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This week's special

A standalone novel from a popular author is This Week's Special. The plot concerns a body found in a peat bog that may well be that of Christian Fletcher, the Bounty mutineer--but what would his body be doing in England? Take a look at this week's special where you can save 20% and find a new title from a favorite author.

Staff Picks for February

See what the staff at MLB has been enjoying in Staff Picks. A great place to find a writer who might be new to you.

This Just In

A pile of new releases are here--most of the February titles. You'll find books from authors who are coming to MLB including Water Like a Stone by Deborah Crombie, The Fourth Sacrifice by Peter May and the Conjurer by Cordelia Biddle along with new titles from James Patterson, Tamar Myers, J.S. Borthwick, Carolyn Haines and many others.

Paperbacks, too, are here in large numbers with books by Cara Black, Nancy Atherton, Susan Conant and others.

You'll find the complete list of what's new in our New Arrivals pages.

New British Arrivals

The list of new arrivals in British Books begins with Rebecca Tope's Cotswold Ordeal which has finally arrived. You'll also find new books by Bernard Knight, Sarah Rayne and Susannah Gregory--who begins a new Restoration-set series with Conspiracy of Violence.

Check out New British Arrivals to see what's new.

Signed High Profile by Robert B. Parker

Signed copies of Robert B. Parker's latest Jesse Stone novel, High Profile, have arrived. We have only a limited supply so please order now to avoid disappointment.

What's selling at MLB

If you'd like to know what folks are buying at MLB you need only consult our January Best Sellers. You'll find an interesting assortment influenced by author events, book clubs and popular authors.

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - July 21, 2007

All your questions will be answered on Saturday, July 21 at 12:01 am. At midnight on that date Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, the seventh and final book in the popular series will go on sale.

Price of the new book is $34.99 but we're holding the line on price by selling it for $29.99--the price of the earlier Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince.

Place your pre-orders now to ensure that we can ship your book just as soon as we're able. If you plan to pick up the book in the store, you can still reserve through the website

If you live in the Pittsburgh vicinity we invite you to join us on Friday evening July 20 for a Harry Potter Party with staff and customers in costume, prizes, treats and other events. The book will then go on sale at midnight. Note: this is the midnight that falls between Friday evening, July 20 and Saturday morning, July 21.

Upcoming Events

Feb. 16 - A Victorian Lady with Cordelia Biddle
Feb. 24 - Deborah Crombie
March 2 - Maggie Leffler publication party

Happy reading and stay warm (preferably by curling up with a mystery from MLB)
Richard, Mary Alice and the MLB Staff