“A brilliant work of art from a truly gifted and inspired writer, The Book of Night Women is set on a Jamaican sugar plantation at the end of the eighteenth century, and centers around the life of Lilith, a young woman born into slavery. As Lilith comes of age, she finds herself drawn into the fold of a group of women revolutionaries, plotting to overthrow white slaveholders and claim independence for Jamaica. Lilith gets caught up in the angry passion of revolution, but her unexpected love for a white overseer complicates her zeal for freedom and revenge. This is a beautiful story of a girl who desires nothing more than to leave behind the complexities of race and live as a human being, as a free woman.” Amanda. Regularly $16; our price $12.80.

"I don't know what to say about this book, but it is one of the most challenging books I have read in years. Pushing the reader to consider what it means to be human, to be moral, in the world today. Duncan tells a story that, on the surface, with the love story between Augustus and Selina, could sound sentimental ,or with the torturer- terrorist relationship, could sound like a mass market thriller, and instead he has crafted a flawlessly written story, as impossible to put down as it is to forget. Like his Death of an Ordinary Man, this novel is honest and unflinching in the way it examines the devastation of grief and loss, and how we decide to live in the midst of it all. I loved this book, and I have grown from reading it." Leslie. Regularly $13.99; our price $11.19.

“This debut novel is the winner of the 2008 Bellwether Prize for best fiction manuscript addressing issues of social justice, which unfortunately sounds like a dry textbook assigned in school. However this astonishing novel is anything but. Apparently inspired by a real event, The Girl Who Fell From the Sky is the story of Rachel, a biracial daughter who is the sole survivor of a family tragedy. Durrow works magic with each of the character's voices, and as the haunting story unfolds we learn both secrets and answers. Part love story, part mystery, this is an unforgettable portrait of a young woman confronting prejudices of class, race, and even beauty, as she struggles to survive. This is a book you hold to your heart.” Leslie. Regularly $22.95; our price $18.36.

“Found as a completed manuscript after his death, Pirate Latitudes hearkens back to Crichton's earlier historical works such as The Great Train Robbery and Eaters of the Dead. This posthumous thriller follows Captain Hunter, a crafty 'privateer,' as he and his swashbuckling crew set out for a bloody adventure on the high seas in search of, you guessed it, treasure. As educational as it is exciting, the gritty world of 17th century piracy is brought to life as Hunter and his crew set out to plunder the impregnable Spanish fortress of Matanceros. A fresh wind in the sails of pirate literature, Latitudes will have you turning pages faster than you can walk the plank.” Christian. Regularly $27.99; our price $22.39.

“As a former little girl who dreamed of being a princess, this fanciful and charming book appeals to me on many levels. This is the tale of Princess Hyacinth, whose onus in life is that she floats and can not play with the other children in her kingdom. She must spend her days weighed down by jewels and tied down by seatbelts, watching the other children out of her window, until one day she has an adventure that changes her life. Beautifully illustrated and an enchanting story, this is a timeless children’s book.” Avery. Regularly $17.99; our price $14.39.

“Iris Lockhart is a young London vintage shop owner with the usual relationship and money issues, on her own with no family but a grandmother with dementia – or so she thinks. When an asylum is shut down, she is suddenly legally responsible for her never-mentioned great aunt Esme, confined 60 years ago at age 16 for reasons that seem spurious. Esme’s perceived offenses parallel Iris’ own eccentricities, and as their tender relationship slowly evolves the family secrets are revealed. This heartbreaking story is beautifully written and will haunt you long after the quietly surprising ending.” Carla. Regularly $14; our price $11.20.