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Bite Hard by Justin Chin Bite Hard, a collection of poetry, fiction, and performance pieces by Justin Chin, weaves together a vision of otherness that is unique in gay writing. Chin, who... More about this book »	Cattery Row by Clea Simon Someone is stealing show cats, and when a kindly breeder is implicated, Theda Krakow determines to uncover the truth. But when Theda is attacked and her pals start... More about this book »
ZENOBIA: THE CURIOUS BOOK OF BUSINESS by Beth Kephart Zenobia--a former industry giant that is bedeviled by paralyzing hierarchies, grossly inadequate communications, and distrust--is a broken place, a fortress doomed... More about this book »	Where River Meets Ocean by devorah major This collection of poetry begins with the poet's inaugural address as Laureate of San Francisco, a sparkling essay that shows how poetry can please and empower.... More about this book »
I, the Divine: A Novel in First Chapters by Rabih Alameddine Named by her grandfather after the "divine" Sarah Bernhardt, red-haired Sarah Nour El-Din is feisty, rebellious, individualistic - a person determined to... More about this book »	Ghosts in the Garden: Reflections on Endings, Beginnings, and... by Beth Kephart On her 41st birthday, Kephart, feeling overwhelmed by deadlines, domestic worries and midlife, decides to visit the famed Chanticleer gardens, which are situated... More about this book »
Cries and Whiskers by Clea Simon When an animal rights activist is killed by a hit-and-run driver on an icy Cambridge street, music critic Theda Krakow can’t get too upset. The victim cared more... More about this book »	Falling into Manholes: The Memoir of a Bad/Good Girl by Wendy Merrill A fabulous new Everywoman voice – the hilarious, skewed, rueful misadventures of a forty-something, in-recovery-from-everything bad girl/good girl in her search for... More about this book »
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead: The Dirty Life and Times of... by Crystal Zevon When Warren Zevon died in 2003, he left behind both a fanatical cult following and a rich catalog of dark, witty rock-n-roll classics that includes "Lawyers,... More about this book »	Baba: A Return to China Upon My Father's Shoulders by Belle Yang Baba ("papa" in Chinese) recounts the colorful childhood tales of Yang's father, who grew up at a time of great political and social upheaval in China.... More about this book »

The Star Wars Craft Book by Bonnie Burton GIVE IN TO THE POWER OF THE CRAFTY SIDE Chewbacca Sock Puppets. Ewok Flower Vases. AT-AT Herb Gardens. With The Star Wars Craft Book, fans of all ages and... More about this book »	Creative Acts of Healing: after a baby dies by Judith Van Praag Memoir about infant loss, grief and recovery, and the role of creativity during the healing process. The author's baby daughter died during the last five minutes of... More about this book »
Fork on the Left, Knife in the Back by Michael Musto A collection of my most outrageous Village Voice columns through the years, spanning celebrity events, personal romps, Q&As, terrible parties, and harsh... More about this book »	Faithful Friends: Holocaust Survivors' Stories of the Pet... by Susan Bulanda Through personal accounts, Susan Bulanda has compiled a collection of stories about the pets of the Holocaust victims. This is a unique look at a part of history... More about this book »
Friends and Magicians by Connie Kronlokken Elsa is shocked and miserable when her husband Morgan announces he wants to move to a zendo many miles from the house they recently bought and which she loves.... More about this book »	Pleasure's Only Rule by Connie Kronlokken At 40, her son grown and independent, Janet finds freedom exhilarating and terrifying. Her old friend Carlos, an enigmatic sculptor in Los Angeles, offers her... More about this book »
K.A.R.M.A. by Grant McKenzie The children want revenge. Tech-savvy victims of abuse unite to turn their collective pain into bloody retribution. The group calls itself K.A.R.M.A: Kids Against... More about this book »	Tattoo by Kirsten Imani Kasai BONUS: This special eBook edition includes four bonus short stories set in the world of Tattoo: "Chen," and the eBook exclusives “Pavel,” "Queen Sidra the Lovely,"... More about this book »
Love Letters by Geraldine Solon Bridal shop manager Chloe Rogers will soon marry Richard Foster—so she thinks—until suddenly, she bumps into her childhood sweetheart, Josh Goldman, whom she hasn’t... More about this book »	African Places by Charles A. Ray The author's photographic journey through Zimbabwe and southern Africa from 2009 to 2011, with photos of people, animals, and places that are unforgettable. The... More about this book »