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If you're planning on stopping in, the staff at Weber's Books recommends picking up some of the following excellent titles.

King Solomon's Mines, by H. Rider Haggard

One of the defining authors of adventure literature, H. Rider Haggard wrote some of the most captivating and enduring adventure stories of all time. In the likes of King Solomon's Mines, readers followed Allen Quartermain, safari leader extraordinaire, into the unknown continent of Africa while the rest of the world was quickly becoming less and less mystifying. Searching for ancient treasures, lost civilizations, and the unkown, Quartermain advances into the "dark" continent dozens of times in stories penned between 1885 and 1920. One of the most interesting aspects of these stories is the honest, noble, and occasionally heroic way Haggard portrays native tribes and individuals. Give these books a try and escape back to a different time, full of adventure and opportunity.

Leaves of Grass, by Walt Whitman

The Father of American Poetry, Walt Whitman, completes the cycle begun by Samuel Coolridge and William Wordsworth in romantic times. Trying to create a new type of petry using "common" language, Coolridge and Wordsworth paved the way for America's greatest revolutionary poet.

"I bequeath myself to the dirt to grow from the grass I / love, / If you want me again look for me under your bootsoles." -Walt Whitman, Song of Myself, Leaves of Grass

The Picture of Dorian Gray

From Wikipedia.org: The Picture of Dorian Gray is considered one of the last works of classic gothic horror fiction with a strong Faustian theme.³ It deals with the artistic movement of the decadents, and homosexuality, both of which caused some controversy when the book was first published. However, in modern times, the book has been referred to as "one of the modern classics of Western literature."⁴

³ http://www.glbtq.com/literature/ghost_horror.html - a website which discusses ghost and horror fiction from the 19th century onwards (retrieved 30 July 2006)

⁴ http://www.poemhunter.com/oscar-wilde/books/poet-3068/ - a website which gives synopses for several books, including The Picture of Dorian Gray (retrieved 27 August 2006)

I'm A Lebowski, You're A Lebowski, by Bill Green

From books.google.com: The ultimate fan’s guide to the Coen Brothers’ cult classic, with an introduction by the Dude himself, Jeff Bridges. To some The Big Lebowski is just a movie, to others it’s THE MOVIE. Over the past several years the movie has developed a massive and passionate cult following, led by the creation of Lebowski Fest, a traveling festival celebrating all things Lebowski. … Now, at last, comes the book that the legion of Lebowski fans (aka Achievers) has been waiting for. I’m a Lebowski, You’re a Lebowski is a treasure trove of trivia and commentary, hilarious throughout and illustrated with photos from the film, including dozens taken on the set by Jeff Bridges. It includes interviews with virtually every major and minor cast member including John Goodman, Julianne Moore and John Turturro, as well as the real-life individuals who served as inspiration for the characters such as Jeff Dowd and John Milius. Fellow Achievers Patton Oswalt, Tony Hawk and Powerpuff Girls creator Craig McCracken give their thoughts on the movie and the phenomenon that surrounds it. The book features a handy guide to speaking Achiever, tips on how to Dude-ify your car, office, and living space, Lebowski Fest highlights and so much more.

A Game of Thrones, by George R.R. Martin

From books.google.com: Here is the first volume in George R. R. Martin’s magnificent cycle of novels that includes A Clash of Kings and A Storm of Swords. As a whole, this series comprises a genuine masterpiece of modern fantasy, bringing together the best the genre has to offer. Magic, mystery, intrigue, romance, and adventure fill these pages and transport us to a world unlike any we have ever experienced. Already hailed as a classic, George R. R. Martin’s stunning series is destined to stand as one of the great achievements of imaginative fiction.