Charlene Baumbich

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

Texas

Welcome to Partonville, Book Five

Just in time for the holidays-a Partonville Christmas story that all Dearest Dorothy fans will have on their wish list Through four Dearest Dorothy novels, Charlene Ann Baumbich has beguiled a growing legion of readers with the humorous and endearing denizens of Partonville, Illinois. Her latest heartwarming addition opens with everyone pitching in to help a local family rocked by tragedy. Meanwhile, Katie Durbin worries that her ambitious plan to revitalize Partonville's shopping district will crumble under the bullheaded doubts of a few townies-unless a Christmas miracle (and a few of Dearest Dorothy's prayers) can help her to win those stubborn folks over.

Dearest Dorothy, Merry Everything!

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Charlene Ann Baumbich

Welcome to Partonville, Book Four

Charlene Ann Baumbich has won a loyal following of readers with the first three books in the Dearest Dorothy series, featuring the amusing and touching adventures of the townspeople of Partonville. Now Charlene Baumbich uses her wonderful gift of storytelling to celebrate the simple pleasures of life in this heartwarming and hilarious story. The fourth book in the series finds the residents of Partonville preparing for a festive Thanksgiving dinner at the local church. Amid assigning duties and preparing recipes, everyone tries to ignore bossy acting mayor Gladys McKern. Meanwhile, Jessica Joy struggles with an unexpected turn of events, Katie Durbin considers another real estate project, and Dearest Dorothy doles out advice and love in equal amounts to everyone.

Dearest Dorothy, Who Would Have Ever Thought?!

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Welcome to Partonville, Book Three

Charlene Ann Baumbich's two heartwarming Dearest Dorothy novels have transported thousands to a little Midwestern town where the ups and downs of everyday life have charmed readers and left them clamoring for more. Of course, the character everyone has come to love is the feisty former bandleader, 87-year-old Dorothy Jean Wetstra. Now in Dearest Dorothy, Help! I've Lost Myself! Partonville marks its centennial plus thirty—by arguing over the best way to celebrate it. Meanwhile, the acting mayor is trying to change a vital part of the town square (but it's always been that way!) and a newcomer named Katie can't avoid the suspicion that she's grown far closer to this quirky little place than she had ever intended. Delightful and touching, this tale is every bit as addictive as its predecessors.

Dearest Dorothy, Help! I've Lost Myself!

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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Welcome to Partonville, Book Two

For the legions of readers who enjoy books that celebrate life's simple pleasures, eighty-seven-year-old Dorothy Jean Wetstra and her beloved farming town of Partonville, Illinois, will become instant favorites. In this hilarious, touching series, Charlene Ann Baumbich introduces readers to Dearest Dorothy, who tools around town in a 1976 Lincoln Continental nicknamed "The Tank," plays bunco regularly with her pals, and grabs a stool at Harry's counter often enough to stay on top of the latest-breaking news--which she is often creating. In the series debut, Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet?, Dorothy faces a decision that may change her town forever, and her gift for shaking things up comes in handy. In the second book, Dearest Dorothy, Slow Down, You're Wearing Us Out!, the town's irresistible cast of characters is back in full swing as they confront some of the many surprises life sends their way. So pull up a chair and get ready for fireworks, laughter, and we'll-get-through-it-all-with-faith friendships.

Dearest Dorothy, Slow down, You're Wearing Us Out!

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Welcome to Partonville

Dearest Dorothy, Are We There Yet?

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Welcome to Partonville, Book Six

Home is where the heart is-and this Partonville homecoming will warm the hearts of all Dearest Dorothy fans this fall The colorful characters of Partonville, Illinois, are back once again to delight Charlene Ann Baumbich's ever-growing legion of fans. Dorothy is thrilled that her attorney son Jacob is moving back to their hometown and wonders if he might help Katie Durbin with more than legal matters. Meanwhile, Partonville's mayoral elections have just heated up. Incumbent Gladys McKern is being challenged by Sam Vitner, owner of Swappin' Sam's, whose campaign slogan is "McKern's had her turn! Time to SWAP! VITNER for Mayor!" And the contest to name Katie's new mini-mall incites competition and a mad dash of entries. Through it all, Dorothy's spirit and the Partonvillers' antics will keep readers wanting to circle the town square again and again.

Dearest Dorothy, If Not Now, When?

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Tracie Peterson

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Recently widowed Susanna Jenkins has decided to follow her family to the booming town of San Marcial, New Mexico, for a fresh start and to aid in her family's sudden change in fortune. They are tasked with managing her uncle's new Grand Hotel, and it takes all her patience to try to help her parents see the good of their circumstances and relinquish their sense of entitlement. Owen Turner works as a boilermaker for the Santa Fe's train shops in San Marcial. He's immediately attracted to Susanna upon meeting her, but he hesitates to risk opening his heart again. Especially as painful memories are stirred up of his own late sibling when Susanna's brother is assigned to work under him. When misguided choices put Susanna's family in an even more precarious situation, she needs someone to rely on. But if Owen can't face the past, he'll miss out on his greatest chance at love.

Along the Rio Grande

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Kate Alcott

Moving to the mill city of Lowell in 1832, young Alice is disillusioned by the local factory's harsh working conditions and struggles to advocate on the workers' behalf while beginning a relationship with the mill owner's son Samuel.

The Daring Ladies of Lowell

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Nancy Huston

A best seller in France, with over 400,000 copies sold, and currently being translated into eighteen languages, Fault Lines is the new novel from internationally-acclaimed and best-selling author Nancy Huston. Huston's novel is a profound and poetic story that traces four generations of a single family from present-day California to WW II¨Cera Germany. Fault Lines begins with Sol, a gifted, terrifying child whose mother believes he is destined for greatness partly because he has a birthmark like his dad, his grandmother, and his great-grandmother. When Sol's family makes an unexpected trip to Germany, secrets begin to emerge about their history during World War II. It seems birthmarks are not all that's been passed down through the bloodlines. Closely observed, lyrically told, and epic in scope, Fault Lines is a touching, fearless, and unusual novel about four generations of children and their parents. The story moves from the West Coast of the United States to the East, from Haifa to Toronto to Munich, as secrets unwind back through time until a devastating truth about the family's origins is reached. Huston tells a riveting, vigorous tale in which love, music, and faith rage against the shape of evil.

Fault Lines

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Fredrik Backman

A Novel

A cloth bag containing 10 paperback copies of the title, 1 large print edition, 1 audio book, that may also include a folder with sign out sheets.

My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She's Sorry

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Rosalind Miles

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A feminist retelling of the Arthurian legend is seen through the eyes of its heroine, Queen Guenevere, who is courageous and beautiful even when she is forced to choose between her king and the noble knight Sir Lancelot.

Guenevere, Queen of the Summer Country

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Kohei Horikoshi

What would the world be like if 80 percent of the population manifested superpowers called “Quirks” at age four? Heroes and villains would be battling it out everywhere! Being a hero would mean learning to use your power, but where would you go to study? The Hero Academy of course! But what would you do if you were one of the 20 percent who were born Quirkless? Getting into U.A. High School was difficult enough, but it was only the beginning of Izuku’s long road toward becoming a superhero. The new students all have some amazing powers, and although Izuku has inherited All Might’s abilities, he can barely control them. Then the first-year students are told they will have to compete just to avoid being expelled!

My Hero Academia, Vol. 2

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Hiro Mashima

A wizard's job is never done! Get fired up for the official sequel to Fairy Tail, with story and layouts by original creator Hiro Mashima himself. ENTER THE FIRE DRAGON The battles between Fairy Tail and Diabolos continue to rage in the labyrinth, with both sides beating the living daylights out of each other. Selene's enjoyment of the violent spectacle comes to a screeching halt when the fire dragon god Ignia suddenly appears, throwing the worst wrench in her plans. Natsu, of course, is instantly fired up to fight Ignia, but Ignia's got plans of his own--secret plans that may spell disaster for all!

FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest 14

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Dusty Rhodes

The Prodigal Brother

Longhorn Book III

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The Hondo Kid

Longhorn Book II

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Gerald N. Lund

The Mormon faithful begin the long trek west in 1846 searching for their promised land. The trek proves more miraculous, challenging and costly than ever imagined. The trail is littered with human sweat, tears and graves. It is necessary for the Steeds to split up and hope for a sweet reunion at the trail's end.

Work and the Glory

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No Unhallowed Hand

The Work and the Glory

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Diane T. Ashley

Aaron McCarver

Revel in the historically rich detail of the stories of the three Anderson sisters whose lives are closely tied to the Mississippi River and its riverboats.

The Song of the River Trilogy

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Chuck Williams

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

A must have collection for the kitchen of the '90s. America's most respected cookware retailer, the world's largest book publisher, and renowned cooking authorities combine their talents to inspire and guide modern cooks. Stunning color photo of each dish.

Shellfish

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Elizabeth Chandler

Legacy of Lies and Don't Tell

Two girls haunted by the past...and destined to relive it In Legacy of Lies, Megan has to stay with the uptight grandmother she wants nothing to do with. She's determined to get through the visit without any drama, but when she falls into a twisted love triangle with potentially fatal consequences, Megan may be caught up in her family's legacy in more ways than she realizes. In Don't Tell, Lauren knows that by returning to the town where her mother drowned seven years ago, she'll be reliving one of her most haunting memories. When she arrives, she is propelled into a series of mysterious events that mimic the days leading up to her mother's death. Maybe her mother's drowning wasn't an accident after all...and maybe Lauren is next.

Dark Secrets 1

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Adele Abbott

When the going gets tough... Private investigator, Jill Gooder, has been hired to find a serial killer because, as usual, the police can't buy a clue. Jill, the not so proud owner of a crazy, one-eyed cat, probably can't expect too much help from her PA/Secretary, Mrs V, who spends all day knitting. And just in case all of that wasn't bad enough, Jill's just about to discover she's a witch. ...break out the custard creams.

Witch Is When It All Began

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An apple a day... A love struck cat, a wedding, and a hit-and-run murder-there's never a dull moment for P.I. (and budding witch), Jill Gooder. But how will she cope when the magic goes to a whole new level? ...is no substitute for a custard cream.

Witch Is When Everything Went Crazy

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Magda Alexander

A 1920s Historical Cozy Mystery

A murdered young woman. A fiancé blamed for the crime. Can Kitty discover the killer before her beloved hangs from a noose? Murder at Oxford, a gripping new historical cozy mystery. Book 6 in The Kitty Worthington Mysteries.England, 1924. With business booming at the Ladies of Distinction Detective Agency, Kitty Worthington couldn't be happier. But then she gets a cryptic summons from her sister urging her to come to Oxford. An urgent matter threatens someone Kitty holds dear.Soon, Kitty learns a murder victim has been discovered, a young woman with close ties to Kitty's fiancé, Chief Detective Inspector Robert Crawford. When alarming testimony at the inquest brands him the murderer, Kitty urges him to speak out. But claiming the truth will prevail, he refuses to defend himself.As additional facts are revealed, and matters grow from bad to worse, Kitty sets out to investigate. Together with her team of sleuths, they follow a trail of secrets and lies, conspiracies and intrigues through the cobblestone streets and towering spires of Oxford to unearth the murderer who's evaded justice too long. For if they don't discover the truth, her beloved may very well hang from the end of a rope.Murder at Oxford, Book 6 in The Kitty Worthington Mysteries, a 1920s historical cozy mystery set among the rarefied atmosphere of Oxford academia, is sure to please lovers of Agatha Christie and Downton Abbey alike.

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