Patience & FortitudeCompulsory for anyone seriously interested in books or curious about the manic nature of collecting. New York Times Book Review In his national bestseller, A Gentle Madness, Nicholas Basbanes explored the sweet obsession people feel to possess books. Now, Basbanes continues his adventures among the \"gently mad\" on an irresistible journey to the great libraries of the pastfrom Alexandria to Glastonburyand to contemporary collections at the Vatican,

They want him to be a companion for their ten-year-old son

Nalia has also promised to take Raif

social justice-themed ode to blended and unconventional families—perfect for fans of Rita Williams-Garcia

A reassuring picture book for back-to-school jitters

Amanda and Clay head out to a remote corner of Long Island expecting a vacation: a quiet reprieve from life in New York City

2) Small-town life

this provocative novel is certain to inspire strong emotions and heated discussions—not unlike The Memory Keeper’s Daughter

so her sister

As they complete one ridiculous—yet surprisingly helpful—assignment after another

but Whistler has chosen them—for a reason

a profound and mystical tale of spiritual struggle

a form of power