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Blood Ties by Warren Adler An arms-dealing family confronts a moral dilemma in the nuclear age. During a family reunion at their ancestral castle, the famed Von Kassel family arms dealers... More about this book »	The War of the Roses by Warren Adler The War of the Roses has overtime emerged as a synonym for modern divorce and its emotional aftershock. It has since its publication spawned numerous... More about this book »
Tiger Babies Strike Back by Kim Wong Keltner Kim Wong Keltner is a Tiger Baby all grown up with a daughter of her own . . . but is she a Tiger Mother? Heck, no. This book describes—in hilarious, and sometimes... More about this book »	Love Water Memory by Jennie Shortridge A bittersweet masterpiece filled with longing and hope, Jennie Shortridge’s emotional novel explores the raw, tender complexities of relationships and personal... More about this book »
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler I wish I could tell everyone who thinks we’re ruined, Look closer…and you’ll see something extraordinary, mystifying, something real and true. We have never been... More about this book »	Light by 'Nathan Burgoine Kieran Quinn is a bit telepathic, a little psychokinetic, and very gay—three things that have gotten him through life perfectly well so far—but when self-styled... More about this book »
The Dark by Daniel Handler Laszlo is afraid of the dark. The dark lives in the same house as Laszlo. Mostly, though, the dark stays in the basement and doesn't come into Lazslo's room. But... More about this book »	The Sense of Touch by Ron Parsons About the Collection:Sprung from the variously lush, rugged, and frozen emotional landscapes of the north country, this luminous collection of stories captures the... More about this book »
Capable of Murder by Brian Kavanagh An old lady's decaying body is found lying at the bottom of the stairs. The police believe it was simply an accidental fall that killed great-aunt Jane. But was... More about this book »	Time of Useful Consciousness by Lawrence Ferlinghetti Lawrence Ferlinghetti's first book since Poetry as Insurgent Art, a new call to action and a vivid picture of civilization moving towards its brink. New Directions... More about this book »

The Reed Reader by Ishmael Reed Essays, poems, two plays, and excerpts from novels sample the witty satire and politically charged storytelling and cultural criticism that has made Reed one of the... More about this book »	New and Collected Poems 1964-2006 by Ishmael Reed First poetry collection in nearly twenty years. In language that is pointed, innovative and profoundly optimistic, Reed weaves politics and war with Nigerian poetry... More about this book »
Mother: A Cradle to Hold Me by Maya Angelou Poet, writer, performer, teacher, and director Maya Angelou was raised in Stamps, Arkansas, and then moved to San Francisco. In addition to her bestselling... More about this book »	Hallelujah! The Welcome Table: A Lifetime of Memories with... by Maya Angelou Readers familiar with Angelou's I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings will find what may be the secret ingredient of her success in this collection of tear- and laughter-... More about this book »
Celebrations: Rituals of Peace and Prayer by Maya Angelou Grace, dignity, and eloquence have long been hallmarks of Maya Angelou’s poetry. Her measured verses have stirred our souls, energized our minds, and healed our... More about this book »	Wouldn't Take Nothing for My Journey Now by Maya Angelou Angelou (I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings) is leery of people who give up too easily, whiners, complainers, men seeking an “earth mother” and vulgar entertainers. In... More about this book »
Gather Together in My Name by Maya Angelou This second book from Angelou’s autobiographical series follows I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings. With gripping poignancy, wisdom, and a fierce passion (dosed with a... More about this book »	Even the Stars Look Lonesome by Maya Angelou The compelling wisdom and deeply felt perceptions of Maya Angelou have been cherished by millions of readers. Now, in a continuation of her bestseller Wouldn't Take... More about this book »
Phenomenal Woman: Four Poems Celebrating Women by Maya Angelou Maya Angelou, the bestselling author of Wouldn’t Take Nothing for My Journey Now and other lavishly praised works, is considered one of America’s finest poets. Here... More about this book »	Maya Angelou: Poems by Maya Angelou Tenderly, joyously, sometimes in sadness, sometimes in pain, Maya Angelou writes from the heart and celebrates life as only she has discovered it. In this moving... More about this book »