The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Barrows, Annie Fiery, Shaffer, Mary Ann Fiery Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $22.00 Published: Dial Press, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Society is a gem. Just after WWII a writer is contacted by a fan on the island of Guernsey. As events unfold and she goes to Guernsey, she learns of the misery, bravery and ingenuity of the locals when Guernsey was abandoned by the British to be captured by the Germans. Because it's told in letters, it's bound to be compared it to 84 Charing Cross Road. But Guernsey Literary is like no other book I've ever read and it's outstanding.--Elaine Petrocelli, Book Passage (Corte Madera, CA)
	The 19th Wife by Ebershoff, David Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $26.00 Published: Random House, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Being a fan of David Ebershoff's, The Danish Girl and Pasadena, I was delighted to see he was still writing along with his editorial work at Randome House. The 19th Wife, brilliantly combines two stories, one, historical fiction about Ann Eliza Young, who defies her church and husband, Brigham Young; the other a modern day murder mystery set in Utah. Ebershoff adroitly gives the reader a behind the scenes glimpse and understanding of a world of faith and love most of us can not comprehend. Initially, you are drawn to the feisty Ann Eliza Young's story to find one true love, but due to circumstances is forced to make compromises, but then you are pulled into the gripping story of Jordan Scott, an outcast, can't have too many boys around in competition with the older men, and the son of the woman accused of murdering her polygamist husband. As always with Ebershoff, he stunningly writes with great depth and feeling for his characters, which leaves readers thinking about Jordan and Ann Eliza days after finishing the book.--Jane Dawson, Porter Square Books (Cambridge, MA)
	Books: A Memoir by McMurtry, Larry Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.00 Published: Simon & Schuster, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Larry McMurtry's memoir of his life in books--buying selling, bidding, stroking and lusting after--is full of characters and delights that may never been seen by the "average" bookseller, but, what many of us wouldn't give for a chance! The innumerable details of ephemera, books and rarities offer lessons for anyone into the world of antiquitarian, used and truly rarifed items on the printed page. Mr McMurtry is generous with specifics and musings, personal history, whimsy and speculations. Thank you. And thanks to Mr. McMurtry for sharing.--Becky Milner, Vintage Books (Vancouver, WA)
	Church of the Dog by McLaren, Kaya Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $13.00 Published: Penguin Books, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Mara, an art teacher, takes up her new job in ranch country in Washington State, moves into a bunkhouse on Earl and Edith's property, and starts a magical relationship. This wonderful gem of a book is a story of bringing out the wonder and magic in all of us.--Sue Richardson, Maine Coast Book Shop, Inc. (Damariscotta, ME)
	The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by Wroblewski, David Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.95 Published: Ecco, 2008 Inventory Status: Out of Print   See all editions of this title. This story of a modern-day Hamlet, set in the northern woods of Wisconsin, reaches depths of emotion rare in any novel, much less a debut. Driven by powerful characters, particularly the mute Edgar and the amazing dog Almondine, this story of a family's destruction will resonate with readers long after completion.--Bill Cusumano, Nicola's Books (Ann Arbor, MI)
	America America by Canin, Ethan Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $27.00 Published: Random House, 2008 Inventory Status: Special Order - Subject to Availability   See all editions of this title. A wealthy landowner befriends and helps a boy from a blue-collar family. But he is also intent on ushering a liberal New York senator into the White House. This layered and intelligent look at family and politics couldn't be more timely in this troubled election year.--Betsy Burton, The King's English Bookshop (Salt Lake City, UT)
	Oxygen by Cassella, Carol Wiley Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $25.00 Published: Simon & Schuster, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. When Dr. Marie Heaton's judgment in a tragic case is questioned, she begins to doubt herself and, then, others around her. I thoroughly enjoyed the book -- full of action and suspense and rich in characterization and subplots -- from start to finish.--Gayle Wingerter, Inklings Bookshop (Yakima, WA)
	The Marriage of True Minds by Evans, Stephen Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $14.95 Published: Unbridled Books, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. As husband and wife, Nick Ward and Lena Grant have been running a successful environmental law practice for many years. When the book opens, we find the marriage unraveling and Nick, always passionate, now certifiably insane. But like all the best madmen of fiction, we end up wondering: is he crazy, or is he *right*? This is my book club pick for the summer for book groups that have both men and women. I love it!!!!!!--Kelly Justice, The Fountain Bookstore, Inc. (Richmond, VA)
	The Patron Saint of Butterflies by Galante, Cecilia Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $16.99 Published: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. "This book will challenge teen readers with its premise of life at a commune. Best friends Agnes and Honey see life at their religious commune differently, and, in a story full of fast-moving (and well-told) events, both of their ideals are shattered. This novel is all the more realistic given the recent media coverage about Texas communes." --Maureen Palacios, Once Upon a Time, Montrose, CA
	A Beginning, a Muddle, and an End: The Right Way to Write Writing by Avi, Tusa, Tricia Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $14.95 Published: Harcourt Children's Books, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days "Avon the Snail and Edward the Ant are back for another adventure, as before, charmingly depicted by illustrator Tricia Tusa. This time Avon decides he wants to be a writer, but it's not quite as easy as he thought. Good thing Avi the author doesn't get writer's block like that, otherwise we'd have to wait forever for another ant and snail journey. Here's to fun with paper and pencil and good old-fashioned wordplay!" --Beth Reynolds, Norwich Bookstore, Norwich, VT
	The House at Riverton by Morton, Kate Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.95 Published: Atria Books, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Grace Bradley, now 98, recalls her time as a young maid working at Riverton Manor at the dawn of WWI. She is witness to an incident during a summer party, the suicide of a famous poet. What happened that night between the poet and the beautiful young sisters of the manor down by the pond? As Grace tells her story, Kate Morton slowly reveals all the mysteries of decades past. A wonderful, evocative novel.--Karen Vail, Armchair Bookstore (Dennis, MA)
	Girls Like Us: Carole King, Joni Mitchell, Carly Simon: And the Journey of a Generation by Weller, Sheila Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $27.95 Published: Atria Books, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Sheila Weller's story of three of the most important women in the history of pop music--Carole King, Joni Mitchell, and Carly Simon--captures the '60s better than any novel, recalling the stories and songs that have become ingrained in the psyche of America's soul. I would rate this book a 98--it has a great beat and you can dance to it.--Jerry Brown, The Bookstore (Radcliff, KY)