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Best Books of November and December 2024

The end of the year is quickly approaching, but that doesn’t mean your year of great reading is coming to an end. In between crowded malls and bustling storefronts, you’ll want to make time for November and December’s new releases. From new stories from authors like Brandon Sanderson, Haruki Murakami, and Weike Wang to memorable memoirs from Keke Palmer and Youngmi Mayer, there’s so many pages to pore over this holiday season.

Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive Series #5)

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Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive Series #5)

Wind and Truth (Stormlight Archive Series #5)

By Brandon Sanderson

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Battles won and lost, alliances gained and broken. Everything has come down to this — with only ten days to prepare. Experience a high-fantasy writer at the top of his game and get ready for the next five installments.

Battles won and lost, alliances gained and broken. Everything has come down to this — with only ten days to prepare. Experience a high-fantasy writer at the top of his game and get ready for the next five installments.

A Monsoon Rising (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Hurricane Wars, Book 2)

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A Monsoon Rising (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Hurricane Wars, Book 2)

A Monsoon Rising (B&N Exclusive Edition) (The Hurricane Wars, Book 2)

By Thea Guanzon

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If you were as sad as we were to say goodbye to Talasyn and Prince Alaric just as their relationship was starting to blossom at the end of The Hurricane Wars, then welcome back to the Night Empire in A Monsoon Rising. Perfect for fans of R. F. Kuang and Jennifer Armentrout.

If you were as sad as we were to say goodbye to Talasyn and Prince Alaric just as their relationship was starting to blossom at the end of The Hurricane Wars, then welcome back to the Night Empire in A Monsoon Rising. Perfect for fans of R. F. Kuang and Jennifer Armentrout.

Before We Forget Kindness (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series #5)

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Before We Forget Kindness (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series #5)

Before We Forget Kindness (B&N Exclusive Edition) (Before the Coffee Gets Cold Series #5)

By Toshikazu Kawaguchi

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In a life of too-lates and missed opportunities, Toshikazu Kawaguchi invites us back to the coffee shop of regrets and second-chances with brand-new patrons.

In a life of too-lates and missed opportunities, Toshikazu Kawaguchi invites us back to the coffee shop of regrets and second-chances with brand-new patrons.

Like Mother, Like Mother (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)

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Like Mother, Like Mother (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)

Like Mother, Like Mother (Barnes & Noble Book Club Edition)

By Susan Rieger

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A story of mothers and daughters and complex family mythologies where inheritance doesn’t always mean wealth.

A story of mothers and daughters and complex family mythologies where inheritance doesn’t always mean wealth.

Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle of an Invasion

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Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle of an Invasion

Ghosts of Panama: A Strongman Out of Control, A Murdered Marine, and the Special Agents Caught in the Middle of an Invasion

By Mark Harmon , Leon Carroll

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Special agents. Wide-spread terror. An impossible mission. This is a study of 1989 Panama from the author of our former Monthly Pick, Ghosts of Honolulu.

Special agents. Wide-spread terror. An impossible mission. This is a study of 1989 Panama from the author of our former Monthly Pick, Ghosts of Honolulu.

The City and Its Uncertain Walls: A Novel

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The City and Its Uncertain Walls: A Novel

The City and Its Uncertain Walls: A Novel

By Haruki Murakami
Translator Philip Gabriel

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Murakami creates his own intricate mythologies, and his latest is no exception.

Murakami creates his own intricate mythologies, and his latest is no exception.

Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy: A Cookbook

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Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy: A Cookbook

Half Baked Harvest Quick & Cozy: A Cookbook

By Tieghan Gerard

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Tieghan Gerard is back with even more simple and satisfying recipes, making your meal goals attainable and leaving your kitchen smelling delicious.

Tieghan Gerard is back with even more simple and satisfying recipes, making your meal goals attainable and leaving your kitchen smelling delicious.

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

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The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

The Serviceberry: Abundance and Reciprocity in the Natural World

By Robin Wall Kimmerer
Illustrator John Burgoyne

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Taking on expansive issues with care and compassion, Robin Wall Kimmerer provides perspective on what’s truly important, and how we can rediscover ourselves and our place in the natural world.

Taking on expansive issues with care and compassion, Robin Wall Kimmerer provides perspective on what’s truly important, and how we can rediscover ourselves and our place in the natural world.

Cassino '44: The Brutal Battle for Rome

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Cassino '44: The Brutal Battle for Rome

Cassino '44: The Brutal Battle for Rome

By James Holland

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War is always changing — James Holland brings soldiers’ valiant stories back to life and examines key turning points in WWII in this fascinating account.

War is always changing — James Holland brings soldiers’ valiant stories back to life and examines key turning points in WWII in this fascinating account.

The Songbird and the Heart of Stone

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The Songbird and the Heart of Stone

The Songbird and the Heart of Stone

By Carissa Broadbent

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A story of light vs. dark, wrong vs. right. Mische’s choice should be simple, but nothing is as it seems in a world of vengeful gods, love and treachery.

A story of light vs. dark, wrong vs. right. Mische’s choice should be simple, but nothing is as it seems in a world of vengeful gods, love and treachery.

Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative

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Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative

Master of Me: The Secret to Controlling Your Narrative

By Keke Palmer

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Even the most casual fan of Keke Palmer will find resonance in her deeply personal story detailing her journey not just to the spotlight, but to self-assurance.

Even the most casual fan of Keke Palmer will find resonance in her deeply personal story detailing her journey not just to the spotlight, but to self-assurance.

North Is the Night (Deluxe Special Edition)

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North Is the Night (Deluxe Special Edition)

North Is the Night (Deluxe Special Edition)

By Emily Rath

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Romantasy meets mythology in this immersive trek through the frozen forest to the realm of death. This enchanting fantasy is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.

Romantasy meets mythology in this immersive trek through the frozen forest to the realm of death. This enchanting fantasy is perfect for fans of Katherine Arden and Naomi Novik.

Water, Water: Poems

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Water, Water: Poems

Water, Water: Poems

By Billy Collins

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There is beauty in the mundane — Billy Collins reminds us we just need to remember to look for it. Indoors, outdoors and beyond, this collection is an ode to the wild and weird world around us.

There is beauty in the mundane — Billy Collins reminds us we just need to remember to look for it. Indoors, outdoors and beyond, this collection is an ode to the wild and weird world around us.

The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography

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The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography

The Name of This Band Is R.E.M.: A Biography

By Peter Ames Carlin

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R.E.M created a sound that drove music through the 80s and 90s — and set the stage for bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. This insightful and detailed tour through the band’s evolution is a delight for fans.

R.E.M created a sound that drove music through the 80s and 90s — and set the stage for bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam and Soundgarden. This insightful and detailed tour through the band’s evolution is a delight for fans.

The Last One (Deluxe Limited Edition)

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The Last One (Deluxe Limited Edition)

The Last One (Deluxe Limited Edition)

By Rachel Howzell Hall

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An epic fantasy complete with magical beasts, a kingdom in ruin and a headstrong protagonist who has more questions than answers.

An epic fantasy complete with magical beasts, a kingdom in ruin and a headstrong protagonist who has more questions than answers.

Lazarus Man: A Novel

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Lazarus Man: A Novel

Lazarus Man: A Novel

By Richard Price

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The incomparable Richard Price weaves the perspectives of individual characters into the voice of a community shaken by disaster. This is a snapshot of life and death from the author of Freedomland.

The incomparable Richard Price weaves the perspectives of individual characters into the voice of a community shaken by disaster. This is a snapshot of life and death from the author of Freedomland.

The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past

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The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past

The Memory Palace: True Short Stories of the Past

By Nate DiMeo

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Sometimes the best stories you’ve ever heard are ones rooted in history. Award-winning podcaster and artist Nate DiMeo gives us a time capsule of the past through a captivating collection.

Sometimes the best stories you’ve ever heard are ones rooted in history. Award-winning podcaster and artist Nate DiMeo gives us a time capsule of the past through a captivating collection.

Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents

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Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents

Lincoln vs. Davis: The War of the Presidents

By Nigel Hamilton

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How did Lincoln grow into the formidable leader we know him as, and where did Jefferson Davis go wrong? This is a compelling account of two complicated men in American history.

How did Lincoln grow into the formidable leader we know him as, and where did Jefferson Davis go wrong? This is a compelling account of two complicated men in American history.

Didion and Babitz

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Didion and Babitz

Didion and Babitz

By Lili Anolik

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A fraught relationship between two iconic women. You know their names — and their stories — but how well did they know each other?

A fraught relationship between two iconic women. You know their names — and their stories — but how well did they know each other?

Hotel Lucky Seven: A Novel

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Hotel Lucky Seven: A Novel

Hotel Lucky Seven: A Novel

By Kotaro Isaka
Translator Brian Bergstrom

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The sequel we’ve all been waiting for. From the bullet train to a hotel, nothing could go wrong for Ladybug this time around — right?

The sequel we’ve all been waiting for. From the bullet train to a hotel, nothing could go wrong for Ladybug this time around — right?

City of Night Birds: A Novel

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City of Night Birds: A Novel

City of Night Birds: A Novel

By Juhea Kim

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A story of art, love and ambition, this is a dazzling tale of the meteoric rise and fall of a Russian ballerina.

A story of art, love and ambition, this is a dazzling tale of the meteoric rise and fall of a Russian ballerina.

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

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Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

Heartbreak Is the National Anthem: How Taylor Swift Reinvented Pop Music

By Rob Sheffield

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An unprecedented look into the life of Taylor Swift, told by the only journalist close enough to tell it. This is a must-have for any Swifties looking for the next great insight into her stardom.

An unprecedented look into the life of Taylor Swift, told by the only journalist close enough to tell it. This is a must-have for any Swifties looking for the next great insight into her stardom.

Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures

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Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures

Vanishing Treasures: A Bestiary of Extraordinary Endangered Creatures

By Katherine Rundell

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A sweeping survey of tragically endangered creatures, from wombats to wolves, seals to storks and beyond. Rundell explores their role in our world and our role in their collapse in this moving collection, complemented by gorgeous illustrations.

A sweeping survey of tragically endangered creatures, from wombats to wolves, seals to storks and beyond. Rundell explores their role in our world and our role in their collapse in this moving collection, complemented by gorgeous illustrations.

I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir

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I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir

I'm Laughing Because I'm Crying: A Memoir

By Youngmi Mayer

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With laughter comes reflecton, and with wit comes wisdom. This is a breathtaking memoir from a celebrated comedian on the dualities of life, love and happiness.

With laughter comes reflecton, and with wit comes wisdom. This is a breathtaking memoir from a celebrated comedian on the dualities of life, love and happiness.

Bel Canto Annotated Edition: A Novel

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Bel Canto Annotated Edition: A Novel

Bel Canto Annotated Edition: A Novel

By Ann Patchett

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Revisit a timeless story — with notes in the margins from the author herself.

Revisit a timeless story — with notes in the margins from the author herself.

The Author's Guide to Murder: A Novel

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The Author's Guide to Murder: A Novel

The Author's Guide to Murder: A Novel

By Beatriz Williams , Lauren Willig , Karen White

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If you liked Knives Out, read this book. An ode to locked-room mysteries and classic, cold-blooded cases, The Author’s Guide to Murder is a treat.

If you liked Knives Out, read this book. An ode to locked-room mysteries and classic, cold-blooded cases, The Author’s Guide to Murder is a treat.

Time of the Child

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Time of the Child

Time of the Child

By Niall Williams

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A tender tale in the heart of County Clare follows a father and daughter in the wake of life’s never ending surprises. Get into the holiday spirit with Niall Williams’ story of family and hope.

A tender tale in the heart of County Clare follows a father and daughter in the wake of life’s never ending surprises. Get into the holiday spirit with Niall Williams’ story of family and hope.

The Collaborators

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The Collaborators

The Collaborators

By Michael Idov

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When a billionaire goes missing, anything can happen — like the spontaneous team up of a young heiress and a CIA operative. From LA to Berlin to Moscow, this captivating spy thriller will take you around the globe.

When a billionaire goes missing, anything can happen — like the spontaneous team up of a young heiress and a CIA operative. From LA to Berlin to Moscow, this captivating spy thriller will take you around the globe.

Brightly Shining

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Brightly Shining

Brightly Shining

By Ingvild Rishøi
Translator Caroline Waight

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”Tis the season for an enchanting tale of sisterhood, community and resilience during one magical holiday month.

”Tis the season for an enchanting tale of sisterhood, community and resilience during one magical holiday month.

Rental House: A Novel

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Rental House: A Novel

Rental House: A Novel

By Weike Wang

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National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 author Weike Wang asks questions of home, family and identity in one big-hearted story. If you think your family is complicated, read this book.

National Book Foundation 5 Under 35 author Weike Wang asks questions of home, family and identity in one big-hearted story. If you think your family is complicated, read this book.

Turkuaz Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Dough Recipes for Sweet and Savory Bakes: A Baking Book

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Turkuaz Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Dough Recipes for Sweet and Savory Bakes: A Baking Book

Turkuaz Kitchen: Traditional and Modern Dough Recipes for Sweet and Savory Bakes: A Baking Book

By Betül Tunç

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Every bake has to start somewhere, and Betül Tunç is here to guide you through the ins and outs of crafting the exact dough needed for the best possible flavor.

Every bake has to start somewhere, and Betül Tunç is here to guide you through the ins and outs of crafting the exact dough needed for the best possible flavor.

Pony Confidential

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Pony Confidential

Pony Confidential

By Christina Lynch

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Pony stirs up trouble when he runs away from his latest owner in a long line of dozens. Saddle up and mosey into this unique murder mystery of epic, horse-sized proportions.

Pony stirs up trouble when he runs away from his latest owner in a long line of dozens. Saddle up and mosey into this unique murder mystery of epic, horse-sized proportions.

How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World

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How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World

How to Think Like Socrates: Ancient Philosophy as a Way of Life in the Modern World

By Donald J. Robertson

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A practical application of his philosophy to contemporary problems, this book makes the wisdom of Socrates more accessible than ever before.

A practical application of his philosophy to contemporary problems, this book makes the wisdom of Socrates more accessible than ever before.

Woo Woo: A Novel

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Woo Woo: A Novel

Woo Woo: A Novel

By Ella Baxter

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Ella Baxter blurs the lines between reality and life in Woo Woo, a portrait of a woman grappling with paranoia and art, the internet and the supernatural.

Ella Baxter blurs the lines between reality and life in Woo Woo, a portrait of a woman grappling with paranoia and art, the internet and the supernatural.

The Magnificent Ruins

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The Magnificent Ruins

The Magnificent Ruins

By Nayantara Roy

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A prodigal daughter returns to a hefty inheritance and relatives that deem her undeserving. This is a saga of secrets, lies and family ties.

A prodigal daughter returns to a hefty inheritance and relatives that deem her undeserving. This is a saga of secrets, lies and family ties.

The Voyage Home: A Novel

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The Voyage Home: A Novel

The Voyage Home: A Novel

By Pat Barker

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How well do you know your Greek myths? Pat Barker’s latest focuses on Cassandra, a complicated woman with the gift of prophecy, and the curse of never being believed.

How well do you know your Greek myths? Pat Barker’s latest focuses on Cassandra, a complicated woman with the gift of prophecy, and the curse of never being believed.

The Courting of Bristol Keats: [Limited Stenciled Edge edition]

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The Courting of Bristol Keats: [Limited Stenciled Edge edition]

The Courting of Bristol Keats: [Limited Stenciled Edge edition]

By Mary E. Pearson

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Journey into the world of the fae — and try to make it out unscathed. This is a whirlwind story of magic, revenge and romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

Journey into the world of the fae — and try to make it out unscathed. This is a whirlwind story of magic, revenge and romance perfect for fans of Sarah J. Maas.

Growing Up Urkel

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Growing Up Urkel

Growing Up Urkel

By Jaleel White

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From booking a commercial as a preschooler to overwhelming fame and fortune to living in his own shadow, this is Jaleel White like you’ve never seen him before.

From booking a commercial as a preschooler to overwhelming fame and fortune to living in his own shadow, this is Jaleel White like you’ve never seen him before.

What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird

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What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird

What the Chicken Knows: A New Appreciation of the World's Most Familiar Bird

By Sy Montgomery

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Sy Montgomery’s writing has brought new life to such creatures as turtles and octopuses, now she’s taking on the chicken. You’ll never see them the same.

Sy Montgomery’s writing has brought new life to such creatures as turtles and octopuses, now she’s taking on the chicken. You’ll never see them the same.

Invisible Helix: A Detective Galileo Novel

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Invisible Helix: A Detective Galileo Novel

Invisible Helix: A Detective Galileo Novel

By Keigo Higashino
Translator Giles Murray

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Favorite characters return in Invisible Helix, a breakneck thriller of intertwining characters and one grisly murder.

Favorite characters return in Invisible Helix, a breakneck thriller of intertwining characters and one grisly murder.

The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham

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The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham

The Scapegoat: The Brilliant Brief Life of the Duke of Buckingham

By Lucy Hughes-Hallett

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Enter a world of grandeur and glory, kings and kingdoms. With romance, betrayal and revenge, this is history that reads like fiction.

Enter a world of grandeur and glory, kings and kingdoms. With romance, betrayal and revenge, this is history that reads like fiction.

From Under the Truck: A Memoir

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From Under the Truck: A Memoir

From Under the Truck: A Memoir

By Josh Brolin

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It was a role in No Country for Old Men in 2007 that rebooted Josh Brolin’s career; here he takes fans behind the scenes of the ups and downs, the mistakes and the misfires of his life and acclaimed career.

It was a role in No Country for Old Men in 2007 that rebooted Josh Brolin’s career; here he takes fans behind the scenes of the ups and downs, the mistakes and the misfires of his life and acclaimed career.