A savagely smart, darkly comic literary debut, New World Monkeys exposes the false idols of marital tranquility, small-town idyll, and corporate Darwinism in the dazzling voice of a major new talent.

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"Uwem Akpan's stunning stories humanize the perils of poverty and violence so piercingly that few readers will feel they've ever encountered Africa so immediately. The eight-year-old narrator of "An Ex-Mas Feast" needs only enough money to buy books and pay fees in order to attend school. Even when his twelve-year-old sister takes to the streets to raise these meager funds, his dream can't be granted. Food comes first. His family lives in a street shanty in Nairobi, Kenya, but their way of both loving and taking advantage of each other strikes a universal chord."

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Did you catch my blog on being a Harlequin Ambassador? If not, you can check it out here. If you qualify, Harlequin will send you lots of goodies to share with your family and friends (or blog readers!). I've been a member for quite some time now, and have been extremely pleased. It's absolutely free and takes only a moment to sign up.

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The 2009 Barnes and Noble Summer Reading Program with Percy Jackson and the Olympians, is a fun and easy way for your children to earn free books. Your children can read any eight books of their own choosing, write about their favorite part of each book in the Summer Reading Journal (download and print out on Barnes and Noble website) and bring completed Reading Journal to a Barnes & Noble bookstore between May 26th & September 7th, 2009. Your child will then get to pick a free book from a list of exceptional paperback titles*.

This year they have also added a chance to win an Autographed Percy Jackson Novel!

From the Barnes and Noble website - "* Eligible books will be listed on the coupon. Choices must be made from available stock. No special orders. Limit of one (1) form per school-age child (grades 1-6), please. Incomplete forms will be ineligible for free books."

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This activity book provides children with valuable learning tools about fire safety and prevention. Activities include coloring pages, connect the dots, word searches, and escape plan mazes.

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This green-friendly booklet features prayers and affirmations to honor the relationship between all living beings and our amazing planet. Also included are inspiring quotes and earth-friendly tips highlighted by stunning photography that captures the beauty and wonder of our world.

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CONFESSIONS OF A SHOPAHOLIC

by Sophie Kinsella