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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers September 5, 2010 - 09/01/2010

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An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
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NYT Fiction Bestsellers September 5, 2010 - 09/01/2010

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An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
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New Nonfiction Books

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Here's a list of just ordered nonfiction books. If you're planning a trip or want to learn some new computer skills there might be just the book for you in this list.

Ackerman, Jennifer. Ah-Choo!: The Uncommon Life of Your Common Cold

Athill, Diana. Instead of a Letter

Balfour, Sandy. Holy Ghosts: Or, How a (Not-So) Good Catholic Boy Became a Believer in Things That Go Bump In the Night

Berman, Ari. Herding Donkeys: The Fight to Rebuild the Democratic Party and Reshape American Politics

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The books are back! New Fiction just ordered.

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Sorry for the blog's hiatus! Here are the fiction books just ordered. Get them first by placing your requestWhen the item you want is checked out to someone else you may request that it be held for you when it is returned. Requests can be made for any item in our catalog including new releases and items on order. You will receive notification via e-mail (or telephone) when your hold is available for pick up. Your request will be honored in the order it is received. in the catalog now.

Oates, Joyce Carol. Give Me Your Heart: Tales of Mystery and Suspense. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH). 1/7/2011.

Maynard, Joyce. The Good Daughters. William Morrow & Company. 9/1/2010.

Lindqvist, John Ajvide. Handling the Undead. Thomas Dunne Books. 9/28/2010.

Rushdie, Salman. Luka and the Fire of Life. Random House. 11/16/2010.

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NYT Nonfiction Bestsellers August 29, 2010 - 08/25/2010

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An up-to-date list of the New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
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NYT Fiction Bestsellers August 29, 2010 - 08/25/2010

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An up-to-date list of the New York Times Fiction Bestsellers. Weekly.
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Kids' Books August 2010 - 08/24/2010

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Find out what’s new and cool! We’ll suggest fun and fascinating fiction (and great nonfiction, too) for kids in elementary school. Monthly.
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Picture Books August 2010 - 08/24/2010

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Looking for great picture books to share with the children in your life? You'll find books here that are sure to captivate their young imaginations. Monthly.
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Mystery August 2010 - 08/23/2010

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Drawn to puzzles? These books will provide you with a steady stream of who-dun-its for your solving delight. Monthly.
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Historical Fiction August 2010 - 08/23/2010

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Do you prefer novels with period detail? Become part of history, without having to slop through the mud or face the guillotine yourself. Monthly.
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