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Pennie Picks The Lacuna

Pennie Clark Ianniciello, Costco's book buyer, has chosen The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver (Harper, $26.99, 9780060852573/0060852577) as her pick of the month for November. In Costco Connection, which goes to many of the warehouse club's members, she wrote:

"Life offers certain truths. Among them is the fact that when Barbara Kingslover writes a new book, I will read it--and love it. Her latest novel, The Lacuna, is no exception. Harrison Shepherd, a U.S.-born citizen, grows up in Mexico, where he holds several odd jobs. Years later his work for Leon Trotsky and friendship with Frida Kahlo come back to haunt him.

"One of the riveting aspects of the novel is the way Kingsolver brings Frida Kahlo's artistic temperament to life, portraying her feisty nature, sarcasm, flamboyant clothes and utter fearlessness--all shot through with intensity and humor."