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A Girl of the Limberlost (The Library of Indiana Classics)

A Girl of the Limberlost (The Library of Indiana Classics)

by Gene Stratton Porter, Marc D. Falkoff

Of all the books written by Hoosier writers, Gene Stratton-Porter's A Girl of the Limberlost is unquestionably the most cherished: the timeless story of an impoverished young girl, Elnora Comstock, growing up on the edge of the Limberlost swamp. Elnora Comstock has served as a role model for successive generations of independent young readers.

The Virgin Blue

by Tracy Chevalier

Meet Ella Turner and Isabelle du Moulin - two women born centuries apart, yet bound by a fateful family legacy. When Ella and her husband move to a small town in France, Ella hopes to brush up on her French, qualify to practice as a midwife, and start a family of her own. Village life turns out to be less idyllic than she expected, however, and a peculiar dream of the color blue propels her on a quest to uncover... (more)

Light a Penny Candle

by Maeve Binchy

As a child, Elizabeth White was sent from her war-torn London home to a safer life in the small Irish town of Kilgarret. It was there, in the crowded, chaotic O'Connor household, that she met Aisling-who would become her very best friend, sharing her pet kitten and secretly teaching her the intricacies of Catholicism. Aisling's boldness brought Elizabeth out of her proper shell; later, her support carried... (more)

Harvest Home

by Thomas Tryon

Invisible: A Novel (Ivy Malone Mysteries)

Invisible: A Novel (Ivy Malone Mysteries)

by Lorena McCourtney

She's not your average crime fighter! Ivy Malone has a curiosity that sometimes gets her into trouble, and it's only aggravated by her discovery that she can easily escape the public eye. So when vandals romp through the local cemetery, she takes advantage of her newfound anonymity and its unforeseen advantages as she launches her own unofficial investigation. Despite her oddball humor and... (more)

Nights of Rain and Stars

by Maeve Binchy

In a tiny Greek seaside village, tourists enter a hilltop tavern, alone and in pairs, for a casual lunch. But a sudden tragedy in the harbor below brings them together, changing perfect strangers into unlikely friends. In the days that follow, their paths continue to cross and their secrets begin to unfold. Fiona left a nursing career in Ireland to be with a man everyone thinks is wrong for her. Elsa fled Germany... (more)

In Plain Sight (Ivy Malone Mysteries)

by Lorena McCourtney

Ever wonder how a little old lady with possum-gray hair could wind up on a homicidal hit list? Well, nothing is too outlandish for Ivy Malone. She's back and she's brought her mutant curiosity gene with her. And ever since the evil-intentioned Drake Braxton and his family threatened to make road kill out of Ivy, her life has been crazier than ever! With the ever-present threat of looming Braxtons, Ivy decides... (more)

On the Run: A Novel (Ivy Malone Mysteries)

On the Run: A Novel (Ivy Malone Mysteries)

by Lorena McCourtney

Super senior sleuth Ivy Malone is spunkier than Miss Marple, with a curiosity that just won't quit. That inquisitiveness has gotten her into plenty of trouble, including murder, mayhem, and a place on a mini-Mafia hit list. Now Ivy's headed across the country with a stray cat and God as her only companions. But just when she thinks she's safe, two dead bodies turn up-discovered by Ivy, of course. A flock... (more)

Delia Smith's Winter Collection: 140 Recipes for Winter

Delia Smith's Winter Collection: 140 Recipes for Winter

by Delia Smith

Delia Smith's Winter Collection is a joyful celebration of the season rich with autumn fruits and winter vegetables, fish and game, soups and roasts, casseroles and comfort food. Delia seeks to investigate new ways to bring out the fullest flavor of ingredients, whether it is by oven-roasting or grilling to concentrate the essence of a dish, or by her individual blending of flavors to transform even the simplest... (more)

Delia's How to Cook: Book One

by Delia Smith

Delias How to Cook: Book Two continues Delia's simple-to-follow teaching course for people of all ages and abilities. With her unique powers of communication, Delia removes the fear and mystique from cooking both the simplest and the more advanced dishes. For those who have mastered the techniques and for those who are already accomplished cooks, How to Cook: Book Two contains 120 new recipes, from Roast Lamb... (more)

The English: A Portrait of a People

by Jeremy Paxman

Not so long ago, writes Jeremy Paxman, the English were "polite, unexcitable, reserved, and had hot-water bottles instead of a sex-life". Today the end of empire has killed off the Bulldog Breed - "fearless and philistine, safe in taxis and invaluable in shipwrecks" - and transformed the great public schools. Princess Diana was mourned with the effusive emotionalism of an Italian saint. Leader-writers in "The... (more)

The Forget-me-not Sonata

by Santa Montefiore

Spread over two generations, "The Forget-Me-Not Sonata" is based in the English Colony of Hurlingham in Argentina and in Dorset from the 1940s to the present day. A sweeping story following the life of Audrey Garnet who grows up in the small Anglo-Argentine community where the gossiping ladies of the Hurlingham Club divulge and discuss the latest scandals over scones and Earl Grey tea. Ripples pass through the... (more)

Belle Teal

by Ann M. Martin

Belle Teal's life isn't easy, but she gets by. She lives with her mother and grandmother far out in the country. They don't have much money, but Belle Teal feels rich with their love. As school begins, Belle Teal faces unexpected challenges. Her best friends are up against some big problems. And there are two new students in Belle Teal's class: a shy boy caught in the town's furor over desegregation, and a... (more)

Eeyore's Gloomy Little Instruction Book

by Joan Powers

A humorous sequel to the popular Pooh's Little Instruction Book appeals to the pessimist in every fan with such insights as ""Nobody cares,"" ""Pathetic, that's what it is,"" and what to do when your tail is missing.

In Grandmas Attic (The Grandma's Attic Series)

In Grandmas Attic (The Grandma's Attic Series)

by Arleta Richardson

Pieces of Magic Remember when you were a child—when all the world was new, and the smallest object a thing of wonder? Arleta Richardson remembers: the funny wearable wire contraption hidden in the dusty attic, the century-old schoolchild's slate that belonged to Grandma, an ancient trunk filled with quilt pieces—each with its own special story—and the button basket, a miracle of mysteries. And best of... (more)

Daisy, Dad and the Huge, Small Surprise (Ally's World)

Allys world: Book 16

Daisy, Dad and the Huge, Small Surprise (Ally's World)

by Karen McCombie

Welcome to my world: it's weird, but kind of wonderful...Ally knows love makes you do funny stuff, but it doesn't explain Grandma's behaviour. Sure, she's got a lot on her mind with the wedding in just a few weeks, but what's with all the secrecy? And Grandma's not the only one bitten by the love-bug. It seems Ally's little brother has a crush on his new teacher - trouble is, so does Dad...Eek.

Tuppence to Spend

by Lilian Harry

Dan Hodges is devastated when his wife Nora dies during the early days of the war. Working long hours in a Portsmouth shipyard, how is he to look after his two sons, Gordon and Sammy? Then Gordon, something of a tearaway, is sent to an approved school, which leaves young Sammy alone in the house until neighbours in April Grove intervene and Sammy is evacuated to Bridge End, a village near Southampton. Ruth... (more)

Brontes and Their World (Pictorial Biography)Phyllis Bentley

Brontes and Their World (Pictorial Biography)

by Phyllis Eleanor Bentley

Bur Bur's Fishing Adventure (Bur Bur and Friends, Volume 2)

Bur Bur's Fishing Adventure (Bur Bur and Friends, Volume 2)

by Kakie Fitzsimmons, JoAnne Pastel

Join Bur Bur as he goes on his first fishing expedition with his dad and catches his first fish. This book is an iParenting Media Award winner in the category of "Greatest Products 2007." It is the second in the Bur Bur and Friends book series. Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports and outdoor exploration through their experiences. In the series, the... (more)

Bur Bur's Boating ABC's (Bur Bur and Friends, Volume 1)

Bur Bur's Boating ABC's (Bur Bur and Friends, Volume 1)

by Kakie Fitzsimmons, JoAnne Pastel

Join Bur Bur as he takes you on a tour that teaches kids about the ABC's of Boating. This book is the first book in the charming Bur Bur and Friends children's book series. Bur Bur and Friends is a cast of multicultural characters who educate kids about sports and outdoor exploration through their experiences. This book is the winner of two awards that include the 2008 Teacher's Choice Awards and the ... (more)

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by Gene Stratton Porter, Marc D. Falkoff

by Tracy Chevalier

by Maeve Binchy

by Thomas Tryon

by Lorena McCourtney

by Maeve Binchy

by Lorena McCourtney

by Lorena McCourtney

by Delia Smith

by Delia Smith

by Jeremy Paxman

by Santa Montefiore

by Ann M. Martin

by Joan Powers

by Arleta Richardson

by Karen McCombie

by Lilian Harry

by Phyllis Eleanor Bentley

by Kakie Fitzsimmons, JoAnne Pastel

by Kakie Fitzsimmons, JoAnne Pastel