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The week of July 21, 2008

4:50 from Paddington by Agatha Christie

An elderly lady claims she's witnessed a strangling in a passing train — only there's no body! Luckily, the one person who believes her is her friend Miss Marple.

Tamar by Mal Peet

A novel of espionage, passion and betrayal.

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Cruddy: An Illustrated Novel by Lynda Barry

This Northwest author's uncanny recall of adolescence makes her sad, funny, violent novel of family dysfunction and really bad trips unforgettable.

Tasting the Sky: A Palestinian Childhood by Ibtisam Barakat

The moving memoir of a Palestinian girl's experiences during the Six-Day War.

And They All Sang: Adventures of an Eclectic Disc Jockey by Studs Terkel

Sparkling interviews from Pulitzer-winning oral historian Terkel reveal the creative essences of famous musicians from every genre.

Lance in France by Ashley MacEachern

Lance Armstrong is the fastest, most famous bike rider in the world, so what could go wrong on the Tour de France? Plenty! Meet the author.