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Jane loves putting good books into the hands of customers.  She was previously a buyer for the world-famous Tattered Cover Bookstore in Denver, Colorado.  She and her husband have four sons and six grandkids.  In addition to reading, Jane enjoys weaving, gardening, photography, and travelling the world.  Be sure to ask Jane what she is reading if you see her in the store!

"I am a lifelong avid reader who has spent my professional life in the book business - both bookselling and publishing.  My favorites are literary fiction and well written mysteries and thrillers.  Generally I intersperse my reading of them.  My lifetime favorite authors are Wallace Stegner, John Fowles, Toni Morrison and Shirley Hazzard.  Mystery writers that I love are Robert Goddard, Steve Hamilton, Deborah Crombie, Wilkie Collins, etc. etc."

Jane's current recommendations

 

The Language of Flowers (Paperback)

By Vanessa Diffenbaugh
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780345525550
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Published: Ballantine Books, 4/2012
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The Language of Flowers by Vanessa Diffenbaugh is a startlingly beautiful book of hope and second chances. It is the story of Victoria Jones.  Growing up in the foster system she finds an entry into the world of relationships through the language of flowers.  Psychically attuned to the nuances of others' emotions, she matches exact flowers to their specific wishes.

Victoria's own emotions are stunted, fearful and distrusting.  She struggles through her terrors to connect, to love, to give and to claim a life for herself amongst ones who truly love her. Diffenbaugh has created a memorable character who is fiery, complicated and resilient. The desolation and healing that Victoria experiences are palpable.  I held my breath in hopes for her.

Diffenbaugh has worked in the foster system and fostered a number of children. Her sensitivity to the situations is apparent in her compassionately drawn, nuanced portrayal of Victoria. Victoria Jones - and Grant, Hazel, Elizabeth and Renata - will nestle into your heart.  You will never simply view moss or verbena or daffodils or sweet pea again.  They exemplify the unspoken languages that bind.

Italian Shoes (Paperback)

By Henning Mankell
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780307472243
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Published: Vintage, 10/2010
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A startling book of one man's redemption. This is not the detective Kurt Wallander series we expect from Mankell, but a deeply touching story of unexpected chances. Peppered with highly original characters, Italian Shoes is a very satisfying read.

The Tiger's Wife (Paperback)

By Tea Obreht
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780385343848
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Published: Random House Trade Paperbacks, 11/2011
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Insightful about the minute and huge changes caused by war, The Tiger's Wife brings the modern reality of daily life with magic realism into focus!

Gone Tomorrow: A Jack Reacher Novel (Mass Market Paperback)

By Lee Child
$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780440243687
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Published: Dell, 3/2010
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For mystery/thriller fans who have not met Jack Reacher, you have a treat in store.  An eccentric, intelligent citizen with a military intelligence past, Reacher takes you on an electrifying ride with every novel.

The Defector (Mass Market Paperback)

By Daniel Silva
$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780451230669
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Published: Signet, 7/2010
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Silva is the master of espionage. His hero is an enigmatic art restorer. His tales are riveting.

Rounding the Horn: Being the Story of Williwaws and Windjammers, Drake, Darwin, Murdered Missionaries and Naked Natives--a Deck' (Paperback)

By Dallas Murphy
$18.00
ISBN-13: 9780465047604
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Published: Basic Books, 6/2005
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Angle of Repose (Paperback)

By Wallace Earle Stegner, Jackson J. Benson
$17.00
ISBN-13: 9780141185477
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Published: Penguin Books, 12/2000
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Sonata for Miriam (Paperback)

By Linda Olsson
$15.00
ISBN-13: 9780143114703
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Published: Penguin Books, 3/2009
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Olsson speaks with the voice of a poet. This author of Astrid and Veronika tells a haunting tale about the consequences of silence. Her story happens at the intersection of the history that we cannot escape and our private lives.