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An American Type

A Novel

by Henry Roth ...

"His early novel Call It Sleep was his Ulysses. His late work An American Type is his Grapes of Wrath."—Thane Rosenbaum, Los Angeles TimesThis "glorious, evocative, literary novel for the ages" ( Los Angeles Times) has finally taken its place within the great canon of American fiction. Set during the Great Depression, against a backdrop of New York's glimmering skyscrapers and Los Angeles's seedy ... Read more

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"His early novel Call It Sleep was his Ulysses. His late work An American Type is his Grapes of Wrath."—Thane Rosenbaum, Los Angeles TimesThis "glorious, evocative, literary novel for the ages" ( Los Angeles Times) has finally taken its place within the great canon of American fiction. Set during the Great Depression, against a backdrop of New York's glimmering skyscrapers and Los Angeles's seedy
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Call It Sleep

A Novel

by Henry Roth ...

"Arguably the most distinguished work of fiction ever written about immigrant life." — The New YorkerWith an Introduction by Alfred Kazinand and Afterword by Hana Wirth-NesherWhen Henry Roth published his debut novel Call It Sleep in 1934, it was greeted with considerable critical acclaim though, in those troubled times, lackluster sales. Only with its paperback publication thirty years later did ... Read more

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"Arguably the most distinguished work of fiction ever written about immigrant life." — The New YorkerWith an Introduction by Alfred Kazinand and Afterword by Hana Wirth-NesherWhen Henry Roth published his debut novel Call It Sleep in 1934, it was greeted with considerable critical acclaim though, in those troubled times, lackluster sales. Only with its paperback publication thirty years later did
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Mercy of a Rude Stream

The Complete Novels

by Henry Roth ...

This "landmark of the American literary century" (Boston Globe) is finally published as one volume, appearing with a brilliant new introduction.Sixty years after the publication of his great modernist masterpiece, Call It Sleep, Henry Roth, a retired waterfowl farmer already in his late eighties, shocked the literary world with the announcement that he had written a second novel. It was called, he ... Read more

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This "landmark of the American literary century" (Boston Globe) is finally published as one volume, appearing with a brilliant new introduction.Sixty years after the publication of his great modernist masterpiece, Call It Sleep, Henry Roth, a retired waterfowl farmer already in his late eighties, shocked the literary world with the announcement that he had written a second novel. It was called, he
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Call It Sleep

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Lauded as the most profound novel of Jewish life ever written by an American, Call It Sleep seamlessly weaves together the searing pains and subtle joys of immigrant life in New York's Lower East Side. It is the story of David Schearl, a dangerously imaginative little boy who arrives from Eastern Europe in 1907. Shock by shock, he is exposed to the blows-and occasional pleasures-of life in the ... Read more

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Lauded as the most profound novel of Jewish life ever written by an American, Call It Sleep seamlessly weaves together the searing pains and subtle joys of immigrant life in New York's Lower East Side. It is the story of David Schearl, a dangerously imaginative little boy who arrives from Eastern Europe in 1907. Shock by shock, he is exposed to the blows-and occasional pleasures-of life in the
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Your Day, Your Way

The Essential Handbook for the 21st-Century Bride

by Michelle Roth, Henry Roth, Sharon Naylor Toris ...

Today, you are free to set aside the trappings of traditional dos and don’ts and be bold with your wedding style! Your Day, Your Way is a long-overdue, modern-day wedding planner that will guide you through the new reality of creating a memorable day that is unique and a true reflection of who you are.As a 21st-century bride, you’re empowered to plan the wedding you want in a way that brides of ... Read more

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Today, you are free to set aside the trappings of traditional dos and don’ts and be bold with your wedding style! Your Day, Your Way is a long-overdue, modern-day wedding planner that will guide you through the new reality of creating a memorable day that is unique and a true reflection of who you are.As a 21st-century bride, you’re empowered to plan the wedding you want in a way that brides of
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An American Type

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by Henry Roth, Willing Davidson ...

Narrated by Anthony Heald ...

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Discovered posthumously, this final novel by the author of the greatest American immigrant novel, Call It Sleep, reintroduces us to its protagonist, Roth’s alter ego, Ira, who abandons his controlling lover, Edith, in favor of a blond, aristocratic pianist at Yaddo. The ensuing conflict between his Jewish ghetto roots and his high-flown, writerly aspirations forces Ira to abandon his family ... Read more

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Discovered posthumously, this final novel by the author of the greatest American immigrant novel, Call It Sleep, reintroduces us to its protagonist, Roth’s alter ego, Ira, who abandons his controlling lover, Edith, in favor of a blond, aristocratic pianist at Yaddo. The ensuing conflict between his Jewish ghetto roots and his high-flown, writerly aspirations forces Ira to abandon his family
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Bluebird, or the Invention of Happiness

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A novel based on the life of eighteenth-century aristocrat Lucy Dillon, who survived the French Revolution's Terror and embraced a new life in America.A daughter of noble privilege whose mother was once a favorite of Queen Marie Antoinette, Lucy Dillon mingled in high society circles but acted with an unconventional spirit inherited from her Irish ancestors. Wedded to military officer Frédéric ... Read more

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A novel based on the life of eighteenth-century aristocrat Lucy Dillon, who survived the French Revolution's Terror and embraced a new life in America.A daughter of noble privilege whose mother was once a favorite of Queen Marie Antoinette, Lucy Dillon mingled in high society circles but acted with an unconventional spirit inherited from her Irish ancestors. Wedded to military officer Frédéric
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Living the Good Life

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by Celia Anderson ...

A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ✨The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney. ... Read more

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A heartwarming, feel-good story about embracing new beginnings, from the BESTSELLING author of A New Lease of Life Perfect for fans of Milly Johnson, Maddie Please and Judy Leigh!New beginnings. Old wounds. And a village with its own secret to happiness. . . ✨The peaceful village of Willowbrook seems to be the ideal place for a new lease of life – at least according to Nell’s husband, Barney.
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The Keeper of The Bees. Illustrated

by Gene Stratton-Porter ...

The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-Porter is a heartwarming and philosophical novel that explores healing, nature, and human connection. Set in post-World War I America, the story follows Jamie MacFarlane, a wounded and disillusioned war veteran who escapes from a hospital to avoid being institutionalized. In his quest for peace and purpose, he finds refuge by the sea in California. Jamie ... Read more

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The Keeper of the Bees by Gene Stratton-Porter is a heartwarming and philosophical novel that explores healing, nature, and human connection. Set in post-World War I America, the story follows Jamie MacFarlane, a wounded and disillusioned war veteran who escapes from a hospital to avoid being institutionalized. In his quest for peace and purpose, he finds refuge by the sea in California. Jamie
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When the Jessamine Grows

A Captivating Historical Novel Perfect for Book Clubs

by Donna Everhart ...

From the author of The Saints of Swallow Hill, an evocative, morally complex novel set in rural 19th century North Carolina, as one woman fights to keep her family united, her farm running, and her convictions whole during the most devastating and divisive period in American history, perfect for readers of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier and Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles.**Talk of impending war ... Read more

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From the author of The Saints of Swallow Hill, an evocative, morally complex novel set in rural 19th century North Carolina, as one woman fights to keep her family united, her farm running, and her convictions whole during the most devastating and divisive period in American history, perfect for readers of Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier and Enemy Women by Paulette Jiles.**Talk of impending war
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What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank

Stories

by Nathan Englander ...

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Unabridged

7 hours

These eight new stories from the celebrated novelist and short-story writer Nathan Englander display a gifted young author grappling with the great questions of modern life, with a command of language and the imagination that place Englander at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction.The title story, inspired by Raymond Carver’s masterpiece, is a provocative portrait of two marriages ... Read more

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These eight new stories from the celebrated novelist and short-story writer Nathan Englander display a gifted young author grappling with the great questions of modern life, with a command of language and the imagination that place Englander at the very forefront of contemporary American fiction.The title story, inspired by Raymond Carver’s masterpiece, is a provocative portrait of two marriages
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The Dilemma

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A daughter visits the island of Guernsey to unearth horrifying family truths and solve a decades-old mystery surrounding her mother , in this historical page-turner.1958. Esme, a novelist, finds a potential new literary project. A housemaid named Clara was convicted of murder, perhaps unjustly, amid the ending of World War II and the liberation of Guernsey from Nazi occupation. Esme's trip to ... Read more

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A daughter visits the island of Guernsey to unearth horrifying family truths and solve a decades-old mystery surrounding her mother , in this historical page-turner.1958. Esme, a novelist, finds a potential new literary project. A housemaid named Clara was convicted of murder, perhaps unjustly, amid the ending of World War II and the liberation of Guernsey from Nazi occupation. Esme's trip to
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