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The Light Between Oceans: A Novel

by M. L. Stedman

Published: 2012-07-31

Hardcover: 345 pages

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The years-long New York Times bestseller soon to be a major motion picture from Spielberg’s Dreamworks that is “irresistible…seductive…with a high concept plot that keeps you riveted from the first page” (O, The Oprah Magazine).After four harrowing years on the Western Front, Tom...

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Light Fell

by Evan Fallenberg

Published: 2009-01-01

Paperback: 240 pages

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“ Touching. . . . It raises brave questions about the nature of family and betrayal, rupture and healing.”—San Francisco Chronicle “A stirring exploration of obsession, spirituality and the healing power of time. . . . Light Fell is an astonishingly accomplished first novel, wisel...

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Light in August

by W. Faulkner

Published: 2000-10-05

Paperback: 381 pages

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A landmark in American fiction, "Light in August" explores Faulkner's central theme: the nature of evil. Joe Christmas - a man doomed, deracinated and alone - wanders the Deep South in search of an identity, and a place in society. After killing his perverted God-fearing lover, it becomes inevitable...

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* * * * * Optimistic,
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Light in August (The Corrected Text)

by William Faulkner

Published: 1990-10-01

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“Read, read, read. Read everything—trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice and studies the master. Read! You’ll absorb it. Then write. If it is good, you’ll find out. If it’s not, throw it out the window.” —Willi...

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A Light in the Attic (20th Anniversary Edition Book & CD)

by Shel Silverstein

Published: 2001-10-01

Hardcover: 176 pages

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Last night while I lay thinking here Some Whatifs crawled inside my ear And pranced and partied all night long And sang their same old Whatif song:Whatif I flunk that test?Whatif green hair grows on my chest?Whatif nobody likes me?Whatif a bolt of lightning strikes me?...To celebrate its 2...

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Light in the Dark Ages: The Friendship of Francis and Clare of Assisi

by Jon M. Sweeney

Published: 2007-07-12

Paperback: 204 pages

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The Middle Ages were not so very dark, as the old textbooks say. As you will discover in this intriguing portrait of the first Franciscans, we live in dark ages whenever we become preoccupied with power. In this popular history, Jon Sweeney reveals the timeless temptations that come wit...

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* * * * Insightful,
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The Light in the Piazza and Other Italian Tales (Banner Books)

by Elizabeth Spencer

Published: 1996-03-01

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Elizabeth Spencer is captivated by Italy. For her it has been a second home. A one-time resident who returns there, this native-born Mississippian has found Italy to be an enchanting land whose culture lends itself powerfully to her artistic vision.Some of her most acclaimed work is set t...

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* * * * * Beautiful,
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A Light in the Window (The Mitford Years, Book 2)

by Jan Karon

Published: 1996-02-01

Paperback: 416 pages

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His attractive neighbor is tugging at his heartstrings. A wealthy widow is pursuing him with hot casseroles. And his red-haired Cousin Meg has moved into the rectory, uninvited. As you can see, Mitford's rector and lifelong bachelor, Father Tim, is in need of divine intervention. In this beautifully...

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A Light in Zion (Zion Chronicles)

by Bodie Thoene, Brock Thoene

Published: 2006-03-21

Paperback: 384 pages

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The Zion Chronicles series covers the events surrounding Israel's statehood in 1948. Each book vividly portrays the intense struggle of the Jewish people in the aftermath of the Holocaust and the forces, within and without, which engulf the Middle East in conflict and controversy even toda...

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The Light of Christmas

by Richard Paul Evans

Published: 2002-10-01

Hardcover: 32 pages

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High in the mountains lies the town of Noel, surrounded by beautiful white walls and a great silver gate. Every year Alexander and his mother walk the long distance to Noel to watch the lighting of the village Christmas tree. This year Alexander learns that the Keeper of the Flame will cho...