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The Ocean At TheEnd of the LaneNeil Gaiman

Back in the 90s I had this friend who was a huge comic book geek whopersuaded me to read this series called The Sand Man written by some guycalled Neil Gaiman. At rst I resisted (a comic book? I was in my 30s, not

prime demo for comics and anyway) but eventually I wore down underthe pressure of his repeated proselytization. Turns out my friend was right,this wasnt guys in tights swinging from high rise to high rise or oating in theair touting clever jibes and blasting each other with laser beams. This wassomething uncomfortably close to art. The expressionistic paintings of DaveMcKean were like nothing youd expect in a pulpy comic and the stories?

Just amazing, evocative, lyric, er um dream like(?). I was hooked and still am.I came across a book called Neverwherenot long after and will never lookat subways, London, London subways, or quite really anything in the sameway again. And the books kept coming: Good Omens(w/ Terry Pratchett),Stardust,American Gods, Coraline,Anansi Boys, The Graveyard Book amongstthem and I kept reading, gladly.

You see Gaiman has this voice, charming and humane but creepy, occasionallywhimsical but capable also of evoking real dread; and when he gets dark allthe effects amplify because you have been charmed and cozened.

That voice is central to his new book, The Ocean at the End of the Lane. Theset-up is fairly straightforward; the narrator returns home to rural Sussex afterseveral decades away. There to eulogize at a funeral he nds himself with abit a free time so he drives around his old neighborhood. He comes upon asomehow familiar farmhouse. And there he begins to remember.The Ocean at the End of the Laneis a book lled with strangeness and charm;its sole aw by my lights is that it is over far too soon.

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Songs of Willow Frost $26.00

Jamie Ford Ballantine

Life after Lifeis AMAZING! I have been a fan of Kate Atkinsonsince Behind the Scenes at the Museum. I love the JacksonBrodie mysteries. Her books are quirky and smart, with acaustic wit that is (mostly) irresistible. Life after Lifeis anambitious and wonderfully unclassiable blend of DowntonAbbey, Connie Willis (Blackout/All Clear), Groundhog Day

(yes, the movie), and In Search of Schrodingers Catthat ieswith the page-turning appeal of a Gone Girl, or Atkinsonsown mysteries. The book opens in November 1930, as UrsulaTodd pulls the trigger on a gun aimed at Hitler. On a coldand snowy day in 1910, Ursula Todd dies before she candraw her rst breath. And thats just the rst ve pages!

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Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter andSweet, again honors his Chinese heritage and Seattlethrough this heart-wrenching story of William, an orphan,and Liu Song, his mother, whom he believes has become anactress and singer, named Willow Frost. Set in the Twenties

and Thirties, it is a book calling to be read and then sharedwith all of your best friends. Sandra, Book Supervisor, SEA

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Best FictionBad Monkey $26.95

Carl Hiaasen KNOPF

NOS4A2 $17.99

Joe Hill William Morrow

Mr. Hiaasen is in tip-top form with his latest hilariousmisadventure set once again in beautiful Key West. Ex-detective Yancy (lost his badge for vacuum hosing hislovers husband in public), now a restaurant inspector, triesto solve a murder that starts off with an arm found on theend of a shing line. He hopes to get his badge back if he

solves it, but what he goes through is intensely funny andcreepy at the same time...magical!!! Ron, Regional Book Manager

Denitely not for the squeamish, but that is what makes this anon-stop page-turner. Hills descriptive creative writing stylepeaks when he opens the gates to Christmasland and lets all

enter at their own risk. Once inside, the reader will discoverthe truth and leave with an open gawk. He is denitely a top-notch horror author and one to be reckoned with. No doubtthe torch will be carried from the past and into the future byJoe Hill. Mike, Bookstore Manager, ABQ

1. And the Mountains Echoedby Khaled Hosseini2. Me Before Youby Jojo Moyes3. The Signature of All Thingsby Elizabeth Gilbert

Elizabeth Gilbert surprised the expertsand mewith this, her rstwork of ction after the phenomenon of Eat, Pray, Love. Whata great story! Alma Whittaker is the heroine of this rip-roaring19th Century epic. Born in 1900, Alma inherits her fathers moneyand his mind. This well-researched book sweeps the readeracross the globe from London to Peru, to Philadelphia, Tahiti,

Amsterdam. At its center is Alma Whittaker, a clear-mindedscientist way ahead of her time---a woman you will admire and

just wont forget.4. Knocking on Heavens Doorby Katy Butler5. The Lowlandby Jhumpa Lahiri6. Mayas Notebookby Isabel Allende7. A Good Hard Lookby Ann Napolitano (2011)8. The Bartenders Taleby Ivan Doig9. Songs of Willow Frostby Jamie Ford

10. Flight Behaviorby Barbara Kingsolver

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And the Mountains Echoed $28.95

Khaled Hosseini RiverheadIn this story spanning decades, Hosseini weaves an intriguingtale of how lives can be forever changed through a singleevent. A desperate father sells his 4-year old daughter to awealthy couple. The separation is felt keenly by her olderbrother, who never quite relinquishes the dream of beingreunited. The author moves the reader through the years

and across oceans, teaching us what it means to love andcare...and how people traverse real-life journeys. Anotherabsorbing novel from a master storyteller.

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The Lowland $27.95

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The Son $27.99Philipp Meyer Ecco

Once again, Lahiri gives the reader scenes of life growingup in India. The story revolves around two very different

brothers. One is the parent-pleaser and the other is theidealistic, rebellious one. When one ends up a victim, thegood brother steps in, marries his dead brothers pregnant

wife, and moves to America. Good deeds do not alwaysbring good results. The topics of competitive siblings, parentallove, and mending relationships are all addressed in thisbeautifully-written, riveting tale. Margaret, Bookseller, PIT

Publishers Weeklysays The Sonspeaks volumes abouthumanityour insatiable greed, our inherent frailty,

the endless cycle of conquer or be conquered. Threegenerations of the McCullough family tell the story of livingin Texas: Eli is captured and raised by Comanche Indians,his son Peter wants nothing to do with the world his fatherhad forged from dirt and blood, and Jeannie ultimately

inherits the family fortune. A woman running a corporationin the mans world of oil and a son trying to break out offamily dealings would make for an interesting story in thehands of a talented writer like Philipp Meyer but his talesof life with the Comanche will make your heart pound andyour jaw drop. Sydne, Book Buyer

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Jojo Moyes Penguin Books

Rivers $25.00

Michael Farris Smith Simon & Schuster

At rst glance you expect this to be a boy-meets-girl storywhere love overcomes all obstacles, but author Jojo Moyeshas other ideas. This engaging novel tells the story of a deeplyunhappy quadriplegic and the caregiver hired by his motherto distract him from his own demons. Moyes allows us alittle time to get to know the characters before introducing

a deadline that lends suspense and uncertainty to theoutcome. Emotionally engaging and heartbreaking. Buzzy, Bookstore Manager, RDU

Due to the continuous and excessive storms that causeddevastation to the Gulf Coast, the federal governmentprovided a declaration of a geographical boundary.The result was an apocalyptic no-mans-land. Survivalbecomes a struggle against Mother Natures elements and

the roving deadly bandits hunting for food and shelter.Michael Farris Smith tells this story with a heavy-handedgrim dystopian setting balanced with beauty and hope.

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The 2012 Book of the Year was Drop Dead Healthyby A.J. Jacobs. See the rest of last years choices at

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Mike R Bookstore Manager, ABQ1. NOS4A2by Joe Hill2. Riversby Michael Farris Smith3. Dad Is Fatby Jim Gafgan

4. Bellman & Black by Diane SettereldWill Bellman at ten years of age causes a dreadful accident thatwill haunt his adult life. Following a string of tragedies Mr. Bellmanstrikes a deal with Mr.Black and success arrives, but with anunknown price. Author Diane Settereld writes this story of bad

fortune and hopefulness with a memorable folk tale style talent.

4. With All My Soulby Rachel Vincent5. Of Dice And Men by David M. Ewalt6. The Ocean At The End of the Laneby Neil Gaiman

7. The Golem And the Jinni by Helene Wecker8. The Kings Deception by Steve Berry9. The Third Bullet by Stephen Hunter

10. Violet Eyesby John Everson

Anne Book Manager, ROC1.Me Before Youby Jojo Moyes2. The Story of Beautiful Girlby Rachel Simon (2011)

This is a story about Lynnie, a developmentally disabled girl, andHoman, a deaf man, who escape terrible abuse and neglectfrom where they met at the Pennsylvania State School for the

Incurable and Feebleminded. This is the story of everlastinglove that spans 40 years, and the kindness of strangers. Similarto The Help, this story shows a time, not too long ago, where

inclusiveness and tolerance were not the norm.

3. The Unbecoming of Mara Dyer by Michelle Hodgkins (2011)

4.A Monster Calls by Patrick Ness (2011)5. The Husbands Secretby Liane Moriarty6. Lover at Last by J. R. Ward7. Every Day by David Levithan (2012)8. Slammedby Colleen Hoover (2012)9. Three Graves Full by Jamie Mason

10. Now You See Her by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge (2011)


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Matt VP of Book Operations1.Little, Big by John Crowley (1981)

I can think of no comparable work. This is a book full of strangeportents and subtle motions, a story about stories and life timesstretching four generations into the past. Full of what GreilMarcus has called the old weird America, Little, Bigis literally afairy tale but it is so rened in its telling that its magic is built intothe warp and weft of its words. Quite like a dream.

2. How Music Worksby David Byrne (2012)

3. Professor Borges: A Course on English Literature by Jorge Luis Borges4. The Ocean at the End of the Laneby Neil Gaiman5. The Unwinding by George Packer6. Vampires in the Lemon Groveby Karen Russell7. The Son by Philipp Meyer8.Miles: The Autobiography by Miles Davis & Quincy Troupe (1989)9. Tenth of December by George Saunders

10. Of Dice and Men by David M. Ewalt

Sara VP of Book Purchasing1. Life After Lifeby Kate Atkinson2. Vampires in the Lemon Groveby Karen Russell

Karen Russell is quickly becoming one of my favorite authors.

Its her imagination. She retains the wild scope of a childsdreaming, combined with the sophistication and talent toturn those fantasies into powerfully original allegories. I lovethe range she can explore in a book of short stories; her novelSwamplandia, as clever and entertaining as it is, barely gives you

a sense of what this author is capable. Her style is just stunning,with clarity, humor, lovely word choice, imagery, and phrasingso that I nd myself wanting to read out loud. From ex-Presidentsreincarnated as horses, to girls transformed into captivesilkworms, to vampires harvesting lemons to slake their thirst,these stories are strange and wonderful, and essential.

3. A Tale for the Time Beingby Ruth Ozeki4. Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo5. The Son by Philipp Meyer6. The Telling Roomby Michael Paterniti7. The Book of My Lives by Aleksandar Hemon8. The Night Guest by Fiona McFarlane9. Song Reader by Beck

10. Beautiful Whaleby Bryant Austin


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Sydne Book Buyer1. Life After Lifeby Kate Atkinson

2. The Lion Seeker by Kenneth BonnetI rst thought Not another novel about Lithuanian immigrantsin South Africa. Then I quickly realized that this is denitely thebest of that bunch. Isaac Helger is a red-headed high schooldropout, wandering the streets of Johannesburg in the 30s, full of

schemes that he hopes will lead to buying his mother a big newhouse. As Jews that ed Lithuania ahead of Hitlers atrocities, theHelgers are minorities in a Christian country of mostly people ofcolor strangers in a strange land ghting for any opportunity. Thedusty landscape of South Africa sprinkled liberally with snatchesof Yiddish, Afrikaans, and Zulu might indicate a specic exotic

story but this is truly a universal tale a mother who wants whatis best for her only son, a son desperately trying to make his mark,and the unusual characters that hinder and help them along.

3. The Son by Philipp Meyer4. Snow Hunters by Paul Yoon5. Rivers by Michael Ferris Smith6. Going Clear by Lawrence Wright7. Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink

8. Cartwheel by Jennifer Dubois9. Flora by Gail Godwin10. Big Brother by Lionel Shriver


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Our bestselling book of 2012 was Fifty Shades of by GreyE L James.

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1. Me Before You by Jojo Moyes2. Orphan Trainby Christina K Kline (2012)

What do a 17-year-old teenager and an elderly woman havein common? Read this book to nd out how these two unlikelycharacters help each other. One word to describe this book:wonderful!

3. Silver Starby Jeanette Walls4. Unnished Work of Elizabeth Dby Nichole Bemier5. Etched In Sandby Regina Calcaterra6. History of Loveby Nicole Krauss7. The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien (1937)

1. The House at the End of Hope Streetby Menna van PraagThis is an enchanting tale about Alba and other women that ndtheir way to 11 Hope Street, a haunted house that helps troubledwomen turn their lives around during their 99 day stay.This book has a cast of well developed endearing and quirkycharacters, both past and present. The pictures of past famous

women that have stayed here are outspoken and offer

their opinions. The house itself expresses feelings also. Whensomething good happens the lights icker and when somethingbad happens the pipes rumble. This is such an imaginative andwonderful book!

2. Traveling Light by Andrea Thalasinos3.Master St. Elmo by Caro Senour (1904)

4. The Dog Who Danced by Susan Wilson (2012)5. Dolls Behaving Badly by Cinthia Ritchie6. Killer Stuff and Tons of Money by Maureen Stanton (2011)7. Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline

8. Sisters on the Fly by Irene Rawlings (2010)9.Alchemy Arts by Kate MacKay (2010)

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1.Shades of Earthby Beth RevisBeth Revis had her work cut out for her when it came to makinga new planet for Shades of Earthand what that planet wouldentail for the Godspeed Colony. But she pulled it together, andI was thoroughly impressed. Shades of Earthhas gone down asone of my all time favorite books.

2. Incarnate by Jodi Meadows (2012)3.Mila 2.0 by Debra Driza4. With All my Soul by Rachel Vincent5. The Elite by Keira Cass6. Siege and Storm by Leigh Bardugo7. Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas (2012)8. Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas9.Anna Dressed in Bloodby Kendare Blake (2012)

10. The Monstrumologistby Rick Yancey (2009)

1. David and Goliathby Malcolm Gladwell2. Joyland by Stephen King

Nobody Does This Better!!!Joylandis a coming of age tale withan unforgettable main character, Devlin Jones. Written for the

Hard Case Crime paperback line, Mr. King wraps Devlin intothis nostalgic mystery, with hints of romance and supernaturalelements that will please all readers who dare to jump in.

3. Manuscript Found in Accraby Paulo Coelho4. Vampires in the Lemon Grove by Karen Russell5. The Son by Philipp Meyer6. Enon by Paul Harding7. Five Days at Memorial by Sheri Fink8. Wilson by A. Scott Berg9. Bad Monkey by Carl Hiaasen10. Songs of Willow Frostby Jamie Ford



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1. Ordinary Graceby William Kent KruegerSet in a 1950s Minnesota small town, Ordinary Graceis a novel

that shows us what happens to a simple family in a simpletime that has to deal with unspeakable tragedy. Frank Drumis a young kid, son of a local minister, who is known for being

a good hearted trouble maker. He is part of the all-Americanfamily with a musically gifted older sister who is dating the starfootball player and a younger brother who he has to stick up for.The small town he lives in is plagued by tragedy throughout thesummer and he has to learn quickly the difference between anidyllic childhood and the harsh reality of adulthood.

2. Truth in Advertising by John Kenney

3. The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agencyby Alexander McCall Smith (2003)4. Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter (2012)5. The Ophelia Cut by John Lescroart6. Fifty Shades of Grey byE L James (2012)7. Zoo by James Patterson & Michael Ledwidge(2012)8. Gone Girlby Gillian Flynn (2012)9. 11/22/1963by Stephen King (2012)

10. Swingland by Daniel Stern

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trange words to that simple rhyme-e understood what she was saying, in

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aneby Neil Gaiman

Laurie Bookstore Manager, BOS

1. The Kitchen Houseby Kathleen Grissom (2010)I held my breath for more than a few pages while waiting to ndout where this story was taking me. The Kitchen Houseimmerses

you in the joys and sorrows of the time period. Ive been hookedon historical ction since nishing this last year.

2. Cooked by Michael Pollan3. Once Upon A Flockby Lauren Scheuer

4. Rework by James Fried & David Heinemeier Hansson5. The Coastal Tableby Karen Covey

6. Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg7.My Notorious Life by Kate Manning8. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand (2010)9. Dirty Love by Andre Dubus III

10. Defending Jacobby William Landay (2012)



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Best Non-Fiction

Five Days At Memorial $27.00

Sheri Fink CrownThe best summation of this gripping narrative came from TheBoston Globe: the ethical complexities of making life-and-death judgments in the absence of perfect information andclear guidelines. When Katrina hit New Orleans there werehundreds of people at Memorial Hospital patients, staff and

family members of both that took shelter there. The generatorswere in the basement which quickly ooded and, as amicrocosm of the whole city, conditions were hectic but orderlyto begin with but rapidly broke down. More than 500 interviewsconvey a story of confusion, heart-breaking decisions made onthe y, instances of heroism and incredible hubris. Hopefully, this

can be used as a model for what not to do in a crisis but, as inlife, no one is totally good and no one is totally bad.

Sydne, Book Buyer

Lawrence in Arabia $28.95

Scott Anderson Doubleday

Of Dice and Men $26.00

David M. Ewalt Scribner

One Summer $28.95

Bill Bryson Doubleday

While thoroughly documented and well detailed, Lawrencein Arabiareads like a thriller. Scott Andersons book givescritical attention to the man (and several other key players),the era, and the region. A necessary (and fascinating) titlefor anyone interested in the modern Middle East. Ed, Manager of Inventory Analysis and Planning

This is one of my favorite books of the year. I have neverplayed D&D but Davids storytelling and the history of thegame made me fall in love with it. Pick it up and you maynd yourself looking for a DM and looking forward to rolling aD20. Justin, Marketing Manager

Bill Bryson is back with his trademark wit and style. In OneSummer: America, 1927, he tackles one particular summer inAmerican history, and both informs and entertains his readersin equal measure. Anne, Book Buyer

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1. Songs of Willow Frostby Jamie Ford2. One Summer by Bill Bryson3. Knocking on Heavens Door by Katy Butler

This is an important story we all need to talk about and learn from.The question of whether prolonging life has actually diminished the

quality of life is difcult, but necessary. This layer of our healthcaresystem should consider the adage Less is More. Thank you to Katy

Butler for sharing her families painful experience to shed more lighton a good death.

4. Etched in Sand by Regina Calcaterra5. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman6. Bellman & Black by Diane Settereld7. Flora and Ulysses by Kate DiCamillo8. David and Goliath by Malcolm Gladwell9. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

10. Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath

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Best Non-FictionDad Is Fat $25.00

Jim Gaffigan Crown ArchetypeJim Gafgan pens this comical view of parenting young

children from the perspective of a somewhat haplessfather. Instantly you can relate to the whole family andthe everyday trials they face living seven deep in a twobedroom NYC apartment. Gafgan is humorous throughoutand often has you literally laughing out loud. A quick and

easy read sure to entertain new and old parents alike. Megan, Bookseller, ROA

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I Wear the Black Hat $25.00Chuck Klosterman Scribner

The Unwinding $27.00George Packer Farrar, Straus, & Giroux

What is a villain? Chuck Klosterman uses his razor-sharpwit and keen knowledge of pop culture to explore thesubject. Among the topics skewered are the lm DeathWish, the Monica Lewinsky scandal, and the O.J. Simpsontrial. Chuck Klosterman offers a surprisingly hilarious andinsightful look into a commonplace topic.

Mike, Bookseller, BOS

Focusing on the last 30 years, Packers book examinesour nation in crisis. Packer proles the lives of a handful of

citizens at all levels of social strata in an effort to delineatethe forces that are ripping our country apart. In tellingthese stories Packer utilizes many of the strategies ofJohn Dos Passos USA Trilogy. Perhaps Packer uses these

strategies because the story he is telling is so similar to thatof Dos Passos work; the conditions of these times being soclosely paralleled by those of the 20s and 30s. The effecthere is similarly dazzling and dismaying, a necessary book.Heres the rst line: No one can say when the unwindingbegan, when the coil that held Americans together in itssecure and sometimes stiing grip rst gave way.

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Best Non-Fiction

Gulp. $26.95

Mary Roach W.W. Norton & Company

Lets Explore Diabetes with Owls $27.00David Sedaris Little, Brown and Company

Mary Roachs books are disgusting examinations of thehuman bodyand I love every single one of them. Her latest,Gulp.is an examination of the human digestive system whichincludes: Americas terrible imported olive oil, the bacteria-ghting properties of saliva, the intricacies of smuggling, thepossible reason for dragon mythos, and why Elvis died on thetoilet. Hilarious and highly informative, Gulp.is a must-read.(Warning: Do NOT read Gulp.right before, during or rightafter meals, but itd probably make an interesting bathroom

read.)- Laura, Bookseller, PIT

Lets Explore Diabetes with Owls is a humorous collection ofshort essays and random musings. David Sedaris has takenhis personal life lessons and combined them with over the toprantings to make an enjoyable read. This book will have yougoing from laughing out loud to somewhat disturbed andcompletely relating to it. Brian, Bookseller, CLE

The Telling Room $27.00Michael Paterniti The Dial Press

This is a book about cheese; about a amboyant Spanishfarmer and cheesemaker named Ambrosio; aboutstorytelling and community; about modern Americanculture and Old World values; a book about an authornamed Michael Paterniti. It is utterly compelling andbeautifully written. It ripens and transforms in its telling

in the same way that does a good cheese, or wine, orhistory. And in the weeks since Ive nished it, its avorshave only grown richer. I highly recommend a tasting.

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1. The Astronaut Wives Clubby Lily KoppelThey had perfect hair, makeup, clothes. They traveled the worldand dined with presidents. Their homes, grocery stores, and

schools were mercilessly invaded by the press. Their husbandswere glamorous heroes that, all too frequently, died in the lineof duty. They had no one to turn to but each other, and themesmerizing story of their unlikely sorority shows these amazingwomen to be just as fascinating as their husbands.

2. The Goldnchby Donna Tartt3. Crazy Rich Asiansby Kevin Kwan4. Chronic Resilienceby Danea Horn5. The Art Forger by B.A. Shapiro (2012)6. Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson7. Night Film by Marisha Pessl8.Maddaddamby Margaret Atwood9. The Revolution Was Televisedby Alan Sepinwall

10. The Testing by Joelle Charbonneau

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Lee Bookseller, CLE1. The Last Lecture by Randy Pausch (2008)

The Last Lecture provides life lessons that are timeless andinspirational. Randy Pausch leaves a message that applies to

everyone while leaving a personal message to his own kids -enjoy each and every day and seize every moment.

2. Revolutionary Summerby Joseph J. Ellis3. James Madison by Richard Brookhiser (2011)4. The End of Your Life Book Clubby Will Schwalbe (2012)5. Proof of Heaven by Eben Alexander (2012)

6. Big Data by Viktor Mayer-Schonberger & Kenneth Cukier7. Dream New Dreamsby Jai Pauch (2012)8. Rumsfelds Rules by Donald Rumsfeld9. Defending Jacob by William Landay (2012)

10. Lean Inby Sheryl Sandberg


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Bookseller FavoritesJustin Marketing Manager1. Salt Sugar Fatby Michael Moss2. Woolby Hugh Howey3. My Beloved Brontosaurusby Brian Switek

Switek didnt outgrow his love of dinosaurs like most kids did.Every page ofMy Beloved Brontosaurusis a love letter to to hisidea of dinosaurs and the factual dinosaurs that he has spent thelast 30 years studying. It is impossible for this book not to reignitea passion for these beloved creatures both old and new. This

readable and enlightening book is the best way to catch up onthe latest scientic theories and to see if your favorite non-aviandinosaurs have made the cut.

4. Of Dice and Menby David M. Ewalt5. Black Code by Ronald J. Deibert6. Chew Volume 7 by John Layman7. The Eye of Minds by James Dashner8. Gulp. by Mary Roach9. Straight Flushby Ben Mezrich

10. Blackoutby Robinson Wells

Anne Book Buyer1. Shadows by Robin McKinley

Ive been a fan of Robin McKinleys titles since I was a teenager.It is always a treat when a new book is announced. Shadowsis classic McKinley; I urge you to pick it up or any of her other

wonderful books.

2. Lockwood & Co.: The Screaming Staircase by Jonathan Stroud3. The Druken Botantist by Amy Stewart4. Under Heaven by Guy Gavriel Kay (2010)5. Horde by Ann Aguire6. Embers of War by Fredrik Logevall (2012)

7. Losing It by Cora Carmack8. One Summer by Bill Bryson9. The Mushroom Hunters by Langdon Cook

10. Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo (2012)


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Best Business Interest

Contagious $26.00Jonah Berger Simon & Schuster

The One Thing $24.95

Gary Keller Bard Press

Salt Sugar Fat $28.00

Michael Moss Random House

David and Goliath $29.00

Malcolm Gladwell Little, Brown & Co

We all know the power of word-of-mouth and how it affectssales, but with Contagious: Why Things Catch On we canbegin to know why and understand. Jonah Berger breaksthe concepts down into talking oints with his well-written andeasy to understand six STEPPS. Business owner to Marketing

professional and all those in-between will benet fromreading this book. Mark, General Manager, ROA

Mr. Gladwells latest insightful bestseller lays out in 3 parts

(Advantages of Disadvantages, The Theory of DesirableDifculty and The Limits of Power) how we too can slay giantsin our lives like David did Goliath....Power To The Underdogs!

Mr Gladwell uses several real life stories hes discovered tomake it very clear that one should never feel powerless, and

that in many circumstances weakness can be a surprisingand effective strength. Ron, Regional Book Manager

One thing I know for sure is that this book sells itself! After

reading this book you need to get to the heart of things, theheart of what matters: Go smallits as simple as that. Thenthe one thing will be staring at you!

Susan, Bookstore Manager, PIT

You will not look at processed foods and how they affectyour body the same way after reading this book. If you wantto eat healthier but your mind needs a gentle nudge to helpyou do it, read Salt, Sugar, Fat. Moss did extensive researchfor the book including interviews with the executives whoturned the food industry into the sugar peddler it is today.Moss tries to present the most unbiased account possible butthe truth is much harder to sugar-coat than our breakfastcereal. Justin, Marketing Manager

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Best Business InterestLean In $24.95

Sheryl Sandberg KNOPFLean In(regardless of where you are in your career) challengesyou to truly understand what you want in life and to recognizethe actions that are holding you back. Whether they are theactions of others or your own, Sandberg offers practical solutions

for achieving your goals. Lean In is as powerful a mantra asJust Do It. Laurie, Bookstore Manager, BOS

Laura Bookseller, PIT1. Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell

A Smiths song and a handful of comic booksEleanor is the newgirl at school, nicknamed Big Red because of her size and hair.

Park is the lone Korean kid who retreats into punk music and hisstack of comics. They just share a bus seat at rst, but Eleanor andParks relationship takes a much deeper and stronger turn into love.

Set in 1986 (but feels timeless), Eleanor & Parkis a gut-wrenchingly

bittersweet story of rst love and nding that one person when youfeel all alone in the world.

2. The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman3. Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger

4. Dark Triumph by Robin LaFevers5. Gulp by Mary Roach6. Openly Straight by Bill Konigsberg7. Scarlet by Marissa Meyer8. NOS4A2 by Joe Hill9. Two Boys Kissing by David Levithan

10. Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell

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Best Young ReadersMr. Tiger Goes Wild $18.00

Peter Brown Little Brown & Co

The Testing $17.99Joelle Charbonneau Houghton Mifflin

The Day the Crayons Quit $17.99

Drew Daywalt Philomel

Flora & Ulysses $17.99

Kate Dicamillo Candlewick

Steelheart $18.99Brandon Sanderson Delacorte Press

Bored with acting prim and proper, Mr. Tiger decides to go wild

by shedding his clothes and running free. He nds true happinesswith compromise. A delightful tale with an expressive tiger. Itsillustrations are to be slowly savored.- Anne, Book Manager, ROC

The rst in a dystopian trilogy, The Testing takes place in a societythat weeds out its best and brightest youth and puts them to theultimate test. Cia is a student who is thrilled to be chosen for thetests, but she quickly realizes that the stakes are higher than she

ever imagined. Those that pass will shape the future, but thosethat failReminiscent of The Hunger Games, this was a thrilling read and hasme looking forward to the rest of the series! Jenn, E-commerce

The Day the Crayons Quitis cute, quirky, and a joy to read.Young children will enjoy the fun, bright illustrations while theiradults will be gently laughing at the truths about life that thecrayons so wonderfully portray. Anne, Book Buyer

Ulysses might be a superhero, but its Kate DiCamillo whos themagician. Shes created yet another timeless, moving, and

hysterical tale about an improbable hero:a squirrel whose run-inwith a vacuum cleaner (and a cynical little girl named Flora)bestows upon him a talent for poetry, and the power to ght

the forces of darkness and evil. Just as in our own, those forcescreate plenty of sadness in Floras world. Stories and humor andlove are the antidotes: joy is the rabbit that DiCamillo never fails

to pull from the hat. Sara, VP of Book Purchasing

When Davids father is killed by an Epic, he spends the next 10years studying Epics obsessively. Each Epic has their own fatalaw, which they desperately try to hide, but Davids meticulousresearch allows him to destroy them (with a little help from agroup of rebel assassins). Steelheart is geared toward a YoungAdult audience, but fangirls and fanboys of all ages will love

Davids focus. Christine, Bookstore Manager, ORD

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A major motion picture in 2014

Its amazing to see a story that for a long time existed only in myimagination become visible. The Fault in Our Stars movie is happen-ing because of an amazing script and great producers and awonder-ful director and this beautiful, awesome cast, but it is also

happening because of the many people who have read and lovedand shared Hazel and Guss story so generously. If people didnt likethe book there would be no movie and we all understand that, soplease know that everyone on this set feels a tremendous responsibil-ity to the story and to its readers. John Green, from the set of TheFault in Our Stars, soon to be a major motion picture starring ShaileneWoodley, Ansel Elgort, Laura Dern, and Willem Dafoe.


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