Summer Reading-Week 1

Welcome to Summer Reading 2012. At the end of the first week we had 258 people sign up! 31 people read 63 books.

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The Duke's Perfect Wife By Ashley, Jennifer 2012-04 - Berkley 9780425247105 Check Our Catalog Having inherited his father's dukedom, Hart Mackenzie must find himself the perfect wife to advance further among Britain's elite. When fate reunites him with his ex-fiance, Lady Eleanor Ramsay, he plans a seduction to win back her heart--and her hand in marriage. Original. …More

Pride and Prejudice By Austen, Jane 1995-04 - Dover Publications 9780486284736 Check Our Catalog Austen's comedy of manners--one of the most popular novels of all time--features splendidly civilized sparring between the proud Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Elizabeth Bennet as they play out their spirited courtship in a series of 18-century drawing-room intrigues. Reissue. Riveting tale about a prideful aristocrat and a prejudiced commoner, who dispite their differences fall deeply in love. …More

Cemetery Girl By Bell, David 2011-10 - New American Library 9780451234674 Check Our Catalog Four years after Tom and Abby's 12-year-old daughter vanishes, she is found alive but strangely calm. When the teen refuses to testify against the man connected to her disappearance, Tom decides to investigate the traumatizing case on his own. Nothing can prepare him for what he is about to discover. …More

Aretha Franklin: The Queen of Soul By Bego, Mark 2012-04 - Skyhorse Publishing 9781616085810 Check Our Catalog A detailed portrait of a complicated star.  Leaves questions yet to be answered! …More

Passageway West: My Escape from East Germany By Bloomfield, David As Told by Bloomfield, Barbara 2003-03 - Authorhouse 9781410717818 Check Our Catalog True story of the escape from East Germany of Barbara Bloomfield, by her husband, David.  Should be required reading-author and his wife sit in front of us with the West Michigan Symphony.  Sending this to our German exchange student. …More

The Dark Garden By Bradley, Eden 2007-05 - Bantam Books 9780553589733 Check Our Catalog Bradley tells a deliciously potent tale of one woman's quest for self-discovery that will introduce readers to contemporary Los Angeles's bondage underground. …More

The Other Guy's Bride By Brockway, Connie 2011-12 - Montlake Romance 9781612181448 Check Our Catalog …More

A Time for Patriots By Brown, Dale 2011-05 - William Morrow & Company 9780061989995 Check Our Catalog From the "New York Times"-bestselling thriller-master Dale Brown: When the nation's economy collapses and thousands of Americans turn against their own government, Patrick McLanahan must enlist the aid of his son and fellow citizens to hunt down terrorists any way they can. …More

Cold Case Squad By Buchanan, Edna 2005-04 - Pocket Books 9780743476638 Check Our Catalog Legendary Miami crime reporter and Pulitzer Prize winner Edna Buchanan launches a gripping new mystery series featuring a special homicide unit in Miami that breathes new life into old cases. A look at the psychological profile of law enforcement and its impact on case outcomes.  Great use of characters by the author, well defined. …More

A Dark and Lonely Place By Buchanan, Edna 2011-11 - Simon & Schuster 9781439159170 Check Our Catalog For the first time, the Pulitzer Prize Award-winning author takes on a novel of romance and suspense in this gripping saga of star-crossed lovers in the Florida of past and present. "A Dark and Lonely Place" poses the question: can we change our destiny, or must our lives always end the same way? 320 pp. 50,000 print. A detective in Miami falls in love with a model at a crime scene.  They are thrown together in a crime spree which turns out to mirror a crime spree that took place in the 1920's-involving their ancestors.  Great excitement! Detailed accounting of Florida's early history woven into a past/present love story.  Compelling read! …More

Rain Gods By Burke, James Lee 2009-07 - Wheeler Publishing 9781597229999 Check Our Catalog Another gritty, thrilling Burke mystery with a brand new character: Texas Sheriff Hackberry Holland, cousin of beloved character Billy Bob Holland. …More

1001 Foods You Must Taste Before You Die By Universe Editor Case, Frances Preface by Wallace, Gregg 2008-09 - Universe Publishing(NY) 9780789315922 Check Our Catalog A veritable gourmet pantry of the world's most exquisite and exotic delicacies, from single press extra-virgin olive oils and artisanal cheeses to more exotic fare such as zebra jerky, this compilation is a cornucopia of culinary delights from every cuisine around the globe. …More

Ask Your Guides: Connecting to Your Divine Support System By Choquette, Sonia 2007-06 - Hay House 9781401907877 Check Our Catalog We're all spiritual beings with a spiritual support system on the Other Side that oversees and helps guide our lives from the moment we're born to the moment we leave our physical bodies and return to Spirit. Not knowing this fact is a severe handicap, as the Universe is designed to care for and nurture all its creatures and help make our life's journey easier and more successful. When we learn how to connect with our angelic guides, our lives naturally fall into a pattern of ease and flow during which we grow our souls, fulfill our life's purpose, and make our time on Earth endlessly entertaining. This fascinating and inspirational book by Sonia Choquette provides all the information you need to help you connect with your spirit guides so that you can enjoy all the love, abundance, and joy you're entitled to. …More

Sweet Judy Blue Eyes: My Life in Music By Collins, Judy 2011-10 - Crown Archetype 9780307717344 Check Our Catalog A vivid, highly evocative memoir of one of the reigning icons of folk music, highlighting the decade of the '60s, when hits like "Both Sides Now" catapulted her to international fame. "Sweet Judy Blue Eyes" is the deeply personal, honest, and revealing memoir of folk legend and relentlessly creative spirit Judy Collins. …More

Crossed By Condie, Ally 2011-11 - Dutton Books 9780525423652 Check Our Catalog In search of a future that may not exist and faced with the decision of who to share it with, Cassia journeys to the Outer Provinces in pursuit of Ky--taken by the Society to his certain death--only to find that he has escaped, leaving a series of clues in his wake. Cassia's quest leads her to question much of what she holds dear, even as she finds glimmers of a different life across the border. 250,000 print. (Children's - Young Adult) …More

Bizarro Comics! By DC Comics 2003-04 - DC Comics 9781563899584 Check Our Catalog Bizarro, the legendary, imperfect duplicate of Superman, returns in this all-new graphic novel. Bizarro must help Mr. Mxyptlk save his home dimension. The only problem is: Bizarro does not know how to act like a true super-hero. An anthology by aternative comics greats doing DC's biggest names.  Standouts include the framing story written by Chris Duffy, "Solomon Grundy!  Bored on a Monday" by Evan Dorkin, and "The Clubhouse of Solitude" by Lan Horrocks.  Funny and smart. …More

After By Efaw, Amy 2010-12 - Speak 9780142415900 Check Our Catalog Efaw tells a powerful story about an infant left in the trash to die, a teenage mother who never realized she was pregnant, and the girl's unforgettable journey toward clarity, acceptance, and redemption. …More

Pride and Prejudice and Zombies: The Classic Regency Romance-Now with Ultraviolent Zombie Mayhem By Grahame-Smith, Seth Author Austen, Jane 2009-04 - Quirk Books 9781594743344 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Pride and Prejudice and Zombies features the original text of Jane Austen's beloved novel with all-new scenes of bone-crunching zombie action. As our story opens a mysterious plague has fallen upon the quiet English village of Meryton and the dead are returning to life! Feisty heroine Elizabeth Bennet is determined to wipe out the zombie menace but she's soon distracted by the arrival of the haughty and arrogant Mr. Darcy. What ensues is a delightful comedy of manners with plenty of civilized sparring between the two young lovers and even more violent sparring on the blood-soaked battlefield as Elizabeth wages war against hordes of flesh-eating undead. …More

Feng Shui in the Home By Hale, Gill 2006-03 - Southwater Publishing 9781844762507 Check Our Catalog A comprehensive and effective guide to the ancient and powerful Chinese art of feng shui, with practical advice on applying its principles to nurture your environment and create tranquility. …More

Ghosts and Legends of Michigan's West Coast By Hammond, Amberrose 2009-08 - Haunted America 9781596296633 Check Our Catalog Western Michigan is home to some of the state's most picturesque places- and also some of its most chilling tales. Ghost story researcher and enthusiast Amberrose Hammond exposes the mysterious and spirit-ridden world of many beloved Michigan destinations as she skillfully weaves narratives of a world unseen by most. From the lingering spirit forever working in the Grand Theatre and the band of melon-headed children prowling the Saugatuck State Park to the lights of the Lake Forest Cemetery staircase waiting to reveal one's place in the afterlife, these tales are sure to give pause to anyone daring enough to experience these hauntingly beautiful spots...after dark. Very good read-nice ghost stories and legends from Michigan.  Good list of spots to check out for anyone into the paranormal. …More

The Complete Guide to Coaching Girls' Basketball: Building a Great Team the Carolina Way By Hatchell, Sylvia With Thomas, Jeff 2006-06 - McGraw-Hill Companies 9780071473941 Check Our Catalog "Coach Hatchell's book is a must-read for every girls' basketball coach. She is fantastic in every phase of the game, and I love watching her teams play."-- Roy Williams, head men's basketball coach, University of North Carolina, and Associated Press Coach of the Year, 2006 What does it take to turn a good coach into a great one? You need to be a teacher, a motivator, a guru of X's and O's. Coach Sylvia Hatchell shows you how she manages all these roles and gives you her winning advice to creating a team of champions. Head coach of the University of North Carolina's women's team, Coach Hathcell combines the Tar Heels' longstanding tradition of basketball greatness with her personal dedication to guiding young women as she teaches you how to: Communicate effectively to get peak performances from 11- to 18-year-old girls Teach all the fundamentals of the game and run a productive, high-energy practice Develop a formidable offense and tenacious defense Master 75 of her favorite drills, ranging in difficulty from beginner to advanced Sylvia Hatchell, a college coach for 30 years, has accumulated a record of 445- 187 in 20 seasons at the University of North Carolina. In 2006, her Tar Heels made the Final Four and Hatchell was named the Associated Press Women's Coach of the Year. She was inducted into the Women' s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2004. She lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Jeff Thomas has coached girls' basketball for 16 years at the youth, high school, and Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) levels. He lives in Richmond, Virginia. …More

On Point: A Rifleman's Year in the Boonies: Vietnam 1967-1968 By Hayes, Roger Foreword by Bergerud, Eric 2000-04 - Presidio Press 9780891417095 Check Our Catalog On Point is a splendid combat memoir, with battle descriptions that leave the palms sweaty. Hayes describes the impact on frontline morale of the change of sentiment at home as American deaths mounted, and his views of the Vietnamese people are both sensitive and intelligent. …More

The House of Velvet and Glass By Howe, Katherine 2012-04 - Hyperion Books 9781401340919 Check Our Catalog Katherine Howe, author of the phenomenal New York Times bestseller The Physick Book of Deliverance Dane, returns with an entrancing historical novel set in Boston in 1915, where a young woman stands on the cusp of a new century, torn between loss and love, driven to seek answers in the depths of a crystal ball. Excellent historical perspective on the Titanic, and exploration of the afterlife.  Bounces between time frames so reader must stay engaged! …More