Lydia Barnes has made the picturesque town of Peridot, Georgia her home. But as the new owner of the Measure Twice fabric store, all financial burdens fall on her. In an effort to unspool herself from this tangle of thread and boost the store's income, she invites her regular cus...
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A story about a special summer in the lives of four lifelong friends who are separated for the first time. The young women find a pair of jeans that fits each of them perfectly and they decide to use the pants as a way of keeping in touch.
Lydia Barnes is excited for a fresh start when she moves to the quaint mountain town of Peridot, Georgia. Her friend, Fran, offers her a job at the Measure Twice fabric store and even sets her up on a date with the handsome Brandon Ivey, who also happens to be Lydia's new next-do...
This anthology of rare stories of crime and suspense brings together 13 rare tales by masters of the Golden Age of Detective Fiction for the first time in book form, including a newly discovered Agatha Christie crime story that has not been seen since 1922.
A hard-hitting docu-drama about two ex-cons who ruthlessly murder a Kansas family in 1959 in order to steal their non-existent stash of money. Based on the novel by Truman Capote.
High school senior Sam lives at the beck and call of her self-obsessed step-mother Fiona and her wicked step-sisters. With her sights set on attending Princeton, Sam finds her less-than-sparkling social life wonderfully complicated when she meets her Prince Charming online. But w...
"The renowned biographer's definitive portrait of a literary titan. Appointed by Philip Roth and granted independence and complete access, Blake Bailey spent years poring over Roth's personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and engaging Roth himself in ...
Presents summaries of legal cases concerning these husbands accused of murdering their wives : Dr. Sam Sheppard, 1954 ; Dr. Carl Coppolino, 1965 ; Dr. Jeffrey MacDonald, 1970 ; Claus von Bülow, 1980 ; Dr. Robert Bierenbaum, 1985 ; Steven Sherer, 1990 ; 0.J. Simpson, 1994 ; Rabb...
Teenage friends Tibby, Carmen, Bridget and Lena have a special way to stay in touch. A pair of thrift-store jeans they discovered while shopping together magically fits each girl-- and just may bring the wearer good luck. They vow to mail the jeans back and forth-- and share t...
Author of A Tragic Honesty (DB 63293) and Cheever (DB 69273) profiles his own life and family, especially focusing on his older brother, Scott. Discusses growing up in Oklahoma, the family's apparent preference for Scott, and the impact of his own and Scott's self-destructive dec...
A portrait of the author of the acclaimed "The Lost Weekend" traces the experiences that inspired his famed autobiographical novel, his relationship with his gay brother, his celebrity friendships, and his lifelong struggle with addiction.
"The renowned biographer's definitive portrait of a literary titan. Appointed by Philip Roth and granted independence and complete access, Blake Bailey spent years poring over Roth's personal archive, interviewing his friends, lovers, and colleagues, and engaging Roth himself in ...
High school senior Bailey Clarke and her younger brother, Blake, must trust strangers to help them reach their father's home when an alien invasion causes their bus to break down.
"The most comprehensive and definitive Michael Morpurgo collection ever, this gorgeous edition features twenty-five enchanting short stories by the nation?́?s favourite storyteller ?́? as well as extracts from twenty-five of his best-loved novels. Divided into five parts ?́? cove...
WINNER OF THE SPERBER PRIZE NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY • This fascinating biography reveals the untold story of the legendary New Yorker profile writer-author of Joe Gould's Secret and Up in the Old Hotel -an...