Summer Reading-Week 3

Welcome to the results of Week 3 of Summer Reading 2012.  We have 322 people signed up.  This week, out of 45 people submitting entries, 22 were new.  They read 148 books.  For the three weeks, 88 people read 318 books.

To sign up for this, or any of our newsletters, check out our Newsletter sign up page.

Resolution By Parker, Robert B. 2009-05 - Berkley 9780425227992 Check Our Catalog The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Appaloosa" presents a powerful tale of the Old West, in this richly imagined work of historical fiction. …More

11th Hour By Patterson, James Author Paetro, Maxine 2012-05 - Little Brown and Company 9780316097499 Check Our Catalog When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, Lindsay Boxer discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the death of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals. And it was taken from her own department's evidence locker. …More

The Beach House By Patterson, James Joint Author de Jong, Peter Y. 2003-05 - Warner Books 9780446612548 Check Our Catalog Now available in paperback. When law student Jack Mullen tries to learn the details of the last night of his brother Peter's life on East Hampton, Jack confronts the paid protectors of the rich--and learns Peter wasn't just parking cars at their summer parties. …More

The Postcard Killers By Patterson, James Author Marklund, Liza 2012-03 - Vision 9781455506637 Check Our Catalog NYPD detective Jacob Kanon is on a tour of Europe's most gorgeous cities. But the sights aren't what draw him--he sees each museum, each cathedral, and each caf through the eyes of his daughter's killer. Available in a tall Premium Edition. …More

Sail By Patterson, James Author Roughan, Howard 2009-04 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446536103 Check Our Catalog In an effort to save her family, recently widowed Anne plans an elaborate sailing vacation for herself and her children. But catastrophe soon strikes, in this #1 "New York Times" bestseller, now in a tall Premium Edition. …More

Dragonart: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures By Peffer, Jessica 2005-09 - Impact 9781581806571 Check Our Catalog Thirty step-by-step demos use brightly colored progressive line art for easy-to-follow instruction. Additional demonstrations cover other fantasy creatures, such as wyverns, basilisks, and gargoyles. …More

Spells By Pike, Aprilynne 2011-05 - Harper Teen 9780061668081 Check Our Catalog "I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask," Tamani said. "And if I don't?" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper. "Then I guess I'll be waiting forever." Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life--and especially her boyfriend, David--to return to the faerie world. But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice--a choice that could break her heart. Great imagery in this sequel!  Great story about fairies! …More

Natural Born Charmer By Phillips, Susan Elizabeth 2008-05 - Avon Books 9780060734589 Check Our Catalog In this follow-up to "Match Me If You Can," quarterback Dean Robillard takes to the road during the off season and finds Blue walking along in a beaver costume. Blue is cautious when it comes to love, but her defenses are no match for a determined competitor like Dean. …More

What I Did for Love By Phillips, Susan Elizabeth 2009-12 - Avon Books 9780061351518 Check Our Catalog While in Vegas, down-and-out actress Georgie York runs into her detestable former costar, dreamboat-from-hell Bramwell Shepard. Before she knows it, Georgie has a fake marriage, a fake husband, and maybe (or not) a fake sex life, in this "New York Times" bestseller. …More

Steampunk: Poe By Poe, Edgar Allan Illustrator Basic, Zdenko Illustrator Sumberac, Manuel 2011-10 - Running Press Kids 9780762441921 Check Our Catalog This is the first collection ever of Poe stories illustrated with the influence of steampunk. Running Press Teens has selected some of the most popular, thrilling, and memorable stories and poems by the classic 19th-century American writer. Every Poe story and poems is fully illustrated with steampunk-inspired art. …More

Dance of Death By Preston, Douglas J. Author Child, Lincoln 2005-12 - Warner Books 9780446617093 Check Our Catalog In this follow-up to the "New York Times" bestseller "Brimstone," Agent Pendergast enlists aid from his old friend, NYPD Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta, as he races to stop his murdering brother Diogenes, who has had 20 years to plan the world's most horrendous crime. …More

Gideon's Corpse By Preston, Douglas Author Child, Lincoln 2012-01 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446564373 Check Our Catalog A top nuclear scientist turns homicidal, taking an innocent family hostage at gunpoint. Gideon Crew, a colleague of the scientist at Los Alamos, is called in to talk the man down. But the standoff ends in an explosion of violence. When the authorities discover the scientist's body is intensely radioactive, and that he had recently embraced Islamic extremism, all hell breaks loose. …More

The Ice Limit By Preston, Douglas J. Joint Author Child, Lincoln 2001-07 - Warner Books 9780446610230 Check Our Catalog In the desolate reaches of southernmost Chile lies the Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire", and on an island off the coast lies something else altogether -- a newly discovered 4,000-ton meteorite. Advances in modern engineering have enabled a rich tycoon to mount the transport of the priceless artifact to his New York museum, but the crew will first have to reckon with the daunting challenges of a raging storm at sea, foreboding superstition, and colliding egos as the expedition slowly moves northward. …More

The Silver Boat By Rice, Luanne 2012-05 - Penguin Books 9780143121039 Check Our Catalog "New York Times"-bestselling author Rice has written a heart-wrenching yet heartwarming portrait of a family in all its flawed complexity. True-to-life sisters, the beach, laughter, and passionate love and everything Rice's fans love most is here. Her books are always captivating.  This one I read once before-decided to read it again-so thought provoking that I couldn't put it down til last page! …More

Her Daughter's Dream By Rivers, Francine 2010-09 - Tyndale House Publishers 9781414334097 Check Our Catalog In the dramatic conclusion to "Her Mother's Hope," the Cold War has begun, and Carolyn is struggling to navigate her shifting family landscape and the changing times. College offers the chance to find herself, but a family tragedy shatters her independence. When she reemerges two years later, more lost than ever, only her family can help rebuild a life for her and her daughter. …More

Her Mother's Hope By Rivers, Francine 2011-03 - Tyndale House Publishers 9781414318646 Check Our Catalog The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this "New York Times-"bestselling story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. …More

Indulgence in Death By Robb, J. D. 2011-03 - Berkley 9780425240465 Check Our Catalog NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas must discover who's preying on those who cater to the rich and famous in the new novel by a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. …More

Vengeance in Death By Robb, J. D. Author Roberts, Nora 1997-09 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425160398 Check Our Catalog Eve is stunned by the vicious nature of a series of murders--and haunted by the cryptic riddles left for her by the killer. The crimes are clearly related, but the investigation stalls until Eve discovers a common link between the victims: her new husband, Roarke. …More

Bed of Roses By Roberts, Nora 2012-05 - Jove Books 9780515150889 Check Our Catalog Number-one "New York Times"-bestselling author Roberts presents the second book in the Bride Quartet, in which a colorful tangle of family ties, old friends, and newfound passion emerges. …More

Happy Ever After By Roberts, Nora 2010-11 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425236758 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title As the public face of Vows wedding planning company, Parker Brown has an uncanny knack for fulfilling every bride's vision. She just can't see where her own life is headed. Mechanic Malcomb Kavanaugh loves figuring out how things work, and Parker is no exception. Parker's business risks have always paid off, but now she'll have to take the chance of a lifetime with her heart. …More

Hot Rocks By Roberts, Nora 2010-01 - Jove Books 9780515147995 Check Our Catalog When her notorious past catches up with Laine Tavish, proprietor of the antique shop Remember When, it's up to her and an enigmatic stranger named Max Gannon to find out who's chasing her--and why. The answer lies in a hidden fortune that will change Laine's life. As a child, Laine was taught how to steal and cheat.  As an adult she's trying to live an honest life...but as they say, blood is thicker than water!  Good adventure story along with romance. …More

Savor the Moment By Roberts, Nora 2010-04 - Berkley Publishing Group 9780425233689 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Wedding cake baker Laurel McBane appreciates a strong, intelligent man--a man just like Parker's older brother, Delaney. But Del is out of her reach and too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her, or so she thinks. After a mind-blowing kiss, Laurel will have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever. …More

Vision in White By Roberts, Nora 2012-05 - Jove Books 9780515150643 Check Our Catalog From #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Roberts comes the first book in a new series: a novel of love, friendship, and family--and the unpredictable moments that turn a pretty picture into a true work of art. …More