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<title><![CDATA[Divisadero: A Novel]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["This spellbinding new novel revolves around three adopted siblings whose lives break apart and eventually reconnect years later. Their story parallels another unusual family unit, a reclusive writer and his gypsy neighbors searching for a peaceful life in post-war France. As usual, Ondaatje's storytelling is highly individual and utterly hypnotizing, as story leads into story, and the reader arrives at the end with a longing to turn to page one and begin again." -- Rich Rennicks, Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, Asheville, NC]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Divisadero: A Novel]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Michael Ondaatje]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Vintage]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780307279323]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[This spellbinding new novel revolves around three adopted siblings whose lives break apart and eventually reconnect years later. Their story parallels another unusual family unit, a reclusive writer and his gypsy neighbors searching for a peaceful life in post-war France. As usual, Ondaatje's storytelling is highly individual and utterly hypnotizing, as story leads into story, and the reader arrives at the end with a longing to turn to page one and begin again.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Rich Rennicks, Malaprop's Bookstore/Cafe, Asheville, NC]]></dc:contributor>

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<title><![CDATA[Bridge of Sighs]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["Like some of the best, most compelling works of fiction, sense of place is a character in Russo's Bridge of Sighs. Bridges in upstate New York and, more famously, in Venice set the stage for this rich, fascinating story of families, friends, coming of age, and late-in-life hardships. Book groups will eagerly digest the ordinary details, plus discuss the extraordinary circumstances of real life -- wonderful!" -- Kathleen Dixon, Islandtime Books & More, Washington Island, WI]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Bridge of Sighs]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Richard Russo]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Vintage]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9781400030903]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[Like some of the best, most compelling works of fiction, sense of place is a character in Russo's Bridge of Sighs. Bridges in upstate New York and, more famously, in Venice set the stage for this rich, fascinating story of families, friends, coming of age, and late-in-life hardships. Book groups will eagerly digest the ordinary details, plus discuss the extraordinary circumstances of real life -- wonderful!]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Kathleen Dixon, Islandtime Books & More, Washington Island, WI]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[45]]></bsbl:rank>

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<title><![CDATA[The Maytrees: A Novel]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["At long last, Dillard is at it again. Known for her gift of braiding ribbons of darkness to frame great light, and tragedy and death to reveal the marvel of life, now she's turned her scope on love, marriage, betrayal, and forgiveness. Slow down your life. Savor every word." -- Pepper Parker, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[The Maytrees: A Novel]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Annie Dillard]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Harper Perennial]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780061239540]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[At long last, Dillard is at it again. Known for her gift of braiding ribbons of darkness to frame great light, and tragedy and death to reveal the marvel of life, now she's turned her scope on love, marriage, betrayal, and forgiveness. Slow down your life. Savor every word.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Pepper Parker, Vintage Books, Vancouver, WA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[45]]></bsbl:rank>

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<title><![CDATA[Consequences: A Novel]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["This novel from Booker Prize-winner Lively begins in 1930s London and follows three generations of women: Lorna; her daughter, Molly, who defies social conventions; and Ruth, Molly's daughter, whose search for her family's history ultimately will help her break free from her conventional path. A good book-club choice." -- Linda Walonen, Bay Books, San Ramon, CA]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[Consequences: A Novel]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Penelope Lively]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Penguin]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780143113430]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[This novel from Booker Prize-winner Lively begins in 1930s London and follows three generations of women: Lorna; her daughter, Molly, who defies social conventions; and Ruth, Molly's daughter, whose search for her family's history ultimately will help her break free from her conventional path. A good book-club choice.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Linda Walonen, Bay Books, San Ramon, CA]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[45]]></bsbl:rank>

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<title><![CDATA[On Kingdom Mountain: A Novel]]></title>

<description><![CDATA["It's such a delight that Mosher returns once again to Kingdom Mountain, home to strange characters, beautiful landscape, and a strong sense of community. The setting (Depression-era Vermont) and the issues (saving a mountain from greedy developers) are relevant today, as we search for a way out of the economic recession and attempt to save our planet from destruction." -- Gayle Shanks, Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ]]></description>

<dc:title><![CDATA[On Kingdom Mountain: A Novel]]></dc:title>

<dc:creator><![CDATA[Howard Frank Mosher]]></dc:creator>

<dc:publisher><![CDATA[Mariner Books]]></dc:publisher>

<dc:identifier><![CDATA[9780547053745]]></dc:identifier>

<dc:description><![CDATA[It's such a delight that Mosher returns once again to Kingdom Mountain, home to strange characters, beautiful landscape, and a strong sense of community. The setting (Depression-era Vermont) and the issues (saving a mountain from greedy developers) are relevant today, as we search for a way out of the economic recession and attempt to save our planet from destruction.]]></dc:description>

<dc:contributor><![CDATA[Gayle Shanks, Changing Hands Bookstore, Tempe, AZ]]></dc:contributor>

<bsbl:rank><![CDATA[45]]></bsbl:rank>

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