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all of the women in your life, whether they’re Young Adult
Wings, by Aprilynne Pike. Young-ad u lt fantasy novels are hot. Just think of the Harry
Potter, Twilight and Eragon series. I exp ect
thisdebutnovelfrom Piketofindafollowing
of its own.
Fifteen-year-old Laurel has
made the move from being home-to attending a public high school. Sh
a great group of friends, but the tra
awkward teen years take a turn for t
when a large bump forms between h
der blades. After a week two wing-l
sprout: Laurel is a faerie. While she s
Nonfiction
The Girls from Ames, by Jeffrey Zaslow. I”m downthe Mallomarsand Moon Pies
sureit”snosurprisethatIthinkbooksmake andinsteadtastethesweetnessoftrue
great gifts. There is literally a book for every- friendship and even romance.—SR
one. Zaslow”s book is an ideal gift choice for
mothers or sisters or, especially, friends. dult fan-When Zaslow, a Wall Street Journal he Harry
reporter and co-author of The Last Lecture, I expect
wrote a column about the turning point in following
women’s friendships, his in-box was flooded
with e-mail from readers of all ages. It was a recently
note from Jenny in Ames, Iowa, that captured schooled
his attention. In it she told him about her e’s found
group of friends, who have been together since ditionally Co stco book
early childhood and who still, in their mid- he worse buyers’ picks
40s, keep in close contact with one another. er shoul- are available
After perusing old letters, diaries and ike petals at Costco
scrapbooks and after spending four days with takes her and on
the women, Zaslow wrote this book, which first tentative steps into a world of magic, she
Costco.com.
gives readers an intimate look at how close also comes to the aid of her parents and
female relationships can influence every learns what it means to be human.—MM
aspect of women’s lives.
FRANCE FREEMAN
—Shana Rawers
Assistant Book Buyer
Emeril at the Grill, by Emeril Lagasse. I’m
typically not a cook who loves to grill, but
I’ve always been a fan of Emeril. Even though
I live in the cold Pacific Northwest, this book
makes me want to go home and fire up the
grill. The best thing about it is that it’s not
intimidating—all of the recipes are easy, use
common ingredients and can be made year-round. The cookbook includes a list of recommended tools along with techniques for
both indoor and outdoor grilling. And
because a great grilled meal relies on more
than meat, Emeril also includes recipes for
beverages, sides and desserts.
—Melissa McMeekin
Assistant Book Buyer
Available
on DVD
May 5
Fiction
The Sugar Queen, by Sarah Addison Allen.
Even though it begins at the onset of winter
in a small North Carolina town, this book
feels as light and breezy as a perfect summer’s
day. From the warm and friendly writing to
the small touches of magic, this novel makes
the reader feel cozy from the inside out.
Josey Cirrini lives a subtle life while sharing a home with her mother. Her only escape
is a closet stockpiled with sweets, romance
novels and travel magazines. One morning
she discovers local waitress Della Lee Baker in
her closet. From her hidden spot, Della Lee
orchestrates Josey’s life, leading her to put
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