Elise Primavera

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Washington

From New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Elise Primavera comes an imaginative young middle grade fantasy adventure bubbling with wit and whimsy. Marigold Star is destined for greatness. Everyone in Bramblycrumbly thinks so, her parents and pet dragon included. There's just one problem. Marigold can't do magic! Then one day she tries a new spell written in a very old book. It's called the Invis-O-Friend Spell, and it makes Marigold invisible to all but the friend who needs her most. To Marigold's surprise, the spell works! But now there's another problem. The spell sent Marigold to the human world. And to return home, she'll have to befriend a host of human children who are struggling to make friends. Marigold will have to hurry, or the line between her magical world and the human one might crumble until she has no home left to go back to.

Marigold Star

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James Patterson

Jill Dembowski

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Whit and Wisty Allgood have led the resistance against the regime that executed their parents, but even the growing strength of the siblings' magic has not been able to stop the dictator, and they must somehow prepare for a showdown.

The Fire

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Erika Madden

Cries from the Fifth Floor

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Nancy Thayer

A Novel

NATIONAL BESTSELLER

Nancy Thayer returns to her beloved Nantucket in a highly emotional, wholly entertaining tale of three sisters forced to confront the past over one event-filled summer on the island.

Charming ladies' man Rory Randall dies with one last trick up his sleeve: His will includes a calculating clause mandating a summer-long reunion for his daughters, all from different marriages--that is, if they hope to inherit his posh Nantucket house. Relations among the three sisters are sour thanks to long-festering jealousies, resentments, and misunderstandings. Arden, a successful television host in Boston, hasn't been back to the island since her teenage years, when accusations of serious misbehavior led to her banishment. College professor Meg hopes to use her summer to finish a literary biography and avoid an amorous colleague. And secretive Jenny, an IT specialist, faces troubling questions about her identity while longing for her sisters' acceptance.
 
To their surprise, the three young women find their newfound sisterhood easier to trust than the men who show up to complicate their lives. And if that weren't problematic enough, their mothers descend on the island. When yet another visitor drops by the house with shocking news, the past comes screaming back with a vengeance. Having all the women from his life under his seaside roof--and overseeing the subsequent drama of that perfect storm--Rory Randall might just be enjoying a hearty laugh from above.
 
Nancy Thayer's novel insightfully illustrates how the push and pull of family altercations make us whole. It's how the Randall sisters come to forgive, and learn to open their hearts to love.

Praise for Island Girls

"Nancy Thayer is one of my favorite writers, and Island Girls is one of her best. The Randall sisters are like your own family members or your best friends: funny, smart and emotional, infuriating and good-hearted. Here is a book to be savored and passed on to the good women in your life."--New York Times bestselling author Susan Wiggs
 
"Full of emotion and just plain fun, this novel is delightful."--Romance Reviews Today

"In this touching summer read, forgiveness benefits both the person bestowing it and the recipient."--Kirkus Reviews

Island Girls

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Lila Rose

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Becoming a Force for Change in a Wounded World





What makes your heart break for our broken world 

You want to make a difference in the world. You're concerned about all the problems you see, the injustices and the suffering. But you don't know where to begin. Designed for the aspiring activist or world-changer, this book is the key to get you started.

Live Action founder Lila Rose says transformation begins with heartbreak--with seeing the injustices around you and allowing that suffering to light a fire in your soul. In this book, she shares raw and intimate stories from both her personal journey and pro-life activism that will inspire you to become a champion for your own cause. Along the way, you'll discover how to

 * determine where the need for your gifts is the greatest and begin making a difference;
 * overcome insecurities and imposter syndrome and become a leader through practice;
 * find inner courage and confidence in the face of obstacles and criticism; and
 * bounce back from mistakes to continually grow and make a long-lasting impact.

The fight for a world that is more just, more beautiful, and more loving needs all of us. In allowing yourself to be wounded by the brokenness of our world, you'll find the passion you need to make a difference--and draw closer to the One who truly saves.

Fighting for Life

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Scott Pratt

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Joe Dillard #1

A preacher is found brutally murdered in a Tennessee motel room.A beautiful, mysterious young girl is accused. In this Mystery Readers International finalist for "Best Debut Mystery," criminal defense lawyer Joe Dillard has become jaded over the years as he's tried to balance his career against his conscience. Savvy but cynical, Dillard wants to quit doing criminal defense, but he can't resist the chance to represent someone who might actually be innocent. His drug-addicted sister has just been released from prison and his mother is succumbing to Alzheimer's, but Dillard's commitment to the case never wavers despite the personal troubles and professional demands that threaten to destroy him."Pratt's richly developed characters are vivid and believable, especially the strong Southern women who fight their male-dominated culture from behind a facade of vulnerability in this brilliantly executed debut." -- Publisher's Weekly."It's Scott Turow and Grisham... The opening chapter is maybe the most compelling I've read in a decade." - Ken Bruen.Smart and sophisticated, with a plot twist that will leave you shaking your head in wonder, "An Innocent Client" -- the first in the acclaimed Joe Dillard series -- will also leave you wanting more.

An Innocent Client

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Eric Erickson

Born in the legendary colony of Roanoke, Virginia Dare is one of a group of immortals known as Elementals, with powers woven into the fabric of space, time and the universe itself.

Charged as a witch, Virginia is thrown into a strange new world beyond her wildest imagination and discovers she wields universe-shifting powers that make her one of the most deadly warriors in history. Drawing upon an inner fire, she is near invincible on the field of battle. She can move existence itself and travel to the edges of time. Along the way, Virginia discovers she is not alone and meets Hunter, a gun-slinging immortal and Crystal, a mysterious and powerful Elemental with her own secrets. Yet they are not the only beings with powers and Virginia learns that perils lurk in the shadows of time and space.

As Virginia wrestles with newfound abilities that are as dangerous to others as herself, Virginia must face her destiny and a dark force that seeks to control the world. Risking everything, Virginia and her allies will journey to the end of time to save the Earth, no matter the consequences.

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Born in the legendary colony of Roanoke, Virginia Dare is one of a group of immortals known as Elementals, with powers woven into the fabric of space, time and the universe itself. Charged as a witch, Virginia is thrown into a strange new world beyond her wildest imagination and discovers she wields universe-shifting powers that make her one of the most deadly warriors in history. Drawing upon an inner fire, she is near invincible on the field of battle. She can move existence itself and travel to the edges of time. Along the way, Virginia discovers she is not alone and meets Hunter, a gun-slinging immortal and Crystal, a mysterious and powerful Elemental with her own secrets. Yet they are not the only beings with powers and Virginia learns that perils lurk in the shadows of time and space. As Virginia wrestles with newfound abilities that are as dangerous to others as herself, Virginia must face her destiny and a dark force that seeks to control the world. Risking everything, Virginia and her allies will journey to the end of time to save the Earth, no matter the consequences. Eric Paul Erickson is the author of the novel "Ascension" and creator of The Torch Universe. He is the author of the #1 bestselling book "How To Start A Podcast In Less Than A Day." As a journalist, Erickson worked for the Chicago Tribune's storied City News Bureau and the Roswell Daily Record. His work has appeared in the Chicago Sun-Times and various other newspapers, magazines, and media outlets. He currently hosts the popular interview podcast "The Open Highway with Eric Paul Erickson." In addition to writing several screenplays, Erickson wrote, directed, and starred in "Truth." The film won the Best Feature award at the Worldwide Women's Film Festival, Best Director honors at the Silver State Film Festival and the Marina del Rey Film Festival, and the Best Storytelling Award at the Laughlin International Film Festival.

Virginia Dare

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Lucy Score

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Lucy Score returns to Knockemout, Virginia, following fan-favorite Things We Never Got Over with Knox's brother Nash's story.

Nash Morgan was always known as the good Morgan brother, with a smile and a wink for everyone. But now, this chief of police is recovering from being shot and his Southern charm has been overshadowed by panic attacks and nightmares. He feels like a broody shell of the man he once was. Nash isn't about to let anyone in his life know he's struggling. But his new next-door neighbor, smart and sexy Lina, sees his shadows. As a rule, she's not a fan of physical contact unless she initiates it, but for some reason Nash's touch is different. He feels it too. The physical connection between them is incendiary, grounding him and making her wonder if exploring it is worth the risk.

Too bad Lina's got secrets of her own, and if Nash finds out the real reason she's in town, he'll never forgive her. Besides, she doesn't do relationships. Ever. A hot, short-term fling with a local cop? Absolutely. Sign her up. A relationship with a man who expects her to plant roots? No freaking way. Once she gets what she's after, she has no intention of sticking around. But Knockemout has a way of getting under people's skin. And once Nash decides to make Lina his, he's not about to be dissuaded...even if it means facing the danger that nearly killed him.

Things We Hide from the Light

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1963 release of Andy and the Runaway Horse.  Well loved and shows signs of wear due to age 

Andy And The Runaway Horse

1968 release of The Happy Lion.  Well loved and shows signs of wear due to age

The Happy Lion

1974 release of Frosty the Snowman.  Well loved and showing signs of wear due to age.  Please see all pictures 

Little Golden Books

Frosty The Snowman

1976 release of the Golden Egg Book.  Well loved and showing signs of wear due to age.  Please see all pictures 

The Golden Egg Book

1948 release of Little Peewee.  Book has been well loved over the years and is showing wear due to its age.  Please see all pictures 

Little Golden Book

Little Peewee Or, Now Open The Box

1977 release of The Rescuers.  Book has been well loved and shows signs of its age.  Please see all pictures 

The Rescuers

1955 edition of Scuffy the tugboat.  Some wear on front cover and ink on back cover

Scruffy The Tugboat

Hans Christian. Andersen

The Princess and the Pea

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1953 edition of mother goose.  Extremely well love book.  Please see all photos before purchasing.  Book shows signs of its age and would be great for collectors of nostalgia.  

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Mother Goose 

Rachel Hollis

A Shame-Free Plan for Embracing and Achieving Your Goals





Rachel Hollis points out the pitfalls, challenges, and excuses that stop us from achieving our aspirations.

Rachel Hollis has seen it too often: Women not living into their full potential. They feel a tugging on their hearts for something more, but they're afraid of embarrassment, of falling short of perfection, of not being enough.

In Girl, Stop Apologizing, #1 New York Times bestselling author and founder of a multimillion-dollar media company Rachel Hollis sounds a wake-up call. She knows that many women have been taught to define themselves in light of other people--whether as wife, mother, daughter, or employee--instead of learning how to own who they are and what they want.

In this book, Hollis helps you to:

 * identify the excuses to let go of,
 * the behaviors to adopt,
 * And the skills to acquire on the path to growth, confidence, and believing in yourself.

Hollis shares stories and principles with raw honesty that inspires her readers to discover and take the practical steps that will put them on a lifelong path of personal growth.

Girl, Stop Apologizing is the life- changing guide you need to dump your excuses, embrace your dreams, set boundaries, and gain real confidence in life.

Girl, Stop Apologizing

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Vicki Essex

Tiffany Cheung doesn't want to go back home, but after losing her job, that's exactly where she finds herself. Worse yet, she's working at her family's Chinese diner and feeling like the outsider she once was.

Back to the Good Fortune Diner

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Tara Taylor Quinn

A not so im-paws-able match forms in USA TODAY bestselling author Tara Taylor Quinn's contribution to the Furever Yours continuity! Service dog Jedi is playing...cupid As a malnourished rescue dog, I never dreamed Wendy Alvarez would pull me for her Pets for Vets program. Turns out I'm the perfect support animal for ex-vet Greg Martin. Though he insists he's only my "foster," I'm gonna chase Greg's nightmares away and give him the courage to fly his plane again. Plus get him to fall for that nice lady, Wendy. Those loners may be my trainers, but I'm pulling their heartstrings. From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Furever Yours Book 1: A New Leash on Love by Melissa Senate Book 2: How to Rescue a Family by Teri Wilson Book 3: Not Just the Girl Next Door by Stacy Connelly Book 4: The Nanny Clause by Karen Rose Smith Book 5: The City Girl's Homecoming by Kathy Douglass Book 6: It Started with a Pregnancy by Christy Jeffries Book 7: Home is Where the Hound Is by Melissa Senate Book 8: More Than a Temporary Family by Marie Ferrarella Book 9: The Bookshop Rescue by Rochelle Alers Book 10: Love off the Leash by Tara Taylor Quinn Book 11: A Double Dose of Happiness by Teri Wilson Book 12: It Started with a Puppy by Christy Jeffries

Love off the Leash

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Jenn McKinlay

For the Fairy Tale Cupcake crew, wedding bells turn to death knells in this latest mystery in the New York Times bestselling series.

With Angie and Tate's wedding just around the corner, it's a happy time for Melanie Cooper and the bakery crew. Not only are they finessing the last minute details of the big day, but their bakery, Fairy Tale Cupcakes, has just been hired to bake cupcakes for the blockbuster book signing of a controversial author who wrote a steamy bestseller filled with juicy local gossip.

But one by one, the people Angie has hired to work at the wedding begin turning up dead. As the body count rises, the bestselling author is the next to bite the dust. Mel quickly realizes she needs to figure out how the murders are connected and why--before the killer brings the entire cupcake crew crumbling down. After all, Angie and Tate deserve their sweet happily ever after.

INCLUDES SCRUMPTIOUS RECIPES!

Wedding Cake Crumble

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Allison Leigh

Don't miss this single dad romance by New York Times bestselling author Allison Leigh, part of her Return to the Double C series. What she needs: a hard reset. What she gets: a rancher to the rescue? Recovering attorney Rosalind Pastore is starting over: new town, new career, new lease on life. And when she buys a dog grooming business in Weaver, Wyoming, she gets a new neighbor in gruff, guarded rancher Trace Powell. The single dad doesn't let the city girl forget she's out of her depth in ranching country. But soon she gets past his defenses and they're both in too deep. Does giving in to their feelings mean a chance to heal...or will Ros's old life come back to haunt her? From Harlequin Special Edition: Believe in love. Overcome obstacles. Find happiness. Return to the Double C

A Rancher's Touch

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Lynn Cullen

"Huge applause...women havealwaysbeen in science-despite those who would pretend otherwise." --Bonnie Garmus, New York Times bestselling author of Lessons in Chemistry

She gave up everything - and changed the world.

A riveting novel based on the true story of the woman who stopped a pandemic, from the bestselling author of Mrs. Poe.

In 1940s and '50s America, polio is as dreaded as the atomic bomb. No one's life is untouched by this disease that kills or paralyzes its victims, particularly children. Outbreaks of the virus across the country regularly put American cities in lockdown. Some of the world's best minds are engaged in the race to find a vaccine. The man who succeeds will be a god.

But Dorothy Horstmann is not focused on beating her colleagues to the vaccine. She just wants the world to have a cure. Applying the same determination that lifted her from a humble background as the daughter of immigrants, to becoming a doctor -often the only woman in the room--she hunts down the monster where it lurks- in the blood.

This discovery of hers, and an error by a competitor, catapults her closest colleague to a lead in the race. When his chance to win comes on a worldwide scale, she is asked to sink or validate his vaccine-and to decide what is forgivable, and how much should be sacrificed, in pursuit of the cure.

The Woman with the Cure

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Ao Omae

Emily Balistrieri

Composed of the title novella and three short stories, People Who Talk to Stuffed Animals Are Nice sensitively explores gender, friendship, romance, love, human interaction and its absence, and how a misogynistic society limits women and men.

In the title story, Nanamori and Mugito, two university students appalled by society’s gendered roles, rebel. Refusing to interact with other people they use stuffed toys for emotional support. Unlike Nanamori and Mugito, their fellow plushie society member Shiraki does not talk to plushies. Pragmatic, she accepts the status quo that boys sometimes make nasty jokes; she believes their behavior resembles the real world.

In “Realizing Fun Things Through Water,” a young woman named Hatsuoka must contend with a mother-in-law who swears by cancer-preventing “hyper-organization” water, and a sister who writes fake news for a living. “Bath Towel Visuals” illuminates the mental cost of not just laughing along at mean humor, while “Hello, Thank You I’m Okay” follows a family’s response when their shut-in son announces he wants to throw himself a birthday party.

Written in brisk and gentle prose, Ao Omae’s stories capture the subtleties and complexities of his characters’ inner world, individuals struggling to conform in an inflexible society little tolerant of difference. These stories, sometimes comical, sometimes bittersweet, and always thought-provoking, speak to the pain and desires of all who embrace nuance, repudiate traditional sex roles, and long for a gentler and more tolerant world

Stories

A fresh, thoughtful, and always surprising short story collection from a rising young star in the world of Japanese literature. Composed of the title novella and three short stories, People Who Talk to Stuffed Animals Are Nice sensitively explores gender, friendship, romance, love, human interaction and its absence, and how a misogynistic society limits women and men. In the title story, Nanamori and Mugito, two university students appalled by society's gendered roles, rebel. Refusing to interact with other people they use stuffed toys for emotional support. Unlike Nanamori and Mugito, their fellow plushie society member Shiraki does not talk to plushies. Pragmatic, she accepts the status quo that boys sometimes make nasty jokes; she believes their behavior resembles the real world. In "Realizing Fun Things Through Water," a young woman named Hatsuoka must contend with a mother-in-law who swears by cancer-preventing "hyper-organization" water, and a sister who writes fake news for a living. "Bath Towel Visuals" illuminates the mental cost of not just laughing along at mean humor, while "Hello, Thank You I'm Okay" follows a family's response when their shut-in son announces he wants to throw himself a birthday party. Written in brisk and gentle prose, Ao Omae's stories capture the subtleties and complexities of his characters' inner world, individuals struggling to conform in an inflexible society little tolerant of difference. These stories, sometimes comical, sometimes bittersweet, and always thought-provoking, speak to the pain and desires of all who embrace nuance, repudiate traditional sex roles, and long for a gentler and more tolerant world.

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