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This beautiful hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight and square, there are minor marks on the page before the title page. Dust cover is unmarked, green cloth boards, and bright silver lettering on the spine of the book. The Twice Lost is the third and final installment in Sarah Porter's Lost Voices Trilogy. Published in 2013, the novel continues the journey of Luce, a mermaid with extraordinary abilities, as she navigates escalating tensions between humans and mermaids. The Twice Lost has been praised for its imaginative storytelling and emotional depth. Reviewers have highlighted Porter's unique take on mermaid folklore, noting the series' ability to blend fantasy with real-world issues. The trilogy has been described as "a captivatingly different story" with "expressive and graceful" writing.

This beautiful hardcover edition is in near fine condition. The book is tight, square, and unmarked. The Harder They Come by T.C. Boyle is a novel published in 2015 that explores themes of violence, identity, and the tension between individual freedom and societal norms. The book is inspired by true events. The novel explores the clash between personal freedom and societal order. The novel received positive reviews for its compelling storytelling and nuanced exploration of complex themes.

This like-new hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Irma Voth is a compelling exploration of the strength required to escape oppressive systems and find one’s voice. The novel has been lauded for its blend of darkness and light, offering hope amid themes of oppression and loss. The story follows Irma Voth, a young woman living in a conservative Mennonite community in northern Mexico. A turning point occurs when a filmmaker arrives in the community to shoot a film about Mennonite life, and Irma becomes involved as a translator and assistant. This experience opens her eyes to possibilities beyond her restrictive upbringing.

This beautiful, like-new first edition hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and appear unread, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Until I Find You by John Irving is a complex, sprawling novel that explores themes of identity, loss, and the search for belonging. The story follows Jack Burns, an actor and tattoo artist who grows up with a fractured sense of self. Jack’s early life is shaped by his mother, Alice, a tattoo artist, who takes him on a journey across Europe to search for his absent father, William, an organist and a tattoo enthusiast. John Irving has noted that parts of Until I Find You are semi-autobiographical, and the novel has a personal tone as it examines how childhood experiences can shape one’s future.

This rare, beautiful first edition is in immaculate, pristine condition, making it highly collectible. The dust jacket is near fine, pages are tight and appear unread. Red cloth and white lettering on the spine of the book. National Velvet is a classic novel by British author Enid Bagnold, first published in 1935. The story follows 14-year-old Velvet Brown, a young English girl with a passion for horses, who wins a spirited horse in a village raffle and decides to train him to compete in the Grand National steeplechase, one of the most challenging horse races in the world. Velvet, with her determination and the support of her family and a former jockey named Mi Taylor, disguises herself as a boy to enter the race. National Velvet has remained a beloved story, celebrated for its depiction of a young girl breaking barriers. It was adapted into a highly successful 1944 film starring Elizabeth Taylor as Velvet and Mickey Rooney as Mi Taylor, which brought widespread attention to the story. The book is often recommended for young readers and has inspired generations with its empowering themes and memorable characters.

This like-new hardcover is in near fine condition, with no marks. The pages are tight, appear unread, and the book itself is tight, square, and unmarked, aside from a single inscription on the page before the title page, possibly by the author. Dust cover is unmarked, blue cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Heather Robertson delves into the personal and public lives of these women, offering insights into their contributions and the challenges they faced. The book covers figures from Alexander Mackenzie's wife to more contemporary personalities like Maryon Pearson, Maureen McTeer, Geills Turner, Margaret Trudeau, and Mila Mulroney. Through these narratives, Robertson highlights the complexities of their relationships and their impact on Canadian politics