Dive into Summer Reading

Don't hit the beach or head to the cottage without checking out the picks in our Summer Reading boutique. Browse featured new releases, beach reads, and more terrific titles to help you and your family make your summer escape--even if you're just relaxing in your own backyard.

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Top 10 Popular Pre-orders in Books

Browse the top 10 titles that have eager readers counting the days in anticipation--our most popular pre-orders. Topping this week's list are J.K. Rowling's The Tales of Beedle the Bard and Christopher Paolini's Brisingr, the third volume in the acclaimed Inheritance series.

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Demystify the Tough Stuff

Go ahead and tackle math, science, technology, or other so-called tough topics without formal training, unlimited time, or a genius IQ. Demystified self-teaching guides are like having your own portable classroom. Learn meteorology, physics, accounting, probability, electronics, everyday math problems, and more with ease and confidence. With a Demystified guide in hand, everything becomes clear.

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China Takes Centre Stage

As the Summer Games unfold, the eyes of the world turn to China, gracious and controversial host--and emerging world power. Explore the fascinating history and modern-day culture of this complex country and revisit Olympics past with these featured titles, including Simon Winchester's fantastic biography of The Man Who Loved China; Wei Zhang's award-winning novel, The Ancient Ship; and Olympic Dreams, Guoqi Xu's hundred-year history of sports in China, culminating in the 2008 Olympics.

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