Alison Espach

Just received in my book of the month box! 

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Nebraska

A Novel

A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help us start anew. It's a beautiful day in Newport, Rhode Island, when Phoebe Stone arrives at the grand Cornwall Inn wearing a green dress and gold heels, not a bag in sight, alone. She's immediately mistaken by everyone in the lobby for one of the wedding people, but she’s actually the only guest at the Cornwall who isn’t here for the big event. Phoebe is here because she’s dreamt of coming for years—she hoped to shuck oysters and take sunset sails with her husband, only now she's here without him. Meanwhile, the bride has accounted for every detail and every possible disaster the weekend might yield except for, well, Phoebe—which makes it that much more surprising when the women can’t stop confiding in each other. In turns uproariously, absurdly funny and devastatingly tender, Alison Espach's The Wedding People is a look at the winding paths we can take to places we never imagined—and the chance encounters it sometimes takes to reroute us.

The Wedding People

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Matt Nelson

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

"Thoughts of Dog is officially the best Twitter account on the Internet."--Kelly O'Sullivan, CountryLiving.com. With more than 2.5 million followers, @dog_feelings shares the stream of consciousness thoughts of dogs in marvelously misspelled tweets. From the Internet's hottest dog-humor king, Matt Nelson, of WeRateDogs Twitter and Instagram fame, comes a charming humor book for any and all dog lovers Adorably illustrated, Thoughts of Dog presents sweet and funny reflections on life from the pup-spective of a gooob doggo, who, above all else, loves their human.

Thoughts of Dog

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Mireille Guiliano

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

The Secret of Eating for Pleasure

A gourmand's guide to the slim life shares the principles of French gastronomy, the art of enjoying all edibles in proportion, arguing that the secret of being thin and happy lies in the ability to appreciate and balance pleasures, not in deprivation, in a guide that includes inspirational true-life stories, simple advice, and dozens of delectable recipes. Reprint. 175,000 first printing.

French Women Don't Get Fat

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Terry Matlen

Sari Solden

How Women with ADHD Can Conquer Chaos, Find Focus, and Get More Done

Explores practical skills to help women with ADHD complete tasks like getting dressed, succeeding at a job interview and navigating the emotions associated with this disorder to achieve focus and balance in life. Simultaneous eBook.

The Queen of Distraction

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Jessamyn Conrad

Naomi Wolf

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

A Nonpartisan Guide to the Issues That Matter

"Engaging and inspiring . . . Reading this book should make you want to vote."--Barack Obama

Jobs, health care, energy, civil literties, and more more are on the ballot again. In a world of sound bites, deliberate misinformation, and a political scene colored by the blue versus red partisan divide, how does the average educated American find a reliable source that's free of political spin? What You Should Know About Politics . . . But Don't breaks it all down, issue by issue, explaining who stands for what, and why--whether it's the economy, income inequality, Obamacare, foreign policy, education, immigration, or climate change. If you're a Democrat, a Republican, or somewhere in between, it's the perfect book to brush up on a single topic or read through to get a deeper understanding of the often mucky world of American politics. Table of Contents:

Introduction to the Third Edition, by Naomi Wolf
Preface
An Introduction to Political Affiliations
Elections
The Economy
Foreign Policy
The Military
Health Care
Energy
The Environment
Civil Liberties
Culture Wars
Socioeconomic Policy
Homeland Security
Education
Trade

This is an essential volume for understanding the background to the 2016 presidential election. But it is also a book that transcends the season. It's truly for anyone who wants to know more about the perennial issues that will continue to affect our everyday lives. The third edition includes an introduction by Naomi Wolf discussing the themes and issues that have come to the fore during the present presidential cycle.

What You Should Know about Politics ... but Don't

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Kevin Kwan

Envisioning a summer vacation in the humble Singapore home of a boy she hopes to marry, Chinese American Rachel Chu is unexpectedly introduced to a rich and scheming clan that strongly opposes their son's relationship with an American girl.

Crazy Rich Asians

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David Sheff

A Father's Journey Through His Son's Addiction

#1 New York Times bestseller



Now a Major Motion Picture

Starring Steve Carell * Timothée Chalamet * Maura Tierney * and Amy Ryan



 "A brilliant, harrowing, heartbreaking, fascinating story, full of beautiful moments and hard-won wisdom. This book will save a lot of lives and heal a lot of hearts." -- Anne Lamott



"'When one of us tells the truth, he makes it easier for all of us to open our hearts to our own pain and that of others.' That's ultimately whatBeautiful Boy is about: truth and healing." -- Mary Pipher, author ofReviving Ophelia

 

What had happened to my beautiful boy? To our family? What did I do wrong? Those are the wrenching questions that haunted David Sheff's journey through his son Nic's addiction to drugs and tentative steps toward recovery. Before Nic became addicted to crystal meth, he was a charming boy, joyous and funny, a varsity athlete and honor student adored by his two younger siblings. After meth, he was a trembling wraith who lied, stole, and lived on the streets. David Sheff traces the first warning signs: the denial, the three a.m. phone calls--is it Nic? the police? the hospital? His preoccupation with Nic became an addiction in itself. But as a journalist, he instinctively researched every treatment that might save his son. And he refused to give up on Nic.

 

"Filled with compelling anecdotes and important insights . . . An eye-opening memoir." --Washington Post

Beautiful Boy

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Emily Giffin

After a night of indiscriminate partying, Rachel sleeps with a close friend's fianc and is consumed with guilt, until the intensity of her feelings forces her to make a difficult choice. A first novel. Reprint. 125,000 first printing.

Something Borrowed

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J. M. Barrie

Follows the adventures of the three Darling children in Neverland with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

Peter Pan

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Wuthering Heights 

Pride and Prejudice 

Shonda Rhimes

How to Dance It Out, Stand in the Sun and Be Your Own Person

The creator of "Grey's Anatomy" and "Scandal" details the one-year experiment with saying "yes" that transformed her life, revealing how accepting unexpected invitations she would have otherwise declined enabled powerful benefits.

Year of Yes

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Brennan M

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