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Book Cover for: Cloud Cuckoo Land, Anthony Doerr

Cloud Cuckoo Land

Anthony Doerr
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It’s been 7 years since Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See came out and subsequently won the Pulitzer Prize. This Tuesday sees the release of his long-awaited new novel, CLOUD CUCKOO LAND, and The Briar Patch has signed first editions available. https://briarpatchbooks.square.site/product/preorder-cloud-cuckoo-land/2619. https://t.co/jhiRX8lajH

Paperback, 2022

$20.00$10.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Never Never: A Romantic Suspense Novel of Love and Fate, Colleen Hoover

Never Never: A Romantic Suspense Novel of Love and Fate

Colleen Hoover
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Dark, twisty & beautiful — that’s the best way to describe NEVER NEVER by Colleen Hoover & Tarryn Fisher. This 3part series follows 2 soulmates as they try to find their way back to each other & secrets stand in their way. A gripping romantic mystery. We've got your copy waiting. https://t.co/qatnUvJUsd

Hardcover, 2023

$30.00$15.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: In a Patch of Grass, Fran Hodgkins

In a Patch of Grass

Fran Hodgkins
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What fun having Fran Hodgkins read her hilarious and informative new picture book, In a Patch of Grass, at a special @MEScienceFest storytime today! Special thanks to all the little readers who joined us for being such excellent listeners! https://t.co/TwFhGch9mg

Hardcover, 2023

$18.95$9.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: The Story of Arthur Truluv, Elizabeth Berg

The Story of Arthur Truluv

Elizabeth Berg
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If you loved The Story of Arthur Truluv, then you’ll want to dive into EARTH’S THE RIGHT PLACE FOR LOVE by Elizabeth Berg. Full of unforgettable characters, this novel is about the power of kindness, character, family, & how love can grow even when you least expect it. https://t.co/MqDLtErjIX

Paperback, 2018

$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book, Ryan T. Higgins

We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book

Ryan T. Higgins
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Miss Abby reading A DAY IN THE LIFE OF MARLON BUNDO by @jilltwiss & illustrated by @GeraldKelley during #Pride Storytime today. We love sharing good books with little readers. Don’t miss Sunday Bunny Tales tomorrow at 11am featuring WE DON’T EAT OUR CLASSMATES by @RyanT_Higgins. https://t.co/lwsHvNAxMs

Hardcover, 2018

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Dozens of Doughnuts, Carrie Finison

Dozens of Doughnuts

Carrie Finison
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A kind bear is happy to share doughnuts she's making but fails to save some for winter. Learn counting, sharing, being a good friend with this picture book. DOZENS OF DOUGHNUTS by @CarrieFinison & @briannefarley is now available. Call or message us to reserve your copy. https://t.co/d98lV0Z6wv

Hardcover, 2020

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: All the Light We Cannot See, Anthony Doerr

All the Light We Cannot See

Anthony Doerr
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It’s been 7 years since Anthony Doerr’s All the Light We Cannot See came out and subsequently won the Pulitzer Prize. This Tuesday sees the release of his long-awaited new novel, CLOUD CUCKOO LAND, and The Briar Patch has signed first editions available. https://t.co/7XioSLlbkn. https://t.co/jhiRX8lajH

Paperback, 2017

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Big Tree, Brian Selznick

Big Tree

Brian Selznick
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The fate of life on Earth depends on the bravery of 2 little seeds. When a fire forces them to leave their mama tree early, they must survive a dangerous world to find a safe home. BIG TREE by Brian Selznick is a beautifully illustrated epic adventure. #newreleasetuesday https://t.co/4cHhjyyVcP

Hardcover, 2023

$32.99$16.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Maple and Rosemary, Alison James

Maple and Rosemary

Alison James
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A lonely sugar maple tree finds a lifelong friend in a young girl who seeks comfort in her branches in MAPLE AND ROSEMARY by Alison James & illustrated by @Jennifer_K_Mann — touching story with luminous illustrations perfect for reading together. @NealPorterBooks @HolidayHouseBks https://t.co/sXmBedzpuz

Hardcover, 2023

$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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Book Cover for: Night of the Living Rez, Morgan Talty

Night of the Living Rez

Morgan Talty
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Did you catch the @BostonDotCom #BookClub discussion with local author @Morgan_J_Talty (NIGHT OF THE LIVING REZ) & our own @GibranGraham? Check out these key takeaways & watch the talk. Then drop in to pick up your own copy of Morgan’s book. https://t.co/7e9m7anVNj #maineauthors

Paperback, 2022

$17.95$8.98 + Free shipping50% off your first book
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