Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey
By: Lori Mortensen
4.19
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer and ar…
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1. The World of Edward Gorey
By: Edward Gorey , Karen Wilkin , Clifford Ross
4.33
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
Explores Gorey's roles as artist, illustrator, writer, and theater designer using criticism of his … read more
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- art
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"I know you read very widely. Almost like cultural foraging."-Edward Gorey, The World of Edward Gorey
2. Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #3)
By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
3.91
Format: 114 pages, Hardcover
Let the story of my niece and nephews be a warning. The more you know, the more danger you're in. A… read more
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- childrens
"Can't get away from your own self."-Holly Black, Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #3)
"What an author doesn't know could fill a book."-Holly Black, Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #3)
"Let the story of my neice and nephews be a warning. The more you know, the more danger you are in. And trust me, you don't want to meddle with the Little People. - L.S."-Holly Black, Lucinda's Secret (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #3)
3. The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #5)
By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
3.97
Format: 146 pages, Hardcover
Three ordinary kids, Jared, Simon, and Mallory Grace, have entered another world -- without leaving… read more
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"She stared up at the stars and smiled."-Holly Black, The Wrath of Mulgarath (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #5)
4. The Ironwood Tree (The Spiderwick Chronicles, #4)
By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
3.95
Format: 114 pages, Hardcover
First a pack of vile, smelly goblins snatch Simon. Then a band of elves try to entrap Jared. Why is… read more
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5. The Haunted Tea-Cosy
By: Edward Gorey
3.98
Format: 66 pages, Paperback
The Haunted A Dispirited and Distasteful Diversion for Christmas read more
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- art
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6. The Wyrm King (Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, #3)
By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
3.87
Format: 400 pages, Hardcover
In the final installment of Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, Nick and Laurie had thought they solv… read more
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7. The Doubtful Guest
By: Edward Gorey
4.27
Format: 637 pages, Hardcover
The doubtful guest shows up unannounced and unwelcome, yet its presence is accepted after only a br… read more
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8. The Object-Lesson
By: Edward Gorey
4.48
Format: 252 pages, Hardcover
Vintage Gorey - absurd, nonsensical and disconcerting read more
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9. The Gashlycrumb Tinies (The Vinegar Works, #1)
By: Edward Gorey
4.25
Format: None pages, Hardcover
The Gashlycrumb Tinies: or, After the Outing is an abecedarian book written by Edward Gorey that wa… read more
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10. Amphigorey (Amphigorey, #1)
By: Edward Gorey
4.25
Format: None pages, Paperback
The title of this deliciously creepy collection of Gorey's work stems from the word amphigory, mean… read more
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11. A Giant Problem (Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, #2)
By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
3.88
Format: None pages, Hardcover
Talk about out of the frying pan, into the fire! I was pretty sure that my freaky stepsister and th… read more
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12. I Am Jazz
By: Shelagh McNicholas , Jazz Jennings , None
1.80
Format: 76 pages, Hardcover
The story of a transgender child based on the real-life experience of Jazz Jennings, who has become… read more
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13. The Nixie's Song (Beyond the Spiderwick Chronicles, #1)
By: Holly Black , Tony DiTerlizzi
4.67
Format: 87 pages, Hardcover
The Spiderwick Chroniclesleave the old-fashioned charm of New England far behind and head south for… read more
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14. The Aspern Papers
By: Henry James
4.22
Format: None pages, Paperback
In this classic 1888 novella, an anonymous narrator relates his obsessive quest to acquire some let… read more
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15. Henry Huggins (Henry Huggins, #1)
By: Tracy Dockray , Beverly Cleary
4.95
Format: 224 pages, Hardcover
In the first novel from Newbery Award-winning author Beverly Cleary, boys and girls alike will inst… read more
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16. The Unstrung Harp
By: Edward Gorey
4.08
Format: 288 pages, Hardcover
On November 18th of alternate years Mr. Earbrass begins writing his new novel. Weeks ago he chose i… read more
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17. Cautionary Tales for Children
By: Hilaire Belloc , Edward Gorey
3.50
Format: 134 pages, Hardcover
For readers of any age, a witty and strikingly irreverent collection of moral guidance Most notable… read more
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18. The Little Ghost Who Was a Quilt (A Little Ghost Quilt Book)
By: Riel Nason
4.35
Format: 42 pages, Hardcover
When you're a quilt instead of a sheet, being a ghost is hard! An adorable picture book for fans of… read more
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- childrens
19. But Have You Read the Book?: 52 Literary Gems That Inspired Our Favorite Films
By: Kristen Lopez
3.36
Format: 240 pages, Hardcover
For film buffs and literature lovers alike, Turner Classic Movies presents an essential guide to 52… read more
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- nonfiction
- history
- books about books
20. Exquisite: The Poetry and Life of Gwendolyn Brooks
By: Suzanne Slade
4.38
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
A picture book biography about Gwendolyn Brooks, the influential poet and the first African America… read more
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21. Mr. Villain's Day Off 01
By: Yuu Morikawa
4.16
Format: 128 pages, Paperback
One evil supervillain spends most of his time hatching nefarious plots to take over the world—but o… read more
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"Once humanity's wiped out, I'll breed more pandas."-Yuu Morikawa, Mr. Villain's Day Off 01
22. The Yakuza's Bias, Volume 1
By: Teki Yatsuda
4.12
Format: 160 pages, Paperback
A yakuza enforcer becomes the gang world's biggest K-pop stan in this cult comedy manga that went f… read more
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23. Nonsense! The Curious Story of Edward Gorey
By: Lori Mortensen
4.19
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
A beautifully illustrated and lyrical picture-book biography of eccentric and beloved writer and ar… read more
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24. Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey
By: Mark Dery
3.76
Format: 504 pages, Hardcover
From The Gashlycrumb Tinies to The Doubtful Guest, Edward Gorey's wickedly funny and deliciously si… read more
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"You never really choose anything. It's all presented to you, and then you have alternatives."-Mark Dery, Born to Be Posthumous: The Eccentric Life and Mysterious Genius of Edward Gorey
25. Soldier for Equality: José de la Luz Sáenz and the Great War
By: Duncan Tonatiuh
4.16
Format: 40 pages, Hardcover
Duncan Tonatiuh brings to life the story of a Mexican-American war hero. José de la Luz Sáenz (1888… read more
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26. Sunbeams in the Sky, Vol. 1
By: Monika Kaname
3.82
Format: 194 pages, Paperback
Himari Akeno can’t wait to start high school! Even though she’s parting ways with her twin sister, … read more
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27. The Addams Family: Wednesday’s Library
By: Calliope Glass
3.89
Format: 208 pages, Hardcover
The Addams Family hits the big screen on October 11, 2019. The all-star cast includes Oscar Isaac, … read more
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28. 株式会社マジルミエ 2 [Kabushiki Gaisha Magilumiere 2]
By: Sekka Iwata
4.13
Format: 192 pages, Paperback
“魔法少女”──それは、誰もが憧れる「職業」である。 商店街で発生した怪異の退治を行うことになったカナと越谷。カナは業務の効率を重視し、広範囲を網羅できる退治魔法を提案するが、社長・重本は「うちの… read more
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29. Crypt of the Moon Spider (Lunar Gothic Trilogy, #1)
By: Nathan Ballingrud
4.18
Format: 112 pages, Paperback
Crypt of the Moon Spider is a dark and dreamy tale of horror, corruption, and identity spun into th… read more
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30. Red Sonja: Consumed
By: Gail Simone
3.08
Format: 415 pages, Kindle Edition
Red Sonja, the iconic, fiery, she-devil with a sword, is reinvented for a new generation of readers… read more
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31. As Edward Imagined: A Story of Edward Gorey in Three Acts
By: Matthew Burgess
4.14
Format: 48 pages, Hardcover
From an acclaimed author and illustrator team, here is a definitive picture book biography about a … read more
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