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"Profound and moving and real."—Andrew Sean Greer
"Some Bright Nowhere is a novel that draws you in deeply and holds you there. Wonderful."—Meg Wolitzer
The bestselling, beloved author returns with her first novel in over a decade, an intimate and profoundly moving look at a long marriage and the ways in which a startling request can change a couple's understanding of who they are,
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"After forty years, John Irving returns to the world of his bestselling classic novel and Academy Award-winning film, The Cider HouseRules, revisiting the orphanage in St. Cloud's, Maine, where Dr. Wilbur Larch takes in Esther--a Viennese-born Jew whose life is shaped by anti-Semitism. Esther Nacht [was] born in Vienna in 1905. Her father [died] on board the ship to Portland, Maine; her mother [was] murdered by anti-Semites in Portland. Dr. Larch...
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White House chef mystery volume 5
Pub. Date
2012
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White House chef Olivia Paras and her arch nemesis, White House Sensitivity Director Peter Everett Sargeant, must work together to solve the double murder of one of the First Lady's assistants and the Chief of Staff-before they become the next victims of a merciless assassin with a secret agenda.
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‘Every writer is at least two beings: the one who lives, and the one who writes. Though everything written must have passed through their minds, or mind, they are not the same.’ Raised by ruggedly independent, scientifically minded parents – entomologist father, dietician mother – Atwood spent most of each year in the wild forest of northern Quebec. This childhood was unfettered and nomadic, sometimes isolated (on her...
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[2025]
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"Sonny Hayes was the most promising phenom in the 1990s in Formula 1 until an accident on the track. Thirty years later, his former teammate Ruben Cervantes convinces him to come back and drive alongside hotshot rookie Joshua Pearce for one last shot at being the best in the world. Sonny's past catches up with him, and he finds that the road to redemption is not something you can travel alone."-- Container.
"Warning: this film contains sequences...
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(Karen S.) Royal Street volume 3
Pub. Date
2025.
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"Nola Trenholm's attempt at starting her new life in New Orleans is disrupted when the ghosts and the men from her past return, in the third novel of the Royal Street series by New York Times bestselling author Karen White. Nola Trenholm was ready to move on from ghosts. She thought she finally had, and just got back to work on the restoration of her home. Even though that included the unsolicited help of Beau Ryan, licensed contractor and unwelcome...
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2000.
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Told in journal fragments that cannot provide any single perspective, Bram Stoker's masterpiece is at the same time intensely romantic and very modern. It unfolds the story of a Transylvanian Don Juan, the aristocratic vampire Count Dracula who preys on desirous damsels, and of the mission launched to destroy him from the perplexingly appropriate setting of a lunatic asylum.
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2020.
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"También de este lado hay sueños. On this side, too, there are dreams. Lydia Quixano Perez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is, by and large, fairly comfortable. Even though she knows they'll never sell, Lydia stocks some of her all-time...
11) Peru
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"Peru has a complicated political past influenced by terrorist insurgent groups, government corruption, and illegal drug trade. Despite difficult issues, Peruvians are a hospitable people who love music, dance, and celebrating their heritage. World travelers enjoy visiting Peru when they are aware of their surroundings, plan their travel carefully, and avoid dangerous areas. Peru, like any country, is safest when you follow the law. By reading and...
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[2025]
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The Bad Guys: A crackerjack criminal crew of animal outlaws are about to attempt their most challenging con yet: becoming model citizens. After years of countless heists and being the world's most-wanted villains, the gang is finally caught, so Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison: they will go good. Professor Marmalade -- the richest, but best person in the city -- has agreed to teach them how to be good, but when a new villain threatens,...
13) Bolivia
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"Bolivia is a landlocked country in the middle of South America with a rich history as the center of the ancient Tiwanaku empire, as a part of the Inca empire, and then occupied by the Spanish. Today, Bolivia's population is about 12 million people who predominantly speak Spanish, but who also speak a mix of 36 indigenous languages. Bolivians are a diverse group of people known for being friendly and welcoming. Readers discover these and other amazing...
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2023.
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This book was created with the purpose of connecting children and adults with the natural world and the amazing birds that live in Wyoming. Birds benefit whe people are aware of their habitat needs: shelter, food, and water. Sometimes birds need a little more help from us! They need us to protect wild places and find ways to make urban areas safer for them. Please enjoy the beautiful photos, illustrations, and rhymes while learning about these birds....
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[2023]
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"An unforgettable tale of friendship, family, and farming blooms back to life. Originally released for the Nintendo GameCube (and later the PlayStation 2), STORY OF SEASONS: A Wonderful Life brings a beloved classic back for a new generation. This remake not only revisits one of the most memorable entries in the farm/life simulation franchise, it also introduces a plethora of new events, enhanced festivals, a cornucopia of never-before-seen crops,...
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[2025]
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"Uncover one of history's greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones.You'll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning...
17) Battlefield 6
Pub. Date
[2025]
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"The ultimate all-out warfare experience. Fight in high-intensity infantry combat. Rip through the skies in aerial dogfights. Demolish your environment for a strategic advantage. Harness complete control over every action and movement using the Kinesthetic Combat System. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals--the deadliest weapon is your squad. This is Battlefield 6."--xbox.com
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[2025]
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"You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle. You will explore the city through his eyes as well as those of the Nomad, as you revisit a cold case from a hundred years ago that is threatening undead and mortal society alike." -- Steam
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[2025]
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Join Snoopy and the gang in an all-new mystery adventure packed with charm, clever puzzles, and heartwarming friendships! Step into Snoopy's paws and detective hat as you explore the town, solve challenging cases, and uncover hidden secrets-with help from the lovable Peanuts gang. Whether you're investigating strange happenings at the school, chasing clues through the forest, each case is filled with brain-teasing challenges and unexpected surprises....
