Oh, my fellow book lovers, you’re in for a treat today! Brace yourselves for a haul of epic proportions, straight from the treasure trove that is Ollie’s – America’s largest retailer of closeout merchandise and excess inventory. Prepare to swoon over the literary gems I recently unearthed from their hallowed shelves, all at prices that would make even the most seasoned bargain hunter’s heart flutter with delight!
Now, for those of you unfamiliar with the wonders of Ollie’s, allow me to enlighten you. This magical emporium is a veritable Aladdin’s cave of discounted delights, where real brands and famous names beckon from every corner, all offered at real bargain prices that’ll have you questioning the fabric of reality itself.
But wait, there’s more! Ollie’s doesn’t just offer your run-of-the-mill clearance items, oh no. Their buyers scour the globe, scooping up overstock, package changes, manufacturer refurbished goods, and even irregulars – the kind of quirky, one-of-a-kind finds that make a true bibliophile’s heart sing with joy.
And speaking of joy, allow me to regale you with the treasures I uncovered on my latest Ollie’s excursion. Imagine, if you will, a veritable cornucopia of literary delights, spanning genres and mediums alike.
We’re talking pulse-pounding thrillers like Ben Mezrich’s “The Midnight Ride” and Harlan Coben’s “Win,” guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. Heartwarming tales of love and redemption, courtesy of Karen Kingsbury’s “Someone Like You” and Laura Taylor Namey’s “The Library of Lost Things.” Even a delightfully spooky murder mystery set in the iconic town of Riverdale, aptly titled “The Maple Murders.”
But that’s not all, folks! Prepare to be dazzled by the visual splendor of not one, but three coffee table tomes dedicated to our favorite super-powered heroes. From “Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel” to “MARVEL Spider-Man: A History and Celebration of the Web-Slinger, Decade by Decade,” and let’s not forget the graphic novel “Supergirl: Book One” – this haul has something to satisfy every comic book connoisseur’s wildest dreams.
And the best part? Each and every one of these literary treasures was procured at prices so jaw-droppingly low, you’d think I’d stumbled upon a secret stash of Kryptonite-infused bargains. But fear not, fellow bookworms, for Ollie’s has our backs with their ironclad 30-day No Hard Time Guarantee, ensuring that every purchase is protected by the ultimate safety net.
So, what are you waiting for? Join me on this literary adventure and let’s bask in the glory of our latest Ollie’s haul together. Who knows what other bargain-filled delights await us on the next excursion? One thing’s for sure – with Ollie’s in our corner, the world of discounted books is our oyster, and we’re the pearls that make it all worthwhile!
MARVEL Spider-Man: A History and Celebration of the Web-Slinger, Decade by Decade
In this complete biography of one of Marvel’s most beloved super heroes, explore Spider-Man’s development through behind-the-scenes anecdotes, images, and rarely-seen interviews.
From the comic page to the big screen and beyond, Spider-Man has thrilled fans for generations. Since swinging onto the scene in 1961, in the pages of Amazing Fantasy #15 by Stan Lee and Steve Ditko, the world’s most famous wall-crawler has captivated the world, starring in millions of comics, over twenty different films and animated series, numerous blockbuster video games, and one Broadway show, as well as appearances in countless other mediums.
In celebration of his illustrious and expansive history, MARVELSpider-Man: A History and Celebration of the Web-Slinger, Decade by Decade is a comprehensive collection of exciting art and expert commentary that brings Spidey’s backstory out of the archive and into the arms of fans worldwide. Organized by decade, you will:
- Relive the origin and adaptations of Spider-Man, along with his friends and enemies, through comic books, films, TV shows, toys, and more.
- Spark your memory with “remember when?” moments (the Spider-Mobile, anyone?).
- Recall the most interesting and shocking plot points of the comic.
- Meet the creators who worked on Spider-Man’s adventures throughout the years.
Illustrated with images from the comics, movies, and other MARVEL Spider-Man–related items, this collection is a must-have for any fan of the web-slinger.
Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel
Readers can now get a comprehensive look at the complete Superman story from his birth on Krypton and arrival on Earth to his double life as a Daily Planet reporter and as one of the most famous super heroes ever in Superman: The Ultimate Guide to the Man of Steel. Featuring beautiful comic book art from some of the best artists of our time, this book will allow fans to learn more about the villains, loves, and heroes who occupy Superman’s world, including Lex Luthor, Lois Lane, Doomsday, and more.
This all-new guide traces how the Man of Steel has developed throughout the decades, while examining the monumental moments that have led to who he is today.
Supergirl: Book One
From writer Peter David (THE INCREDIBLE HULK, X-FACTOR) and artist Gary Frank (ACTION COMICS, JUSTICE LEAGUE) comes the start of the classic series that created a revolutionary new identity for the Maid of Might!
WHO IS LINDA DANVERS?
To her parents, Linda is a former good girl who now dabbles on the wrong side of the law. To her friends, she’s a struggling artist and the ultimate Supergirl fan. To her boyfriend, Buzz, she’s an eager accomplice as they try to harness dark forces more powerful than either of them can control. And after Buzz tries to use her to summon a demon, Linda Danvers is…dead?
To save Linda’s life, Matrix, a protoplasmic version of Supergirl, uses her powers to fuse the two of them together. Now, sharing memories, sharing superpowers, the entity formerly known as Linda Danvers is something else entirely. Is Linda still a human with the same damaged soul? Or has Supergirl done the unthinkable and stolen a new life for herself?
There are no easy answers, but Linda knows she must use her new powers to atone for her past sins. Because whatever else she may be, for now, she’s…
SUPERGIRL!
SUPERGIRL BOOK ONE collects SUPERGIRL #1-9, SUPERGIRL ANNUAL #1, SUPERGIRL PLUS #1 and a story from SHOWCASE ’96 #8.
The Midnight Ride
From the celebrated, New York Times bestselling author comes a commercial thriller of an MIT grad student who unwittingly uncovers the hidden connection between the Gardner Museum heist and the most fascinating secret in American history.
THE CARD SHARK: Hailey Gordon is looking to make some fast cash to help pay her tuition when she’s caught counting cards at the Encore casino in Boston. She grabs her winnings and makes her escape. With guards closing in, she dives into an unlocked room to hide . . . only to find a dead body.
THE EX-CON: Recently released from prison, Nick Patterson hasn’t felt hope in a long time, but the job he “inherited” in prison promises to change that. He enters hotel room 633 to find that the person he was supposed to meet has been murdered. Next to the corpse stands a terrified young woman—Hailey Gordon.
THE PROFESSOR: American history professor Adrian Jensen learns of the death of his professional nemesis, Charles Walker, the night after he received Walker’s latest research. Skeptical at first, Adrian nearly deletes the file. But when one small, new detail catches his eye, he makes it his mission to uncover what could be one of the biggest secrets of the Revolutionary War.
All three strangers find themselves on the cusp of an incredible discovery—one that someone is willing to kill to keep buried.
Someone Like You
One frozen embryo. Two families with life-long secrets. And a guy who never planned to fall in love again.
Maddie Baxter West is shaken to the core when she finds out everything she believed about her life was a lie. Her parents had always planned to tell her the truth about her past: that she was adopted as an embryo. But somehow the right moment never happened. Then a total stranger confronts Maddie with the truth and tells her something else that rocks her world—Maddie had a sister she never knew about. Betrayed, angry, and confused, Maddie leaves her new job and fiancé, rejects her family’s requests for forgiveness, and moves to Portland to find out who she really is.
Dawson Gage’s life was destroyed when London Quinn, his best friend and the only girl he ever loved, is killed. In the hospital waiting room, London’s mother reveals that London might have had a sibling. The frozen embryo she and her husband donated decades ago. When Dawson finds Maddie and brings her to Portland, the Quinns—her biological parents—welcome her into their lives and hearts. Maddie is comforted by the Quinns’ love and intrigued by their memories of London, who was so much like her. Is this the family and the life she was really meant to have?
Now it will take the love of Dawson Gage to help Maddie know who she is…and to help her find her way home.
Riverdale: The Maple Murders
During the Riverdale Revels festival, Archie, Betty, Jughead, and Veronica find out that the dark roots of the Town with Pep go even deeper than they could have imagined. . .
Riverdale is clamoring with excitement over news that an old town tradition is suddenly being revived: the Riverdale Revels. The festival supposedly has a long history, dating back to the town’s settlers’ first successful maple tapping. But there’s no record of the Revels anywhere. Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead think there must be more to the story. And when a skeleton is uncovered in a 75-year-old time capsule on the first night of the festival, they know they’re right. But a dead body in a maple barrel isn’t the only drama surrounding the Revels. The Royal Maple pageant (open to all Riverdale teens) is in full swing, but “accidents” keep befalling the contestants, including the gang’s friends. Someone is clearly trying to put an end to the Revels once and for all — but who? And more importantly, why? Can Archie and his friends put a stop to the sabotage before someone puts a stop to them? This original novel features a story not seen on the show!
Win
In this #1 New York Times bestselling thriller from Harlan Coben, a dead man’s secrets fall into the hands of a vigilante antihero—drawing him down a dangerous road.
Over twenty years ago, the heiress Patricia Lockwood was abducted during a robbery of her family’s estate, then locked inside an isolated cabin for months. Patricia escaped, but so did her captors — and the items stolen from her family were never recovered.
Until now. On the Upper West Side, a recluse is found murdered in his penthouse apartment, alongside two objects of note: a stolen Vermeer painting and a leather suitcase bearing the initials WHL3. For the first time in years, the authorities have a lead — not only on Patricia’s kidnapping, but also on another FBI cold case — with the suitcase and painting both pointing them toward one man.
Windsor Horne Lockwood III — or Win, as his few friends call him — doesn’t know how his suitcase and his family’s stolen painting ended up with a dead man. But his interest is piqued, especially when the FBI tells him that the man who kidnapped his cousin was also behind an act of domestic terrorism — and that the conspirators may still be at large. The two cases have baffled the FBI for decades, but Win has three things the FBI doesn’t: a personal connection to the case; an ungodly fortune; and his own unique brand of justice.
The Library of Lost Things
From the New York Times bestselling author of A Cuban Girl’s Guide to Tea and Tomorrow, this deeply heartfelt love story explores hiding the worst parts of ourselves, and finding the people who love us anyway.
“How could I open that door and let him see the messiest part of me?”
From the moment she first learned to read, literary genius Darcy Wells has spent most of her time living in the worlds of her books. There, she can avoid the crushing reality of her mother’s hoarding and pretend her life is simply ordinary.
But then Asher Fleet, a former teen pilot with an unexpectedly shattered future, walks into the bookstore where she works…and straight into her heart. For the first time in her life, Darcy can’t seem to find the right words. Fairy tales are one thing, but real love makes her want to hide behind her carefully constructed ink-and-paper wall.
Still, after spending her whole life keeping people out, something about Asher makes Darcy want to open up. But securing her own happily-ever-after will mean she’ll need to stop hiding and start living her own truth—even if it’s messy.
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