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Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro

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Klara and the Sun is the first novel by Kazuo Ishiguro since he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 2017.From the bestselling and Booker Prize winning author of Never Let Me Go and The Remains of the Day, a stunning new novel - his first since winning the Nobel Prize in Literature - that asks, wha t does it mean to love?This is the story of Klara, an Artificial Friend with outstanding observational qualities, who, from her place in the store, watches carefully the behaviour of those who come in to browse, and of those who pass in the street outside. She remains hopeful a customer will soon choose her, but when the possibility emerges that her circumstances may change for ever, Klara is warned not to invest too much in the promises of humans.A thrilling feat of world-building, a novel of exquisite tenderness and impeccable restraint, Klara and the Sun is a magnificent achievement, and an international literary event. ...Show more

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Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Offill

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ONE OF THE 10 BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR - THE NEW YORK TIMES BOOK REVIEW   A Best Book of the Year: The New Yorker, The Boston Globe, Minneapolis Star Tribune, Vogue.com, Electric Literature, Buzzfeed   In the beginning, it was easy to imagine their future. They were young and giddy, sure of themselves and of their love for each other. "Dept. of Speculation" was their code name for all the thrilling uncertainties that lay ahead. Then they got married, had a child and navigated the familiar calamities of family life--a colicky baby, a faltering relationship, stalled ambitions.   When their marriage reaches a sudden breaking point, the wife tries to retrace the steps that have led them to this place, invoking everything from Kafka to the Stoics to doomed Russian cosmonauts as she analyzes what is lost and what remains. In language that shimmers with rage and longing and wit, Offill has created a brilliantly suspenseful love story--a novel to read in one sitting, even as its piercing meditations linger long after the last page. ...Show more

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My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite

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NOMINATED FOR THE 2019 BOOKER PRIZE WINNER OF THE LA TIMES BOOK PRIZE FOR MYSTERY/THRILLERFINALIST FOR THE 2019 WOMEN'S PRIZE   Korede's sister Ayoola is many things: the favorite child, the beautiful one, possibly sociopathic. And now Ayoola's third boyfriend in a row is dead, stabbed through the hea rt with Ayoola's knife. Korede's practicality is the sisters' saving grace. She knows the best solutions for cleaning blood (bleach, bleach, and more bleach), the best way to move a body (wrap it in sheets like a mummy), and she keeps Ayoola from posting pictures to Instagram when she should be mourning her "missing" boyfriend. Not that she gets any credit.   Korede has long been in love with a kind, handsome doctor at the hospital where she works. She dreams of the day when he will realize that she's exactly what he needs. But when he asks Korede for Ayoola's phone number, she must reckon with what her sister has become and how far she's willing to go to protect her. ...Show more

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Audio Technica AT-LP120x Bluetooth direct drive turntable

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It’s time to expand your listening experience with Bluetooth® connectivity. The newest member of the AT-LP120x series adds Bluetooth 5.0 technology for seamless connectivity to your wireless speaker setup. This turntable features a DC servo direct-drive motor, along with adjustable dynamic anti-skate co ntrol and selectable phono preamplifier. The fully manual turntable plays 33-1/3, 45, and 78 RPM records and is equipped with a USB output that allows direct connection to your computer. In addition to the Bluetooth and USB outputs, the turntable also comes with a detachable dual RCA output cable and is equipped with a built-in selectable phono preamp so you can connect directly to your home stereo. So whether it’s Bluetooth, USB, or Hifi connectivity you’re after, the LP120xBT-USB has you covered. The turntable features an S-shaped tonearm with adjustable tracking force and an AT-HS6 universal ½”-mount headshell with an AT-VM95E Dual Magnet™ phono cartridge. Audio-Technica has been a leader in phono cartridge design for more than 50 years, and that expertise shows in the versatile, high-performance AT-VM95E cartridge, which comes with a 0.3 x 0.7 mil elliptical stylus, but is also compatible with any VM95 Series replacement stylus, offering a wide choice of options for every budget and application. Additional features include a die-cast aluminum platter with felt mat; a start/stop button; selectable high-accuracy quartz-controlled pitch lock and pitch change slider control with +/-8% or +/-16% adjustment ranges; a stroboscopic platter with speed indicator; a removable plug-type stylus target light; external power supply; and a removable hinged dust cover. ...Show more

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Live At Brixton (Ltd Edition Double Smoked Vinyl) - DMA's

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Smoked Pink Vinyl! To celebrate the one year anniversary of DMA’S record breaking sold out O2 Academy Brixton show in London on 6 March 2020, the band release a very special live album of songs recorded live at the show. This momentous event saw the Sydney band play to a sold-out crowd of nearly 5,000 ecstatic punters at the iconic South London venue - with tickets to the concert selling out in less than 24 hours. ...Show more

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Modern Slow Cooker: 85 Vegetarian and Vegan Recipes
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Becoming: Adapted for Younger Readers
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Iron Raven
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Love in English
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The Girls I've Been
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No Reading Allowed: The WORST Read-Aloud Book Ever by Raj Haldar; Chris Carpenter

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From the #1 NEW YORK TIMES bestselling authors of P IS FOR PTERODACTYL comes another hilarious, fresh look at the English language! The hero had super vision. The hero had supervision. Man, a tea sounds great. Manatee sounds great! Sir Francies Bacon Sir, France is bakin'! What is going on here?! You ca n't believe everything you hear! A single word can have many different meanings. And sometimes two words that sound alike can be spelled completely differently. Ptolemy the pterodactyl is back to show us all how absurd and fun language can be when homophones, homonyms, and tricky punctuation are at play! No Reading Allowedallows children and their parents to laugh together while also learning something new. Perfect for baby gifts, birthday gifts, teacher gifts, and anyone who finds humor in the absurdity of the English language. ...Show more

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Peter and the Tree Children by Peter Wohlleben

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Meet Piet the squirrel and his new friend, Peter the forester. Piet feels all alone in the forest. Luckily, Peter has the perfect plan to cheer him up- a search for baby trees, or tree children. You can't be lonely in a forest full of friends! As they hike through the woods they meet all sorts of creatu res, from tiny caterpillars to majestic hawks, and Peter shares amazing facts about trees- how they communicate and care for one another, and the struggles they endure. Soon, the little squirrel is feeling much better - especially when he realises he's helped the tree children grow. This environmentally conscious picture book, written by the acclaimed author and forester Peter Wohlleben, brings the splendour of The Hidden Life of Trees to young readers everywhere. ...Show more

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