Featured Books: November 2009

	The New York Times Sunday Crossword Omnibus (Paperback) By Eugene T. Maleska $12.95 / 9780312289133 / St. Martin's Press This latest collection showcases 200 of the world famous "Times" Sunday puzzles in one irresistible volume.
	The Gathering Storm (Hardcover) by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson $29.99 / 9780765302304 / Tor Books "A Memory of Light," the final book of the Wheel of Time series, was partially completed by Jordan before his untimely death. "New York Times"-bestselling author Sanderson pens "The Gathering Storm," the first of three novels to conclude Jordan's bestselling series.
	Eat This, Not That! The No-Diet Weight Loss Solution (Paperback) By David Zinczenko and Matt Goulding $19.99 / 9781605295381 / Rodale Press The authors of the bestselling Eat This, Not That! series return with an expanded and updated version of the book that has changed the way Americans eat.
	Hot, Flat, and Crowded 2.0: Why We Need a Green Revolution---And How It Can Renew America (Paperback) byThomas L. Friedman $16.00 / 9780312428921 / Picador USA A "New York Times Book Review" Notable Book of the Year, this brilliant, essential book speaks to America's need for national renewal, and explains how a green revolution is the only way to secure the planet's future.
	Whip It (Paperback) by Shauna Cross $8.99 / 9780312535996 / Square Fish Skirts, Skates, & Scrapes All the old school skills with a new punk rock attitude. This ain't no cheerleading clinic, y'all! Meet Bliss Cavendar, an indie-rock-loving misfit stuck in the tiny town of Bodeen, Texas. Her pageant-addicted mother expects her to compete for the coveted Miss Bluebonnet crown, but Bliss would rather feast on roaches than be subjected to such rhinestone tyranny. Bliss's escape? Roller Derby. When she discovers a league in nearby Austin, Bliss embarks on an epic journey full of hilarious tattooed girls, delicious boys in bands, and a few not-so-awesome realities even the most hard-core derby chick has to learn.
	You Better Not Cry: Stories for Christmas (Hardcover) by Augusten Burroughs $21.99 / 9780312341916 / St. Martin's Press In this caustically funny, nostalgic, poignant, and moving collection, Burroughs recounts Christmases past and present as only he can. With gimlet-eyed wit and illuminated prose, the author shows how the holidays bring out the worst--and sometimes the very best--in people.
	The Brutal Telling (Harcover) by Louise Penny $24.99 / 9780312377038 / Minotaur Books Chaos is coming, old son. With those words the peace of Three Pines is shattered. As families prepare to head back to the city and children say goodbye to summer, a stranger is found murdered in the village bistro and antiques store. Once again, Chief Inspector Gamache and his team are called in to strip back layers of lies, exposing both treasures and rancid secrets buried in the wilderness. No one admits to knowing the murdered man, but as secrets are revealed, chaos begins to close in on the beloved bistro owner, Olivier.
	So Easy: Luscious, Healthy Recipes for Every Meal of the Week (Hardcover) by Ellie Krieger $29.99 / 9780470423547 / John Wiley & Sons As weekly host of the Food Network's "Healthy Appetite," Krieger is known for creating light and healthy dishes that are easy to prepare. With 150 delicious fortifying recipes, "So Easy" makes it simple to tackle any mealtime situation.