Search Results: ARC/Uncorrected Proofs from Charity Bookstall

Cambridge, MA: Candlewick Press, 2010. 8vo size trade paperback; 245 bright, white pages. From back: "Twelve-year-old Frankie Parsons is a talented kid with a quirky family, a best friend named Gigs, and a voice of anxiety constantly nibbling in his head... Only Ma who never leaves home, takes Frankie's worries seriously... Frankie's carefully guarded world begins to unravel, leading him to a painful confrontation with the ultimate 10 p.m. question... The 10 p.m. Question will touch everyone who has ever felt set apart." Edgewear, light crease on front cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning. . Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Harper Collins, 2010. 212 pages with some black and white illustrations. Uncorrected proof of first edtion. Light wear to covers, From back: "(The author) explores the economics of time and attention - helping companies understand the Time-Value Tradeoffs and Time-ographics of their customers...Ort argues hat time and technology have changed he competitive landscape and that smart companies must use them as strategic weapons." Quotes are for illustrative purposes only and remain the property of their copyright holders. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning. . First. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Scholastic, 2012. Uncorrected Proof of the author's debut novel! Covers are unique to proof with both front and back cover stating "Uncorrected Proof." Inside covers are like the flaps of the dust jacket on the finished book, the inside "flaps" gives an overview of the book and a very brief biography of the author. The fep has details of the finished book. 8vo size trade paperback; 363 pages From inside front cover: Matthew has loved Ariel from the moment he found her in the tunnels, her bee's wings falling away. They live in Safe, an underground refuge for those fleeing the city Above--like Whisper, who speaks to ghosts, and Jack Flash, who can shoot lightning from his fingers. But one terrifying night, an old enemy invades Safe with an army of shadows, and only Matthew, Ariel, and a few friends escape Above. As Matthew unravels the mystery of Safe's history and the shadows' attack, he realizes he must find a way to remake his home--not just for… Read More

Somerville, MA: Candlewick Press, 2012. Covers are unique to proof. Front cover states "Advance Reading Copy." Back cover states "Uncorrected Proof." The back cover provides an overview of the book, information on the finished book and a very brief biography of the author. From back cover: "Thirteen-year-old Aluna has lived her entire life under the ocean, just like all of the Coral Kampii in the City of Shifting Tides. But after remaining hidden from the Above World for centuries, her colony is now in trouble, its survival in doubt - the tech that allows the Kampii to breathe underwater is beginning to fail." Appears new and unread. There is a publisher's sticker on front cover and slightly curled page tips. . Advance Reading Copy ARC. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Scholastic, 2010. 8vo size trade paperback; 296 pages Covers are unique to proof. Both front and back covers state Uncorrected Proof. Inside covers are like dust jacket flaps. Front inside cover provides an overview of the book and back inside cover has the briefest biography of the author. From front "flap:" "Finn and Chloe's advisor says that colleges have enough kids with good grades and perfect attendance, so Chloe decides they'll have to attract attention another way. She and Finn will stage Chloe's disappearance, and then... Finn will find and save her. It seems like the perfect plan - until things start to go wrong." Appears unread. The book has edgewear, some light soil on outside pages and a name written on top of the book. . Uncorrected Proof. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Doubleday Dell, 1997. 8vo size trade paperback; 250 pages. From back: "In the beautiful region of Umbria, where the past seems to intrude palpably on the present, a group of people from different backgrounds are all laid low by the gleeful chicanery of the locals and the byzantine circuitry of Italian life... Barry Unsworth deftly infuses his genius for historical narrative into this involving contemporary tale..." We note only edgewear. . Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Galley/Proof.

New York: Random House, 2011. 8vo size trade paperback; 256 pages Covers are unique to proof with the Random House logo featured in the background design of the covers. Front cover details the specifications of the book. Fep details the book including a photograph of the final cover art, specifications for the book and the marketing campaign. Book description from fep: "A wedge is driven between husband and wife when a mysterious stranger arrives, claiming to have grown up in their home. After agreeing to marry a beautiful, headstrong Russian immigrant in exchange for a promotion, a bus boy turned waiter finds himself entangled in a web or organized crime... These and other mesmerizing works of short fiction in this collection are resonant with the mystery, tension, beauty and insight that distinguish (the author's) novels." Small spot on front cover, bumped bottom corner of cover and last few pages. . Uncorrected Proof. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾"… Read More

New York: Scholastic, 2008. 12mo size trade paperback; 228 pages Covers are unique to Proof. Back cover contains very brief author info, marketing campaign info and specifications for finished book. The hardcover book has a poster, which is referenced on the back cover - not this proof. Fep also has publication details. Also included is a post card with some of Allie's rules. The fulfillment offer on the reverse of the card is probably invalid. Light wear and edgewear to covers; the first few page tips are turned. . Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Other Press, 2022. Advance Uncorrected Proof Translated by Mara Faye Lethem 8vo size trade paperback; 257 pages Covers are unique to proof with front cover stating Advance Uncorrected Proof. Back cover provides an overview of the book, a brief biography of the author and brief details on the finished book. From back cover: "When he first meets Najwa at a lecture by Siri Hustvedt - whom he's never read - our hero discovers a whole new world of feminist thought. Determined to impress her, he sets out sincerely on his journey to allyship. His mother confides in him about she dreams she had to sacrifice because of the patriarchy, and he laments the violence and oppression women face... So our hero does what any good ally should: he gathers the worst of the macho men in town and begins a campaign to provoke the feminists." Appears new and unread. There is a light stain or dye transfer on the bottom fore-edge and the bottom corners are worn. . Advance Reading Copy ARC.… Read More

New York: Random House, 2004. Advance Uncorrected Proof 8vo size trade paperback; 235 pages. From back: "An inspiring and profoundly moving exploration of how hope an change the course of illness. Since the time of the ancient Greeks, human beings have believed that hope is essential to life. Now, in the groundbreaking book, Harvard Medical School professor and New York staff writer Jerome Groopman shows us why." Back cover features a photo of the author and brief details on the marketing of the finished book. Bumped heel and bottom back corner; worn bottom cover tips; light soil to covers. . Uncorrected Proof. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Citadel Press, 2007. Advance Uncorrected Proof. First Edition. 260 bright, white pages in great condition except for two previously turned page corners. The author is a descendant of the first woman to circle the world on a bicycle. Thanks for shopping with us! 100% of your purchase benefit charity and supports literacy and lifelong learning.. Uncorrected Proof. Soft Cover. Excellent/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Random House, 2001. 8vo size trade paperback; 298 pages Covers are unique to ARC with "Advance Reader's Edition" appearing the front cover. Back cover contains two brief "reviews" of the author, a brief author biography and photograph and brief re-cap of book. Very brief information about the publicity and advertisement for the book is also mentioned. From back: "Jacques Austerlitz relates his extraordinary life story. A refugee who immigrated alone to England in the summer of 1939 to be raised by a Welsh couple as their own, Austerlitz remembers nothing of his real family, but as he grows older the specter of the catastrophe that befell them casts an ever longer shadow over his mind. When, like water from a dam giving way, fleeting childhood memories flood into view, he follows their trail back over time and space to the dark heart of 20th century Europe." Edgewear; two small, very light crease on back cover; light soil to covers. . Advance Reading… Read More

Howard Books Advance Uncorrected Proof 8vo size trade paperback; 252 bright, white pages From back: "(The author) dated more than 100 men, using her tried-and-proven dating strategy to get 98% of them to call her back for a second date. With a glamorous Hollywood backdrop, Rogers shares her dating experience in guaranteed-to-work secrets that any single woman can use effectively. Her secrets including the art of flirting, "mirroring," and how to end that first date. Each chapter... begins with a scene from a well-known movie that illustrates the particular technique being addressed, making it easier to understand and employ." Covers are unique to proof. Back cover (which identifies the book category as "Inspirational") contains an overview of the book, a brief biography of the author and specifications on the finished book. Edgewear, some rubbing and light wear to covers. There may a little sunning to bottom margin of front cover. . Uncorrected Proof. Trade… Read More

New York: Simon and Schuster, 2022. A Bad Axe County Novel 8vo size trade paperback; 326 pages Covers are unique to proof. Front cover states Advance Reader's Edition. Back cover states Uncorrected Proof, provides an overview of the book, a brief biography of the author and minimal details on the finished book. The acknowledgements page is not complete. From back cover: "A strange religious sect has arrived in Bad Axe County, Wisconsin. Armed with guns, the members and their enigmatic leader set up their compound...stoking fears in the town... Sheriff Heidi Kick may not be a fan of the new group, but she is also dismayed by the hostile reaction of the locals... The story of a town in crisis told from many sides, which explores the price paid for following false leaders and the power we each have to triumph over trauma." Edgewear, very light blue ink mark on bottom of book and swipe of yellow highlighter across the top of the book. . Uncorrected Proof. Trade Paperback. As… Read More

Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2017. 8vo size trade paperback 274 pages with many black and white photographs. Includes ephemera: publisher's letter with details of the book. From back of book: "T E Lawrence became world famous as "Lawrence of Arabia' after helping Sherif Hussein of Mecca gain independence from Turkey during the Arab Revolt of 1916-18. His achievements, however, would have been impossible without the unsung efforts of a fortten band of fellow officers and spies. This groundbreaking account...interweaves the compelling stories of Colonel Cyril Wilson and (others.) Edgewear, bump to top cover and most pages.creased top corner of front cover.. Advance Reading Copy ARC. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Advance Reading Copy (ARC).

New York: Spiegel & Grau, 2008. This Advance Reading Copy is actually marked first edition. Back cover is a hoot with fake praise from Benjamin Franklin, Henry Fielding and Loquacious Scribble. 483 pages with some edgewear, wear to tips and crease to front cover. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning. . First. Soft Cover. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Cambridge: Candlewick Press, 2011. Advance Reading Copy. 8vo size trade paperback; 226 bright, white pages. From back: "First day, new school, no way out. It sucks being in this new town with Grandpa. It sucks that they left the old place without finding Rosco... Then suddenly there's a girl. Velveeta. She's up in his face and she's not backing down." As new with only minor edgewear. Thanks for shopping with us. 100% of your purchase benefits charity and supports literacy and life-long learning.. Advance Reading Copy ARC. Soft Cover. As New/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: Scholastic, 2007. 188 bright, white pages. Covers are unique to proof. Publication date on spine. Back cover references author's other publications. Fep provides details on finished book. From inside cover: "Evyn's had enough problems in her life starting with her mother's death when she was young. But now her father's thrown a whole new mess her way. Not only is he marrying a woman Evyn hardly knows, but he's also forcing Evyn and her brother to go live with this woman and her five children." Light wear to covers with bumped bottom of spine and small chip to top of spine.. Uncorrected Proof. Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

Boston: Little Brown, 2013. Subsequent Editions were titled: I Am the Weapon. This is book one in the Unknown Assassin series. 8vo size trade paperback; 337 pages From back: "They needed the perfect soldier: one who could function in every situation without fear, sympathy, or anger; who could assassinate strangers and then walk away emotionally unscathed. So they made Boy Nobody - a teen with no name or history. The perfect soldier." Cover unique to ARC with marketing campaign information on back cover and Advance Reading Copy identified on front cover. Edgewear, wear and creasing to covers, including badly creased top back corner; small area of shelf soil on bottom. . Uncorrected Proof. Trade Paperback. Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.

New York: William Morrow, 2013. 8vo size trade paperback; 392 pages. Back cover details marketing campaign. From back: "Heather Wells is used to having her cake and eating it too, but this time she may be out of luck. Her cake's gone missing...along with the wedding planner she's hired for her upcoming nuptials to hunky PI Cooper Cartwright... With a murder to solve and a runaway wedding planner to track down, Heather's pretty sure things can't get worse...until one of her out-of-town wedding guests shows up a month early..." Minor edgewear on front cover, stray pen mark on back cover. . Trade Paperback. Very Good/No Jacket. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Uncorrected Proof.