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The Avid Reader November 2006
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Dear Book Lover,

This season's Christmas Bookshop has gift lists worth a second look. Our issue also features some of the most expensive Christmas books on the site, an interview with P.G. Wodehouse, and great prices on new books.

Happy Reading!

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Highlights:

  • Christmas Gift Ideas
  • P.G. Wodehouse Interview
  • Collectable Dickens
  • GiftSleuth
  • Richard & Judy's Picks
  • Holiday Bookshop

    In New Books

    Dear John, Nicholas Sparks
    In Nicholas Sparks' newest release, John Tyree is torn between love for his country, and the love of his life.

    New From Only £ 7.95
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    In Search of Perfection, Heston Blumenthal
    Who could ask for more than perfection? As in his television series, Blumenthal delivers no less than his culinary best.

    New From Only £ 13.00
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    | More Hot Cookbooks

    In Rare & collectable Books

    Books to Treasure For a Lifetime
    You would have to be a Scrooge not to fall in love with the assortment of beautiful books found in our Rare Book Room. From the enduring Christmas favourite collectable Dickens, to collectable children's books, there's plenty here to lift your spirits.

    Paris Review Interview Series - P.G. Wodehouse
    Collecting CS LewisNot to be missed - an interview with P.G. Wodehouse at almost 92 - full of evocative and amusing memories. Also, find out how to subscribe to The Paris Review at a great price, and browse collectable P.G. Wodehouse books.

    Charlotte's Web
    Introduce a family heirloom with a first edition for £1,272.90. Not this year? We have secondhand copies of this childhood must-read, starting at £ 0.51

    New from £ 2.01
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    | More Children's Books

    GiftSleuth Can Help!
    GiftSleuthIf you're still stuck on gift ideas for someone on your list, tap into our community of avid readers for help. Just describe your recipient and see what they say. Visit GiftSleuth
    Penguin Designer Classics Charity Auction
    Next month, AbeBooks will host a charity auction with Penguin Classics. Paul Smith and Manolo Blahnik are among the designers to have created new editions of five classic books. Five exclusive signed copies will be auctioned.

    New Shopping Basket
    You now have a new way to shop: A streamlined checkout that lets you "Save for Later"

    AbeBooks Has a Blog!
    Keep up to date on all things literary - be sure to check out the AbeBooks blog "Reading Copy"



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    Community Corner

    Utterly Unforgettable Gifts



    Come Christmas
    Robert Frost
    First Edition: £465.77

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    A Christmas Carol
    Charles Dickens
    First Edition: £26,985.66

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    A Christmas Memory
    Truman Capote
    First Edition: £9,445.03


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    Richard and Judy's Christmas Book Club



    The Dangerous Book for Boys
    by Con & Hal Iggulden

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    Diaries 1969-1979: The Python Years
    By Michael Palin

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    Apples for Jam
    by Tessa Kiros

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