Janis

Janis Irvine is "The Boss" at the Book Bin and has been associated with the store for all of its 39 years. Her current favorites are -
$28.00
ISBN-13: 9780385344326
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Published: Delacorte Press, 9/2011
Jack Reacher is back and when he's not having scrambled eggs at the local diner, he's out somewhere bashing heads or shooting people.  In between those things, he has a torrid affair with the local female sheriff who seems to spend more time in bed with Reacher than she does out arresting criminals.  So be it - it's all good fun and it's nice to see Reacher again doing what he does best....being a tough guy.  One nifty thing about this Reacher novel is that it's a pre-quel.  It tells us about Jack's army days, why he left and how he wound up on "The Killing Floor".  We have a limited number of signed copies of the first edition of "The Affair" for sale - first come first served.

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ISBN-13: 9780345525543
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Published: Ballantine Books, 8/2011
What's more fun than a debut novel that speaks to the heart?  Here's a whole new style of writing that catches you immediately.  This is a modern day story in San Francisco of a young woman, Victoria, who has been caught up in the foster care system for most of her life.  As a result she is terribly flawed. But the thing about her is she's brilliant and mostly self-educated.  She has taught herself the meaning of a white rose, a rhododendren, a thistle, gleaned from an old victorian flower dictionary.  The story is of the people who touch her life and help her become the woman she is at the end.  As you can imagine, it's harsh in places but well worth the journey with Victoria.  

Shock Wave (Hardcover)

$27.95
ISBN-13: 9780399157691
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Published: Putnam Adult, 10/2011

Lionheart (Hardcover)

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ISBN-13: 9780399157851
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Published: A Marian Wood Book/Putnam, 10/2011
One of the smartest men we ever knew could recite the kings and queens of England without peeking.  He seldom read any fiction with the exception of Ms. Penman because of her historical accuracy.  "Lionheart" opens with Richard having taken the cross preparing for the crusade to fight the Saracens.  Some things never change. The players, as the story unfolds, include Eleanor of Aquitane (Richard's mother), Joanna, Queen of Sicily (his sister), Philippe II King of France to name a few.  You will become acquainted with many more as this epic tale unfolds.  Ms. Penman after researching the character of Richard changed her view of this "bad son, a bad husband, and a bad king." The book may change your view of this great historical figure also.  It's an engrossing read, right down to the ten pages of Author's Notes.  If you enjoy reading about English history, don't miss this one.

Matched (Paperback)

$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780142419779
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Published: Speak, 9/2011

This is the start of a new trilogy.  We were given an advanced reader copy.  The Book Bin readers give it high praise.  Two of our high school girls read it and loved it.  It takes place sometime in the future in a dystopian society where, when a girl reaches a certain age, she is matched for life.  For the young adult who loved "The Hunger Games" trilogy....this is a winner. And if you enjoy "Matched" make sure you read "Crossed", the next in the series.   You'll love it too.


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ISBN-13: 9781423133087
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Published: Hyperion, 9/2010
This is not the latest book from Mr. Willems in the Elephant and Piggie series, but thanks to a seven year old grandson, it has become our favorite as it is his. Just read it with a child and you'll be as charmed by Mr. Willems as we are. It is clever and laugh-out-loud funny. We're sure it will be a classic of the beginning to read set.  Ages 4 to 8.

$6.99
ISBN-13: 9780152067045
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Published: HMH Books, 3/2009

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