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An atmospheric tale of two medical researchers and the many shades of truth they find in the Amazon.
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A young Chinese American woman's search for her father in Mao Tse-tung's China.
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A tale of Ernest Hemingway and his first wife, Hadley, set in 1920s Paris.
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Vampire hunter Anita Blake tracks down a gruesome serial killer in the Pacific Northwest.
(Berkley: $27.95)
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The Kane siblings search for the Book of Ra in this second of a three-part series.
(Hyperion: $18.99)
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Foreclosure may be tied to a banker’s murder in the latest Mickey Haller novel.
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The final book of the "Millennium Trilogy" has Lisbeth Salander in peril.
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A robot uprising sets off a man vs. machine showdown for the fate of the human race.
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Sookie Stackhouse becomes more deeply entwined in supernatural vampire games in this 11th book of the series.
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Clive Cussler with Grant Blackwood
A husband and wife treasure-hunting team discover fossils that could lead to a new theory of evolution.
(Putnam: $27.95)
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Det. Harry Hole investigates a serial killer whose calling card is the appearance of a mysterious snowman near crime scenes.
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A young doctor in a war-torn Balkan country recalls tales from her beloved grandfather.
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A sci-fi vision of America’s future from the actor-filmmaker.
(St. Martin's: $25.99)
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The lifelong friendship between a minister’s daughter and a boy from the Wampanoag tribe.
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A former Justice Department operative stumbles upon a possible link among the four asassinated U.S. presidents.
(Ballantine: $26)
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The breakdown of a Midwestern family.
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Tom Clancy with Peter Telep
A former Navy SEAL uncovers conspiracies and plots against America while entrenched in Pakistan and Mexico.
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Hunger Games winners face the consequences of their victory.
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Alex Cross’ wedding plans are interrupted by a sniper picking off crooked D.C. politicos.
(Little, Brown: $27.99)
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A porn producer husband unwittingly hires the man his wife is sleeping with to find out whom she’s sleeping with.
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Hardcover Nonfiction (Back to top)

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How the self-deprecating actress, mom and writer rocked the world of comedy.
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How Americans in 19th century Paris shaped ideals back home.
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Complex ties between the U.S. ambassador’s family and the Nazi elite in 1930s Berlin.
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The story of Louis Zamperini, a World War II bombardier, POW and Olympian.
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A revised, expanded interactive journal based on the books and hit movies.
(Amulet: $12.95)
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The conservative commentator argues that liberal Democrats exhibit mob mentality.
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A comical not-for-kids picture book on the perils of bedtime.
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A history of the top secret Nevada base with familiar conspiracy theories and unexpected ties to Stalin.
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The famed prosecutor makes his case for agnosticism.
(Vanguard: $26.99)
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The former Brat Packer writes frankly of his early partying days.
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A look at brain science told through social behaviors of a fictional couple.
(Random House: $27)
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A no-holds-barred memoir by Aerosmith’s lead singer.
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The story of ESPN’s success.
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How the act of reading aloud every night for eight years bonds a father and daughter.
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Tim Tebow with Nathan Whitaker
The Denver Bronco’s quarterback reveals how his faith and family values have defied convention.
(Harper: $26.99)
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Howard Wasdin and Stephen Templin
A former member of the elite Navy SEALs recounts his military training and deadly missions.
(St. Martin's: $26.99)
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Guy Fieri with Ann Vokwein
The gregarious Food Network star shares new recipes and dishes on his journey to celebrity chefdom.
(HarperCollins: $29.99)
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A former Mexican foreign minister examines the paradoxes that vex his country.
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The author goes on a quest to understand the aggressive, antisocial personality disorder.
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Andrew Bleiman and Chris Eastland
Photos of baby animals born in captivity.
(Beach Lane Books: $12.99)
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Paperback Nonfiction (Back to top)

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Todd Burpo with Lynn Vincent
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Keith Richards with James Fox
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