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"Shakespeare" by Another Name
The Life of Edward de Vere, Earl of Oxford, the Man Who Was Shakespeare
Author: Mark Anderson, Reader: Simon Prebble

Ready to enter into a centuries-long, controversial debate? In some circles, it's heresy: that someone other than Shakespeare wrote all those plays and sonnets. But in the life of Edward de Vere, we have convincing evidence through his life and letters that this man was the true author of the works of Shakespeare. This biography of the adventurous Elizabethan earl is a triumph of literary detective work. "Compelling."—AudioFile

Abridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Writers, E8Z994, 9781565119949, $34.95
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Acedia & Me
A Marriage, Monks, and a Writer's Life
Author/Reader: Kathleen Norris, Kathleen Norris

A personal and moving memoir that resurrects the ancient term acedia, or soul-weariness, and brilliantly explores its relevancy to the modern individual and culture. A 2008 Publishers Weekly Best Book. "Penetrating theological memoir... provides not just spiritual hope but a much-needed kick to the rear."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 9 CDs, Biography, Writers, E9F371, 9780143143710, $39.95
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After the Fire
Author/Reader: J.A. Jance, J.A. Jance

Jance tells her very personal story in these searing, anguished poems: in the years before she became a mystery author, she wrote these pieces as a response to her marriage to an alcoholic. An edgy portrait of addiction. "Reading flawlessly, with great feeling and restraint, Jance heightens the emotional wallop of her moving story in clear, powerful, understated verses."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 2 CDs, Biography, Writers, E2X787, 9780792737872, ~~$29.95~~ Now $20.95
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Alexander and the Wonderful, Marvelous, Excellent, Terrific Ninety Days
Author: Judith Viorst, Reader: Laural Merlington

When their son's house is being renovated, Judith and her husband welcome his family into theirs for 90 days. She looks forward to getting to know her children and grandchildren a little better than before. The result: a multigenerational adventure that turns lives upside down. "The irony in Merlington's voice is exquisite as she relates stories of Viorst's long-term marriage and the exuberance and agony of grandparenting."—AudioFile

Unabridged, 3 CDs, Biography, Writers, E3X528, 9781400105281, $19.99
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Amen Amen Amen
Memoir of a Girl Who Couldn't Stop Praying (Among Other Things)
Author/Reader: Abby Sher, Abby Sher

At ten, she copes with her father's death by submitting to rituals – among them praying for hours in her closet. Even in college, when she is diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive disorder, she is unable to confront her fears. But whenher mother dies, Abby finally faces the terms of her illness and her faith, freeing her to live and love more fully. "An inspiring story... rendered in charming, self-deprecating humor"—Kirkus Reviews

Unabridged, 11 CDs, Biography, Writers, E9M427, 9781400114276, $34.99
This item is scheduled for release on 11/23/2009, but you may order it now for earliest possible shipment.

American Bloomsbury
Author: Susan Cheever, Reader: Kate Reading

A fascinating biography of the giants of mid-19th-century American thought and literature. Friends and neighbors Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau helped Concord, Massachusetts, develop into the first American community devoted to literature and original ideas. "Spirited, perceptive... [Her] enthusiasm for her subjects comes through on every page."—BookPage

Unabridged, 6 CDs, Biography, Writers, E6X362, 9781400103621, $29.99
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American Sucker
Author: David Denby, Reader: Dennis Boutsikaris

He was desperate. He needed money. In spite of his better judgment, he leaped onto the carousel of the erratic, bipolar stock market, the investment feeding frenzy. The result was a cataclysmic debacle, a battle with midlife changes, illusions, and shifting values. From the bestselling author of the memoir Great Books. "Sadistic pleasure for the financial expert and the uninitiated... surprising for its honesty."—USA Today

Abridged, 8 CDs, Biography, Writers, E8Z849, 9781565118492, ~~$32.95~~ Now $19.95
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And You Know You Should Be Glad
A True Story of Lifelong Friendship
Author/Reader: Bob Greene, Bob Greene

Growing up in tiny Bexley, Ohio, Bob Greene and his four best friends were inseparable. Even after they grew up and went their separate ways, they kept in touch. When the four learn some devastating news, they come together again. An uplifting exploration of the power of friendship to uphold and sustain us. "Greene has an infectious and relaxed storytelling style... It's as true an account of friendship as one could ever hope to hear."—AudioFile

Abridged, 4 CDs, Biography, Writers, E5H071, 9780061120718, ~~$29.95~~ Now $19.47
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Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
A Year of Food Life
Author/Reader: Barbara Kingsolver, with Steven L. Hopp and Camille Kingsolver, Barbara Kingsolver, with Steven L. Hopp and Camille Kingsolver

A celebration of family, food, nature, and community. The visionary, highly entertaining author (Small Wonder) describes her family's adventure as they move to a farm in Appalachia and realign their lives with the local food chain. Includes author bio and recipes. Audie Award finalist, 2008 Book Sense Nonfiction Book of the Year, and an American Library Association Notable book. "[She reads] in a lightly twangy voice filled with wonder and enthusiasm... charming."—Publishers Weekly

Unabridged, 12 CDs, Biography, Writers, L9H357, 9780060853570, $39.95
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