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July 2009

Avid Reader July 2009 In this issue
• Gay Pride in Literature
• Staff Review: Quantum Enigma by Bruce Rosenblum and Fred Kuttner
• On the Site
• Most expensive sales in May

May 2009

Avid Reader May 2009 In this issue
• Best Short Stories
• Staff Review: World War Z by Max Brooks
• On the Site
• Most expensive sales in April

April 2009

Avid Reader April 2009 In this issue
• Odd Jobs
• Staff Review: The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett
• On the Site
• Most expensive sales in March

March 2009

Avid Reader March 2009 In this issue
• The Magic of Roald Dahl
• Realistic Kids Books
• On the Site
• Most expensive sales in February