This sequel to Karmafornia finds Walt in Boulder, Colo. in 1981, ready to put down roots. He meets local woman Anna, also recovering from a broken heart, and they fall in love. But he finds himself in the crosshairs of the local narcotics squad, along with his Deadhead housemates, enduring destructive searches of their house.Laura, last seen killing Cob with a wine-bottle to his head, is out on parole soon, and dreams of re-connecting with Walt. When he learns she's still intent on ...

Set against the turmoil of late 70's Bay Area California, KARMAFORNIA spins the latest incarnation of a love triangle. When ambitious Laura, new to grad school and Berkeley, and her go-with-the-flow boyfriend Walt, meet bright arrogant fruitarian Cob at a party, she strikes sparks with him while Walt sees trouble coming. Their struggles with history and desire play out against the backdrop of Proposition 13, the Jonestown tragedy, the SF City Hall murders of Mayor Moscone and Harvey Milk, ...

When Uncle Scamp tells his teenaged nephew Craig about the man down the street who drives a DeLorean, they are determined to have a look at it, but that innocent look sets a series of events in motion that will change their lives forever.

The New York Times bestselling novel from Garth Stein—a heart-wrenching but deeply funny and ultimately uplifting story of family, love, loyalty, and hope—a captivating look at the wonders and absurdities of human life . . . as only a dog could tell it.“Splendid.” —People“The perfect book for anyone who knows that compassion isn’t only for humans, and that the relationship between two souls who are meant for each o...

Three witches and their magical cats solve paranormal murder cases in the mystical town of Wonder Falls. From 3x USA TODAY Bestselling Author Harper Lin.Not only is Cath heartbroken by Blake, she's depleted and depressed from saving his life from demonic forces. Bea and Aunt Astrid "kidnap" her to go on a spa weekend outside of Wonder Falls, leaving the cats at home with Jake.But the Muskox Spa is not the relaxing retreat they envisioned. Ghosts ar...

With gimleteyed wit and illuminated prose, Augusten shows how the holidays bring out the worst in us and sometimes, just sometimes, the very, very best.You've eaten too much candy at Christmas...but have you ever eaten the face off a six-foot stuffed Santa? You've seen gingerbread houses...but have you ever made your own gingerbread tenement? You've woken up with a hangover...but have you ever woken up next to Kris Kringle himself? Augusten Burroughs has, and in th...

Soon to be a major motion picture, this heart-warming and inspirational tale follows Enzo, a loyal family dog, tells the story of his human family, how they nearly fell apart, and what he did to bring them back together.Enzo knows he is different from other dogs: he thinks and feels in nearly human ways. He has educated himself by watching extensive television, and by listening very closely to the words of his master, Denny Swift, an up-and-coming race car driver. ...

Named a Best Book of the Year by NPR, Real Simple**, Bustle, and The Wall Street Journal**Longlisted for The Center for Fiction's First Novel Prize"This novel practically thumps with heartache and sharp humor."**—**Chang-rae Lee, New York Times bestselling author of Native SpeakerAn exuberant and wise multigenerational debut novel about the complicat...

When things go bad, in Michael's world things go horribly, terrifyingly bad.It's been a year since hardened Navy SEAL Michael Stanton walked away from his career. He never thought to go back, but then his former commander calls with the news that an old friend was murdered while undercover – and he needs Michael's help.Knowing the next dead body might be his, Michael takes his friend's place at the home of a terrorist. His official mission is to find all he can to bring the...

In Hatchet, 13-year-old Brian Robeson learned to survive alone in the Canadian wilderness, armed only with his hatchet. Finally, as millions of readers know, he was rescued at the end of the summer. But what if Brian hadn't been rescued? What if he had been left to face his deadliest enemy--winter?Gary Paulsen raises the stakes for survival in this riveting and inspiring story as one boy confronts the ultimate test and the ultimate adventure.

Praise for USA Today bestselling author Connie Shelton and the Charlie Parker mystery series:“Charlie is just what readers want in an amateur sleuth.” –Booklist“Shelton again has done a superb job of bringing New Mexico to life.” —Albuquerque JournalIt’s Christmas in Albuquerque; Charlie and her family are ready for a quiet holiday at home. But right away, her hopes for that scenario fade when Charlie’s brother and PI busi...

'You can sit back and have the time of your life reading A Gate at the Stairs.' Observer'The most irresistible contemporary American writer.' New York Times Book Review'One of the funniest writers alive' Dave Eggers'Hilarious and distressing, entertaining and wise' Roddy Doyle'Moore's a writer you don't quit.' GuardianWith America quietly gearing up for war in the Middle East, twenty-year-old Tassie Kel...