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When an infected bolt of cloth carries plague from London to an isolated village, a housemaid named Anna Frith emerges as an unlikely heroine and healer. Through Anna's eyes we follow the story of the fateful year of 1666, as she and her fellow villagers confront the spread of disease and superstition. As death reaches into every household and villagers turn from prayers to murderous witch-hunting, Anna must find... (more)

World Without End

by Ken Follett

Ken Follett has 90 million readers worldwide. The Pillars of the Earth is his bestselling book of all time. Now, eighteen years after the publication of The Pillars of the Earth , Ken Follett has written the most anticipated sequel of the year- World Without End . Unabridged edition read by John Lee

Charlene Loves to Make Noise

by Barbara Bottner

Publishers Weekly praised this book's unique approach that shyness is okay, and not a handicap. Award-winning author Barbara Bottner and talented illustrator Alexander Stadler have created a reticent but precocious heroine who will delight children and parents alike. Vibrant, moving watercolors enhance this story about Charlene, a 6-year-old who is intimidated by many things: school, friendships, and parties. But... (more)

I Don't Want to Go to School (Jellybean Books(R))

I Don't Want to Go to School (Jellybean Books(R))

by Sarah Albee

Reading is one of the most important skills a child will ever learn. When you read to children, you are sharing an experience that prepares them to learn to read. Jellybean Books have been written especially to be read aloud to toddlers and preschoolers aged 3-5 years old. Every book is lively, colorful, filled with fabulous characters, and priced to please.

Sophie Skates

by Rachel Isadora

Sophie Skates Sophie wants to be a professional ice skater when she grows up. To reach her goal, she knows she must work hard. It takes a lot of time and effort to master the skills and jumps. But all of her hard work is worth it when the time comes for Sophie's favorite part of ice skating-competing. With enough practice and dedication, one day Sophie may be the best! Woven into Sophie's story are many detailed... (more)

Jenny Dale's Puppy Tales 16: Banger and Mash (Jenny Dale's Puppy Tales)

Jenny Dale's Puppy Tales 16: Banger and Mash (Jenny Dale's Puppy Tales)

by Jenny Dale

Bubble and Squeak are puppy twins - double the laughter, mischief and fun! This is part of a series set in the busy King Street Kennels.

The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future (Or, Don't Trust Anyone Under 30)

The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future (Or, Don't Trust Anyone Under 30)

by Mark Bauerlein

This shocking, lively exposure of the intellectual vacuity of today’s under thirty set reveals the disturbing and, ultimately, incontrovertible truth: cyberculture is turning us into a nation of know-nothings. Can a nation continue to enjoy political and economic predominance if its citizens refuse to grow up? For decades, concern has been brewing about the dumbed-down popular culture available to young people... (more)

Counting Kisses ; Oversize BIG 10" x 10" Board Book

Counting Kisses ; Oversize BIG 10" x 10" Board Book

by Karen Katz

All Other Nights: A Novel

by Dara Horn

A gripping epic about the great moral struggles of the Civil War. How is tonight different from all other nights? For Jacob Rappaport, a Jewish soldier in the Union army, it is a question his commanders have answered for him: on Passover in 1862 he is ordered to murder his own uncle, who is plotting to assassinate President Lincoln. After that night, will Jacob ever speak for himself? The answer comes... (more)

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Year of Wonders

by Geraldine Brooks