Costanza Casati

Excellent copy, read once.   Dust cover in great condition.   Binding tight.  Pages clear and free of creases.    Book is from s smoke-free but pet-friendly home.

Light Hardcover (1 lb or less)

Iowa

A Novel

From the author of the bestselling Clytemnestra comes another intoxicating excursion into ancient history, as Casati reimagines the rise to power of the Assyrian empire's only female ruler, Semiramis. When kings fall, queens rise. Nothing about Semiramis's upbringing could have foretold her legacy or the power she would come to wield. A female ruler, once an orphan raised on the outskirts of an empire - certainly no one in Ancient Assyria would bend to her command willingly. Semiramis was a woman who knew if she wanted power, she would have to claim it. There are whispers of her fame in Mesopotamian myth- Semiramis was a queen, an ambitious warrior, a commander whose reputation reaches the majestic proportions of Alexander the Great. Historical record, on the other hand, falls eerily quiet. In her second novel, Costanza Casati brilliantly weaves myth and ancient history together to give Semiramis a voice, charting her captivating ascent to a throne no one promised her. The world Casati expertly builds is rich with dazzling detail and will transport her readers to the heat of the Assyrian Empire and a world long gone.

Babylonia

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Cindy K. Sproles

New, never read.  From a pet-friendly but smoke free home.  

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Award-Winning Author Pens a Unique Southern Tale When Minerva Jane Jenkins was just 14 years old, she married a man who moved her to the mountains. He carried with him a small box, which he told her was filled with gold. And when he died 50 years later, he made her promise to keep his secret. She is to tell no one about the box or the treasure it contains. Now 94, Minerva is nearing the end of what has sometimes been a lonely life. But she's kept that secret. Even so, rumors of hidden gold have a way of spreading, and Minerva is visited by a reporter, Del Rankin, who wants to know more of her story. His friend who joins him only wants to find the location of the gold. Neither of them knows quite who they're up against when it comes to the old woman on the mountain. As an unlikely friendship develops, Minerva is tempted to reveal her secret to Del. After all, how long is one bound by a promise? But the truth of what's really buried in the box may be hidden even from her.

This Is Where It Ends

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Advanced readers copy.  New but with some light cover wear from storage.  From a pet-friendly but smoke-free home.

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

American Mermaid

Laura Clery

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Marriage, Motherhood, Milk and Mistakes

INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER

A fresh, hilarious, and relatable collection of essays about everything from motherhood and marriage to sobriety and work-life balance (or imbalance) from the nationally bestselling author of the "honest, complicated" (SheKnows) Idiot.

TRIGGER WARNING: TORN EVERYTHING!

In her first book, Idiot, bestselling author Laura Clery gave us mind-blowingly personal life stories about addiction, toxic relationships, and recovery--establishing herself as the preeminent voice of infinite conviction meets zero impulse control. Here she is two kids later asking, "How did we get here?" Sex. Sex is how we got here.

Laura's life has changed a great deal since she wrote Idiot, but her hilarious candor has only increased with motherhood--plus she tells some of the stories she was too scared to tell in her first book (which is really saying something). In Idiots, Laura shares more than anyone ever asked for about:

-Mucus plugs, vacuum extraction, and adult diapers
-Dousing doulas, VagTime, and pelvic organ prolapse
-Vaginismus, laxative overdose, and accidental lactivism
-Placenta pills, mom brain, and vibrator manifestation
-Nipple-twisting orgies and flinging a butt burrito in your doctor's face
-ADHD, autism, postpartum depression, and the wisdom of a ninety-eight-year-old sage named Anne
-Unsolicited dick, sexual assault, and sister-drugging
-Stephen's cheating, Laura's cheating, fights, and forgiveness
-Choosing love over fear and healing the world

Laura does not hold back when it comes to sharing stories of screw-ups, triumphs, and learning from her mistakes. Whether she's crying into a diaper in a Whole Foods parking lot or desperately soliciting advice from a random elderly stranger (who has most certainly considered a restraining order), Laura is able to laugh at herself even during her worst moments--more important, she makes us laugh, cry, and feel less alone in the world.

Idiots

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Michele Olivier

Sara Peternell

Baby Food Recipes for Babies and Toddlers with Taste

Big time flavors for your little foodie's taste buds.

This playful baby food cookbook helps parents prepare a culinary adventure for the newest eater in the family. Baby food chef and founder of the beloved blog Baby FoodE, Michele Olivier, shows you how to make delicious, healthy food for your baby and toddler--regardless of how much time you have (and how little sleep you're getting). From first purées to toddler finger foods, these dishes have everything your little foodie needs to grow into a grown-up palate.

Roll up your sleeves and start thinking beyond the baby food aisle, with:

 * Over 100 Baby Food Recipes transitioning your little ones from purées to solids, with indications for age
 * Helpful FAQ for all stages of infancy and toddlerhood concerning nutrition and eating habits
 * A How-To Overview covering everything you need to know about making baby food

Consider yourself warned: your child's first words might just be "More, please."

Janessa Butterfield

@crittervet

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