Downtown Brown Books

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. The indomitable Kopp sisters are tested at home and aboard in this warm and witty tale of wartime courage and camaraderie. The U.S. has finally entered World War I is and Constance is chasing down suspected German saboteurs and spies for the Bureau of Investigation while Fleurette is traveling across the country entertaining troops with song and dance. Meanwhile, at an undisclosed location in France, Norma is overseeing her thwarted pigeon project for the Army Signal Corps. When Aggie, a nurse at the American field hospital, is accused of stealing essential medical supplies, the intrepid Norma is on the case to find the true culprit. The far-flung sisters?separated for the first time in their lives?correspond with news of their days. The world has irrevocably changed?will the sisters be content to return to the New Jersey farm when the war is over? Told through letters, Dear Miss Kopp weaves the stories of real life women into a rich fiction brimming with the historical detail and humor that are hallmarks of the series, proving once again that ?any novel that features the Kopp Sisters is going to be a riotous, unforgettable adventure? (Bustle). First edition, paperback issue (issued simultaneously in paperback and hardcover). Fine, signed by the author.…

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. Deputy sheriff Constance Kopp is outraged to see young women brought into the Hackensack jail over dubious charges of waywardness, incorrigibility, and moral depravity. The strong willed, patriotic Edna Heustis, who left home to work in a munitions factory, certainly doesn?t belong behind bars. And sixteen year old runaway Minnie Davis, with few prospects and fewer friends, shouldn?t be publicly shamed and packed off to a state run reformatory. But such were the laws?and morals?of 1916. Constance uses her authority as deputy sheriff, and occasionally exceeds it, to investigate and defend these women when no one else will. But it?s her sister Fleurette who puts Constance?s beliefs to the test and forces her to reckon with her own ideas of how a young woman should and shouldn?t behave. Against the backdrop of World War I, and drawn once again from the true story of the Kopp sisters, Miss Kopp?s Midnight Confessions is a spirited, page turning story that will delight fans of historical fiction and lighthearted detective fiction alike. Fine paperback, signed by the author. …

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. In Kopp Sisters on the March, the sisters learn some military discipline?whether they?re ready or not?as the U.S. prepares to enter World War I. It?s the spring of 1917 and change is in the air. American women have done something remarkable: they?ve banded together to create military-style training camps for women who want to serve. These so-called National Service Schools prove irresistible to the Kopp sisters, who leave their farm in New Jersey to join up. When an accident befalls the matron, Constance reluctantly agrees to oversee the camp?much to the alarm of the Kopps? tent-mate, the real-life Beulah Binford, who is seeking refuge from her own scandalous past under the cover of a false identity. Will she be denied a second chance? And after notoriety, can a woman?s life ever be her own again? In Kopp Sisters on the March, the women of Camp Chevy Chase face down the skepticism of the War Department, the double standards of a scornful public, and the very real perils of war. Once again, Amy Stewart has brilliantly brought a little-known moment in history to light with her fearless and funny Kopp sisters novels. Fine. Paperback signed by the author.…

Trade paperback. Condition: New. After a year on the job, New Jersey?s first female deputy sheriff has collared criminals, demanded justice for wronged women, and gained notoriety nationwide for her exploits. But on one stormy night, everything falls apart. While transporting a woman to an insane asylum, Deputy Kopp discovers something deeply troubling about her story. Before she can investigate, another inmate bound for the asylum breaks free and tries to escape. In both cases, Constance runs instinctively toward justice. But the fall of 1916 is a high-stakes election year, and any move she makes could jeopardize Sheriff Heath?s future?and her own. Although Constance is not on the ballot, her controversial career makes her the target of political attacks. With wit and verve, book-club favorite Amy Stewart brilliantly conjures the life and times of the real Constance Kopp to give us this ?unforgettable, not-to-be messed-with heroine? (Marie Claire) under fire in Miss Kopp Just Won?t Quit. As new paperback, signed by the author.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine. First Edition. Deputy sheriff Constance Kopp is outraged to see young women brought into the Hackensack jail over dubious charges of waywardness, incorrigibility, and moral depravity. The strong willed, patriotic Edna Heustis, who left home to work in a munitions factory, certainly doesn't belong behind bars. And sixteen year old runaway Minnie Davis, with few prospects and fewer friends, shouldn't be publicly shamed and packed off to a state run reformatory. But such were the laws-and morals-of 1916. Constance uses her authority as deputy sheriff, and occasionally exceeds it, to investigate and defend these women when no one else will. But it's her sister Fleurette who puts Constance's beliefs to the test and forces her to reckon with her own ideas of how a young woman should and shouldn't behave. Against the backdrop of World War I, and drawn once again from the true story of the Kopp sisters, Miss Kopp's Midnight Confessions is a spirited, page turning story that will delight fans of historical fiction and lighthearted detective fiction alike. First edition (first printing, with a numberline ending in 1). Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. Signed.…

Trade paperback. Condition: New. A Junior Library Guild Selection! Adapted from Amy Stewart?s original New York Times bestseller, the young readers edition of Wicked Bugs is a creepy-cool guide to the worst of the worst insects, arachnids, and arthropods. Illustrated by Briony Morrow-Cribbs. Reading age: 8 to 12 years; Lexile measure: 1210L; Grade level: 3 to 7. 192 pages. Do you know about zombie bugs? They not only eat other bugs, but also inhabit and control their bodies. Scorpions glow in ultraviolet light. Flea vomit is the true culprit in a plague epidemic. And lots and lots of bugs dine on corpses. More bugs to know?and watch out for: Asian Giant Hornet: The size of a small bird with a sting that feels like a hot nail Giant Centipede: Up to twelve inches long, it hangs from cave ceilings to catch bats in midair Bombardier Beetle: Fires a hot, stinging liquid at a speed up to 1000 blasts per second Puss Caterpillar: It may look like a tiny Persian cat, but its sting hits like a hammer Chigoe Flea: Check under your toenails?where they may burrow to lay their eggs Screw-worm Fly: Scientific name: ?eater of man? As new paperback. Signed by the author. Morrow-Cribbs, Briony (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. After a year on the job, New Jersey's first female deputy sheriff has collared criminals, demanded justice for wronged women, and gained notoriety nationwide for her exploits. But on one stormy night, everything falls apart. While transporting a woman to an insane asylum, Deputy Kopp discovers something deeply troubling about her story. Before she can investigate, another inmate bound for the asylum breaks free and tries to escape. In both cases, Constance runs instinctively toward justice. But the fall of 1916 is a high-stakes election year, and any move she makes could jeopardize Sheriff Heath's future-and her own. Although Constance is not on the ballot, her controversial career makes her the target of political attacks. With wit and verve, book-club favorite Amy Stewart brilliantly conjures the life and times of the real Constance Kopp to give us this "unforgettable, not-to-be messed-with heroine" (Marie Claire) under fire in Miss Kopp Just Won't Quit. First edition (first printing with a numberline ending in 1). Fine in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author. Signed. …

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near fine. First Edition. In 1915, lady cops were not expected to chase down fugitives on the streets of New York City. But Constance Kopp never did what anyone expected. Constance Kopp and her sisters aren't going to be living a quiet life anymore. They made the news by fighting back against a ruthless silk factory owner and his gang of thugs. And after Bergen County's Sheriff Heath sees Constance in action, he appoints her as one of the nation's first female deputies. He knows she's a powerful addition to his force, and she knows she can do the job, but when the wiles of a German-speaking con man threaten her position and her hopes for this new life-and risk the honorable sheriff's being thrown in his own jail-Constance is forced to prove herself again. Lady Cop Makes Trouble sets Constance loose on the streets of New York City and New Jersey. Even as she tracks her fugitive, she's also tested by other cases-helping runaway girls taken in by unscrupulous men and sorting out why an old woman is taking the fall for a murder she couldn't have committed. Cheering her on are her sisters Norma and Fleurette-that is, when they aren't, respectively, training pigeons for the war effort or fanning dreams of a life on the stage. Based on the Kopp sisters' real-life adventures, Girl Waits with Gun introduced the sensational lives of Constance Kopp and her unconventional sisters to an army of enthusiastic readers. This second installment, also based on their true story, takes us further into the romping, riveting story of a woman who defied expectations, forged her own path, and tackled crime-and nefarious criminals!-along the way. First edition (first printing with a numberline ending in 1). Signed by the author. Signed.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. [8] pages. Poetry. Small format (4 x 5 inches). Second (?) edition; first published in 2002. Ratliff was born in McAllen, Texas, one of ten children in a migrant family. She was raised in California and returned to Texas as an adult, where she founded the Austin Hispanic Writers group. Fine in wrappers (pamphlet). Signed by the author on the title page.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. First Edition. A bilingual collection of poems from a comtemporary Spanish poet. Translated by the New Mexican writer E. A. Mares. Published in an edition of 250 numbered copies signed by González and Mares. According to OCLC, only seven copies are held in libraries. 29 pages. First edition (first printing).…

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. "The pain all three sisters feel as they change direction in a world inhospitable to women?s dreams and aspirations is palpable and wonderfully rendered. A crackling finish foreshadows even greater tidings for the Kopp sisters."?New York Times. Life after the war takes an unexpected turn for the Kopp sisters, but soon enough, they are putting their unique detective skills to use in new and daring ways. Winter 1919: Norma is summoned home from France, Constance is called back from Washington, and Fleurette puts her own plans on hold as the sisters rally around their recently widowed sister-in-law and her children. How are four women going to support themselves? A chance encounter offers Fleurette a solution: clandestine legal work for a former colleague of Constance?s. She becomes a ?professional co-respondent,? posing as the ?other woman? in divorce cases so that photographs can be entered as evidence to procure a divorce. While her late-night assignments are both exciting and lucrative, they put her on a collision course with her own family, who would never approve of such disreputable work. One client?s suspicious behavior leads Fleurette to uncover a much larger crime, putting her in the unlikely position of amateur detective. In Miss Kopp Investigates, Amy Stewart once again brilliantly captures the women of this era?their ambitions for the future as well as the ties that bind?at the start of a promising new decade. First edition, paperback issue (issued simultaneously in paperback and hardcover). Fine. Signed by the author.…

Trade paperback. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. 64 pages. Poems. Near fine in wrappers (paperback). Inscribed by Gonzalez.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. A Junior Library Guild Selection! Adapted from Amy Stewart's original New York Times bestseller, the young readers edition of Wicked Bugs is a creepy-cool guide to the worst of the worst insects, arachnids, and arthropods. Illustrated by Briony Morrow-Cribbs. Reading age: 8 to 12 years; Lexile measure: 1210L; Grade level: 3 to 7. 192 pages. Do you know about zombie bugs? They not only eat other bugs, but also inhabit and control their bodies. Scorpions glow in ultraviolet light. Flea vomit is the true culprit in a plague epidemic. And lots and lots of bugs dine on corpses. More bugs to know-and watch out for: Asian Giant Hornet: The size of a small bird with a sting that feels like a hot nail Giant Centipede: Up to twelve inches long, it hangs from cave ceilings to catch bats in midair Bombardier Beetle: Fires a hot, stinging liquid at a speed up to 1000 blasts per second Puss Caterpillar: It may look like a tiny Persian cat, but its sting hits like a hammer Chigoe Flea: Check under your toenails-where they may burrow to lay their eggs Screw-worm Fly: Scientific name: "eater of man". First edition (first printing). Fine in a like dust jacket. Signed by the author. Morrow-Cribbs, Briony (illustrator). Signed.…

Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. First edition. 68 pages. Published for the Bath House Cultural Center, in Dallas. An anthology of 25 young writers. Edition of 500 copies. Very good in wrappers (paperback). Torres,Kelsie (illustrator).

Condition: Near fine. First edition. 69 pages. An early book of poems by this Texas Chicana writer and publisher. First edition (first printing). A near fine copy in wrappers (paperback).

Trade paperback. Condition: Near fine. 76 pages. One of the winners of the 2000 Premio Poesía Tejana prize honoring new Latina poets from Texas. The author's third book. The book was published in an edition of 500 signed and numbered copies, however a pair of printing errors resulted in a second printing with a date of 2001 and the destruction of most of the first printing. Second printing. Near fine in wrappers. Marked "author's copy" on the colophon. Also signed by the series editor.…

Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. First edition. 68 pages. Published for the Bath House Cultural Center, in Dallas. An anthology of 25 young writers. Edition of 500 copies. Very good in wrappers (paperback). "Promotional copy" label on back cover. Torres,Kelsie (illustrator).

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. 115 pages. A volume of new and collected poems, including the "Sonnets to Human Beings" series, which won the National Chicano Literature Prize (commonly known as the Irvine Prize). Slightly expanded from the 2001 edition. Fine in wrappers.

Trade paperback. Condition: Very good. First edition. 51 pages. One of the winners of the 2000 Premio Poesía Tejana prize honoring new Latina poets from Texas. A bilingual collection of poems, written in Spanish and translated into English by James Hoggard. Published in an edition of 500 signed and numbered copies, the entire print run. First edition (first printing). Very good in wrappers (paperback). Signed by the author on the colophon.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. First edition. Poetry. Ratliff was born in McAllen, Texas, one of ten children in a migrant family. She was raised in California and returned to Texas as an adult, where she founded the Austin Hispanic Writers group. [8] pages. Small format (4 x 5 inches). First edition (first printing). Fine in wrappers (pamphlet). Signed by the author on the title page.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First British edition. A Norwegian children's book author's first adult novel set in England in the past, the US roughly the present, and China in the future. Bound in a very decorative honeycomb-patterned paper. First British edition (the first English-language edition was American). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page. Uncommon signed.…

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. First edition. Poetry. Ratliff was born in McAllen, Texas, one of ten children in a migrant family. She was raised in California and returned to Texas as an adult, where she founded the Austin Hispanic Writers group. [8] pages. Small format (4 x 5 inches). First edition (first printing). Fine in wrappers (pamphlet). Signed by the author on the title page.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near fine. Near fine. First Edition. The author's first book, a Los Angeles novel. First edition (first printing, with a numberline ending in 1). A near fine copy in a fine dust jacket (crease to one jacket flap; minor shelfwear). Signed by Semple on the title page.

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. 285 pages. A collection of columns from the San Antonio Express. First edition (first printing). Fine in wrappers (paperback). Inscribed by the author.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. An SF romantic comedy about AI and the human search for happiness. The author's first book. First edition (first printing, with a numberline ending in 1). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Signed by the author on the title page and uncommon thus.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. A picture book about Mexico's great artist of the people. The author-artist was born in Mexico to American and Mexican parents; he attended high school and college in the US and now lives in Mexico. This book won the Tomás Rivera and Pura Belpré awards, among others. First edition (first printing, with a numberline ending in 1). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. First Edition. 216 pages. A novel about a poor Chicano boy trying to find his way. Winner of the National Book Award. The late, great Victor Martinez was the first Latino to win the National Book Award. This is the uncommon library issue, bound in full green cloth and with a $14.89 price on the jacket. First edition (first printing). A fine copy in a fine dust jacket. Inscribed and signed "To Scott" on the title page by the author. …

Mass market paperback. Condition: Near fine. First Edition. "Here is the inside story of teen-age torment and passion, of boys and girls coming out of the gutter, seeking love and finding only lust and vice, seeking happiness and finding only the dope-dreams of marijuana and narcotics!" Plus rape. 285, [3] pages. Juvenile delinquent (JD) title. First edition (B108 on cover, 35-cent price, black band only along bottom of cover). Minor spine lean and edge wear, else near fine in wrappers (paperback). Note this is B108 on the cover and #107 on the copyright page. …

Trade paperback. Condition: Fine. First edition. 79 pages. One of 50 SIGNED and numbered copies of the author's first collection of poems. The total edition was 500 copies. Fine in wrappers. Signed and numbered by the author on the limitation page.

Pamphlet. Condition: Fine. First Edition. [8] pages. 4-1/4 by 5-1/2 inches. One of 100 copies. Poetry. Ratliff was born in McAllen, Texas, one of ten children in a migrant family. She was raised in California and returned to Texas as an adult, where she founded the Austin Hispanic Writers group. Not recorded on OCLC. First edition (first printing). Fine in stapled wrappers (pamphlet). Signed by the author.…