The Crowning Glory of Calla Lily Ponder
Raised in La Luna, Louisiana, by her loving parents, Calla Lily Ponder experiences tragedy at a young age when her mother dies of cancer. Shunned by her high school sweetheart, Tuck, a heartbroken Calla moves to New Orleans to attend beauty school. There, Calla finds a new job, new friends, and a new love--but more tragedy awaits her. Full of Southern charm, the latest from the bestselling Wells (Ya-Yas in Bloom, 2005) packs a powerful emotional punch.
Decorating To Go: Easy Ways to Feather Your Temporary Nest
Paging through home decorating books can be lots of fun - but, what if you are not a homeowner? How can you create your own cozy style in an apartment or dorm room? Paint, carpeting, or minor construction projects are out of the question. Enter Decorating To Go, a nifty little book that is loaded with tips and ideas for the transient resident who wants to feel at home wherever they are. Add color without paint, personal style without permanent marks, and extra space without knocking down walls.
Hope in a Jar
Remember Love's Baby Soft perfume? Bonne Bell Lip Smackers? Sun-In? Then Harbison's latest chick lit tale (after Secrets of a Shoe Addict, 2008) is for you. At her 20th high school reunion, Allie Denty runs into her former best friend, New York magazine editor Olivia Pelham. After learning that mutual friend (and Allie's secret crush) Noah is dating Vickie, the meanest girl from their class, the two reignite their friendship and plot to bring about Vickie's downfall. Part comedy, part romance, Harbison's ode to friendship, '80's style, is sure to please her many fans.
Let's Go Outside! : Outdoor Activities and Projects to Get You and Your Kids Closer to Nature
I Love Dirt! was author Jennifer Ward's well-received book from 2008 in which she encouraged parents of young children to help their kids to treasure the natural world. Now she addresses the same issue with older kids, ages 8 to 12, who have many more electronic distractions at their fingertips. How to compete with Facebook or texting? It can be done, and this book will tell you how to get everyone outside, on the move, and having fun.
Missing Mark
"For Sale: Wedding dress. Never worn." After reading this classified ad, Minneapolis investigative reporter Riley Spartz smells a story. She contacts the bride-to-be, the very wealthy Madeline Post, and learns that she hasn't seen her fiance, Mark, since the rehearsal dinner. Mysteriously, Mark's mother waited several weeks before filing a missing persons report. Did Mark jilt Madeline? Or did something more sinister happen? A well-crafted and clever sequel to Stalking Susan (2008).
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