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Paperback. Zustand: Good. In this stunning new collection, DeWitt Henry reckons with a past that is personal, familial, and cultural as well as the present dysfunction of American political life. His narratives and portraits are drawn and colored by candid and resonant observations. "Are scars proof of wounds / or of healing?" So asks DeWitt Henry's splendid book of poems. Profound and often profoundly, wryly funny, Trim Reckonings asks questions poems don't seem to have asked before, and leaves the reader in wonder. These are hard-won, earned, poems of passionate engagement.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In this stunning new collection, DeWitt Henry reckons with a past that is personal, familial, and cultural as well as the present dysfunction of American political life. His narratives and portraits are drawn and colored by candid and resonant observations. "Are scars proof of wounds / or of healing?" So asks DeWitt Henry's splendid book of poems. Profound and often profoundly, wryly funny, Trim Reckonings asks questions poems don't seem to have asked before, and leaves the reader in wonder. These are hard-won, earned, poems of passionate engagement.…

Paperback. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. It's a well-cared-for item that has seen limited use. The item may show minor signs of wear. All the text is legible, with all pages included. It may have slight markings and/or highlighting.

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Enter The Drama Room, Elizabeth Searle's compelling collection of short prose, where everyday lives collide with extraordinary drama, secrets simmer beneath ordinary moments, and memories echo with unexpected resonance. Journey through vivid narratives that range from poignant to provocative: a young woman's carefree spring break becomes a harrowing confrontation with Covid-19; an adult revisits their high-school theater days, unearthing buried relationships and unresolved tensions; a pregnant couple struggles through a storm, battling uncertainty about their future; and a tense exploration of fame and rivalry unfolds in her libretto Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera. Through diverse voices-politicians' daughters caught in scandal, women confronting traumatic pasts, and quiet train rides infused with medical anxiety and bittersweet family memories-Searle fearlessly captures the human spirit at its most vulnerable and resilient. Each story offers an intimate glimpse into lives shaped by love, loss, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Haunting, insightful, and sharply observed, The Drama Room is a heart-rending portrait of contemporary life-brimming with heartache, humor, and humanity. Prepare to be enthralled by these tales that linger, whisper, and ultimately illuminate the hidden dramas of our shared existence.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Enter The Drama Room, Elizabeth Searle's compelling collection of short prose, where everyday lives collide with extraordinary drama, secrets simmer beneath ordinary moments, and memories echo with unexpected resonance. Journey through vivid narratives that range from poignant to provocative: a young woman's carefree spring break becomes a harrowing confrontation with Covid-19; an adult revisits their high-school theater days, unearthing buried relationships and unresolved tensions; a pregnant couple struggles through a storm, battling uncertainty about their future; and a tense exploration of fame and rivalry unfolds in her libretto Tonya & Nancy: The Rock Opera. Through diverse voices-politicians' daughters caught in scandal, women confronting traumatic pasts, and quiet train rides infused with medical anxiety and bittersweet family memories-Searle fearlessly captures the human spirit at its most vulnerable and resilient. Each story offers an intimate glimpse into lives shaped by love, loss, ambition, and the relentless pursuit of truth. Haunting, insightful, and sharply observed, The Drama Room is a heart-rending portrait of contemporary life-brimming with heartache, humor, and humanity. Prepare to be enthralled by these tales that linger, whisper, and ultimately illuminate the hidden dramas of our shared existence.…

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. In Top Cop Kills, the seemingly well-run town of Watertown, Massachusetts-built on a proud industrial past and energized by new development-becomes a battleground when the ambitious new Town Manager, Michael Davis, takes office. Determined to bring modern efficiency and strict oversight to every department, Davis zeroes in on the local police force and its longtime chief, Robert "Bob" Grady. Where Davis sees a need for order and accountability, Grady sees a challenge to his authority and a threat to the old guard's way of doing things. As Davis probes deeper into Grady's handling of confiscated funds, his unorthodox policing methods, and questionable surveillance practices, tensions erupt. Grady, a once-respected figure with deep roots in Watertown, fights to maintain his dignity-and his power-while privately wrestling with family strife and a growing problem with alcohol. Torn between two larger-than-life men, the resourceful town hall secretary, Nancy Bertini, becomes a key witness to their escalating conflict. Amid council meetings fraught with political maneuvering, clandestine alliances around the Arsenal Project's redevelopment, and a community on the brink of upheaval, Davis and Grady hurtle toward a violent confrontation no one could have predicted. Top Cop Kills is a gripping tale of loyalty and betrayal, ambition and obsession-revealing how even a tight-knit small town can crumble under the weight of unchecked power, personal vendettas, and secrets too volatile to remain hidden.…

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Ex-Library. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.…

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. 1st. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Very Good. Very Good condition. No Dust Jacket A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain light spine creasing or a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.

paperback. Zustand: Like New. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. An apparently unread copy in perfect condition. Dust cover is intact with no nicks or tears. Spine has no signs of creasing. Pages are clean and not marred by notes or folds of any kind.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

paperback. Zustand: Fine.

Zustand: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Talking of Michelangelo is a mesmerizing journey through the tangled lives of a brilliant but tormented lawyer, his fiercely intelligent wife, and an artist who shaped his past and believed you should not paint what you haven't experienced. Haunted by forbidden secrets and bound by a childhood vow, these characters' stories unfold in a dreamlike tapestry of art and memory-where legal briefs clash with vivid canvases, and the ghosts of war loom over every brushstroke.With its mix of art, law, and war, Talking of Michelangelo masterfully interweaves ambition, loyalty, and the all-consuming power of creativity. Drawing you into a bitter sweet narrative tinged with secrecy, heartbreak, and the triumph of artistry over despair, this is an invitation you won't want to decline.…

Paperback. Zustand: As New. No Jacket. Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Zustand: Very Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Zustand: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

paperback. Zustand: Very Good.

Hardcover. Zustand: Fair. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way.

Hardcover. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.