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Advance Readers' Copies -- one of the many benefits of working at a bookstore. For those who might not know what that phrase refers to though, it means I (and other booksellers) are invited, even encouraged, to read advance copies of books before they are officially released to the public. In this world of thousands upon thousands of books, publishers often send out a free copy in hopes that a particularly enthusiastic recipient will personally promote the work to his or her customers, and thus increase sales exponentally.
Here are a few books that I have read in galley form (another phrase for advance reader copy) and hope y'all will pick them up, either at a bookstore or library.
The Rhino with Glue-On Shoes: And Other Surprising True Stories of Zoo Vets and their Patients
by Lucy Spelman (Editor), Ted Mashima (Editor)
In bookstores June 24, 2008 (US Release Date)
This is a cute book that all animal-lovers should pick up, or would be a great present for teenagers interested in becoming veterinarians. It’s a simple concept: vets from around the world contribute a story about an exotic...
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Stephen King "couldn't stop reading" it. Stephenie Meyer was so "obsessed . . . I had to take it with me out to dinner and hide it under the edge of the table." Publishers Weekly called it "the best book of 2008."
What is it?
The Hunger Games!
In a not-too-distant future, the United States of America has collapsed and been replaced by Panem, a country divided into 12 districts and ruled by the Capitol.
To keep the districts in line, the Capitol has required that annually each of the Twelve Districts send one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to participate in the Hunger Games, a televised fight to the death. Sixteen-year-old Katniss, whose family's survival rests on her since her father's death, has been forced to represent her district in the Games. To survive, she must kill others. But to kill others is a test Katniss is unsure she will pass.
Part gladiator-like adventure, part romance, part survival story, part political commentary, The Hunger Games asks the question: How far would you go to survive?
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I know not everyone celebrates Christmas, but in many countries, there is a big break coming up, and I thought I would share some good vacation-type reads. So put these on hold at the library now to prepare for a long period of time for relaxation and good reading.
1. His Dark Materials by Philip Pullman
(The Golden Compass, The Subtle Knife, The Amber Spyglass)-I read this series once over a break and it is fantastic. Deep and meaningful while still a quick read. The 2nd one is my favorite.
2. Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy
This is probably a challenge for a lot of people, but it's one of the most amazing books I have ever read. I tackled this one over a Christmas break and finished in a little over a week. It's a good book to go for when you have a long stretch of time to devote to it.
3. Inheritance series by Christopher Paolini
(Eragon, Eldest, Brisingr) This is a good chance to catch up before the 4th book comes out. (Anyone know when that is, btw?) People may laugh at this pick, but the books are very easy reads and pretty addicting. You'll get into them quickly which is perfect for the holidays. You want to relax after...
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