The Briar Patch Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Cloud Cuckoo Land
Anthony Doerr
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
Never Never: A Romantic Suspense Novel of Love and Fate
Colleen Hoover
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
In a Patch of Grass
Fran Hodgkins
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
The Story of Arthur Truluv
Elizabeth Berg
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
We Don't Eat Our Classmates: A Penelope Rex Book
Ryan T. Higgins
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
Dozens of Doughnuts
Carrie Finison
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
All the Light We Cannot See
Anthony Doerr
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
Big Tree
Brian Selznick
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
Maple and Rosemary
Alison James
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
Night of the Living Rez
Morgan Talty
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