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Lincoln in the Bardo

Lincoln in the Bardo
  • Author(s): George Saunders
  • Location(s): Washington DC
  • Genre(s): Historical, Fiction
  • Era(s): 1860s

The American Civil War rages while President Lincoln’s beloved eleven-year-old son lies gravely ill. In a matter of days, Willie dies and is laid to rest in a Georgetown cemetery. Newspapers report that a grief-stricken Lincoln returns to the...

Lines Crossed

Lines Crossed
  • Author(s): Ian Robinson
  • Location(s): North London
  • Genre(s): Thriller
  • Era(s): contemporary

Renegade cop Sam Batford’s latest undercover assignment puts him between a rock and a hard place… An armed gang is robbing cash vans in North London, and DS Batford’s bosses want his help catching them red-handed. That’s not all...

LineUp

LineUp
  • Author(s): Liad Shoham
  • Location(s): Tel Aviv

Due out 2014

Links

Links
  • Author(s): Nuruddin Farah
  • Location(s): Mogadishu (Mogadiscio), Somalia
  • Genre(s): Autobiography/Memoirs
  • Era(s): Contemporary

Jeebleh is returning to Mogadiscio, Somalia, for the first time in twenty years. But this is not a nostalgia trip–his last residence there was a jail cell. And who could feel nostalgic for a city like this? U.S. troops...

Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace

Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace
  • Author(s): Avi Shlaim
  • Location(s): Jordan
  • Genre(s): Biography
  • Era(s): 1952 - 1999

Avi Shlaim’s Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace is the first major account one of the most important figures in the turbulent history of the Middle East. Peace-broker, statesman, charismatic ruler and master...

Lion’s Bride

Lion’s Bride
  • Author(s): Iris Johansen
  • Location(s): Syria
  • Genre(s): Historical, Fiction
  • Era(s): Middle Ages

A sizzling novel of passion, peril, and searing sensuality from “a master among master storytellers” (Affaire de Coeur)–a magical weaver of spellbinding tales, enticing characters, and unforgettable romance. The darkly handsome warrior found her in the hot desert night,...

Lionheart Girl

Lionheart Girl
  • Author(s): Yaba Badoe
  • Location(s): Africa
  • Genre(s): Young Adult
  • Era(s): N/A

African myth and magic beat in the dark heart of this fable about witchcraft, superstition, the bonds we choose and those we cannot. Born into a family of West African witches, Sheba’s terrified of her mother who can turn...

Lipstick Jungle

Lipstick Jungle
  • Author(s): Candace Bushnell
  • Location(s): Manhattan
  • Genre(s): Fiction
  • Era(s): early 21st century

The new novel that fans of the bestselling author have been waiting for, about three sexy, powerful career women who will do anything to stay at the top of their fields Victory Ford is the darling of the fashion...

Lisbon City of Discoveries

Lisbon City of Discoveries
  • Author(s): Tina DF Botello
  • Location(s): Lisbon
  • Genre(s): Travelogue
  • Era(s): Contemporary

Lisbon: Discover the City of Discoveries – A Guide to Portugal’s Capital is the ultimate travel companion for anyone looking to explore the vibrant and historical city of Lisbon. This comprehensive guidebook is packed with information on the best...

Lisowicia (Extinct – The Story of Life on Earth Book 4)

Lisowicia (Extinct – The Story of Life on Earth Book 4)
  • Author(s): Ben Garrod, Gabriel Ugueto
  • Location(s): World
  • Genre(s): Children
  • Era(s): Past

TV scientist Ben Garrod presents the biggest extinction events ever, told from the point of view of evolution’s superstars, the most incredible animals ever to swim, stalk, slither or walk our planet. Whether you’re 9 or 90, his unique...

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