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Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Michigan

A Novel

-Fleeing a disastrous and humiliating arrest of her husband-to-be on the eve of their wedding, Celia Kilbride, a gems and jewelry expert, hopes to escape from public attention by lecturing on a brand-new cruise ship--the Queen Charlotte. On board she meets eighty-six-year-old Lady Emily Haywood--Lady Em, as she is known throughout the world. Immensely wealthy, Lady Em is the owner of a priceless emerald necklace that she intends to leave to the Smithsonian after the cruise. Three days out to sea Lady Em is found dead--and the necklace is missing---

All by Myself, Alone

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Former Library Book. With her husband Bernard now in the grave, seventy-nine-year-old Harriet Chance sets sail on an ill-conceived Alaskan cruise only to discover through a series of revelations that she’s been living the past sixty years of her life under entirely false pretenses. There, amid the buffets and lounge singers, between the imagined appearance of her late husband and the very real arrival of her estranged daughter midway through the cruise, Harriet is forced to take a long look back, confronting the truth about pivotal events that changed the course of her life.  
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Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Georgia

“Jonathan Evison is a ridiculously gifted storyteller: racing, breathless, and vibrant with his prose, hungry for personal truths, and clearly in love with the world around us all. That compassion and those writerly charms are deeply felt in This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!, an irresistible, inventive novel full of important ideas about how we live our lives as parents, children, partners, and human beings.” —Jami Attenberg, author of The Middlesteins With Bernard, her husband of fifty-five years, now in the grave, seventy-eight-year-old Harriet Chance impulsively sets sail on an ill-conceived Alaskan cruise that her late husband had planned. But what she hoped would be a voyage leading to a new lease on life becomes a surprising and revelatory journey into Harriet’s past. There, amid the overwhelming buffets and the incessant lounge singers, between the imagined appearances of her late husband and the very real arrival of her estranged daughter midway through the cruise, Harriet is forced to take a long look back, confronting the truth about pivotal events that changed the course of her life. And in the process she discovers that she’s been living the better part of that life under entirely false assumptions. In This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance! Jonathan Evison has crafted a bighearted novel with an endearing heroine at the helm. Through Harriet, he paints a bittersweet portrait of a postmodern everywoman, her story told with great warmth, humanity, and humor. Part dysfunctional love story, part poignant exploration of the mother-daughter relationship, nothing is what it seems in this tale of acceptance, reexamination, and forgiveness.

This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!

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Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

A Holiday Mystery at Sea

Embarking on a Mystery Seminar luxury cruise during the holiday season, amateur sleuth Alvirah, private detective Regan, and their family members find their voyage overshadowed by reports of a ghost spotting, the disappearance of a fan, and an unexpected storm. Reprint.

Santa Cruise

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Tennessee

Experts Share Their Secrets

Whether you're a first-time cruiser or a veteran, this book will help you plan a cruise you'll never forget. Fodor's experts lay out a clear-cut game plan for making your dreams a reality, from picking a ship to getting the right dinner seating. Get great advice on: scoring the best deals and avoiding scams; picking a perfect travel agent; exploring beyond the usual destinations; before-you-go secrets to avoid hassles later on; the first six things to do after you board; tips on how to avoid seasickness; what to buy; plus the inside scoop on shipboard dining, gambling, and more. Fodor's FYI Plan & Enjoy your Cruise also gives you real-life stories from travelers like you; questions and answers; checklists, do's and don'ts; web sites, addresses, and phone numbers. So if you're going on a cruise, plan ahead!

Plan and Enjoy Your Cruise

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Arkansas

“A taut, evocative thriller that's surprising to the last page.” --Karen M. McManus, New York Times bestselling author of One of Us Is Lying There's no hiding on a cruise ship-not even from yourself. Natalie's parents are taking her and her three best friends on a cruise for her seventeenth birthday. A sail-a-bration, they call it. But it's only been a few short months since Natalie's boyfriend died in a tragic accident, and she wants to be anywhere but here. Then she meets a guy on the first night and sparks fly. After a moonlit conversation on a secluded deck of the ship, Natalie pops down to her cabin to get her swimsuit so they can go for a dip. But when she returns, he's gone. Something he said makes her think he might have . . . jumped? No, he couldn't have. But why do her friends think she's crazy for wanting to make sure he's okay? Also, why do they seem to be hiding something from her? And how can she find him when she doesn't even know his name? Most importantly, why is the captain on the intercom announcing the urgent need for a headcount? With her signature thrilling storytelling, the author of The Leaving and The Possible explores our vulnerability to the power of suggestion-and the lies we tell others and ourselves-in a twisting, Hitchcock-inspired mystery with high stakes and dark secrets.

The Opposite of Here

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Oregon

Pennsylvania

Holly Ross often wishes she lived in a simpler time, when the clothes were glamorous, the men debonair, and the endings happy. That said, her career as a fashion historian isn't so bad. With both a wedding and a big promotion coming up, her own happily ever after seems assured. So how, in the space of one day, does it all go wrong? How does she end up homeless, jobless, penniless, and fiancé-less? Why is she cruising the Mediterranean in hot pursuit of real estate tycoon Denis King? And why, for heaven's sake, is she chasing down a suitcase full of stolen Audrey Hepburn gowns? With the sparkling Mediterranean and the eternal city of Rome as the backdrops, Holly's adventures begin to resemble one of the 1950s Hollywood gems she so adores. Finally she must choose between her long-held fairy tale fantasy and a new, real-life dream with an ending she couldn't possibly imagine.

Holly Would Dream

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She's unleashed her inner vixen…
Hollywood makeup artist Gillian McCormick wouldn't normally be caught dead on a cruise aimed at single geeks. But as the sole witness to a murder, hiding out may be her only chance at staying alive. With P.I. Lex Manchester guarding her, and a voluptuous disguise in place of her plain-Jane wardrobe, Gillian should be safe… if she can resist a titanic attraction to Lex that's making her fantasize about some extra-naughty cruise activities…

He's rediscovered his inner nerd…
Lex thought he had left behind his nerdy ways, but his suave demeanor has no chance against Gillian's bombshell image and the smart, sexy woman within. And when the scent of seduction wafts through the sea air, what's a red-blooded male to do?

And the passion they've found is about to get out of control…
With a passenger list that includes a mobster on a mission, a cross-dressing sociopath, and hundreds of lusty nerds, Lex must find a way to keep Gillian safe--and prove that he's truly her nerd for all seasons #fiction #romance #love #paperback #cruise #book6 #yellowcover #makeupartist #thriller 

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Virginia

Nerds #6

Nerds Like It Hot 

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Seeking one last adventure before going off to college, Alice and her friends find summer employment on a Chesapeake Bay cruise ship.

Alice on Board

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Maryland

The Water issue

Travel + Leisure February 2023

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South Carolina

Exploring the frozen Alaskan wilderness; spotting elephants and lions on a Botswana river safari; sailing through the mighty fjords in Scandinavia and New Zealand; island-hopping the Caribbean, rich in colonial plazas and white sand beaches. Cruising has never been more diverse.

This practical and inspiring guide gives you the lowdown on the wide world of cruises. Get essential advice and expert tips on everything from the types of cruises available, where to go and how to book a great deal, to packing and travelling with the family. This ultimate trip-planning tool also features the best destinations for beaches, adventure, culture, chartering and more.

Designed for both first-time cruisers and those looking for inspiration, The Cruise Handbookwill help you discover the enormous range of boat trips around the world, and find and book your perfect cruise. You'll also discover how to get the most out of each port of call. A fun and interesting read, it's packed with photos and top tips throughout.

The handbook is split into four sections:

Smooth Sailing, which includes:

 * Why Cruise?
 * Wide World of Cruising
 * Where to Cruise When
 * DIY It!
 * Cruise Your Way Quiz

Planning your Choice, which includes:

 * Top Planning Tips
 * Staying Healthy
 * Top Packing Tips
 * Cruise Etiquette
 * Excursion Low-down

Inspiration, which includes:

 * Top Ten Affordable Cruise Destinations
 * Top Ten Beach Cruise Destinations
 * Top Ten Nature Cruise Destinations
 * Best Cruises for Family
 * Top Regions for LGBTQ, Food, and Culture

Choose Your Cruise, which includes:

 * Round the World Cruises
 * Alaska Cruises
 * Arctic Cruises
 * Caribbean Cruises
 * European River Cruises
 * And much, much more

About Lonely Planet:Lonely Planet is a leading travel media company and the world's number one travel guidebook brand, providing both inspiring and trustworthy information for every kind of traveller since 1973. Over the past four decades, we've printed over 145 million guidebooks and grown a dedicated, passionate global community of travellers. You'll also find our content online, on mobile, video and in 14 languages, 12 international magazines, armchair and lifestyle books, ebooks, and more.

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New York

Getting Rid Of Bradley by Jennifer Crusie released on Dec 24, 1993 is available now for purchase.

Getting Rid of Bradley

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South Dakota

Decked

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Idaho

Trapped in the middle of five siblings, Everly Lancaster always had big dreams. Now a top real-estate executive, Everly's work leaves no space for anything (or anyone) else in her life. Sensing her stress, her boss insists she take December off and take a trip. At first, a month away seems crazy--but Everly's mother convinces her otherwise. Plus, when she returns, she'll have no excuse to skip family Christmas like she did last year. But after her vengeful assistant books a guided cruise in the Amazon instead of the luxury beach vacation she expected, Everly is horrified to realize she's about to spend two weeks trapped in the rain forest. Not even Asher Adams, the ship's charming naturalist, can convince Everly that the trip will be unforgettable. But slowly, she realizes he is right: the sights are spectacular. And with each passing day, Everly's relationship with Asher deepens. But as the cruise nears its end, and Everly's family Christmas approaches, both must decide if love is worth the risk.

Jingle All the Way

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383 pages. Good quality paper. Lots of photos. #paperback #travel #caribbean #cruise 

Missouri

The Complete Guide to the Caribbean Cruise Experience

Caribbean by Cruise Ship

#paperback #travel #disney #disneytravel #disneycruise #disneycruiseline #cruise #vacation #vacationguide This is the 2019 edition of the guide. We took a cruise in 2022 and found that the information was still really accurate. It does not include information about the Disney Wish.

Illinois

Your no-nonsense, consumer-oriented guide to Disney's Cruise Line

The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line by Len Testa with Erin Foster, Laurel Stewart, and Ritchey Halphen describes the best of Disney's ships and itineraries, including a couple of stellar restaurants, top-notch children's activities, and Castaway Cay, one of the best vacation islands in the Caribbean.

The book also lists which on-board entertainment and restaurants should be skipped, including recommendations on what to do instead. Along the way, this indispensable travel companion shows how to save money; choose the right stateroom, ship, and itinerary; and get to and from the cruise with ease.

The guide also provides full coverage of the Disney-run European river cruises and includes itinerary and port guides.

The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2019

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Iowa

A Psychological Suspense Thriller

What happens on the water, stays on the water.Or so they thought. Allison and her handsome, charismatic husband, Doug, are on a Caribbean cruise to celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary. But the steady stream of idyllic photos and happy hashtags they post online is hiding a dangerous rift in their relationship. Allison has long suspected that Doug is having an affair. Despite his impassioned denials and smooth-talking alibis, she's unconvinced of his innocence and determined to dig for the truth, no matter the cost.And she's not the only one delving into their secrets. The couple they've befriended on the cruise has been watching them. And they've come to a disturbing conclusion of their own. When Allison disappears the night before the ship docks back in Florida, they bring their terrifying suspicions to the police.But the truth about Allison's whereabouts proves even more shocking than anyone imagined.- An addictive thriller brimming with twists and a stunning conclusion! -

The Cabin Below

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Minnesota

A funny, fractured fairy tale (sort of) from the author of the beloved Dirt Diaries series!

Ainsley never wanted to spend her summer on a fairy tale cruise--especially since, instead of lounging by the pool, she's running around the ship doing favor after favor for her cruise director mom.

Things aren't all bad--it's good to see her mom acting confident again after the divorce, and she's learning a lot about obscure German fairy tales and how to fold towels into entertaining shapes for little kids (um, yay?). There's also a guy who's super cute, even in a dorky dwarf costume--if only Ainsley could get Prince Handsome to stop babbling about himself long enough for her to say more than 'hi' to the cute dwarf!

But once the cruise starts, things start to go wrong: the laundry turns pink, the kitchen runs out of food, the guy playing the Pig King is always in Ainsley's hair, and her mom expects her to be in a hundred places all at once. Is this fairy tale cruise under a wicked curse? Or can Ainsley stand up for herself and make the cruise end happily ever after?

Once upon a Cruise: a Wish Novel

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Texas

The Unhoneymooners meets The Hating Game in this witty, clever, and swoonworthy novel following a workaholic marketing manager who is forced to go on a cruise with her arch-nemesis when they’re up for the same promotion. Between taking night classes for her MBA and her demanding day job at a cruise line, marketing manager Henley Evans barely has time for herself, let alone family, friends, or dating. But when she’s shortlisted for the promotion of her dreams, all her sacrifices finally seem worth it. The only problem? Graeme Crawford-Collins, the remote social media manager and the bane of her existence, is also up for the position. Although they’ve never met in person, their epic email battles are the stuff of office legend. Their boss tasks each of them with drafting a proposal on how to boost bookings in the Galápagos—best proposal wins the promotion. There’s just one catch: they have to go on a company cruise to the Galápagos Islands...together. But when the two meet on the ship, Henley is shocked to discover that the real Graeme is nothing like she imagined. As they explore the Islands together, she soon finds the line between loathing and liking thinner than a postcard. With her career dreams in her sights and a growing attraction to the competition, Henley begins questioning her life choices. Because what’s the point of working all the time if you never actually live? Perfect for fans of Christina Lauren and Sally Thorne, Shipped is a fresh and engaging rom-com that celebrates the power of second chances and the magic of new beginnings.

Shipped

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Ohio

An indie musician reeling from tragedy and a public breakdown reconnects with her estranged father on a week-long cruise in this "pitch-perfect story about the ways we recover love in the strangest places" (Rebecca Serle) from bestselling author Jennifer E. Smith. Greta James's rise to indie stardom was hard-won. Before she graced magazine covers and played to sold out venues, she spent her girlhood practicing her guitar in the family garage, full of big dreams and determination. Her first fan was her mother, Helen, who always encouraged Greta to follow her heart. But her father, Conrad, was less supportive; he saw only a precarious road ahead for his daughter, and always pushed her to make more practical choices. Greta has spent her life trying to prove him wrong. And she's succeeded beyond even her own wildest dreams. But a week after her mother's sudden death, and just before the launch of her high-stakes sophomore album, she completely falls apart on stage. The footage quickly goes viral, and she stops playing, her career suddenly in the exact kind of jeopardy her father always predicted. Months later, Greta--still heartbroken and humiliated and trying to find a way back to her music--reluctantly agrees to accompany Conrad on the week-long Alaskan cruise her parents had booked to celebrate their fortieth anniversary. It could be their last chance to heal old wounds and forge a new relationship in the wake of such loss. But the trip will also prove to be a voyage of discovery for them both, as well as for Ben Wilder, a historian also struggling with a major upheaval in his life. As Greta works to build back her confidence, and Ben confronts an uncertain future, they find themselves relying on each other to make sense of life's difficult, unexpected choices. In the end, Greta must face the biggest challenge of all: can she find a way to listen to the song within her while also making peace with those who love her?

Mary Higgins Clark

All by Myself, Alone

Jonathan Evison

This Is Your Life, Harriet Chance!

Mary Higgins Clark

All by Myself, Alone

Mary Higgins Clark; Carol Higgins Clark

Santa Cruise

Robert Fisher (Editor); Fodor's Travel Publications, Inc. Staff

Plan and Enjoy Your Cruise

Tara Altebrando

The Opposite of Here

Mary Higgins Clark

All by Myself, Alone

Karen Quinn

Holly Would Dream

Vicki Lewis Thompson

Nerds Like It Hot

Phyllis Reynolds Naylor

Alice on Board

Meredith Publishing

Travel + Leisure February 2023

Mary Higgins Clark

All by Myself, Alone

Lonely Planet

Lonely Planet the Cruise Handbook 1

Jennifer Crusie

Getting Rid of Bradley

Carol Higgins Clark

Decked

Debbie Macomber

Jingle All the Way

Anne Vipono

Caribbean by Cruise Ship

Erin Foster; Len Testa; Ritchey Halphen

The Unofficial Guide to the Disney Cruise Line 2019

N. L. Hinkens

The Cabin Below

Mary Higgins Clark

All by Myself, Alone

Anna Staniszewski

Once upon a Cruise: a Wish Novel

Angie Hockman

Shipped

Tara Altebrando

The Opposite of Here

Jennifer E. Smith

The Unsinkable Greta James