There's no better time of year than now for NPOB to celebrate one of our favorite Themes, Americana. With the Fourth just around the corner, our thoughts to turn our wonderful country and fascinating history, all of which makes a terrific backdrop for a delightful romance and mystery. Our country is so unique in so many ways, with our spirit of independence, courage, and the pursuit of the "American" dream. Americana romances embrace this heritage by bringing to life all the best about America -- the friendliness of small towns and the excitement of the "big city," the town meetings where every voice can be heard and the generous spirit where neighbors help neighbors. Americana recalls the courage of past heroes and heroines who risked their lives to help those who couldn't help themselves and the sacrifices of ordinary men and women to defend our liberties and freedoms. They also bring to mind gentler, simpler times, when the local shopkeepers knew your name and the county fair was the year's most anticipated event, when summer evenings found neighbors gathering in the local park to hear a small brass band play music from the confines of an elegant white gazebo and when having a scoop of ice cream or slice of watermelon was a once or twice a year treat. There's so much to celebrate about America, and NewAndUsedBooks.com is here to help you do it! So start your summer off with a "bang" and stock up now on our fantastic selection of Americana, which highlights a wide variety of time periods from our country's fascinating history.

LYNNA BANNING ~ THE COURTSHIP ALICE DUNCAN ~ TEXAS LONESOME PATRICIA GAFFNEY ~ SWEET EVERLASTING DOROTHY GARLOCK ~ A PLACE CALLED RAINWATER ROBIN LEE HATCHER ~ FOREVER ROSE, REMEMBER WHEN LORRAINE HEATH ~ ALWAYS TO REMEMBER WILLA HIX ~ GONE COURTING, CHEEK TO CHEEK STEF ANN HOLM ~ THE RUNAWAY HEIRESS BRENDA JOYCE ~ DEADLY LOVE LINDA FRANCIS LEE ~ WILD HEARTS KASEY MICHAELS ~ THE PROMISE STEPHANIE MITTMAN ~ A HEART FULL OF MIRACLES, THE COURTSHIP VIRGINIA NIELSEN ~ LOVE'S SORCERY JOYCE CAROL OATES ~ A BLOODSMOOR ROMANCE DeWANNA PACE ~ SUGAR AND SPICE DELIA PARR ~ A PLACE CALLED TRINITY LINDA SHERTZER ~ HOME FIRES LAVERYL SPENCER ~ VOWS TRACY SUMNER ~ TIDES OF PASSION PATRICIA WADDELL ~ A STYLISH MARRIAGE This Theme Read List does not include Western Americana. It is a Theme Read of its own and soon to come. Want books about Americana... drop by the store and search the online shevles using the KEYWORD Americana... ~ List additions from our readers and customers. ~

From Emily Bellofatto- PAMELA MORISI ~ Courting Miss Hattie, Heaven Sent, Wild Oats, Simple Jess, Marrying Stone, The Runabout LORRAINE HEATH ~ Parting Gifts, Sweet Lullabye JODI THOMAS ~ The Texan's Wager We encourage you to send us your suggestions for the Americana Theme Read List. ? Send us an E-Mail with the Subject line - Americana