Best Books of August

Every month, out of the endless stream of new books that flows through our cubicles, our editors choose a favourite few to feature on our Best of the Month page. In the spotlight for August: The Night of the Gun, New York Times reporter David Carr's riveting debut memoir.

• The Significant Seven: The Night of the Gun | The 19th Wife | Clawing at the Limits of Cool | Coventry | Can You Ever Forgive Me? | The Killing Circle | What Happened to Anna K.

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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 fairy tales, The Tales of Beedle the Bard, and Brisingr, the third volume in Christopher Paolini's acclaimed Inheritance series.

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Calling All Christians

With thousands of titles encompassing all aspects of Christian life, our Christian Living Bookstore offers guidance for the next step of your personal journey, whether you're a new believer, minister, parent, business leader, or simply a spiritual seeker. You'll also find a huge selection of Christian fiction for adults, kids, and teens, as well as gift ideas and DVDs.

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