As the trade books receiving coordinator, Kim M sees pretty much every single book we carry.
The Outstretched Shadow: The Obsidian Trilogy: Book One (Mass Market Paperback)
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Published: Tor Books, 09/01/2004
Ever feel like you don't belong? That no matter how hard you try you just can't seem to get the simplest spells right? Well, that's how Kellen Tavadon felt. Misplaced and lost it's not until he stumbles upon three mysterious books that change his life forever. While dealing with the fact that demon looking creatures and talking unicorns exist, Kellen must discover his role in the entire scheme of things. This is a riveting story of one's journey to find the self, and to fulfill an unknown destiny laid out for them. While of course, fighting the forces of darkness.
Dragons of Autumn Twilight (Mass Market Paperback)
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Published: Wizards of the Coast, 02/01/2000
A half Elf, three humans, a dwarf, kendler, a and a red-robed mage with gold skin and hourglass eyes make up a misfit group who embark on a quest to stop the forces of darkness. It's like "Lord of the Rings" only not as epic. But there is a Wizard named Fizban who bears an uncanny resemblance to Gandalf the Grey, and can never remember his Fireball spell except at the most inopportune moments. Filled with adventure and humor this is a great introduction to the Dragonlance realm.
Rules of Ascension: Book One of Winds of the Forelands (Mass Market Paperback)
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Published: Tor Books, 05/01/2003
After 900 years of being defeated the powerful sorceror race called the Qirsi are once again planning to wage war against the non-magical Eandi people. In this politcal filled story where it's betray or be betrayed, Coe creates a rich, detailed world with engaging characters, and a story that will leave you wanting to know what will happen next.
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Published: Henry Holt and Co., 01/01/2010
A gripping account of how a group of people survived the atomic bombs during WWII. Some even surviving it twice! This is not about the war itself, or soldiers who fought, but everyday people. This book is not meant to give an opinion on whether the bombs should have or should not have been dropped, but to make you understand what these people had to go through during those brief moments when their world ended and everything changed.
The Lovely Bones (Paperback)
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Published: Back Bay Books, 01/01/2004
A touching story of a family's loss of a loved one in 1970's suburban America as they not only try to find justice, but find the strength to move on from such a tragedy. Engaging and emotional with real characters anyone can relate to. A kleenex box would be good to have close by.
