Black House

The Map That Changed the World

Winchester, acclaimed for THE PROFESSOR AND THE MADMAN, tells the story of William Smith, who in 1815--despite his lower-class status--laid the foundations for modern geology. A New York Times Notable Book for 2001.

Daughter of Fortune

During the California Gold Rush, Eliza Sommers, raised as an adopted daughter in a wealthy Chilean family, follows her flamboyant lover to California--partly as a way of beginning her life over again. Allende`s historical adventure novel touches on f...

To Kill a Mockingbird

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is about the crisis of human behavior and conscience arising from the racism and prejudice that exist in the small Southern town during the Depression. Scout Finch, age 8, who lives with her brother, Jem, and their lawyer father...

Back When We Were Grownups

Anne Tyler`s 15th novel takes us into the life of Rebecca and the noisy, rowdy, difficult members of the Davitch family. When Rebecca marries Joseph Davitch, she becomes the stepmother of his three kids, then has a daughter of her own. Her husband di...

Bluest Eye

In this novel about the nature of black identity, narrated by Pecola's friend Claudia, we learn that Pecola was raped by her father, and is plagued with a desire to be white.

Paradise

Toni Morrison writes about a group of African Americans who found a community in Oklahoma called Ruby. When the outside world threatens the peace of the community, five women whose lives are particularly troubled take refuge in an abandoned convent, ...

Envy

A beautiful editor falls for a mysterious, wheelchair-bound novelist whose sexy prose captivates her. But her cheating, evil husband also happens to run the publishing company she works for, which makes the entanglement dangerous. Furthermore, she wo...

River, Cross My Heart

A young African American girl and her parents struggle after the drowning of her 8-year old sister in the notorious Potomac. Written with impassioned lyricism, Breena Clarke s first novel captures poignant historical detail.

Large Hand-carved Woodpecker (Argentina)

Always Free Shipping - Expertly carved by Indian artisans of northern Argentina, these unique and wonderful woodpeckers and handcrafted with native woods. Their rich red/brown tones are highly polished to reveal an intricate grain, accented by inlaid bone.

Handcarved Mountain Motif Wooden Box (Argentina)

Always Free Shipping - Both practical and decorative, this charming little hand-carved box is a fine example of the craftsmanship of northern Argentinas Wichi artisans. Made with indigenous woods, its finely polished, inlaid, and pierced for rich detail.