These books focus on teens who aren’t living the perfect life. Some are darker than others. All give a unique perspective and lessons to be learned.
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Feb. 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers…
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Feb. 27, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers…
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Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Feb. 20, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers…
Here are the bestsellers for the week that ended Saturday, Feb. 20, compiled from data from independent and chain bookstores, book wholesalers…
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"An Extravagant Death" by Charles Finch; Minotaur (288 pages, $27.99) ——— As a kid reading Agatha Christie's novels, I longed for the well-tra…
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