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Classics

A Morbid Taste for Bones

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A “compelling” historical read (The Washington Post) that’s first in a series: Scandal, intrigue, and murder follow Brother Cadfael on his quest to Wales. Can he recover the bones of Saint Winifred for the eager head of Shrewsbury Abbey? “You’ll love Brother Cadfael, wily veteran of the Crusades” (Los Angeles Times).

All-Time Bestseller

The Name of the Rose

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An “ingenious” international bestseller (Newsweek): In 1327, Brother William is called to investigate a charge of heresy against Franciscans at a wealthy abbey — but his mission is soon eclipsed by seven strange deaths. “Brilliantly conceived… A lively and well-plotted mystery” (San Francisco Chronicle).

China

Empire of the Sun

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The classic, award-winning novel, made famous by Steven Spielberg’s film, tells of a young boy’s struggle to survive World War…

Action and Adventure

The Thin Red Line

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With over 4,100 five-star Goodreads ratings: This classic World War II novel, which inspired the Academy Award–nominated film, captures the bravery of the infantry soldiers who fought in the battle of Guadalcanal. “Few men write as effectively about the American army as James Jones” (Newsweek).

Children's

The Hobbit

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“Irresistible” (The New York Times Book Review): Bilbo Baggins’s cozy life in the Shire is interrupted by the wizard Gandalf and the call of adventure… A must-read classic that will enthrall longtime fans and newcomers alike to Middle-earth.

Classics

The Winds of War

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Follows the various members of the Henry family as they become involved in the events preceeding America’s involvement in World…

Classics

You Come When I Call You

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“Horror at its finest” (Publishers Weekly): From a Bram Stoker Award–winning, New York Times bestselling author comes a tale of four friends who are haunted by an event they can never forget — and hunted by the being who will never forgive them… “Clegg delivers!” (John Saul).