Mysteries, short stories and fun puppies in this week's book releases

Published: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 5:04 AM     Updated: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 5:12 AM

"Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa" by R.A. Scott

Hardcover
Vanished Smile: The Mysterious Theft of Mona Lisa
By R.A. Scotti (Knopf, $24)

A reconstruction of the still-unsolved 1911 theft of Leonardo's famous painting.

Everything Ravaged, Everything Burned: Stories
By Wells Tower (Farrar, Straus & Giroux, $24)

A dazzling debut collection.

One Nation Under Dog: Adventures in the New World of Prozac-Popping Puppies, Dog-Park Politics and Organic Pet Food
By Michael Schaffer (Henry Holt and Co., $24)

An account of our obsession with our pets.

Paperback
God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything
By Christopher Hitchens (Twelve, $14.99)

The controversial columnist takes on organized religion.

Young readers
We Are Extremely Very Good Recyclers (Charlie and Lola Series)
By Lauren Child, Ages 3 to 5 (Penguin Group USA, $16.99)

In this picture book, Charlie convinces his friend Lola to go green.


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