Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Adult Summer Reading


 
We've finished week 3 of the Adult Summer Reading Program!  During this week 49 people read 117 books, for the whole summer, 138 people have read 337 books.  It's not too late to join the program.  Sign up at the circulation desk.  We still have signing prizes available, as well.

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Book reviews from participants July 14: 

Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson:  This book was wonderful.  A traditional scarey story.  I liked the book so much I had to rent 'The Haunting' (original version).  Wow!  What a great read!

Riven by Jerry Jenkins:  A novel that will touch your emotions.  Not trying to figure out who done it but a moving novel that traces peoples lives.

The Shunning by Beverly Lewis:  I enjoyed this book.  The author takes you into the world of the Amish.  I can't wait to read book two and book three of this series.

Complete Idiot's Guide to Ebay by Lissa and Skip McGrath:  Found to be rather informative.  May purchase this book in the near future.

Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer:  The battle is only in your mind-God given tactics on how to win every battle in your mind.  Victory in Jesus!

Confident Woman by Joyce Meyer:  You can live a confident life with the help of women related teaching boldly and without fear.  Be all that God wants you to be!

Birdology by Sy Montgomery:  "But even more importantly, birds always come into my life at critical moments to enrich my spirit and enlarge my heart" Sy Montgomery in her intr. to her delightful book, Birdology.  7 chapters, 7 different journeys into the life and habitats of 7 different birds.  Each is fact filled, fun, and informative.  I liked this so much halfway through i *just* had to own it.

Dewey the Library Cat by Vicki Myron:  This was a really good book for animal lovers and history buffs.  The part of the story about the cat was heartwarming and the part about the history of Iowa was very interesting.  I wouldn't mind moving to Spencer, Iowa!

 
Saving CeeCee Honeycutt



Saving CeeCee Honeycutt
By Hoffman, Beth
2010-01 - Pamela Dorman Books
9780670021390 Check Our Catalog
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"Steel Magnolias" meets "The Help" in this Southern debut novel sparkling with humor, heart, and feminine wisdom. Laugh-out-loud funny, Hoffman's charming work offers the story of a young girl who loses one mother and finds many others. …More


The 
Haunting of Hill House



The Haunting of Hill House
By Jackson, Shirley
1984-06 - Penguin Books
9780140071085 Check Our Catalog


The four visitors at Hill House-- some there for knowledge, others for adventure-- are unaware that the old mansion will soon choose one of them to make its own. …More


The Friday Night Knitting Club



The Friday Night Knitting Club
By Jacobs, Kate
2007-04 - Center Point Large Print
9781585479634 Check Our Catalog


Juggling the demands of her yarn shop and single-handedly raising a teenage daughter has made Georgia Walker grateful for her Friday Night Knitting Club. And when the unthinkable happens, these women will discover that what theyve created isnt just a knitting club--its a sisterhood.Berkley Publishing Group …More


The Seduction of an Unknown Lady

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The Seduction of an Unknown Lady
By James, Samantha
2008-04 - Avon Books
9780060896492 Check Our Catalog


From the author of the bestselling "The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell" comes a powerful and sweeping romance full of passion, secrets, and danger. Original. …More


My So-Called Death



My So-Called Death
By Jay, Stacey
2010-03 - Flux
9780738715438 Check Our Catalog


One second, sophomore Karen Vera's on top of the most fabulous cheer pyramid ever. The next, she's lying on the pavement. Freakishly alive without a pulse, Karen learns that she's a genetically undead zombie. Soon, Karen is sent off to DEAD High, a boarding school for the "death-challenged." …More


Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway



Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway
By Jeffers, Susan
Author Jeffers
1988-04 - Ballantine Books
9780449902929 Check Our Catalog


Are you fearful of making decisions...asking your boss for a raise...leaving an unsatisfactory relationship...facing the future? Whatever your fear, here is your chance to push through it.
Dr. Jeffers inspires us with many dynamic techniques and profound concepts that have helped a multitude of people grab hold of their fears and move forward with their lives. Inside Feel the Fear and Do It Anyway you'll learn
-- What we are afraid of and why
-- How to move from "victim" to "creator"
-- The secret of making "no lose" decisions
-- The vital 10-step process that helps you outtalk the negative "chatterbox" in your brain
-- How to create more meaning in your life And much more!

With understanding and humor, Dr. Jeffers shows you how to become powerful in the face of your fears -- and enjoy the elation of living a creative, joyous, loving life. …More


Riven



Riven
By Jenkins, Jerry B.
2008-10 - Center Point Large Print
9781602852822 Check Our Catalog


Brady Wayne Darby and Thomas Carey could hardly have been more disparate individuals. Yet when Darby, a no-account loser raised in a dingy suburban trailer park, encounters Carey, a weary man of God, an entire state--indeed, a nation--is affected. …More


Storm Cycle



Storm Cycle
By Johansen, Iris
Author Johansen, Roy
2009-07 - St. Martin's Press
9780312368036 Check Our Catalog


Rachel Kirby's beloved twin sister is plagued by a chronic illness that will eventually kill her. Thousands of miles away in an Egyptian tomb, archeologist John Tanek has discovered something that may hold the key to a cure--if he can make it out of the tomb alive. …More


To Tame a Dangerous Lord





To Tame a Dangerous Lord
By Jordan, Nicole
2010-01 - Ballantine Books
9780345510112 Check Our Catalog


Seduction takes a delightfully daring twist as Jordan's irresistibly sexy Courtship Wars series continues. Original. …More


The Dark-Hunters, Volume 1



The Dark-Hunters, Volume 1
By Kenyon, Sherrilyn
Illustrator Campos, Claudia M.
2009-07 - St. Martin's Griffin
9780312376871 Check Our Catalog


From the wild imagination of Kenyon comes the humorous and suspenseful manga debut of the #1 "New York Times"-bestselling Dark-Hunter series. …More


One Silent Night



One Silent Night
By Kenyon, Sherrilyn
2008-11 - St. Martin's Press
9780312947064 Check Our Catalog



From #1 N"ew York Times" bestselling author Sherrilyn Kenyon
In the world of the Dark-Hunters, all hell's breaking loose...
"Stryker has sent word and is gathering his forces."
While the world carries on unawares, Stryker, who leads an army of demons and vampires, is plotting an all out onslaught against his enemies--which, unfortunately for us, includes the entire human race. To avenge his sister, Stryker prepares to annihilate the Dark-Hunters. But things go awry when his oldest enemy returns. Enter his ex-wife. Zephyra. Just when he thought nothing could stop him, he's now embroiled in a centuries old war with a shrew who gives new meaning to pain.
It's Christmas Eve and new battle lines are being drawn as the Dark-Hunters rally for a final showdown on "ONE SILENT NIGHT."
"Brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative."--"Boston"" Globe"
"This series puts a contemporary spin on classical mythology...irresistible."--"Publishers Weekly"
www.sherrilynkenyon.com
www.Dark-Hunter.com
www.yearofacheron.com …More


The
 Secret Life of Bees



The Secret Life of Bees
By Kidd, Sue Monk
2002-07 - Thorndike Press
9780786243068 Check Our Catalog


A New York Times Bestseller
A remarkable story about mothers and daughters and the women in our lives who become our true mothers, this is a stunning debut whose rich, assured, irresistible voice gathers us up and doesn't let go, not for a moment. …More


The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest





The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest
By Larsson, Stieg
2010-05 - Knopf Publishing Group
9780307269997 Check Our Catalog
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Once upon a time, she was a victim. Now Lisbeth Salander is ready to fight back. "[The trilogy] is intricately plotted, lavishly detailed but written with a breakneck pace and verve . . ["Hornet's Nest"] is a tantalizing double finale--first idyllic, then frenetic . . . Larsson has made the literary moods of saga and soap opera converge--with suspense as the adhesive."--"Independent." …More


The Longing



The Longing
By Lewis, Beverly
2008-10 - Bethany House Publishers
9780764205842 Check Our Catalog


Although she still prays for Caleb, Nellie Mae Fisher has broken up with her beau, and now, her heart's greatest longing is for more knowledge of the Lord. Caleb must stay in Honeybrook as caretaker for his crippled father, but he hopes Nellie will return to the Old Order and to him. …More


The Shunning



The Shunning
By Lewis, Beverly
1997-05 - Bethany House Publishers
9781556618666 Check Our Catalog


All Her Life She Has Longed For The Forbidden Things, But Will Her Dreams Come At A Price Too Dear To Pay?
In the quiet Amish community of Hickory Hollow, Pennsylvania, time has stood still while cherished traditions and heartfelt beliefs have flourished. But a secret lies buried that could shatter the tranquility its inhabitants have grown to love.
When Katie Lapp stumbles upon a satin infant gown in the dusty leather trunk of her parents' attic, she knows it holds a story she must discover. Why else would her Amish mother, a plain and simple woman who embraces the Old Order laws, hide the beautiful baby dress in the attic?
On the eve of Katie's wedding to widower Bishop John, startling news staggers out of her anguished parents, and nothing prepares Katie for the devastation their confession brings. Feeling betrayed, Katie watches as the only life she has ever known begins to unravel, leaving in its wake a furrow of pain...and a future of hope. …More


The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ebay



The Complete Idiot's Guide to Ebay
By McGrath, Lissa
Author McGrath, Skip
2010-01 - Alpha Books
9781592579693 Check Our Catalog


Experts explain "the new eBay(r)..".
eBay(r) users, new and experienced, also need a clear, convenient reference for optimum results. In this revised edition, readers will find: tips on how to set up an account; buying and selling; protecting one's identity; finding the best deals; and making fast and profitable sales.
a[Revised version includes major changes to eBay(r) as of July 2009, which change users' experience
a[Authors deeply involved and influential in the eBay(r) community, as sellers and educators
a[Tens of millions of people use eBay(r) every day and three quarters of a million people earn their living with it
…More


Roses



Roses
By Meacham, Leila
2010-01 - Grand Central Publishing
9780446550000 Check Our Catalog


With expert, unabashed, big-canvas storytelling, "Roses" covers 100 years, three generations of Texans and the explosive combination of passion for work and longing for love. …More


Shine, Coconut Moon



Shine, Coconut Moon
By Meminger, Neesha
2010-06 - Margaret K. McElderry Books
9781442403055 Check Our Catalog


Seventeen-year-old Samar -- a.k.a. Sam -- has never known much about her Indian heritage. Her mom has deliberately kept Sam away from her old-fashioned family. It's never bothered Sam, who is busy with school, friends, and a really cute but demanding boyfriend.
But things change after 9/11. A guy in a turban shows up at Sam's house, and he turns out to be her uncle. He wants to reconcile the family and teach Sam about her Sikh heritage. Sam isn't sure what to do, until a girl at school calls her a coconut -- brown on the outside, white on the inside. That decides it: Why shouldn't Sam get to know her family? What is her mom so afraid of? Then some boys attack her uncle, shouting, "Go back home, Osama!" and Sam realizes she could be in danger -- and also discovers how dangerous ignorance can be. Sam will need all her smarts and savvy to try to bridge two worlds and make them both her own. …More


Battlefield of the Mind for Kids



Battlefield of the Mind for Kids
By Meyer, Joyce
2006-06 - Faithwords
9780446691253 Check Our Catalog


Bestselling author Meyer adapts her million-copy bestseller about changing one's outlook into a specially designed edition for middle-grade readers ages 8-12. …More


The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations



The Confident Woman Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations
By Meyer, Joyce
2010-11 - Faithwords
9780446568883 Check Our Catalog


THE CONFIDENT WOMAN has sold over 400,000 copies since its publication in 2006 and remains Joyce Meyer's only #1 New York Times bestselling book. It continues to sell an average of over 100,000 copies a year; clearly, she tapped into the concerns and issues that trouble women most. In this devotional, Meyer provides encouragement and tools to help address and resolve problems in an area of life that women struggle with.It is easy to get caught up in what the coming weeks, months or years might hold and forget to slow down and live in the present. This powerful daily devotional will help women on their journey towards a confident life filled with love, laughter and God's acceptance, one day at time. …More


Birdology: Adventures with a Pack of Hens, a Peck of Pigeons, 
Cantankerous Crows, Fierce Falcons, Hip Hop Parrots, Baby Hummingbi



Birdology: Adventures with a Pack of Hens, a Peck of Pigeons, Cantankerous Crows, Fierce Falcons, Hip Hop Parrots, Baby Hummingbi
By Montgomery, Sy
2010-04 - Free Press
9781416569848 Check Our Catalog
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The author of "The Good Good Pig" blends popular science and entertaining stories in this informative personal narrative about birds. …More


Rediscovering Faith: Understanding the Nature of Kingdom Living



Rediscovering Faith: Understanding the Nature of Kingdom Living
By Munroe, Myles
2009-08 - Destiny Image
9780768430929 Check Our Catalog


Munroe strips away the common errors and misconceptions surrounding faith to reveal the nature, character, and power of true faith--Kingdom faith. …More


Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story



Dewey the Library Cat: A True Story
By Myron, Vicki
Author Witter, Bret
2010-05 - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
9780316068710 Check Our Catalog


The charming story of Dewey Readmore Books, the beloved library cat of Spencer, Iowa, starts in the worst possible way. Only a few weeks old, he was stuffed into the returned book slot at the library. Rescued by the library's staff, Dewey never stopped charming the people of Spencer. …More


When She Was Bad



When She Was Bad
By Nasaw, Jonathan
2008-11 - Pocket Books
9781416534174 Check Our Catalog


In this nail-biting thriller from the author of "Twenty-Seven Bones," an FBIagent examines the terrifying relationship of two hot young lovers who happento be cold-blooded killers. …More


Pemba's Song: A Ghost Story



Pemba's Song: A Ghost Story
By Hegamin, Tonya
Author Nelson, Marilyn
2008-09 - Scholastic Press
9780545020763 Check Our Catalog


Newbery Honor winner Nelson collaborates with new writer Hegamin in this rap-inspired thriller--a supernatural tale told in the voices of a modern-day teenager and the ghost of an 18th-century slave girl. …More

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