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"[A Thread of Sky] is one of those rare novels that delivers on the promise of its opening pages. This summer, no smart woman should leave on vacation without it."  -Conan Putnam, www.chicagotribune.com  "Timeless and of the moment... A fluent storyteller, Fei entwines this family narrative with harrowing passages about the Rape of Nanjing and the oppression of early Chinese immigrants to America".  -The New York Times Book Review   "A Thread of Sky is a lyrical journey through the heart of contemporary China, and the family of women who make the pilgrimage across these pages are as complicated, broad-ranging, and fascinating as the country itself. Deanna Fei is one to watch."  -Ann Patchett, author of Run and Bel Canto  "A Thread of Sky is a remarkable debut by a gifted young novelist. Deanna Fei is an accomplished writer with keen insight into cross-cultural Chinese- American rootlessness and the ties that bind women of several generations. A wonderful book!"  -Anita Shreve, author of A Change in Altitude  "A Thread of Sky is a dazzling, heart-pulling debut. With gorgeous lyricism and rare power, Deanna Fei maps an intricate constellation of loss and love that illuminates the lives of three generations of women. The novel is a startling achievement, braided with history and hope and deep empathy, and it introduces readers to one of the most gifted and captivating storytellers of her generation."  -Bret Anthony Johnston, author of Corpus Christi: Stories  "Deanna Fei writes gracefully and with powerful insight and feeling about love and loss, homelands and promised lands, and the various roles of women in family and society. The reader follows her passionately searching characters to China with a brimming heart, and with admiration for a first novelist so full of promise."  -Sigrid Nunez, author of The Last of Her Kind  "This had me at the first page. Fei's debut novel is both intensely enjoyable and, I think, important-this novel charts the cost of that famous Asian silence between generations, as a family takes in the price of it across several generations. But it is also an intimate portrait of that famous 'new China', as much of a surprise to Chinese-Americans as it is to the rest of us. Truly a book for our times."  -Alexander Chee, author of Edinburgh

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"Once in a while, during every reader's literary life, you encounter a book that reminds you why you are a reader. It renews your faith, if faith was lost; it rekindles your interest, if interest waned; and every word, every page, is a wonder. Adrian and Justine's story is not only such a book and it confirms Joanna Bourne is one of the best authors currently writing. If Ms. Bourne continues writing at such quality, she would deserve to be called one of the greatest romance authors ever. And I mean that." --All About Romance~SHORTLISTED FOR THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION'S RUSA 2013 READING LIST~Praise for Joanna Bourne's The Black Hawk:"Once in a while, during every reader's literary life, you encounter a book that reminds you why you are a reader. It renews your faith, if faith was lost; it rekindles your interest, if interest waned; and every word, every page, is a wonder. Adrian and Justine's story is not only such a book and it confirms Joanna Bourne is one of the best authors currently writing. If Ms. Bourne continues writing at such quality, she would deserve to be called one of the greatest romance authors ever. And I mean that." --All About Romance"Books by [Joanna Bourne] are like a box of fine Laduree macaroons, not cheap junk food. They should be leisurely savored as the exquisite delicacies they are, for Bourne is a master wordsmith, able to charm, excite or break a reader&#8217;s heart with the stroke of her pen....My opinion is this is the best novel she has written and destined to be a classic in the romance genre. If you have read Joanna Bourne&#8217;s work before you know what a compliment this is, and the depths she is capable of." --Dear Author

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&ldquo;Funny and wise&hellip; Whether you&rsquo;re a yoga master or a perpetual beginner (like me), you&rsquo;re going to love Tales from the Yoga Studio.&rdquo;&mdash;Anita Diamant, bestselling author of The Red Tent &#160; &ldquo;Mitchell&rsquo;s smoothly advancing character development enriches this entertaining meditation on building and sustaining community.&rdquo;&mdash;Whitney Scott, Booklist &#160; &ldquo;If sweet tales of friendship, bonding, and downward facing dog are your thing, this should be an agreeable diversion.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly

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Touch & Go

"&#91;Shields is&#93; a witty, whimsical, playful writer...a devious literary chameleon...Each step along the route is a surprise, and each character is a memorable creation whose keys unlock more than anyone may suspect." The New York Times Book

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&ldquo;McKenna has already proven she is willing to push the envelope and challenge readers, and this deliciously kinky opening of her new series offers fans everything they have come to love in her books.&rdquo;&mdash;RT Book Reviews&#160;(4 stars) &#160; &ldquo;Cara McKenna writes about kink, sex and emotion with intricacy and intimacy. I can&rsquo;t get enough!&rdquo;&mdash;Molly O'Keefe, author of&#160;Everything I Left Unsaid  Praise for Cara McKenna &#160; &ldquo;McKenna is a master.&rdquo;&mdash;Maya Banks,&#160;#1&#160;New York Times&#160;Bestselling Author of&#160;Taking It All?&#160; &#160; &ldquo;The sweet, smoking hot, standout erotic romance you&rsquo;ve been craving.&rdquo;&mdash;Beth Kery,&#160;New York Times&#160;Bestselling Author of&#160;Only for You &#160; &ldquo;Cara McKenna knows how to write sexy-as-hell bad boys.&rdquo;&mdash;Jaci Burton,&#160;New York Times&#160;Bestselling Author of&#160;Quarterback Draw &#160; &ldquo;Dirty and mesmerizing.&rdquo;&mdash;Fiction Vixen

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"Ganz ohne Lockdowns, Ausgangssperren, Impfdruck: Wie Schwedens Chefepidemiologe Anders Tegnell sein Land durch die Corona-Pandemie steuerte." *Bild am Sonntag"Während der Pandemie in Schweden verzichtete man auf massive Einschränkungen und wurde dafür hart kritisiert. Verantwortlich für die Strategie war der Epidemiologe Anders Tegnell. In seinem Buch gewährt er spannende Einblicke." *Pragmaticus"Er vermittelt weder das Gefühl von „Wir hatten doch recht“ noch der Eindruck, man habe es besser gewusst. Tegnell ging und geht es um die Menschen." *Der Standard"Für seinen Corona-Kurs erntete Schweden Anerkennung und Kritik. In seinem Buch zieht Staatsepidemiologe Tegnell Bilanz. " *Kleine Zeitung"Der Epidemiologe Anders Tegnell hat beim Corona-Management nicht auf Zwang gesetzt, sondern auf Freiwilligkeit." *Falter"Der schwedische Epidemiologe Anders Tegnell betont in seinem Buch "Der andere Weg", dass Schweden mit seinem Verzicht auf Lockdowns der etablierten Pandemiebekämpfungsstrategie gefolgt sei." *switzerland.news-pravda.com

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&ldquo;This novel stakes a claim in your heart from its opening scene. Donna's quest for that one square inch of her brother's happiness becomes a journey of discovering her own worth, her own bravery, and her own authentic story. I adored these characters, feared for them, and rooted for them every step of the way.&rdquo;&mdash;Katrina Kittle, author of The Blessings of the Animals"Sometimes, when you&rsquo;re lucky, you come across a book so beautifully written, you know you will read it again and again. My One Square Inch of Alaska is one of those books. From the opening lines, you&rsquo;ll be swept into the lives of Donna Lane and her little brother, Will. With a junkyard dog in tow, they travel from their small town in Ohio to the Alaskan territories in the 1950s, defying all odds to follow a seemingly impossible dream. The characters are carefully rendered and completely believable. I didn&rsquo;t want this book to end!"&mdash;Sherri Wood Emmons, author of The Sometimes Daughter

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"In his fifth book, Timothy Schaffert has crafted one of the best novels you&#8217;ll read all year. At times gently funny, at times melodramatic, The Swan Gondola sweeps readers up into its considerable charms and does not relinquish them until the final paragraph."&#8212;Miami Herald"Timothy Schaffert has chosen the 1898 World&#8217;s Fair in Omaha as the backdrop for his new novel, The Swan Gondola, a highly atmospheric entertainment, full of plot twists, historical flavor and paranormal romance. . . . Beneath the intrigue, mystery and historical window dressings of The Swan Gondola beats the heart of a complicated love story. . . . As a prose stylist, Schaffert leans toward the extravagant without crossing the line into purple. The jaunty Victorian temperament of the prose rings true to the era, as do its thoroughness and attention to detail. . . . This tendency toward expansive description . . . serves to create a palpable atmosphere, imbuing the novel with the glossy cinematic quality of a big-budget Hollywood period piece. . . . Readers who enjoyed Sara Gruen&#8217;s Water for Elephants or Erin Morgenstern&#8217;s The Night Circus are likely to be captivated by The Swan Gondola."&#8212;The Washington Post&#8220;Delightful and enticing.&#8221;&#8212;Mineapolis Star-Tribune"A ventriloquist falls for a Marie Antoinette impersonator at the 1898 Omaha World's Fair. The backdrop for his pursuit&#8212;aerialist acts, midnight s&#233;ances&#8212;only adds charm to this mythical slice of Americana."&#8212;Good Housekeeping"Set during the 1898 Omaha World's Fair, this novel recreates the few months that Nebraska served as an international capital, complete with lavish temporary palaces and a cast of cynical hucksters, pickpockets and performers who earn their living on the midway. Though the historical details about the fair's construction delight . . . it's the love story of a certain ventriloquist named Ferret Skerritt and an actress named Cecily that captivates, most especially when a wealthy rival to Ferret threatens to separate the two. Be prepared for a romantic finish&#8212;and some unexpected twists in the plot that prove magic is possible, even for magicians."&#8212;Oprah.com"&#8220;The Swan Gondola&#8221; is loud and colorful and larger-than-life. But throughout, Schaffert proves he knows how to find the quiet heart of a scene, of which none are better than the tender moments between August and Ferret, full of the love of friendship and the pain of one-sided romance."&#8212;Kansas City Star"I am a hopeless romantic. And if you&#8217;re like me, Timothy Schaffert&#8217;s The Swan Gondola may just be the perfect book for you. . . . [It is] a believable, touching and occasionally maddening tale of love, loss, and life afterward. . . . Schaffert&#8217;s characters come across as so vivid that I found myself wishing, almost to the point of believing, that Ferret Skerritt were real, if for no other reason than to prove that magic was at one time genuine."&#8212;Wichita Eagle"A ventriloquist in a hot air balloon lifts off from Omaha, Neb., crashes in a strange land, and presides over an emerald cathedral. Yes, it&#8217;s The Wizard of Oz. But it&#8217;s also the loose construct of Timothy Schaffert&#8217;s new novel, The Swan Gondola, which pays tribute to the L. Frank Baum&#8217;s classic, yet veers off on its own path of magic and deception. It&#8217;s an entertaining and thoroughly researched book, particularly suitable for Americana buffs who want a taste of life in a western frontier town struggling to become a modern city at the turn of the century."&#8212;St. Louis Post Dispatch"Offering an expertly conjured atmosphere complete with soothsayers, cure-all tonics, technologicalgadgetry, and daring high-wire acts, Schaffert&#8217;s whimsical epic of illusion and reality at the 1898 Omaha World&#8217;s Fair promises and delivers grand entertainment. . . .&#160; Audiences will be lured in by the offbeat personalities and carried along by the unexpected plot developments, but the real showstopper is the exuberant Gilded Age setting, imagined in elaborate detail. With so many wondrous attractions, this finely spun world feels almost dreamlike, yet Schaffert also takes a sharp look at what&#8217;s most important in life."&#8212;Booklist (starred review)"The Swan Gondola will no doubt garner comparisons to Water for Elephants and The Night Circus, and fans of such historical romances will not be disappointed. There&#8217;s plenty of magic to go around in this good, old-fashioned love story."&#8212;Bookpage&#8220;Schaffert&#8217;s picture of the fair is enchanting, from the buildings that shimmer with &#8216;shattered glass that had been dusted over the whitewash&#8217; to the midway attractions, including a theatre where Cecily and Ferret briefly hang from wires and dance in midair. . . . There are many romantic and historical delights here. . . It&#8217;s easy to imagine this charming novel attaining Water for Elephants&#8211;like popularity with readers.&#8221;&#8212;Publishers Weekly"With allusions to the Emerald City in The Wizard of Oz, Schaffert has magically transformed a stretch of field near Omaha into a white, shimmering vision of rotundas, columns, and pillars."&#8212;Library Journal&#8220;The Omaha World&#8217;s Fair of 1898 comes to gritty, yet magical life in this enchanting new novel, a mystical tale of love, loss and spiritual reincarnation.&#8221;&#8212;Melanie Benjamin, New York Times&#8211;bestselling author of The Aviator&#8217;s Wife&#8220;A fresh, gorgeous, witty page-turner full of twists and surprises and all the romance in the world. I couldn't put it down.&#8221;&#8212;Jami Attenberg, New York Times&#8211;bestselling author of The Middlesteins&#8220;The Swan Gondola is a highly imaginative, vividly told tale of whimsy, hucksters, soothsayers, ghosts and, most of all, star-crossed lovers.&#8221;&#8212;Cathy Marie Buchanan, bestselling author of The Painted Girls&#8220;Every page of The Swan Gondola shimmers with exquisite detail. Timothy Schaffert has brought a whole universe to life. Reading it, the magic of the day comes alive, complete with seers and balloons, with corsets and lipstick, love letters and the ventriloquism of romance.&#8221;&#8212;Emma Straub, author of Laura Lamott&#8217;s Life in Pictures&#8220;A highly atmospheric entertainment, full of plot twists, historical flavor, and paranormal romance.&#8230;Readers who enjoyed Sara Gruen&#8217;s Water for Elephants or Erin Morgenstern&#8217;s The Night Circus are likely to be captivated by The Swan Gondola.&#8221; &#8212;The Washington Post&#8220;I am a hopeless romantic. And if you&#8217;re like me, [this book] may just be the perfect book for you.&#8230;I found myself wishing, almost to the point of believing, that Ferret Skerritt were real, if for no other reason than to prove that magic was at one time genuine.&#8221; &#8212;Wichita Eagle&#8220;A ventriloquist in a hot air balloon lifts off from Omaha, Neb., crashes in a strange land, and presides over an emerald cathedral. Yes, it&#8217;s The Wizard of Oz. But it&#8217;s also the loose construct of The Swan Gondola, which pays tribute to L. Frank Baum&#8217;s classic, yet veers off on its own path of magic and deception. An entertaining and thoroughly researched book.&#8221; &#8212;St. Louis Post-Dispatch

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Praise for the Sheila Malory Mysteries &#160; &ldquo;What joy to read Hazel Holt.&rdquo;&mdash;The Sunday Times (London) &#160; &ldquo;A soothing, gentle treat . . . The literate, enjoyable Mrs. Sheila Malory is back.&rdquo;&mdash;The Atlanta Journal-Constitution &#160; &ldquo;A delectable treat for cozy lovers, British style.&rdquo;&mdash;Kirkus Reviews &#160; &ldquo;A wonderful heroine&mdash;with just the perfect balance of humor, introspection, and vulnerability.&rdquo;&mdash;St. Petersburg Times

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Praise for the New York Times Bestselling Bibliophile Mysteries&ldquo;Kate Carlisle never fails to make me laugh, even as she has me turning the pages to see what&rsquo;s going to happen next.&rdquo;&mdash;Miranda James, New York Times bestselling author of the Cat in the Stacks Mysteries&ldquo;Carlisle&rsquo;s dialogue is natural, her prose has great flow, and her striking descriptions bring Brooklyn&rsquo;s world to life.&rdquo;&mdash;Crimespree Magazine&ldquo;Captivating....The action builds to a surprising final showdown.&rdquo;&mdash;Publishers Weekly&ldquo;A true whodunit...highlights Carlisle&rsquo;s story line skills, her love for books, and her always-endearing heroine.&rdquo;&mdash;Richmond Times-Dispatch

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