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Quay Books Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

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Book Cover for: Tropic of Cancer, Henry Miller

Tropic of Cancer

Henry Miller
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I believe that today more than ever a book should be sought after even if it has only one great page in it. We must search for fragments, splinters, anything that has ore in it, anything that is capable of resuscitating the body and the soul. ― Henry Miller, Tropic of Cancer

Paperback, 1994

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Hey Grandude!, Paul McCartney

Hey Grandude!

Paul McCartney
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From Paul McCartney—an action-packed picture-book adventure celebrating the fun that grandparents and grandkids can get up to. Only €8.00 - new in hardback - buy online here: https://t.co/BSYd5VGcqE https://t.co/kS79ZwXuwL

Hardcover, 2019

$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Thank You, Mr. Falker, Patricia Polacco

Thank You, Mr. Falker

Patricia Polacco
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The real-life, classic story of a dyslexic girl and the teacher who would not let her fail. New hardback, only €5. Young readers struggling with learning difficulties will identify - Publishers Weekly. https://t.co/yQOT2mSc82 #dyslexia #reading #parenting https://t.co/FBOzrgutMk

Hardcover, 1998

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Eleanor, David Michaelis

Eleanor

David Michaelis
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Excellent single-volume biography of America’s greatest first lady . . . Absolutely spellbinding. - Washington Post Eleanor Roosevelt was dynamic, driven and creative, intelligent and empathic. Only €9.00 (RRP: €20). Buy online here: https://t.co/eHacKEverr https://t.co/p52QSKw0lX

Paperback, 2021

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: American Utopia, David Byrne

American Utopia

David Byrne
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From former Talking Heads frontman and multimedia visionary David Byrne and revered bestselling author, illustrator, and artist Maira Kalman - an inspiring celebration in words and art of the connections between us all. Only €8.00. Buy online here: https://t.co/x0rOG10ZhF https://t.co/Ohhx1sblgu

Hardcover, 2020

$24.00$12.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: A Boy Called Bat, Elana K. Arnold

A Boy Called Bat

Elana K. Arnold
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Recently, some very interesting books for children have arrived with us. On complementary colours, this book is a playful starting point for science discussions, said 'BookList,' the book review journal of the American Library Association. €9.00: https://t.co/OSSyOJXMpf https://t.co/e9dOhMR5BG

Paperback, 2018

$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Packs: Strength in Numbers, Hannah Salyer

Packs: Strength in Numbers

Hannah Salyer
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Uplifting, lively picture book that details the various ways a community structure helps a species thrive and survive.... Part natural science, part deep ecology, wholly captivating.—Kirkus, Only €8.00, hardback, buy here: https://t.co/KbNTLvx7Vm https://t.co/W0B5sYYlMN

Hardcover, 2020

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Atonement, Ian McEwan

Atonement

Ian McEwan
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This is an exquisitely interesting book. It’s a deeply serious one too and, for those like me who have little math, it’s delightfully readable.” - Ian McEwan, author of Atonement Only €9.00. Buy online here: https://t.co/5VGlLV4sTR https://t.co/R8EmwgAkCJ

Paperback, 2003

$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Red: A Crayon's Story, Michael Hall

Red: A Crayon's Story

Michael Hall
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Stories about accepting differences abound, but this one delivers its message in an unexpectedly affecting way, said Publisher's Weekly. Only €7.00 (new in hardback), buy online here: https://t.co/CXmXkNbfb4 https://t.co/ksT8Zu34Ek

Hardcover, 2015

$19.99$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Skunk and Badger, Amy Timberlake

Skunk and Badger

Amy Timberlake
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Best Book of 2020: School Library Journal, New York Public Library, Booklist (American Library Association). For 7 - 10 years. A funny, precise portrait of two distinct personalities coming together in a bond of friendship. €7, here: https://t.co/1HRgoHpOhe https://t.co/9thehOGF2k

Hardcover, 2020

$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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