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This book will knock you for a loop. The strong, sure voice of Little Bee is a testament to the power of good writing.

A mind-bending mystery from a science fiction/fantasy master. Mieville's obvious enjoyment of language is as much a part of what I love about his writing as his stories.

Tecumseh Sparrow "T.S." Spivet is a brilliant cartographer. He draws maps of everything he observes, whether that might be mountains, migratory patterns of birds, or a conversation. T.S. has just learned that he is to receive the Smithsonian Institute's prestigious Baird Award and must travel to Washington, D.C. to accept the prize. The trouble is, T.S. is only 12 years old--the fact of which the people at the Smithsonian are unaware. Told from T.S.'s perspective, The Selected Works is a fascinating story about a boy who is wise beyond his years in some things, but still very young and unsure in others. Throughout the story, T.S. directs the reader to notes and maps in the margins. This is a special book that you'll want to give copies of to friends and family.

With his first historical novel, Dennis Lehane has produced a book that will certainly bring him to the attention of those who haven't yet read his enthralling mystery stories. In The Given Day, Lehane tackles the events of 1919 that shook Boston to its core. From the influenza epidemic, brought from Europe by returning soldiers, to the fateful police strike that turned the city on itself, Lehane has written a powerful and memorable story.