Alie is the head book buyer at the Brookline Booksmith. She loves mysteries (the psychologically more intense the better), great fiction (like Middlesex and Poisonwood Bible) and cookbooks. She is also obsessed with crossword puzzles. With a well-read toddler to keep busy, Alie has begun to focus on children’s books, including board books like Gossie by Olivier Dunrea, and picture books like The Story of Ferdinand and llama llama mad at mama. Alie recommends:

	Home Sweet Home Decorative Prints by Ultman, Suzy Format:  Other Price:  $24.95 Published: Chronicle Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days Beautiful prints to liven up those dreary winter days. A beautiful gift — an awesome price — different, funky, and ready to be framed. ~ recommended November, 2009
	The Fourth Man by Dahl, K. O. Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $13.95 Published: Minotaur Books, 2009 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. Yet another engrossing and captivating Norwegian mystery. There are so many available in English now — but this one stands out. A wonderful mystery and interesting characters… Keep an eye out for the second one coming soon! ~ recommended March, 2009
	In the Woods by French, Tana Format:  Trade Paperback Price:  $14.00 Published: Penguin Books, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. I am always looking for new, well-written, intriguing and original literary mysteries (especially international ones). I’m excited to say I found another one! I loved this book and can’t wait to read the next one in the series. ~ recommended January, 2009
	The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo by Larsson, Stieg, Murray, Steven T. Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.95 Published: Knopf Publishing Group, 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. I was drawn into this wonderful book immediately and couldn’t put it down. A complex and original mystery with characters to match. Lisbeth Salander is worth getting to know — she is now on my favorite characters list — and thankfully, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo is the first of a trilogy, so we can get to know her better! ~ recommended November, 2008
	Finding Nouf by Ferraris, Zoe Format:  Hardcover (Cloth) Price:  $24.00 Published: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt (HMH), 2008 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. I loved this insightful and original mystery novel set in Saudi Arabia. The characters battle over generational, gender, and religious differences while trying to solve the murder of a young woman in the desert. Original, well-written, and thought-provoking. A great read.” ~ recommended August, 2008
	Field of Blood by Mina, Denise Format:  Mass Market Paperback Price:  $7.50 Published: Little Brown and Company, 2006 Inventory Status: Usually Ships in 1-5 days   See all editions of this title. One of the most fabulous and original main characters I have ever read. Paddy Meehan stays with you long after the last page — she is someone everyone should have the pleasure to meet. The mystery is not bad, either! I highly recommend Field of Blood by Denise Minabr ~ recommended May, 2008

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