a now-familiar office. The hooded figure of Orren, the grim reaper-like Syndicate liaison, sat at his cluttered desk, staring at me, hands steepled in front of him. I caught a...
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