Mysterious and marvelously unpredictable, Birnam Wood had me reading the way I used to as a kid-curiously desperately and as if it were the whole world.

Full of actionable, practical advice on what to eat to live longer.

When builders discover a human skeleton during a renovation of a cafe, they call in Dr. Ruth Galloway to solve the mystery. When the skeleton turns out to be modern it is even closer to home for Dr. Galloway who must solve the mystery to exonerate a friends.

This is a story about two adults looking back over choices they made, and the choices that were made for them. It's a story about bravery, memory, the often small yet consequential moments that define our lives.

Miss Marple exposes a small town's shameful secrets.

When entertainer Jimmy Sutaine falls victim to a string of malicious practical jokes, there's only one man who can get to the bottom of the apparent vendetta against the music hall darling.

Cotton Malone tries to solve the murder of a Swiss Guardsman and find a forgotten 16th Century
document

Swedish princess is kidnapped to be exchanged for 400 year old Codex.

Escaping the Sack of Rome in 1527, with their stomachs churning on the jewels they swallowed, rf the courtesan Flammetta and her companion dwarf Bucino, head for Venice, the shimmering city born of East-West trade, rich and rancid, pious and profitable, beautifuul and squalid. With a mix of courage and cunnning, they infiltrate Venetian society.

Duncan's life story and life experience have led him to make a huge positive difference in the world. I am so glad he decided to share these stories and experiences with all of us. Hopefully, this will not fail to inspire all of us to make the same kind of difference in our lives and the lives of others.

Lisa Belkin has taken an incredible story and unraveled it in the most masterful way. This is an intensely readable, fascinating book that will be with you for a long time.

Smart, down-to-earth, and completely believable.

It's not often that you're called to the Italian countryside on business, so when archaeologist Angelo Monrelli asks for her help, Ruth jumps at the chance.

A classic collection of poems by a master of American verse selected by the author himself.

Tells the history of the Thompson Elk statue in Downtown Portland and what it means to Portlanders.

This story is a raw, immediate addnd deeply poignant examination of modern motherhood and all its challenges.

A Comprehensive layman's guide to the world of opera--Phil G. Goulding finally make the magic and mystique of opera accessible to all.

"Eliot and his wife Claire have been happily married for nearly four decades. They've raised two children n and have weathered the inevitable ups and downs of a long life spent together. But eight years after Claire was diagnosed with cancer, the end is near, and it's time to gather loved ones and prepare for the inevitable when Claire startles Eliot with her request.

For three decades following World War II, the Great Lakes overtook Europe as the epicenter of global economic strength. The region was the beating heart of the world economy, possessing all the power and prestige Silicon Valley does today. And no ship represented the apex of the American Century better than the 729-foot-long Edmund Fitzgerald -- the biggest, best, and most profitable ship on the Lakes

Many people may dream of sailing off into the realm of the setting sun, searching for paradise. This book tells of doing just that, with my husband and two young children.

Galloway is an Everywoman, smart, successful and a little bit unsure of herself. Readers will look forward to learning more about her.

An uncommon, down-to-earth heroine whose acute insight, wry humor, and depth of feeling make her a thoroughly engaging companion.

With grace, honesty, and unflinching courage, the author has shared the truth of caregiving--its heartbreaks and its hidden gifts. The book is a gift to every caregiver who has felt lost, overwhelmed, or alone0

An indie musician reeling from tragedy and a public breakdown reconnects with her father on a weeklong cruise in this pitch-perfect story about the ways we recover long in the strangest places.

A Dying Fall....combines an intriguing plot with well-drawn characters....and a keen sense of place and history. Connoisseurs of thoughtful suspense will revel in its many pleasures.--Richmond Times Dispatch.

Elizabeth George reigns as queen of the mystery genre. The Lynley books constitute the smartest, most gratifyingly complex and impassioned mystery series now being published.--Entertainment Weekly.

The unmissable new mystery in the Thursday Murder Club series. It's been a quiet year for the Thursday Murder Club. Joyce has a wedding to plan. Elizabeth is grieving. Ron is dealing with family troubles. But when Elizabeth meets Nich, a wedding guest asking for her help, she finds the thrill of the chase is ignited once again.

Clever, amusing, complicated.. a psychological thriller with a characteristically intricate and humorous puzzle of a plot.

Suspenseful.. perfect for fans of John Grisham. A master of plot and pacing and one of those rare authors who can create a genuinely surprising ending.

Deep River is an engrossing and commanding historical epic about one immigrant family's shifting fortunes... a feat of lavish storytelling.