Affiliate Links for "arcadata"- November 2012

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Maps for Lost Lovers by Nadeem Aslam from Faber and Faber Fiction (£0.99) is the Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

Product Description

Maps for Lost Lovers is a stunning novel charting a year in the life of a working class community of immigrants from the Indian subcontinent, now living in northern England. Arrestingly poetic and devastatingly moving, this is an important book about a family facing conflicts of culture, community, nationality and religion.

Dogs by Emily Gravett from Macmillan Children's Books (£0.99) is the 2nd Amazon UK Kindle Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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With playful pencil and watercolour illustrations to delight children and adults alike, Emily Gravett has created another wonderfully satisfying book. Gorgeous canines of every shape, size and colour are bounding through this irresistible book of opposites.

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Her Highness, the Traitor by Susan Higginbotham from Sourcebooks ($2.99) is the NOOK Daily Find (November 30)

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History class was never like this. Suan Higginbotham (The Traitor's Wife, Queen of Last Hopes) transports readers to Tudor England with a tale of political intrigue surrounding the death of Henry VIII and the brief reign of his boy king successor, Edward VI.

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Talking with My Mouth Full by Gail Simmons from Hyperion ($1.99) is the Kindle Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Gail Simmons took an unusual and inspiring path to become a food writer and professional eater. From her youth in a culinary-savvy household to serving as a judge on television's Top Chef, this satisfying read chronicles the creation of a career that didn't exist when Simmons began pursuing her passions.

Hope Solo: My Story (Young Readers' Edition) by Hope Solo from HarperCollins ($1.99) is the Kindle Kids Deal of the Day (November 30) *Wait for price to reflect discount before 1-clicking

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Adapted from Solo: A Memoir of Hope, this young readers' edition of Hope Solo's life story provides behind-the-scenes details of her life on and off the soccer field. An Olympic gold medalist and goalkeeper for the U.S. women's national soccer team, Hope Solo's repeated triumphs over adversity are truly inspirational.

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A Series of Unfortunate Events #1: The Bad Beginning by Lemony Snicket from HarperCollins is $1.99

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Dear Reader,

I’m sorry to say that the book you are holding in your hands is extremely unpleasant. It tells an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children. Even though they are charming and clever, the Baudelaire siblings lead lives filled with misery and woe. From the very first page of this book when the children are at the beach and receive terrible news, continuing on through the entire story, disaster lurks at their heels. One might say they are magnets for misfortune.

In this short book alone, the three youngsters encounter a greedy and repulsive villain, itchy clothing, a disastrous fire, a plot to steal their fortune, and cold porridge for breakfast.

It is my sad duty to write down these unpleasant tales, but there is nothing stopping you from putting this book down at once and reading something happy, if you prefer that sort of thing.

With all due respect,

Lemony Snicket

Molly Moon's Incredible Book of Hypnotism by Georgia Byng from HarperCollins is $1.99

Book Description
Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Welcome to the Wonderful World of Hypnotism

Molly Moon is no ordinary orphan. When she finds a mysterious old book on hypnotism, she discovers she can make people do whatever she wants. But a sinister stranger is watching her every move and he'll do anything to steal her hypnotic secret...

Herbert's Wormhole by Peter Nelson from HarperCollins is $1.99

Book Description
Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Herbert Slewg and his hapless, video game–addicted neighbor Alex Filby have stumbled upon what Einstein could only theorize about: a wormhole through the space/time continuum. They travel 100 years into the future of their no-longer-boring town and are mistaken for alien slayers . . . in a world run by a benevolent alien race with cheerful Australian accents and uncomfortably fake facial hair. Herbert, Alex, and their mutual crush, Sammi Clementine, century-hop across time in order to outwit a disgruntled “G’Dalien. By foiling his evil plot, they save the planet and become 22nd-century hometown heroes in this smart-alecky (but friendly), inventive, wry, and very visual creation.

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Playing with Fire (Alan Banks Series) by Peter Robinson from HarperCollins is $1.99

Book Description

This is a new edition of Robinson's acclaimed novel, coinciding with a major new ITV adaptation.

In the early hours of a cold January morning, two narrow boats catch fire on the dead-end stretch of the Eastvale canal. When signs of accelerant are found at the scene, DCI Banks and DI Annie Cabbot are summoned. But by the time they arrive, only the smouldering wreckage is left, and human remains have been found on both boats.

The evidence points towards a deliberate attack. But who was the intended victim? Was it Tina, the sixteen-year-old who had been living a drug-fuelled existence with her boyfriend? Or was it Tom, the mysterious, lonely artist?

As Banks makes his enquiries, it appears that a number of people are acting suspiciously: the interfering 'lock-keeper', Tina's cold-hearted step-father, the wily local art dealer, even Tina's boyfriend ...Then the arsonist strikes again, and Banks' powers of investigation are tested to the limit...

The Guardian by Nicholas Sparks from Grand Central Publishing is $2.99

Book Description

Julie Barenson's young husband left her two unexpected gifts before he died - a Great Dane puppy named Singer and the promise that he would always be watching over her. Now four years have passed. Still living in the small town of Swansboro, North Carolina, twenty-nine-year-old Julie is emotionally ready to make a commitment to someone again. But who? Should it be Richard Franklin, the handsome, sophisticated engineer who treats her like a queen? Or Mike Harris, the down-to-earth nice guy who was her husband's best friend? Choosing one of them should bring her more happiness than she's had in years. Instead, Julie is soon fighting for her life in a nightmare spawned by a chilling deception and jealousy so poisonous that it has become a murderous desire...

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FYI, Amazon has matched the Nook deal:

Her Highness, the Traitor by Susan Higginbotham also $2.99

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Hercule Poirot’s Christmas (Hercule Poirot Mysteries) by Agatha Christie from HarperCollins is $2.99

Book Description

Tyrannical millionaire Simeon Lee has been estranged from most of his family for years. But now, on Christmas Eve, the old man calls them all together once more. Unable to disobey, the children gather uneasily and wonder what their father’s intentions are. Does he want to clear up past misunderstandings or cause fresh mischief?

Before they can find out, a deafening crash is heard overhead. Rushing upstairs, they discover a shocking sight: Simeon Lee is lying in a pool of blood, his throat cut. But it is the strangest thing – the door has been locked from the inside and there is no trace of the murderer.

With so many possible suspects, it is lucky for Superintendent Sugden that the Chief Constable has his old friend Hercule Poirot staying with him. It seems to be an impossible case. But, as Poirot knows only too well, things aren’t always as they seem.

The Body in the Library (Miss Marple Mysteries) by Agatha Christie from HarperCollins is $2.99

Book Description

Agatha Christie’s genius for detective fiction is unparalleled. Her worldwide popularity is phenomenal, her characters engaging, her plots spellbinding. No one knows the human heart—or the dark passions that can stop it—better than Agatha Christie. She is truly the one and only Queen of Crime.

The Body in the Library

The body of a beautiful blonde is found in the library of Gossington Hall. What the young woman was doing in the quiet village of St. Mary Mead is precisely what Jane Marple means to find out. Amid rumors of scandal, Miss Marple baits a clever trap to catch a ruthless killer.

Howl’s Moving Castle (Howl’s Castle) by Diana Wynne Jones from Greenwillow Books is $1.99

Book Description

Sophie has the great misfortune of being the eldest of three daughters, destined to fail miserably should she ever leave home to seek her fate.

But when she unwittingly attracts the ire of the Witch of the Waste, Sophie finds herself under a horrid spell that transforms her into an old lady. Her only chance at breaking it lies in the ever-moving castle in the hills: the Wizard Howl’s castle.

To untangle the enchantment, Sophie must handle the heartless Howl, strike a bargain with a fire demon, and meet the Witch of the Waste head-on. Along the way, she discovers that there’s far more to Howl—and herself—than first meets the eye.

Dodger by Terry Pratchett from HarperCollins is $2.99

Book Description

A storm. Rain-lashed city streets. A flash of lightning. A scruffy lad sees a girl leap desperately from a horse-drawn carriage in a vain attempt to escape her captors. Can the lad stand by and let her be caught again? Of course not, because he’s . . . Dodger.

Seventeen-year-old Dodger may be a street urchin, but he gleans a living from London’s sewers, and he knows a jewel when he sees one. He’s not about to let anything happen to the unknown girl—not even if her fate impacts some of the most powerful people in England.

From Dodger’s encounter with the mad barber Sweeney Todd to his meetings with the great writer Charles Dickens and the calculating politician Benjamin Disraeli, history and fantasy intertwine in a breathtaking account of adventure and mystery.

Beloved and bestselling author Sir Terry Pratchett combines high comedy with deep wisdom in this tale of an unexpected coming-of-age and one remarkable boy’s rise in a complex and fascinating world.

Carnival of Souls by Melissa Marr from HarperCollins is $1.99!

Book Description

In a city of daimons, rigid class lines separate the powerful from the power-hungry. And at the heart of The City is the Carnival of Souls, where both murder and pleasure are offered up for sale. Once in a generation, the carnival hosts a deadly competition that allows every daimon a chance to join the ruling elite. Without the competition, Aya and Kaleb would both face bleak futures—if for different reasons. For each of them, fighting to the death is the only way to try to live.

All Mallory knows of The City is that her father—and every other witch there—fled it for a life in exile in the human world. Instead of a typical teenage life full of friends and maybe even a little romance, Mallory scans quiet streets for threats, hides herself away, and trains to be lethal. She knows it’s only a matter of time until a daimon finds her and her father, so she readies herself for the inevitable.
While Mallory possesses little knowledge of The City, every inhabitant of The City knows of her. There are plans for Mallory, and soon she, too, will be drawn into the decadence and danger that is the Carnival of Souls.

From Melissa Marr, bestselling author of the Wicked Lovely series and Graveminder, comes a brand-new tale of lush secrets, dark love, and the struggle to forge one’s own destiny.

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New thread for December is up!