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1	Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince more books like this by J K Rowling Book 6 in the Harry Potter seriesA New York Times BestsellerIn the fifth and most recent book, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, the last chapter, titled "The Second War Begins," started: 'In a brief statement Friday night, Minister of Magic Cornelius Fudge confirmed that He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named has returned to this country and is active ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.23! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	Twilight more books like this by Stephenie Meyer Seventeen-year-olds Bella Swan and Edward Cullen are enmeshed in an intense, hungry love that leaves them both destroyed, yet passionately longing for more. Bella's scent and very being excites Edward, a vampire who, along with his family, abstains from feasting on humans. After a difficult start, the two become inseparable, learning more and more ... see all copies from $3.99! new only from $4.84! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
3	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows more books like this by J K Rowling It all comes down to this - a final faceoff between good and evil. You plan to pull out all the stops, but every time you solve one mystery, three more evolve. Do you stay the course you started, despite your lack of progress? Do you detour and follow a new lead that may not help? Do youlisten to your instincts, or your friends? Lord Voldemort ... see all copies from $5.91! new only from $15.00! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Time Traveler's Wife more books like this by Audrey Niffenegger This limited edition volume includes art work painted by the author. This is the story of Henry DeTamble, a dashing, adventuresome librarian who travels involuntarily through time, and falls in love with Clare Abshire, an artist whose life takes a natural sequential course. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
5	1984 more books like this by George Orwell George Orwell's celebrated and always timely 1948 vision of a world subsumed in tyranny and war describes the process of events by which Winston Smith, a London clerk at the Ministry of Truth, comes to understand the true nature and aims of the government he works for, and portrays his doomed attempt to create a private life for himself and his ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
6	Giver more books like this by Lois Lowry Set in a completely controlled, soothingly pleasant society, THE GIVER takes readers into a world free of such things as conflict, hate, and disappointment. At age 12 all residents are given their Assignment, or their adult role in the community--some are Nurturers who care for the young children, others are Laborers, still others are Doctors, and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.50! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
7	Wrinkle in Time more books like this by Madeleine L'Engle A classic battle of good versus evil as well as a reflection on the value of being true to oneself and the power of love and faith, A WRINKLE IN TIME is the first book in the Time Quartet series. Meg Murry, the daughter of two brilliant scientists, is a socially awkward 12-year-old who has trouble fitting in at school. Her closest friend is her ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
8	Handmaid's Tale more books like this by Margaret Atwood In this futuristic fantasy, the Republic of Gilead--formerly the United States--is a fundamentalist regime that has reduced women to a state of servitude and suppressed all civil rights. The protagonist, a woman called Offred, becomes the Handmaid of the Commander, expected to bear him a child in exchange for her freedom. Old enough to remember ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.97! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
9	Hobbit, Or, There and Back Again more books like this by J R R Tolkien This 1937 fantasy is the prequel, or "prelude" to the classic epic trilogy THE LORD OF THE RINGS. Bilbo Baggins is the hobbit of the title: a short, round, and hairy-footed creature fond of small comforts and his rural home. What he doesn't like (or at least thinks he doesn't like) is adventure, but that's just what he gets when a wizard and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone more books like this by J K Rowling Eleven-year-old Harry Potter was a baby when his parents died and since that time he has been living with his horrible Uncle Vernon, dislikable Aunt Petunia, and truly disgusting cousin Dudley. Miserable and lonely, Harry is shocked when he receives a letter inviting him to attend the Hogwarts School for Witchcraft and Wizardry. Now living at this ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Ender's Game more books like this by Orson Scott Card Ender Wiggins was only six when he was sent for special training because of his unique talents, and he may be humanity's only hope in a war against aliens. Winner of the 1986 Hugo and the 1985 Nebula Awards. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.62! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
12 view cover	Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets more books like this by J K Rowling Harry Potter is back at Hogwarts for his second year, but someone -- or something -- is turning the students to stone. Is it Dobby the house-elf, who warned Harry not to return to school? Draco Malfoy, as noxious as ever? Kindly Hagrid, whose past is finally revealed? Or the person everyone most suspects . . . Harry Potter himself! This gorgeous ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
13 view cover	Chronicles of Narnia more books like this by C S Lewis This set includes all seven volumes of the classic, allegorical, and greatly beloved children’s fantasy series, the Chronicles of Narnia: THE MAGICIAN'S NEPHEW; THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE; THE HORSE AND HIS BOY; PRINCE CASPIAN; THE VOYAGE OF THE DAWN TREADER; THE SILVER CHAIR; and THE LAST BATTLE. Children of England (Peter, Susan, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
14 view cover	I Am Legend more books like this by Richard Matheson Written in 1954 and set in 1976, this novel tells the story of the last human on Earth after everyone else has become infected with a virus that turned them into vampires. At night he fends off the attacking hordes of his former neighbors, and by day he searches for their lair with an eye to destroying them. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $3.61! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
15 view cover	Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban more books like this by J K Rowling Harry Potter has to sneak back to Hogwarts, after accidentally inflating his horrible Aunt Petunia. But once there everyone is whispering about a prizoner who has escaped from the famous wizard prizon, Azkaban. His name is Sirius Black, and as a follower of Lord Voldemort he is determined to track Harry Potter down -- even if it means laying siege ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.20! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
16 view cover	Harry Potter and the goblet of fire more books like this by J K Rowling Harry Potter is midway through his training as a wizard and his coming of age. Harry wants to get away from the pernicious Dursleys and go to the International Quidditch Cup. He wants to find out about the mysterious event that's supposed to take place at Hogwarts this year, an event involving two other rival schools of magic, and a competition ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
17 view cover	Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe more books like this by C S Lewis One of the most highly respected fantasy novels ever written, THE LION, THE WITCH, AND THE WARDROBE can be seen as both an exciting children's adventure story and an allegory about faith. The story begins when the Pevensie siblings (Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy) escape the dangers of World War II-era London by relocating to the country home of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Fahrenheit 451: The Temperature at Which Book Paper Catches Fire, and Burns more books like this by Ray Bradbury In this classic of dystopian science fiction, censorship is so prevalent that "firemen" are entrusted with the task of burning books to keep the citizenry away from anything that might cause dissent. Suicides are commonplace, and people drug themselves with pills, thrills, and the meaningless programming that pours from four-wall television. Guy ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Cat's Cradle more books like this by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. One of Vonnegut's most highly praised novels. Filled with humor and unforgettable characters, this apocalyptic story tells of Earth's ultimate end, and presents a vision of the future that is both darkly fantastic and funny, as Vonnegut weaves a satirical commentary on modern man and his madness. see all copies from $2.49! new only from $7.74! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
20 view cover	The Chronicles of Narnia Set more books like this by C S Lewis Like Tolkien, C.S. Lewis has redefined the nature of fantasy, adding richness, beauty, and dimension. His Narnia Chronicles are not only breathtaking and heartlifting adventures for young and old, they are, as well, reflections of Lewis' most deeply held beliefs. see all copies from $17.82! new only from $26.03! \| first editions \| SVS
21 view cover	Artemis Fowl more books like this by Eoin Colfer Teenage rogue genius Artemis Fowl has returned, and is back to his old tricks of artful thefts and masterful plans in search of wealth. But his fiendish arch nemesis, Opal Koboi, has ingeniously replicated herself in prison, and is on the streets seeking revenge. At the same time, Captain Holly Short is under investigation for a crime she didn't ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
22 view cover	War of the Worlds more books like this by H G Wells WAR OF THE WORLDS was written in two parts: "The Coming of the Martians", which details the Martians' landing and conquering; and "The Earth Under the Martians", which is a post-apocalyptic account of the Martians' reign and their subsequent vanquishing by microbes which they are unprepared for. Mars, and the possibility of life on it, had ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
23 view cover	Jurassic Park more books like this by Michael Crichton With extremely well-preserved bits of DNA from dinosaurs, a scientist plans to create a theme park of cloned dinosaurs. When the island that houses the theme park suffers a power outage, the dinosaurs run rampant, and the humans must run for their lives. This novel was the basis for the 1993 film of the same name. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
24 view cover	Charlie & the Chocolate Factory more books like this by Roald Dahl Darkly humorous, slightly creepy, and ultimately the tale of a nice guy who just might finish first, CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY is one of the prolific Roald Dahl's most popular works. Life changes for a poor but kindhearted boy named Charlie Bucket when he manages to win one of five golden tickets that allows him and a guest of his choice ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| first editions \| SVS
25 view cover	Dune more books like this by Frank Herbert The first volume of a series co-written by Frank Herbert's son, examining the prehistory of the legendary planet of Arrakis, more commonly known as Dune. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $2.43! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS

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