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October 2011

This month, the big screen features dynamic trios, battles, bird watching, sci-fi adventures, and an overall cross-section of eccentric gentlemen.

The Big Year is about three obsessive bird watchers who compete to spot the largest number of rare birds in a year, each with his own outrageous approach. An equally devoted yet slightly fiercer trio unites in The Three Musketeers, adapted from the timeless classic by Alexandre Dumas. Here, the Musketeers must battle a seductive double agent to protect the French throne and save Europe from war.

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The Descendants

Links to http://www.randomhouse.com/rhpg/rc//2011/10/04/win-a-copy-of-the-descendants.
October 5, 2011

AS King: Rule #4 – Do Something

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AS King, author of EVERYBODY SEES THE ANTS, recently returned to the United States after a 10-year stint in Ireland where she lived off the land, taught adult literacy, and wrote. Her first novel THE DUST OF 100 DOGS, was chosen as one of the ALA Best Books for Young Adults, and her second book, PLEASE IGNORE VERA DIETZ, was picked as one of Kirkus Reviews' Best Books for Teens in 2010.

Week of October 24, 2011

Ever since his late mother begged him to avenge his father’s murder, Gideon Crew has been on a mission. Now, in GIDEON'S SWORD by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Child, he is being closely observed --- and he may have an opportunity to use his skills for more than just this murder.

A blend of captivating personal stories, Paul Auster's SUNSET PARK follows the hopes and fears of a cast of unforgettable characters brought together by the mysterious Miles Heller during the dark months of the 2008 economic collapse.

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October 4, 2011

The following are lists of books releasing the weeks of October 3rd and October 10th that we think will be of interest to Bookreporter.com readers.

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October 4, 2011

Jesmyn Ward Shares About What Can be 'Salvaged' from Disaster

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Jesmyn Ward, author of SALVAGE THE BONES

Week of October 17, 2011

A new breed of counterterrorism operator has emerged in Brad Thor's THE ATHENA PROJECT. Part of a top-secret, all-female program codenamed The Athena Project, four of Delta’s best and brightest women are about to undertake one of the nation’s deadliest assignments.

In DJIBOUTI by Elmore Leonard, documentary filmmaker Dara Barr arrives in Djibouti with her right-hand man, six-foot-six, 72-year-old African American seafarer Xavier LeBo, to film modern-day pirates hijacking merchant ships. But almost no one here is who he claims to be.

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Week of October 10, 2011

In SWEET VALLEY CONFIDENTIAL: TEN YEARS LATER, Francine Pascal brings back the iconic and beloved identical twins Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield. Now, the twins are all grown up, dealing with the complicated adult world of love, careers, betrayal and sisterhood.

EVERYTHING WE EVER WANTED by Sara Shepard is the story of Sylvie, a recently widowed mother of two, who finds her life upended by a late-night phone call from the headmaster of the prestigious private school where her adopted son Scott teaches. Allegations of Scott's involvement in a hazing scandal throw the entire family into chaos.

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Early October 2011

So, it’s finally fall. Have you settled into the school routine yet? Had time to personalize your notebooks and binders? One of our staffers told us that her favorite accessories were always decorative key chains for her backpack. She had about 500. My sons have carabiners hanging from theirs. 

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Early October 2011

So, it’s finally fall. Have your kids settled into their school routine yet? Have they had time to personalize their notebooks and binders? One of our staffers told us that her favorite accessories were always decorative key chains for her backpack. She had about 500. My sons have carabiners hanging from theirs. Whatever your kids go for, just remember: It's only a phase.

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