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Watermark Books: New & Recommended (May 27)

  • Published Sunday, May 27, 2012, at 9:15 a.m.

“Canada” by Richard Ford (Ecco, $27.99)

When Dell Parsons’ parents rob a bank, and are subsequently arrested, his life is irreparably altered. A family friend takes Dell in, bringing him to the wilds of Saskatchewan, in hopes of a better life. Once there, Dell struggles to understand, but the search for peace only moves him closer to a harrowing and murderous collision with darkness. Told in spare, elegant prose, “Canada” is another masterpiece by Pulitzer Prize-winner Ford.

“What Dies in Summer” by Tom Wright (W.W. Norton & Co., $25.95)

When Biscuit and his cousin, L. A. (short for LeeAnn), discover a body of a girl, brutally raped and murdered, an investigation begins that will put both their lives in danger. Wright, a practicing psychologist, expertly weaves together a literary tapestry of self-discovery, brutal violence, and tender, burgeoning sexuality, leaving readers both intrigued and spellbound.

Watermark best sellers

1. "Caleb’s Crossing" by Geraldine Brooks

2. "Year of Wonders" by Geraldine Brooks

3. "March" by Geraldine Brooks

4. "Fifty Shades of Grey" by E.L. James

5. "People of the Book" by Geraldine Brooks

6. "Nothing Daunted" by Dorothy Wickenden

7. "The Art of Fielding" by Chad Harbach

8. "Pinches and Dashes" by the Junior League of Wichita

9. "Oh the Places You’ll Go" by Dr. Seuss

10. "Wichita" by Thad Ziolkowski

Source: Watermark Books & Cafe

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