New Releases by Judy Blundell

“A mesmerizing, head-spinning—and sometimes madcap-hilarious—take of have and have-nots.”—People (Book of the Week) NAMED ONE OF THE BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY REAL SIMPLE AND KIRKUS REVIEWS • “In the smart, breezy, sweet spot between Meg Wolitzer and Elin Hilderbrand.”—Entertainment Weekly No matter what the world throws her way, at least Ruthie Beamish has the house. Located by the sea in a quiet Long Island village, the house is her nest egg—the retirement account shared with her ex-husband, Mike, and the college fund for their teenage daughter, Jem. The catch? To afford the house, Ruthie must let it go during the best part of the year. It’s Memorial Day weekend and the start of what Jem calls “the summer bummer”: the family’s annual exodus to make way for renters. This year, the Hamptons set has arrived. Adeline Clay is elegant and connected—and will never need to worry about money. Before long, she demonstrates an uncanny ability to help herself to Ruthie’s life. Is Adeline just being her fabulous self, or is she out to take what she wants? When an eccentric billionaire, his wayward daughter, a coterie of social climbers, and Ruthie’s old flame are thrown into the mix, the entire town finds itself on the verge of tumultuous change. But as Ruthie loses her grasp on her job, her home, and her family, she discovers a new talent for pushing back. By the end of one unhinged, unforgettable summer, nothing will be the same—least of all Ruthie. Praise for The High Season “Blundell knows the territory. . . . Her account of Ruthie’s coming to grips with a career, a daughter and a community in flux is as touching as it is convincing.”—The Wall Street Journal “A huge page-turner . . . so compelling . . . a classic beach read, but very smart, very intelligently written.”—Us Weekly, Emily Giffin’s Summer Reading Recommendations “An acid-laced domestic drama set during one golden summer on the moneyed, beachy North Fork of Long Island.”—The New York Times “Judy Blundell wields words like an oyster knife in this shimmering story of art, money, and celebrity.”—Helen Simonson, New York Times bestselling author of The Summer Before the War “A wry, often hilarious story of a woman trying to keep it together when everything is going so, so wrong.”—Real Simple

When Kit Corrigan arrives in New York City, she doesn''t have much. The city doesn''t welcome her with open arms. Kit gets a bit part as a chorus girl in a Broadway show, but she knows that''s not going to last. She needs help - and then it comes, from an unexpected source. But as time goes on, Kit starts to wonder who she can really trust...

From National Book Award-winning author Judy Blundell, a thrilling account of the San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. When Minnie Bonner''s father disappears after losing the Bonners'' Philadelphia tavern, the wealthy gentleman Edward Sump, led by his avaricious wife, offers Minnie a chance to work as a lady''s maid to support her family. The Sumps have grand plans, grander than the city of Philadelphia can offer, however, and decide to move to San Francisco -- the greatest city in the west. But when a powerful earthquake strikes, Minnie finds herself the sole survivor among them. After the dust settles, Minnie discovers a bag belonging to the Sumps filled with cash and papers that could drastically change her fortune. With no one else to claim it, Minnie has turned into an heiress overnight. Wealth comes at a price, though, and she is soon wrapped up in a deception that leads her down a dangerous path. As the aftermath of the earthquake ravages the city, Minnie continues to maintain her new identity. That is, until a mysterious but familiar stranger appears.

It seemed like a dream. The world had exploded... Summer''s ending, Evie''s step-father is finally home from the Second World War, and Evie is sick of her glamorous mother treating her like a little girl. Then a mysterious stranger appears: a handsome ex-GI who served in combat with Evie''s step-father. Slowly, Evie realizes that she is falling in love with him. But he has dark secrets, and a strange control over her parents. When he is found dead, Evie''s world is shattered. Torn between her family and the man she loved, Evie must betray someone. But who? "Gripping ... beautifully paced and told" The Times "You''ll be holding your breath as you turn every page" News of the World

A pair of supernatural mysteries from National Book Award winner Judy Blundell. Gracie has premonitions. They''ve haunted her since before her mother''s death, and she can''t get rid of them. She doesn''t know how to deal with them and she doesn''t want to--they''ve never led to anything good. She never knows whether she''s seeing the past, the present, or the future--it just comes to her. But Gracie is forced to try to use her premonitions. Her best friend, Emily, disappears, and the premonitions lead to the only clues to where she might be--and how she might be saved. Gracie''s long-absent father returns, and his history seems mysteriously linked to the disappearance of a

Illustrates situations that babies will find familiar, with a mirror on each page.

Historien om hemmeligheten til verdens mektigste familie starter med bestemor Grace Cahills død. Hun etterlater arvingene to valg: enten å motta 1 million dollar eller et spor. Den første i familien Cahill som samler sammen de 39 sporene som er gjemt rundt om i verden vil oppdage hva som er hemmeligheten bak familiens makt, en belønning som ikke kan måles i penger. Hovedpersonene er de to foreldreløse barnebarn til Grace, 14 år gamle Amy og hennes 11 år gamle bror, Dan. Sammen med boka følger det noen spillkort med koder til et nettspill, disse er ikke viktige for handlingen i boka. Spenning for mellom-/ungdomstrinnet.

Ferus Olin, former Jedi apprentice must choose between the way of the Jedi or the dark side. The fate of the galaxy depends on his choice.