Indie Reading Groups Debuts

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Couch (Paperback)

$16.00

ISBN-13: 9781931520546
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Small Beer Press, 11/01/2008

"Simply one of the best, most enjoyable, and most original books I've read in a very, very long time. This novel about a fantastic orange couch is a lyrical story of a heroic quest undertaken by flawed but intrinsically good people. Humorous and glorious, celebratory of the sacred thing that lies inside each (OK, most) of us -- I'm recommending Couch to everyone!" --Beth Simpson, Cornerstone Books, Salem, MA

Dear American Airlines (Paperback)

By Jonathan Miles

$13.95

ISBN-13: 9780547237909
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Mariner Books, 06/01/2009

"Estranged from his only daughter for some 20 years, Benjamin R. Ford is overjoyed when he receives an invitation to her West Coast nuptials. However, in transit to the happy event, American Airlines strands him in the purgatory of Chicago's O'Hare. Vexed by this development, Ben spends his time composing a ferocious letter of complaint to the air carrier. In the course of this missive, readers come to learn of his life, loves, and -- oddly enough -- the world of translated literature. While Benjamin Ford might remain earthbound, author Jonathan Miles definitely soars in this frantic and funny debut!" --Joe Drabyak, Chester County Book & Music Company, West Chester, PA

The House at Riverton (Paperback)

By Kate Morton

$15.00

ISBN-13: 9781416550532
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Washington Square Press, 03/01/2009

"Grace Bradley has had a very long life and is now starting to fade. When she receives a letter about a film that is soon to be made about a tragedy that occurred between the world wars at Riverton, an estate where she was a housemaid, she is forced to relive her years of service at Riverton and her life after leaving it. You will be totally drawn into Grace's life and will not want the book to end." --Roberta Kraft, Alibi Books, Glenview, IL

Right of Thirst (Paperback)

By Frank Huyler

$14.99

ISBN-13: 9780061687549
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Harper Perennial, 05/01/2009

"This story of a successful cardiologist who volunteers to help with earthquake relief in a poor Islamic country is my favorite book of the year, a tender and unexpected tale of a man in search of a purpose. Plenty to argue about in this perfect reading group pick." --Joe Foster, Maria's Bookshop, Durango, CO

Rooftops of Tehran (Paperback)

By Mahbod Seraji

$15.00

ISBN-13: 9780451226815
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: NAL Trade, 05/01/2009

"Set in Iran in the 1970s, Mahbob Seraji's novel of young love in a nation headed toward revolution infuses sad events with a lot of humor as well. This is a wonderful book that I hope reading groups will discover and discuss." --Jennifer Wills Geraedts, Beagle Books, Park Rapids, MN

Sweeping Up Glass (Paperback)

By Carolyn Wall

$14.00

ISBN-13: 9780385343039
Availability: On Our Shelves Now
Published: Delta, 08/01/2009

"Olivia Harker Cross' story is a mystery, a love story, and a course in history all in one fine novel. Reading groups will find a wealth of topics for discussion and enjoyment." --Cindy Reinhardt, University Bookstore, Edwardsville, IL

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