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Astoria: John Jacob Astor and Thomas Jefferson's Lost Pacific Empire: A Story of Wealth, Ambition, and Survival

by Peter Stark

Published: 2014-03-04

Hardcover: 400 pages

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In the tradition of The Lost City of Z and Skeleton in the Zahara, Astoria is the thrilling, true-adventure tale of the 1810 Astor Expedition, an epic, now forgotten, three-year journey to forge an American empire on the Pacific Coast. Peter Stark offers a harrowing saga in which a band of...

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* * * Insightful,
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Gemini: A Novel

by Carol Cassella

Published: 2014-03-04

Hardcover: 352 pages

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A stranger’s life hangs in the balance. What if you had the power to decide if she lives or dies? Dr. Charlotte Reese works in the intensive care unit of Seattle’s Beacon Hospital, tending to patients with the most life-threatening illnesses and injuries. Her job is to battle death—...

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Keys to the Kingdom

by Alison A. Armstrong

Published: 2003-10

Paperback: 216 pages

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Los Angeles—For five hundred years, the women in Claudia Lambert’s family have studied men and passed their wisdom from mother to daughter. Disdainful of men, Claudia’s daughter has refused her inheritance and now Claudia’s greatest fear is that she will die without sharing the "k...

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Didn't I Feed You Yesterday?: A Mother's Guide to Sanity in Stilettos

by Laura Bennett

Published: 2010-04-06

Hardcover: 224 pages

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Laura Bennett is not a soccer mom or a PTA mom or a helicopter mom—and she’s certainly not mother of the year. Another breed of mother entirely, Laura is surely more Auntie Mame than June Cleaver. As a busy mother of six, Laura is on an impossible mission: raising a brood of fast-movin...

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* * * Optimistic,
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The Mill River Recluse: A Novel

by Darcie Chan

Published: 2014-06-17

Paperback: 416 pages

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The sensational New York Times bestseller The Mill River Recluse reminds us that friendship, family, and love can come from the most unexpected places. Perfect for fans of Maeve Binchy.Look for special features inside. Join the Random House Reader’s Circle for author chats and more.From ...

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Shelf Life: Crestlane County Series (Volume 1)

by Stephanie Lawton

Published: 2013-11-12

Paperback: 340 pages

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*Mature situations and sexual content - recommended for ages 17 * It’s impossible to focus on college biology when your family believes doomsday is imminent and the government is out to get you. All Pete Wilson’s ever wanted is to become a veterinarian, but those dreams are going up in flames. Commuting...

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The Gospel According to Harry Potter: The Spiritual Journey of the World's Greatest Seeker (Gospel According to)

by Connie Neal

Published: 2008-04-16

Paperback: 240 pages

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In this inspiring consideration of the spiritual themes in the popular Harry Potter series, well-known Christian author and Harry Potter fan Connie Neal explores the world of magic and mystery created by J. K. Rowling alongside the stories and grand themes of the Bible. Contrary to those w...

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Viking Fire

by Andrea R. Cooper

Published: 2014-01-15

Paperback: 186 pages

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856 Ce, Ireland is a land of myth, magic, and blood. Viking raiders have fought the Irish for over half a century. Rival Irish clans promise only betrayal and carnage.Kaireen, daughter of Laird Liannon, is suddenly forced into an arranged marriage with her sworn enemy, a Viking. She refuse...

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* * * Unconvincing,
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The Fever: A Novel

by Megan Abbott

Published: 2014-06-17

Hardcover: 320 pages

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The panic unleashed by a mysterious contagion threatens the bonds of family and community in a seemingly idyllic suburban community.The Nash family is close-knit. Tom is a popular teacher, father of two teens: Eli, a hockey star and girl magnet, and his sister Deenie, a diligent student. T...

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* * * Dark,
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Two Sisters: A Novel

by Mary Hogan

Published: 2014-03-04

Paperback: 384 pages

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Mary Hogan’s powerful and poignant debut novel about two sisters—opposites in every way—plus their mother and the secrets and lies that define them all.One family, two sisters, a lifetime of secrets . . .The third child in a family that wanted only two, Muriel Sullivant has always be...