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Book buyers’ picks NONFICTION

The Strength Training Anatomy Workout, by Frederic Delavier. The newest title in Delavier’s best-selling series goes a step fur- ther than the previous books. In addition to showing you detailed drawings of how each exercise works to strengthen your muscles, this book allows you to tailor your workout according to which types of activities you do. If you’re a tennis player, simply turn to that section to find a complete list of exercises tar- geted to develop your strength for the sport. With workouts tailored for joggers, swim- mers, cyclists and more, this book is sure to ffer something for everyone. —Jonna Erickson, assistant buyer, books

FICTION

The Violets of March, by Sarah Jio. I’ve long believed that the right book finds you at the right time. From the moment I saw this book’s jacket, I knew I had to read it. And I wasn’t disappointed. Thirty-something Emily Wilson has lost the enviable life she had in her 20s. At her aunt’s request, Emily decides to spend the month of March on Bainbridge Island in Washington state. There she discovers an old diary that chronicles events that parallel her own life. The island becomes a place of healing for Emily—as I’m

At her aunt’s request, Emily decides

buyers’ picks

sure this book will become a source of healing and comfort for its readers.

—Shana Rawers, assistant buyer, books

JUVENILE

3D Learning in Motion puzzle assortment, from The Learning Journey. If your kids are like mine, they love to do puzzles. It’s a bonus when they can learn while they’re playing. These two-pack puzzle sets cover the concepts of mathematics, sequencing, counting and first words. Each set comes with 40 puzzle sets and 40 lenticular stickers—the kind that, for example, when tilted one way you see the number “ 4” and when tilted another you see it spelled out “;;;;.” Great for children 3 years and up, the sturdy floor-puzzle pieces will last while being assembled time and time again.