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The New York Times bestselling author delivers a stunningly original thriller in this powerful page-turner. Turning twenty-seven may be terrifying for some, but for Alex, a struggling artist living in the mid-western United States, it is cataclysmic, making him and everyone he loves into a target for extreme and uncompromising violence ($34.95).
Now in paper: The Twelve is an extraordinary and unforgettable novel about a most unusual man. As a child, Max lives in a world of colors and numbers, not speaking until the age of six. As an adult, Max ventures on a journey of destiny to discover the secret behind the ancient Mayan prophecy about the “end of time,” foretold to occur on December 21, 2012 ($24.95).
Now in paper from the IMPAC Dublin-winner of DeNiro's Game ($18.95).
From the beloved bestselling author, a quintessential Nick Hornby tale of music, superfandom, and the truths and lies we tell ourselves about life and love. What happens when a washed-up musician looks for another chance? And miles away, a restless, childless woman looks for a change? Juliet, Naked is a powerfully engrossing, humorous novel about music, love, loneliness, and the struggle to live up to one’s promise ($32.50).
Now in paperback. From Jim Harrison, an American author often compared to Faulkner and Hemingway; known for his poetry, fiction, essays, reviews, and writings about food($18.95).
From the author of A Widow For One Year, A Prayer For Owen Meany and other acclaimed novels, comes a story of a father and son – fugitives in 20th century North America. In a story spanning five decades John Irving’s twelfth novel depicts the recent half-century in the United States as world “where lethal hatreds were generally permitted to run their course.” The inimitable voice of an accomplished storyteller presides throughout ($37.00).
Kuipers' haunting debut is now available in paperback ($9.99). (Our staff choice write up).
This is a gripping story of identity, connection with our past, and the power of words to create or devastate, unfolding at a moment when the entire world seemed bent on reinventing itself at any cost ($34.99).
Lewycka is the author of Strawberry Fields and the Booker-shortlisted A Short History of Tractors in Ukrainian, both big favourites with the staff here at Greenwoods’. In her newest novel, Georgie Sinclair’s neighbour, Mrs. Shapiro, is admitted to hospital and to Georgie's surprise, she is named as her next of kin. As Georgie steps in to help her new friend sort out her semi-derelict mansion in Highbury, she finds herself unraveling a mystery that takes her from Highbury to wartime Europe to the Middle East, and learning a bit about DIY along the way ($32.00).
Now in paperback! A Greenwoods' Staff Choice - see our write up).
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