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HERE IF YOU NEED ME
Widowed with four young children, Kate Braestrup becomes a chaplain for the Maine Warden Service, assisting at search-and-rescue. “This is one of the best memoirs I've ever read” (Anita Shreve).... Read More |
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74 SEASIDE AVENUE
Cedar Cove is the perfect place to live. Just ask Terri, she'll fill you in on all the details...
Dear Reader,
I’m living a life I couldn’t even have dreamed of a few years ago. I’m married to B... Read More |
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ALMOST DEAD
The New York Times bestselling author of Absolute Fear is back to trap you in a tale so terrifying, you’ll be left wondering if there’s anyone you can really trust.
All the money in the world could... Read More |
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BEYOND REACH
Karin Slaughter has been compared by critics and fans to Thomas Harris and Patricia Cornwell. If she keeps writing such original and riveting novels as Beyond Reach, they'll soon be comparing those an... Read More |
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UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL
It’s been 15 years since Trinity Henderson left Crestwood, South Carolina. When she learned the dark truth about her parentage, she left her family’s estate, and her trust fund, behind. She vowed neve... Read More |
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HARD CALL
We all face tough decisions in life. Our future, the future of others, or even life and death can depend on the choices we make. Few people understand this better than John McCain. For nearly six year... Read More |
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MAD DASH
You'll laugh till you cry as the bestselling author of Saving Graces introduces Dash and Andrew Bateman, a couple plunged into a marital tailspin precipitated by, of all things, a cute little ball of ... Read More |
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HEART SICK
Detective Archie Sheridan's ten days in serial killer Gretchen Lowell’s clutches were pure torture. Now she’s in prison and he’s got a new murder case to solve. Will Gretchen help him or destroy him? ... Read More |
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POWER PLAY
Hang on to the edge of your seat as the bestselling author of Paranoia, Company Man, and High Crimes—the hit book turned box-office smash—returns to thrill your socks off all over again! Prepare to b... Read More |
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STILL SUMMER
he Big Chill meets The Poseidon Adventure in this dramatic new novel from Jacquelyn Mitchard.
Tracy and Holly jump at the chance to be the “it” girls they once were twenty years ago in high school ... Read More |
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MAXIMUM RIDE #2: SCHOOL'S OUT FOREVER
On a quest to find their parents, Max and her flock are heading south when an FBI agent forces them to do their most dreaded task: “homework.” That’s how Max discovers her destiny is to save the world... Read More |
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THE DIANA CHRONICLES
She was a compassionate soul who reached out to others in peace and goodwill…with a knockout fashion sense to match her winning smile. There’s no doubt that Princess Diana was “the people’s princess,”... Read More |
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PILLSBURY® BAKE-OFF® WINNERS
Cooks of America, start heating your ovens! The 42nd Pillsbury Bake-Off contest has a new $1 million dollar grand prizewinner—but the 100 finalists’ mouthwatering masterpieces are yours for the eating... Read More |
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WAKING WITH ENEMIES
With 10 New York Times bestselling novels to his credit, no one thrills with steamy suspense like Eric Jerome Dickey! Now, in the sequel to his latest page-turner see what happens to sexy, master hitm... Read More |
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THE VANISHING
The “master of the macabre” (Stephen King) delves into the depths of horror, this time in Beverly Hills, when a young man enters his parents' mansion and glimpses the mutilated body of his mother mome... Read More |
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FORCE OF NATURE
Ex-cop turned private investigator Ric Alvarado has never felt this out of control—in part because sexy, headstrong, won't-take-no-for-an-answer Annie Dugan, hired to work in the office, insists she's... Read More |
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THE BURNT HOUSE
“‘I’ll take it.’ Decker punched the blinking light. ‘Lieutenant Decker.’
‘Lieutenant…? My stepdaughter’s missing….That sumbitch husband of hers…killed her…! My stepdaughter's name is…Roseanne Dresden... Read More |
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CRITICAL
The “master of medical suspense” (The New York Times) rivets us with harrowing dramas based on all-too-real possibilities. Now, Cook’s latest pulse-pounding tale shows that when greed mixes with medic... Read More |
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THE SANCTUARY
Raymond Khoury’s explosive new novel plunges back in time to 1750 Naples, where intruders have burst into the palazzo of a rich marquis demanding to know “the secret.” Centuries later, the quest conti... Read More |
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MAXIMUM RIDE #1: THE ANGEL EXPERIMENT
What's it like to be 98% human, 2% bird? Created in a sinister institution that grafted avian DNA onto human genes, 14-year-old Maximum Ride and her crew—Angel, Gasman, Iggy, Nudge and Fang—sport high... Read More |
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THE WHEEL OF DARKNESS
This mesmerizing new thriller with a supernatural twist brings us a modern-day Sherlock Holmes—FBI Special Agent Aloysius Pendergast.
While taking his companion Constance Green on a whirlwind tour ... Read More |
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MIDDLESEX
Encompassing everything from Greek mythology to the gritty romance of Detroit, the American immigrant experience to the astounding transformation of the book’s unforgettable protagonist, Middlesex is ... Read More |
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HIGH NOON
"Nora Roberts shines" (Publishers Weekly) once again in this riveting new thriller that explains why USA Today calls her "a consistently entertaining writer." Might as well get to the edge of your sea... Read More |
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BLAZE
After Richard Bachman’s untimely demise, his final novel,Thinner, skyrocketed to the top of the bestseller lists. And though Bachman may be dead, he’s not forgotten—his last manuscript was recently di... Read More |
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BUNGALOW 2
After twenty years of marriage to a successful lawyer, raising three beautiful children and building a satisfying career as a freelance writer, Tanya Harris can honestly say that all her California dr... Read More |
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SECRET SOCIETIES
Sylvia Browne is not one to shy away from controversial topics. Her research into the clandestine world of secret societies along with her amazing communication with her spirit guide, Francine, has di... Read More |
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PILLSBURY® HOLIDAY BAKING
Break out the baking sheets! It’s time to make your holidays more memorable with Pillsbury’s tastiest treats ever. From cute Halloween “critters” and themed cookies for Kwanzaa to unique Christmas bre... Read More |
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PLAY DIRTY
With 26 New York Times bestsellers in a row, Sandra Brown defines passion-filled suspense. Her knack for “crafting tales that keep readers on the edge of their seats” (USA Today) never fails to delive... Read More |
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THE DARK SIDE OF MIDNIGHT
Lust…revenge…murder. If there’s anywhere you can find it, it’s in this 3-in-1 volume of Sheldon classics. In The Other Side of Midnight, an actress’ plans for revenge against her former lover go up i... Read More |
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THE MARTHA STEWART LIVING COOKBOOK, VOL. I
You'll find all of Martha's favorite recipes from the first decade of her flagship magazine in this collection, now completely revised. What's new? Color photos, suggested menus, updated pantry, equip... Read More |
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YOU'VE BEEN WARNED
The last time James Patterson and Howard Roughan teamed up for a novel (Honeymoon), it became a #1 bestseller and was named International Thriller of the Year for 2005. So we’re not surprised that the... Read More |
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BEST CHOICES FROM THE PEOPLE'S PHARMACY®
New from the authors of the New York Times bestselling book, The People’s Pharmacy. The nationally syndicated newspaper columnists and radio talk show hosts help you make the best choices to get bette... Read More |
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BOBBI BROWN LIVING BEAUTY
"Women want to look and feel like themselves, only prettier and more confident." With her trademark devotion to the natural look, beauty expert Bobbi Brown offers makeup advice for women over 40. Prov... Read More |
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SLIVER OF TRUTH
In this much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times bestseller, Ridley Jones is about to discover that love hurts…and sometimes, it kills.
A year after Ridley Jones’s life was turned inside o... Read More |
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WHEN DARKNESS FALLS
Miami attorney Jack Swyteck is back, and this time he gets more than he bargained for when he agrees to defend a homeless man named Falcon. Falcon lives in a car but he has access to a lot of cash. An... Read More |
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MARTHA STEWART'S HOMEKEEPING HANDBOOK
Martha Stewart has had an extraordinary effect on our cooking, crafting and homekeeping since the early 1990's. What was once taught to us by our mothers and grandmothers is now something we watch and... Read More |
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TEMPERATURES RISING
Rediscover this sultry love story, first published in 1989, now available in a new hardcover edition.
After his work building the Coral Reef resort, Scout Ritland sets his eyes on one of the tropic... Read More |
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BROTHER ODD
Thank heaven, the newest installment in Dean Koontz’s bestselling, critically acclaimed Odd Thomas series is here! No one could have imagined Odd Thomas ever leaving the quirky comfort of Pico Mundo, ... Read More |
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RACHAEL RAY 2, 4, 6, 8
Make things easier than ever, whether you’re cooking just for yourself or for 2, 4, 6, 8, with help from Food Network®’s superstar, Rachael Ray. No complicated conversions or excess leftovers. If you’... Read More |
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THE RAVENSCAR DYNASTY
Barbara Taylor Bradford has inspired fans from all walks of life with her indomitable characters. Now the beloved creator of Emma Harte returns with an epic saga about a remarkable family set against ... Read More |
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STEP ON A CRACK
“‘Whoever you are,’ Mason said into the phone, ‘listen to me…. In five minutes time, starting now, you will either release the hostages or you will be killed. The only guarantee I will give you is thi... Read More |
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INNOCENT IN DEATH
Welcome back to the future as NYPSD Lt. Eve Dallas hunts for the killer of a seemingly ordinary history teacher—and uncovers some extraordinary surprises.
Craig Foster's death devastates his young... Read More |
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SISTERS
The one and only Danielle Steel is back with a new novel about a remarkable family facing a stunning tragedy—and a year filled with surprises.
Candy is blazing her way through Paris, New York and T... Read More |
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HIDE
Anyone who works homicide knows the time will come when one case will bring you to your knees. Detective Bobby Dodge is still haunted by his, although the madman who tortured a young girl—and nearly k... Read More |
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LETHAL JUSTICE
Sara Wittier was a successful securities broker until two employees got together—physically and feloniously—to plot her ruin. It worked. When she got out of prison, the first thing she did was change ... Read More |
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HANNIBAL RISING
He chilled us in Red Dragon…
Thrilled us in Silence of the Lambs…
Shocked us to our souls in Hannibal…
We have a love/hate relationship with Hannibal Lecter. He’s a fiend, yet he strikes prim... Read More |
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FACING YOUR GIANTS
“Here’s a book you’re sure to turn to when life’s problems seem overwhelming: Max Lucado’s profound and energizing look at the lessons David teaches us from the defeats he suffered and the victories h... Read More |
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TRIPTYCH
Hailed as a “new synonym for terror” (Detroit Free Press), international bestselling author Karin Slaughter breaks new ground with a searing psychological thriller that explores the criminal mind and ... Read More |
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RICOCHET
Dynamic storyteller Sandra Brown—with over 60 bestsellers and counting—turns up the heat in her sexy new thriller sizzling with compelling characters, sexual tension and stunning plot twists.
In th... Read More |
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BORN IN DEATH
Lieutenant Eve Dallas really has her hands full when, just as she is putting the finishing touches on a baby shower for her good friend Mavis, two young lovers—both employed by the same prestigious Ne... Read More |
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CROSS
The past can leave deep scars—especially when the woman you love was murdered and her killer never found. James Patterson’s bestselling star character, Alex Cross, finds himself haunted by his own hel... Read More |
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JUDGE & JURY
James Patterson's last eighteen books have all been #1 New York Times bestsellers, and this time out, Patterson and co-author Andrew Gross have another surefire winner! In this edge-of-your-seat thril... Read More |
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VALLEY OF SILENCE
The spellbinding conclusion to Nora Roberts’ Circle trilogy abounds with all the splendor and romance of Arthurian lore, plus the extraordinary magic and strength necessary to triumph over the forces ... Read More |
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THE COLLECTORS
David Baldacci electrified readers everywhere with The Camel Club. Its fascinating characters and the pulse-pounding plot that made it an instant New York Times bestseller. Now, the Camel Club is back... Read More |
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FOR ONE MORE DAY
It’s safe to say that when Mitch Albom writes a new book, a bazillion people are going to buy it—and we know why. Albom knows how to tell a tale that taps our deepest feelings about the people we cher... Read More |
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MOTOR MOUTH
Buckle your seat belts…Janet Evanovich returns for more “fun in the Florida fast lane” (The Boston Globe) with her hilarious high-octane follow-up to the #1 New York Times bestselling Metro Girl. Alex... Read More |
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DANCE OF THE GODS
As the fight to save mankind intensifies, the Circle of Six finds the battleground has shifted from 12th-century Geall to modern-day Ireland. Not only will the bravery of this courageous lot be tested... Read More |
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DEAR JOHN
Our love affair with Nicholas Sparks started 10 years ago with his debut novel, The Notebook. Since then, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember and all of his other popular novels have soared to the... Read More |
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THE INNOCENT MAN
John Grisham’s “sterling gift for storytelling” (Entertainment Weekly) is what makes this tale of murder and injustice as harrowing as his bestselling novels…and more chilling because it is true.
I... Read More |
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LISEY'S STORY
Only Lisey knows the source of Scott’s magic, the place where imagination runs wild, the place called Boo’Ya Moon…
We all know Stephen King as the celebrated writer of blood-chilling terror with do... Read More |
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H.R.H.
While Christianna was a coed at Berkeley, none of her friends knew the “students” who shared her apartment were actually bodyguards. Even now, working for the Red Cross in various hot spots of the wor... Read More |
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THE 5TH HORSEMAN
James Patterson is “always on the mark” (Larry King, USA Today) with his unique ability to cross literary genres. In the fifth installment to the bestselling Women’s Murder Club series, Patterson prov... Read More |
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JUST REWARDS
Twenty-five years ago the world was captivated by Barbara Taylor Bradford’s sensational debut novel, A Woman of Substance—the epic story of the Harte family empire established by the rags-to-riches Em... Read More |
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TOXIC BACHELORS
With more than 530 million copies of her books sold worldwide, Danielle Steel sure knows how to intoxicate us! In her latest novel, unexpected encounters lead three confirmed bachelors into passionate... Read More |
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FOREVER ODD
When Odd Thomas burst onto the bestseller lists, Publishers Weekly raved, “Once in a very great while, an author does everything right—as Koontz has in this marvelous novel.” We couldn’t agree more—an... Read More |
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MARY, MARY
The bestselling author and mastermind behind the Alex Cross chillers—from Along Came a Spider to London Bridges—delivers another tale of unstoppable action and unexpected twists—elements we love about... Read More |
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