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New Relax & Read Books
October 7, 2009
Well-established best-selling authors roll out their newest work on our Relax & Read shelf.
The Anthologist by Nicholson Baker
Paul is a middle-aged poet who has run out of words, been left behind by his girlfriend and is struggling to complete an introduction to an anthology of poetry. With humor and his gift of detail Baker weaves a touching story.
This Is Where I Leave You by Jonathan Tropper
Judd's father has died. When his mother and siblings are assembled for the funeral they consent to honor the dead man's last wish that all of them spend a week together in the same house as a family.
Homer & Langley by E.L. Doctorow
Based on the real-life Collyer brothers who stuffed their 5th Avenue mansion with debris and dumpster finds, Doctorow invents a fascinating life story for the reclusive siblings.
Love And Summer by William Trevor
Ellie is a young orphan, married to an older man in a small Irish farming town. A chance meeting with a young photographer ignites feelings that will lead her to a difficult decision. Trevor exhibits his customary brilliance in character development.
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