Friday, May 27, 2011

Grilling Safety Tips

Grilling Safety Tips: From the USA.gov blog: "
Before you fire up your grill or head to a picnic this weekend, check out these food safety tips from the U.S. Department of Agriculture:


Thaw Safely

Completely thaw meat and poultry before grilling so it cooks more evenly. Use the refrigerator for slow, safe thawing or thaw sealed packages in cold water. For quicker thawing, you can defrost frozen food in the microwave if it will be placed immediately on the grill.

Transporting

When carrying food to another location, keep it cold to minimize bacterial growth. Use an insulated cooler with sufficient ice or ice packs to keep the food at 40°F or below. Pack food right from the refrigerator into the cooler immediately before leaving home.

Precooking

Precooking food partially in the microwave, oven, or stove is a good way of reducing grilling time. Just make sure that the food goes immediately on the preheated grill to complete cooking.


Get more tips on grilling and food safety.
"

Thursday, May 26, 2011

Book Review-Exley

If you like unreliable narrators, have I got a treat for you!  The novel Exley has two!  Miller LeRay and his therapist, who Miller calls Dr. Pahnee, are the dual narrators and the reader is not sure either of them is telling the truth. 

At the beginning of the novel we learn that Miller's mother has decided that Miller needs a therapist because he insists that his father, who left the family a few months ago, has gone to Iraq as a soldier.  She doesn't believe this because, as we find out through the course of the book, Tom is a drunk who hasn't held a job in years.  He left the family but the reader does not know exactly why. 

Miller's therapist has to be the most ineffective child psychologist in history.  He refers to himself as a "mental health professional", and seems very unprofessional.  Half the book consists of his notes, the other half is Miller's narration and they alternate telling the story.  His notes are extremely entertaining.  When he and Miller describe the same event you still wonder what is true.

The title of the book refers to the author of "A Fan's Notes", Frederick Exley.  "A Fan's Notes" is Tom's favorite book, perhaps the only book he has ever read.  Miller is a precocious reader and, although he is only 9, can read just about anything.  He has promised his dad that he would not read "A Fan's Notes" (it is highly inappropriate for a child), mostly because his mother does not want him to read it.  Miller believes that his father has come back from Iraq and is now in the VA hospital.  He gets it in his head that if he finds Exley and brings him to his father that his father will get better.  Most of the book is Miller's search for Exley.

I found the book humorous for the most part, with some poignant parts.  I enjoyed trying to figure out which of Miller's stories were true.  I listened to the audio version of this book, which featured a different narrator for Miller and Dr. Pahnee, which added a lot to my enjoyment.



Exley



Exley
By Clarke, Brock
2010-10 - Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
9781565126084 Check Our Catalog
BookPage Notable Title

The bestselling author of "An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England" returns with another wry and insightful novel about truth and reality, this time featuring the alternating voices of a confused young boy and his slightly unstable therapist. …More


An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England



An Arsonist's Guide to Writers' Homes in New England
By Clarke, Brock
2008-09 - Algonquin Books of Chapel Hill
9781565126145 Check Our Catalog


A lot of remarkable things have happened to Sam Pulsifer, beginning with the ten years he spent in prison for accidentally burning down Emily Dickinson's house and unwittingly killing two people. Emerging at the age of twenty-eight, he creates a new life as a husband and father. But when the homes of other famous writers go up in smoke, he must prove his innocence by uncovering the identity of this literary-minded arsonist.
…More


Fan's Notes



Fan's Notes
By Exley, Frederick
1969-08 - Ballantine Books
9780345217059 Check Our Catalog


Frederick Exley's inimitable "fictional memoir" A Fan's Notes has assumed the status of a classic since its first publication in 1968. Mordantly and poignantly, Exley describes the profound failures of his life - professional, sexual, and personal. His attempts to find a place for himself in an unaccommodating world take him from the University of Southern California to Chicago - where he meets the dangerously seductive, lovely Bunny Sue Allorgee - to New York City's Greenwich Village saloons, and back to Watertown, his hometown in upstate New York, where he spends months on his mother's living room davenport watching television before undergoing shock treatment at Avalon Valley hospital. Between bars, women, and jobs, Exley exercises his obsession with the New York Giants and their great halfback Frank Gifford, until he at last realizes his life's ambition: writing A Fan's Notes. …More


Child of My Heart



Child of My Heart
By McDermott, Alice
2003-11 - Picador USA
9780312422912 Check Our Catalog


A BookPage Notable Title
In McDermott's first work of fiction since her bestselling, National Book Award-winning "Charming Billy," a woman recalls her 15th summer with the wry and bittersweet wisdom of hindsight.
…More


Saturday



Saturday
By McEwan, Ian
2006-04 - Anchor Books
9781400076192 Check Our Catalog


From the pen of a master -- the #1 bestselling, Booker Prize-winning author of Atonement -- comes an astonishing novel that captures the fine balance of happiness and the unforeseen threats that can destroy it. A brilliant, thrilling page-turner that will keep readers on the edge of their seats.
Saturday is a masterful novel set within a single day in February 2003. Henry Perowne is a contented man -- a successful neurosurgeon, happily married to a newspaper lawyer, and enjoying good relations with his children. Henry wakes to the comfort of his large home in central London on this, his day off. He is as at ease here as he is in the operating room. Outside the hospital, the world is not so easy or predictable. There is an impending war against Iraq, and a general darkening and gathering pessimism since the New York and Washington attacks two years before.
On this particular Saturday morning, Perowne's day moves through the ordinary to the extraordinary. After an unusual sighting in the early morning sky, he makes his way to his regular squash game with his anaesthetist, trying to avoid the hundreds of thousands of marchers filling the streets of London, protesting against the war. A minor accident in his car brings him into a confrontation with a small-time thug. To Perowne's professional eye, something appears to be profoundly wrong with this young man, who in turn believes the surgeon has humiliated him -- with savage consequences that will lead Henry Perowne to deploy all his skills to keep his family alive.

"From the Hardcover edition. …More

Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library



Getting Published
Tuesday, June 7

6:00 pm
Roger Rapoport returns for his yearly class on publishing your work.  Free and open to the public.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Summer Reading Club
Monday, June 20

Opening day for the Adult and Children's Summer Reading Clubs!  Drop by the Library and sign up!
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Ereader Petting Zoo
Saturday, June 25

2:00 pm
Interested in Ebook Readers?  Not sure about what they do or how they work?  Best Buy associates will explain it all!

Free and open to the public.  For more information call 231-722-7276.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Keeping Your Computer Safe
Saturday, June 25

3:00 pm
Best Buy Associates will be on hand to explain how to keep your computer free from viruses and other nasties.

Free and open to the public.  For more information call 231-722-7276.

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HPL's New Books

Below is a partial list of our new books. To see the full list, download the Excel file for:  2011 .  To see new books from other years try:  2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.
Solar



Solar
By McEwan, Ian
2011-03 - Anchor Books
9780307739537 Check Our Catalog


Can a man who has made a mess of his life clean up the messes of humanity? A complex novel that brilliantly traces the arc of one man's ambitions and deceptions, "Solar" is a startling, witty new work from the author of "Atonement." …More


A Man Alone



A Man Alone
By McKenna, Lindsay
2000-11 - Silhouette Books
9780373243570 Check Our Catalog


…More


The Paris Wife



The Paris Wife
By McLain, Paula
2011-02 - Ballantine Books
9780345521309 Check Our Catalog
BookPage Notable Title

A deeply evocative story of ambition and betrayal, "The Paris Wife" captures a remarkable period of time and a love affair between two unforgettable people: Ernest Hemingway and his wife Hadley. …More


A Creed in Stone Creek



A Creed in Stone Creek
By Miller, Linda Lael
2011-04 - Center Point Large Print
9781611730326 Check Our Catalog


Steven Creed is looking to start his life again following the death of his childhood sweetheart. What he absolutely isn't looking for is a fiery redhead like prosecutor Melissa O'Ballivan -- a woman with plenty of demons of her own -- to fall for. As the daughter of a town marshal, Linda Lael Miller has successfully published historicals, contemporaries, paranormals, and thrillers before coming home, in a literal sense, and concentrating on novels with a Western flavor. For her devotion to her craft, the Romance Writers of America awarded her their prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. …More


Lady-Protector



Lady-Protector
By Modesitt, L. E., Jr.
2011-03 - Tor Books
9780765328045 Check Our Catalog


Modesitt returns to the world of The Corean Chronicles with a new novel--the follow-up to "The Lord-Protector's Daughter"--filled with politics, adventure, magic, and romance. …More


Shadowfever



Shadowfever
By Moning, Karen Marie
2011-01 - Delacorte Press
9780385341677 Check Our Catalog


In the hotly anticipated fifth book of her masterfully rendered, dark and sexy fantasy ("BookPage") urban paranormal Fever series, "New York Times"-bestselling author Moning answers all the questions fans have been dying to know in the final chapter of MacKayla Lane's shockingly suspenseful and deeply satisfying adventure. …More


Chasing Faith



Chasing Faith
By Moore, Stephanie Perry
2009-05 - Kensington Publishing Corporation
9780758218667 Check Our Catalog


Secret Service Agent Christian Ware lands her most dangerous assignment yet--protecting presidential candidate Rev. Steven Stokes. But just when Christian feels she's back on the path toward God's forgiveness, her past comes crashing down around her. …More


The Tiger's Wife



The Tiger's Wife
By Obreht, Tea
2011-03 - Random House
9780385343831 Check Our Catalog


Weaving a brilliant latticework of family legend, loss, and love, Obreht, the youngest of "The New Yorker's" 20 best American fiction writers under 40, spins a timeless novel about a young doctor who confronts the inexplicable circumstances surrounding her beloved grandfather's recent death. …More


Noche Roja = Red Night



Noche Roja = Red Night
By Oliver, Simon
Illustrator LaTour, Jason
2011-02 - Vertigo
9781401215354 Check Our Catalog


In the tradition of Chinatown and L.A. Confidential, writer Simon Oliver explores a hidden world of corruption where money, sex, politics and crime all add up to the same thing.
In the desert just south of the border, young women are turning up murdered. No suspects. No clues. And authorities seem uninterested in uncovering any. When ex-private eye Jack Cohen is hired to find one missing girl, he is drawn back into the shadow world between North and South. And there, he must face the terrible tragedy in his past that he's been running from all these years. Featuring the gritty, stylized artwork of Jason Latour, NOCHE ROJA is an gripping noir tale of how the insatiable craving for cheap consumer goods leads to the ultimate cheapening of life itself. …More


Death at Gallows Green



Death at Gallows Green
By Paige, Robin
1998-11 - Berkley
9780425163993 Check Our Catalog


In "Death at Bishop's Keep", Kathryn Ardleigh captured the interest of detective Sir Charles Sheridan as they solved their first case together. Now the demise of a local constable and the disappearance of a child have the sleuthing couple on the trail of deadly greed and criminal mischief once again. And with the help of a shy woman who calls herself Beatrix Potter, Kate intends to uncover the sinister secrets of Gallows Green. …More


Protector's Temptation



Protector's Temptation
By Pappano, Marilyn
2010-08 - Silhouette Books
9780373276950 Check Our Catalog


When AJ Decker left Dallas for the peaceful Georgia town of Copper Lake, the big-city cop wasn't looking to put his life at risk again. But when an old friend asked him to help out a woman in danger, how could he refuse? Then he found out who she was. Masiela Leal. His ex-lover.
Masiela knew AJ lived by a strict code of honor. That made him the only man the embattled attorney could trust. But hiding out in AJ's house awakened bittersweet memories of the night she'd spent six years trying to forget. As desire reignited, Mas knew they were fighting for their future...and a second chance at love. …More


Ashes of the Earth: A Mystery of Post-Apocalyptic America



Ashes of the Earth: A Mystery of Post-Apocalyptic America
By Pattison, Eliot
2011-04 - Counterpoint LLC
9781582436449 Check Our Catalog


Thirty years after global holocaust, the colony of Carthage still struggles to build its new world. Embittered survivor Hadrian Boone--once a revered colony founder--has been hounded by despair. After the colony's leading scientist is murdered, Hadrian unearths chilling secrets behind the killing. …More


Treason at Lisson Grove: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel



Treason at Lisson Grove: A Charlotte and Thomas Pitt Novel
By Perry, Anne
2011-04 - Ballantine Books
9780345510587 Check Our Catalog


In her first Charlotte and Thomas Pitt mystery in three years, "New York Times"-bestselling author Perry delivers a tale of high-stakes murder and conspiracy with a cast of characters as rich as the Victorian London Perry evokes. …More


The Complaints



The Complaints
By Rankin, Ian
2011-03 - Reagan Arthur Books
9780316039741 Check Our Catalog
BookPage Notable Title

Nobody likes The Complaints--they're the cops who investigate other cops. It's where Malcolm Fox works. He's a serious man with frustrating problems about which he cannot seem to do anything. Then the reluctant Fox is given a new case. …More


The Twelfth Insight: The Hour of Decision



The Twelfth Insight: The Hour of Decision
By Redfield, James
2011-02 - Grand Central Publishing
9780446575966 Check Our Catalog


The fourth book in the Celestine series is an adventure tale, both suspenseful and contemplative, that builds on the insights introduced in Redfield's previous books. "The Twelfth Insight" describes a new wave of religious tolerance that is now silently arriving, in reaction to watching years of religious warfare and political corruption. …More


Break No Bones



Break No Bones
By Reichs, Kathy
2007-08 - Pocket Books
9780743453035 Check Our Catalog


Having been ummoned to South Carolina to fill in for a negligent colleague, Temperance Brennan lands in the middle of a gruesome international scheme--a lucrative trade that deals in body parts and leaves its donors dead, in this latest "New York Times" bestseller by the author who inspired the hit FOX series, "Bones." Now in a tall Premium Edition. …More


The Silver Boat



The Silver Boat
By Rice, Luanne
2011-04 - Pamela Dorman Books
9780670022502 Check Our Catalog
BookPage Notable Title

From the beloved "New York Times"-bestselling Rice comes a heartwarming yet heart-wrenching portrait of three far-flung sisters who come home to Martha's Vineyard one last time."The Silver Boat" is Rice at her very best, complete with her singular talent for capturing a family in all its flawed complexity. …More


Conspiracy in Death



Conspiracy in Death
By Robb, J. D.
Author Roberts, Nora
1999-03 - Berkley Publishing Group
9780425168134 Check Our Catalog


J.D. Robb breaks out with her biggest book yet--and an exciting new look for her Eve Dallas thrillers. When a man is found dead on a New York sidewalk with a laser-perfect hole in his chest, Lieutenant Eve Dallas begins her most challenging manhunt--for a serial killer with a dangerously psychotic mind and a surgeon's skill. …More


Chasing Fire



Chasing Fire
By Roberts, Nora
2011-04 - Putnam Adult
9780399157448 Check Our Catalog


Number-one "New York Times"-bestselling author Nora Roberts--America's favorite writer ("The New Yorker")--delves into the world of elite firefighters who thrive on danger and adrenaline--men and women who wouldn't know how to live life if it wasn't on the edge. …More


Bury the Lead



Bury the Lead
By Rosenfelt, David
2004-10 - Center Point Large Print
9781585474721 Check Our Catalog


- David Rosenfelt's first book, "Open and Shut, was nominated for an Edgar Award for Best First Novel.- French, Bulgarian, and German rights to "Open and Shut (Mysterious Press, 5/02) and "First Degree (Mysterious Press, 5/03) have been sold. Both were selected as Featured Alternates of The Mystery Guild.- Fans of Robert B. Parker, Robert Crais, and Harlan Coben will respond enthusiastically to Rosenfelt's writing. …More


The Wise Man's Fear



The Wise Man's Fear
By Rothfuss, Patrick
2011-03 - Daw Books
9780756404734 Check Our Catalog


Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of his family, and travels into the Fae realm. …More


Save Me



Save Me
By Scottoline, Lisa
2011-04 - St. Martin's Press
9780312380786 Check Our Catalog


From the "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Think Twice" and "Look Again" comes an emotionally powerful novel about a split-second choice, agonizing consequences, and the need for justice. "Save Me" will have readers wondering just how far they would go to save the ones they love. …More


Show Stoppah



Show Stoppah
By Slater, Thomas
2011-04 - Strebor Books
9781593093396 Check Our Catalog


Includes an author note, a reader's discussion guide, and an excerpt from No more time-outs. …More


On Hummingbird Wings



On Hummingbird Wings
By Snelling, Lauraine
2011-04 - Faithwords
9780446582117 Check Our Catalog


On a mission to restore her hypochondriac mother to health, Gillian Ormsby also sets about reviving her mother's wilted garden to its former glory, enlisting the help of Adam, a handsome man who owns a family gardening business with his father. …More


Midnight and the Meaning of Love



Midnight and the Meaning of Love
By Sister Souljah
2011-04 - Atria Books
9781439165355 Check Our Catalog


Sister Souljah, the "New York Times "bestselling author of "The Coldest Winter Ever "and "Midnight, "delivers her most compelling and enlightening story yet. With "Midnight and The Meaning of Love, "Souljah brings to her millions of fans an adventure about young, deep love, the ways in which people across the world express their love, and the lengths that they will go to have it. …More

Understanding Medicare Drug Costs

Understanding Medicare Drug Costs: From USA.gov: "
The cost of prescription drugs is a concern for many older Americans. Medicare Part D is an optional prescription drug plan that is available to anyone on Medicare. People enrolled in Medicare Part D pay a monthly premium and the program helps cover prescription drug costs. Americans 65 or older, or younger people with certain disabilities, are eligible for Medicare.

Finding a Prescription Plan

There are many prescription drug plans available to people enrolled in Medicare and each plan varies in cost and coverage. Many people still have to pay some of their drug costs out of pocket, even with Part D coverage. Use the Medicare Plan Finder to check prescription plan options.

Lowering Your Cost

There are some ways to lower your drug costs on your own. Talk to your doctor about drugs that cost less, like generics, over-the-counter, or less expensive brand name drugs that could work as well as the ones that you take now. There are also government and private programs that might be able to help you with medical and drug costs.

If you’re not already enrolled in Medicare Part D, joining may help, even if you have to pay a late enrollment penalty.
"

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

OverDrive Apps Update: Android, Blackberry, & iPhone/ iPad v2.3

OverDrive Apps Update: Android, Blackberry, & iPhone/ iPad v2.3: From the Overdrive Blog: "

In the ongoing process of improving user experience, OverDrive is releasing the latest updates for OverDrive Media Console’s mobile applications. While the overall process remains the same, the new updates will continue to streamline the applications’ usability. Users will now be able to return EPUB eBooks on all three mobile platforms and first time users will experience an improved Adobe Authorization process.


System requirements will remain the same and those with OverDrive Media Console already installed will be notified that an update is available. The updated app is available from the Android Market, App Store™, Blackberry AppWorld™, MobiHand™ App Store, or www.overdrive.com.


Adam Sockel is a partner services associate at OverDrive.


"

Monday, May 23, 2011

Common Allergy Myths Busted

Common Allergy Myths Busted: From USA.gov: "
Allergy symptoms can include sneezing, and itchy eyes and nose, which are similar to the common cold. Unlike colds, allergies are caused by allergens or things that aggravate your immune system, such as grass and tree pollen, and are not contagious. While colds only last about a week, allergies can last for up to six weeks.

Over time, many people have created their own explanations for the best ways to deal with their allergies. The latest news from MedlinePlus tells the real deal about some allergy myths. Here are the facts:

  • Skin tests are more sensitive than blood tests for diagnosing allergies
  • Prescription medicines are more effective in controlling an allergy-related stuffy nose than over-the-counter antihistamines.
  • Eating local honey will not combat spring allergies
  • Over time, allergy shots may be less costly than taking medicine to relieve allergy symptoms
You can take steps to make the spring allergy season more bearable. According to the FDA, you should:

  • Check the pollen counts and avoid going out when they are high. During the spring, pollen levels are highest in the evening
  • See a doctor if your symptoms interfere with your ability to function or last for a long period.
  • Discuss the possibility of allergy shots with your doctor, if you suffer from severe allergies.
Find more tips on when to get treated for spring allergies.
"

Friday, May 20, 2011

Upcoming Events at Hackley Public Library

Spring is here!



Children’s Garden
Saturday, May 21

11:00 AM
Help us plant a Children’s Garden You Can Eat!   This year’s garden will feature mint, radishes, snap peas and other yummy plants.  Meet in the Children’s Room for at Taste Test, then join us outdoors for planting.  The program leader will be community gardener Terrie Hampel.
Please call the Youth Services Department at 231-722-7276 x 230.


 

Friends of the Library Board Meeting
Tuesday, May 23

4:00 - 5:00 pm.

Meets at the Torrent House


 

Exposure and Depth of Field
Tuesday, May 24

6:00 pm
Paul Petersen returns to teach this photography class.  Free and open to the public.
For more information call HPL at 231-722-7276.


 

Tech Wednesday-Surfing the Internet
Wednesday, May 25

Tech Wednesdays
 
2:30 pm
Each class will cover a specific topic and run from 30 – 60 minutes. No registration is required, just show up! All classes will start at 2:30 pm in the Julia Hackley Room. If you have your own laptop feel free to bring it along, otherwise these are watch and learn classes.
 
March 9:  Overdrive eBooks
March 23:  Ebay
April 6:  Storing Pictures online (Flickr, Picasa)
April 20:  Learning Express Library (MeL practice tests)
May 11:  Chat Rooms
May 25:  Surfing the Internet


 

Wednesday Knitters
May 25, 2011

Open knitting group. Learn to knit, hone your skills, help other knitters! For more information call 231-722-7276 and ask for Jocelyn

Summer Fun on a Budget

Summer Fun on a Budget: From USA.gov: "
Summer is almost here—and you probably have a list of things you want to do and places you want to see. These tips will help you save money while having fun.

  • If you plan to take a summer road trip, make sure to check the cheapest gas prices while traveling.
  • Visit one of the 394 parks in the National Park System, like the Grand Canyon or Yosemite. National parks are an economical way to explore since most are free. On June 21, 2011, all of the parks offer free admission.
  • Find local events to save money. Search USA.gov for your city name and “summer” to find community events and programs in your area.
Get more tips on making travel easy this summer.
"

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

Bike To Work Day on Friday

Bike To Work Day on Friday: From USA.gov: "
Friday is Bike To Work day and events are being held around the country to encourage bicycle commuting. Riding your bike to work is a great way to save money on transportation costs and improve your health.

Here are ways you can get involved from the Environmental Protection Agency:


  • Pick 5 for the Environment! Biking to work is one of those simple steps you can do to make a difference where you live. When you Pick 5, just select “human powered modes of transportation” under the Air category.
  • Submit photos! If you take pictures biking to work, submit a few to the State of the Environment photo project!
  • Share your thoughts! Check out the Greenversations blog post “Bike to Work Day — Who’s In?” about biking to work, and tell us about your ride to to the office or wherever you go.
  • Learn more! Find more ideas you can use on the road to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce the nation’s dependence on oil, and save money.

Find more about bike safety and Bike To Work Day events happening in your area.
"

HPL's New Books

Below is a partial list of our new books. To see the full list, download the Excel file for:  2011 .  To see new books from other years try:  2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, or 2006.
Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda



Shoulda, Woulda, Coulda
By Hunt, La Jill
2009-01 - Urban Books
9781601621443 Check Our Catalog


A man with a crazy ex-wife and a high-strung baby mama is determined to live a drama-free life--until he runs into his brother's ex and realizes that just may not be possible. …More


Devious



Devious
By Jackson, Lisa
2011-03 - Kensington Publishing Corporation
9780758225658 Check Our Catalog


From a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author comes a new edge-of-your-seat romantic thriller, in which New Orleans detectives Rick Bentz and Reuben Montoya investigate the murder of a young nun and uncover a serial killer as devious and depraved as they come. …More


The Brotherhood



The Brotherhood
By Jenkins, Jerry B.
2011-01 - Tyndale House Publishers
9781414309071 Check Our Catalog


Boone Drake has it made. He's a young cop rising rapidly through the ranks of the Chicago Police Department. He has a beautiful wife and a young son, a nice starter house, a great partner, and a career plan that should land him in the Organized Crime Division within five years. Everything is going right. Until everything goes horribly, terribly wrong. His personal life destroyed and his career and future in jeopardy, Boone buries himself in guilt and bitterness as his life spirals out of control. But when he comes face-to-face with the most vicious gang leader Chicago has seen in decades, he begins to realize that God is a God of second chances and can change the hardest heart . . . and forgive the worst of crimes. A thought-provoking police thriller from "New York Times" best-selling author Jerry B. Jenkins. …More


Eve



Eve
By Johansen, Iris
2011-04 - St. Martin's Press
9780312651206 Check Our Catalog


In her newest novel of breathtaking suspense, #1 bestselling author Johansen begins a trilogy that will answer questions that have haunted her legion of fans for more than a decade. With a brilliant narrative that goes back to Eve Duncan's early life, exploring her history and motivations like no other novel before, "Eve" reveals long-guarded secrets and is guaranteed to leave Johansen fans panting for more. …More


Deadly Vows



Deadly Vows
By Joyce, Brenda
2011-02 - Harlequin Books
9780373775514 Check Our Catalog


"New York Times"-bestselling author Joyce is back with an explosive new story featuring her beloved, headstrong heroine, Francesca Cahill. Nothing can stop Francesca from marrying Calder Hart--except a scandal that threatens to tear them apart. Original. …More


Born of Shadows



Born of Shadows
By Kenyon, Sherrilyn
2011-04 - Grand Central Publishing
9780446573252 Check Our Catalog


For Caillen Dagan, a defiant soldier of fortune, survival isn't a right, it's a brutal daily battle. Moving through the Ichidaian universe like a wraith, his brushes with the law and death are legendary. But when an act of rare heroism reveals his hidden birthright, he's forced into a world much more dangerous and cold-hearted than the bloody streets where he was raised-one of obscene wealth and lethal politics. …More


Bitch



Bitch
By King, Deja
2006-02 - Triple Crown Publications
9780976234982 Check Our Catalog


Precious Cummings came from nothing but was determined to have it all. Using her most deadly weapons - undeniable beauty, body and street savvy brains, Precious sets out to change the cards that she?d been dealt. After meeting Nico Carter, a man who can help her achieve her goals, virtually overnight she is on her way. Precious quickly transforms from Project Chick to Hood Queen and is determined to hold on to her position even if it means crossing the man who made it possible. Set on revenge, Precious gambles it all in her quest to gain everything. Just when she believes the dice have rolled in her favor, Precious has to answer for the web of deceit that she has set in motion. …More


The Bitch Is Back



The Bitch Is Back
By King, Deja
2010-03 - King Productions
9780984332533 Check Our Catalog


Precious Cummings is more ruthless than ever in Part 3 of the Bitch series. In The Bitch Is Back, Precious is relishing in every hood queen s dream life. She has her king, Supreme, and her princess, their daughter Aaliyah. With an estate in Beverly Hills, a fleet of luxurious cars and endless cash flow, the drama Precious experienced in the gritty streets of New York is a distant memory ... or so she thought. Without warning, Precious worst nightmare becomes a reality. Pretty Boy Mike, the man who brutally raped Precious and who plotted to have her husband Supreme killed, has escaped from prison. With her life in danger, Precious resorts to what she knows best murder and mayhem to defend herself and the people she loves. Hell hath no fury than a gangsta chick out to protect what she cherishes the most her family. Brace yourself as Precious again wreaks havoc from West to East Coast battling her most treacherous enemy yet. …More


A Letter of Mary



A Letter of Mary
By King, Laurie R.
Preface by King, Laurie R.
1998-01 - Bantam Books
9780553577808 Check Our Catalog


Late in the summer of 1923, Mary Russell Holmes and her husband, the illustrious Sherlock Holmes, are ensconced in their home on the Sussex Downs, giving themselves over to their studies: Russell to her theology, and Holmes to his malodorous chemical experiments. Interrupting the idyllic scene, amateur archaeologist Miss Dorothy Ruskin visits with a startling puzzle. Working in the Holy Land, she has unearthed a tattered roll of papyrus with a message from Mary Magdalene. Miss Ruskin wants Russell to safeguard the letter. But when Miss Ruskin is killed in a traffic accident, Russell and Holmes find themselves on the trail of a fiendishly clever murderer. Clearly there was more to Miss Ruskin than met the eye. But why was she murdered? Was it her involvement in the volatile politics of the Holy Land? Was it her championing of women's rights? Or was it the scroll--a deeply troubling letter that could prove to be a Biblical bombshell? In either case, Russell and Holmes soon find that solving her murder may be murder itself. …More


The Bean Trees



The Bean Trees
By Kingsolver, Barbara
1998-10 - HarperTorch
9780061097317 Check Our Catalog


Clear-eyed and spirited, Taylor Greer grew up poor in rural Kentucky with the goals of avoiding pregnancy and getting away. But when she heads west with high hopes and a barely functional car, she meets the human condition head-on. By the time Taylor arrives in Tucson, Arizona, she has acquired a completely unexpected child, a three-year-old American Indian girl named Turtle, and must somehow come to terms with both motherhood and the necessity for putting down roots. Hers is a story about love and friendship, abandonment and belonging, and the discovery of surprising resources in apparently empty places. …More


Shoeless Joe



Shoeless Joe
By Kinsella, W. P.
1999-04 - Mariner Books
9780395957738 Check Our Catalog


Inspiration for the movie "Field of Dreams, Shoeless Joe" is the ultimate baseball novel. …More


Street Dreams



Street Dreams
By Foye, K'Wan
Author K'wan
2004-10 - St. Martin's Griffin
9780312333065 Check Our Catalog


The son of a singer-turned-alcoholic and the daughter of an abusive father vow to do whatever it takes to make it out of the ghetto. But soon they find their backs against the wall when the streets come to claim their due. …More


Devil Red



Devil Red
By Lansdale, Joe R.
2011-03 - Knopf Publishing Group
9780307270986 Check Our Catalog


Hap Collins and Leonard Pine return in a red-hot, mayhem-fueled thriller to face a vampire cult, the Dixie Mafia, and the deadliest assassin they've ever encountered--Devil Red. …More


The Left Hand of Darkness



The Left Hand of Darkness
By Le Guin, Ursula K.
Introduction by Le Guin, Ursula K.
2003-09 - ACE Charter
9780441478125 Check Our Catalog


Ursula K. Le Guin's award-winning, groundbreaking science fiction classic takes us to the world of Winter, and introduces us to its inhabitants, the Gethenians-whose society is not based on gender roles. …More


Last Night a DJ Saved My Life:



Last Night a DJ Saved My Life:
By Leflore, Lyah Beth
2006-05 - Harlem Moon
9780767921183 Check Our Catalog


At thirty-five, Destiny Day is at the top of her game, and she is the shrewdest and most ambitious sister walking around in a pair of Christian Louboutin shoes. When she meets Taye Crawford, an independent financial advisor, Destiny finds herself moving in a direction she never anticipated. …More


Drawing Conclusions



Drawing Conclusions
By Leon, Donna
2011-04 - Atlantic Monthly Press
9780802119797 Check Our Catalog


Though there are some signs of a struggle, the medical examiner rules that a widow died of a heart attack. Brunetti can't shake the feeling that something or someone may have triggered her heart attack. With the help of Inspector Vianello and the ever-resourceful Signorina Elettra, perhaps Brunetti can get to the truth and find some measure of justice. …More


The Judgment



The Judgment
By Lewis, Beverly
2011-04 - Bethany House Publishers
9780764206009 Check Our Catalog


Lewis, a "New York Times"- and "USA TODAY"-bestselling author and the top name in Amish fiction, pens a tale of two sisters struggling to find love, acceptance, and their place in the Amish community. …More


Risky Engagement



Risky Engagement
By Lovelace, Merline
2010-06 - Harlequin
9780373276837 Check Our Catalog


Secret Service Agent: Rafe Blackstone
Codename: Wolf
Mission: Prevent breaches in U.S. government security by any means necessary. Bring down Sebastian Cordell, international thief suspected of selling top-secret technology to the highest bidder.
Method: Zero in on target in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico--and "persuade" sexy, brilliant medical researcher Dr. Nina Grant to help secure his undercover identity...as her fiance.
Obstacle: It's "too "easy to be "engaged" to Nina. Despite the dangerous circumstances of their alliance, the peril excites her. The intrigue is powerful--the attraction sizzling between them, unstoppable. In the end he must choose: keep Nina safe by walking out of her life, or be her only protector...forever. …More


Bright Orange for the Shroud



Bright Orange for the Shroud
By MacDonald, John D.
1996-02 - Fawcett Books
9780449224441 Check Our Catalog


Another bestseller starring Travis McGee, a real American hero--and maybe thestar of a new movie franchise! …More


The Knitting Diaries



The Knitting Diaries
By Macomber, Debbie
Author Mallery, Susan
Author Skye, Christina
2011-04 - Wheeler Publishing
9781410436122 Check Our Catalog


Three "New York Times"-bestselling authors deliver three original stories for this heartwarming anthology. Includes "The Twenty-First Wish", "Coming Unraveled," and "Return to Summer Island." …More


The Man from Beijing



The Man from Beijing
By Mankell, Henning
Translator Thompson, Laurie
2010-02 - Knopf Publishing Group
9780307271860 Check Our Catalog


The acclaimed author of the Kurt Wallander mysteries gives listeners an electrifying thriller that takes off into a sweeping international drama. In the Swedish hamlet of Hesjovallen, 19 people have been massacred--and the only clue is a red ribbon found at the scene. …More


The Troubled Man



The Troubled Man
By Mankell, Henning
Translator Thompson, Laurie
2011-03 - Knopf Publishing Group
9780307593498 Check Our Catalog
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From a master of Swedish noir ("New York Times") comes the first Kurt Wallender mystery in more than a decade: the much-anticipated return of the brilliant, brooding detective. …More


Other Kingdoms



Other Kingdoms
By Matheson, Richard
2011-03 - Tor Books
9780765327680 Check Our Catalog


For over half a century, Matheson has enthralled and terrified readers with such timeless classics as "I Am Legend" and "The Incredible Shrinking Man" Now the Grand Master returns with a bewitching tale of erotic suspense and enchantment. …More


La's Orchestra Saves the World



La's Orchestra Saves the World
By McCall Smith, Alexander
2009-12 - Pantheon Books
9780307378385 Check Our Catalog
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From the bestselling author of The No.1 Ladies' Detective Agency series: a delightful and moving story that celebrates the healing powers of friendship and music. La escapes World War II-ravaged London and a shattered marriage and relocates to a small African village. But can she really escape her past--or create a new life? …More


The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party: The New No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel



The Saturday Big Tent Wedding Party: The New No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency Novel
By McCall Smith, Alexander
2011-03 - Pantheon Books
9780307378392 Check Our Catalog


One of Phuti Radiphuti's apprentices has gotten a girl pregnant and, under pressure to marry her, has run away. Naturally, it is up to Precious Ramotswe and Grace Makutsi to help the couple work things out. In other developments, Mma Ramotswe investigates a case of rural jealousy in which cattle are being poisoned, in this 12th installment of the beloved, bestselling series. …More