Monday, August 13, 2012

Summer Reading Week 8


Welcome to the results of Week 8 of Summer Reading 2012.  We have 365 people signed up.  This week 45 people read 169 books (4 submitted entries for the first time this week.)  So far, 151 people have read 1040 books!



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Only Time Will Tell
Only Time Will Tell
By Archer, Jeffrey
2011-08 - St. Martin's Press
9780312539559 Check Our Catalog

From the internationally bestselling author of "Kane and Abel" and "A Prisoner of Birth" comes "Only Time Will Tell," the first in an ambitious new series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph. …More


Girls from Da Hood 6
Girls from Da Hood 6
By Antoinette, Ashley
Author McCall, Amaleka
Author Coleman, JaQuavis
2011-04 - Urban Books
9781601624444 Check Our Catalog


Bestselling superstar author Ashley & JaQuavis and the talented McCall spin the sixth gritty street drama in this popular series, where fast cash, love, and tragedy drive a trio of fast-paced stories.
Loved it!  Love Ashley and JaQuavis.
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Shift
Shift
By Bailey, Em
2012-05 - Egmontusa
9781606843581 Check Our Catalog

Olive, having recently suffered mental problems, is unsure whether to trust her instincts when a new student, rumored to have killed her parents, develops a parasitic relationship with Olive's former best friend, Jubilee Park High School's "Queen Bee." …More


The Innocent
The Innocent
By Baldacci, David
2012-04 - Grand Central Publishing
9780446572996 Check Our Catalog

Effective hitman Will Robie may have made the first mistake of his career by stepping in to rescue a wayward teenaged girl who may be at the center of a vast coverup in this new lethal blockbuster thriller. …More


Modelland
Modelland
By Banks, Tyra
2011-09 - Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers
9780385740593 Check Our Catalog


"Have you ever seen her? The girl whose face you'd never in a million--no trillion--years describe as beautiful? The girl whose eyes are too wide, hair too wild, head too enormous to ever be noticed? Well, she's been chosen for something girls only dream of . . . to be a part of Modelland . . . a place where dreams come true and life can change in the blink of a smoky eye. . . .
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Inspired by Tyra's real-life experiences and her creative imagination, the story centers on an awkward teen girl who gets selected to attend the exclusive Modelland academy, where magical Intoxibellas, the world's best models, are trained. A spot at the academy is woefully out of reach for most girls, so why has quirky Tookie De La Creme, of all people, been selected?
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Practical Centering: Exercises to Energize Your Chakras for Relaxation, Vitality, and Health
Practical Centering: Exercises to Energize Your Chakras for Relaxation, Vitality, and Health
By Barnett, Larkin
Foreword by Loewen, Gregory
Foreword by Singer, Madeleine
2012-04 - Quest Books (IL)
9780835609036 Check Our Catalog

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Dead by Morning
Dead by Morning
By Barton, Beverly
2011-04 - Zebra Books
9781420110357 Check Our Catalog

"New York Times"-bestselling author Barton delivers the second novel in her Dead by trilogy. Maleah Perdue is dedicated to her work at the Powell Security agency--until a madman begins killing her colleagues one by one, mimicking a notorious serial killer already behind bars. Original. …More


Dead by Nightfall
Dead by Nightfall
By Barton, Beverly
2011-11 - Zebra Books
9781420110364 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title

From a "New York Times"-bestselling author comes the highly anticipated conclusion--that will tie up all the secrets--to the popular trilogy that started with "Dead by Midnight" and continued with "Dead by Morning." …More


Dying for You
Dying for You
By Barton, Beverly
2009-01 - Wheeler Publishing
9781597229098 Check Our Catalog

In this new tale by a "New York Times"-bestselling author, an offer to be the personal bodyguard to a billionaire heiress in South America turns into a nightmare for private security agent Lucie Evans when she is mistaken for her client and is abducted. Original. …More


The Haunting of Hip Hop
The Haunting of Hip Hop
By Berry, Bertice
2002-08 - Broadway Books
9780767912129 Check Our Catalog


A ghost story with a beat . . . Bertice Berry follows her finely pitched "Blackboard bestselling debut novel, "Redemption Song, with a mesmerizing cautionary tale about urban hip hop culture.
In ancient West Africa, the drum was more than a musical instrument, it was a vehicle of communication-it conveyed information, told stories, and passed on the wisdom of generations. The magic of the drum remains alive today, and with her magnificent second novel, Berry brings those powerful beats to the streets of Harlem.
Harry "Freedom" Hudson is the hottest hip hop producer in New York City, earning unbelievable fees for his tunes and the innovative sound that puts his artists on the top of the charts. Harry is used to getting what he wants, so when he's irresistibly drawn to a house in Harlem, he assumes he'll be moving in as soon as the papers can be drawn up. The house, after all, has been abandoned for years. Or has it?
Rumors are rife in the neighborhood that the house is haunted; that mysterious music, shouts, and sobbing can be heard late at night. Ava, Harry's strong-willed, no-nonsense agent, dismisses it all as "old folks" tales-until she opens the door and finds an eerie, silent group of black people, young and old, gathered around a man holding an ancient African drum. They are waiting for Harry and bear a warning that touches his very soul: "We gave the drum back to your generation in the form of rap, but it's being used to send the wrong message."
"The Haunting of Hip Hop is a reminder of the importance of honoring the past as a means of moving safely and firmly into the future. It is sure to raise eyebrows and stir up controversy about the impact, good and bad, ofrap culture.


I really liked this book.
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Trail of Blood: A Novel of Suspense
Trail of Blood: A Novel of Suspense
By Black, Lisa
2010-09 - William Morrow & Company
9780061989339 Check Our Catalog

The author Tess Gerritsen hails as "quite simply, one of the best storytellers around," returns with the third riveting thriller featuring forensic scientist Theresa MacLean, in which murder past and present collide. …More


Darkness Peering
Darkness Peering
By Blanchard, Alice
2000-08 - Bantam
9780553581294 Check Our Catalog

The dead girl lay faceup on the edge of the pond, a snake coiled in the muddy hollow of one arm. For Police Chief Nalen Storrow, it was a shocking reminder of the violence he thought he'd left behind when he moved his family to Flowering Dogwood, Maine. Then, Storrow's investigation leads to a chilling possibility...the murderer might be his own son, Billy.
Eighteen years later, a different cop is obsessed with the unsolved case -- Rachel Storrow, Nalen's grown daughter. But no sooner does Rachel reopen the investigation than another young woman disappears. Once again Billy is a suspect -- but not the only one in a town with long-buried secrets. A cunning psychopath is moving undetected through Flowering Dogwood, taking Rachel on a relentless journey of suspicion, doubt, and bone-deep fear. And nothing can prepare her -- or the reader -- for the staggering revelation that awaits. …More


I Cannot Tell a Lie: The True Story of George Washington's African American Descendants
I Cannot Tell a Lie: The True Story of George Washington's African American Descendants
By Bryant, Linda Allen
2004-07 - iUniverse Star
9780595318995 Check Our Catalog


Very interesting, hard to put down...detail put things in perspective.
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A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail
By Bryson, Bill
2006-12 - Anchor Books
9780307279460 Check Our Catalog

God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath--The Appalachian Trail.
The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas.
With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey.
An instant classic, riotously funny, "A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans.
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The Harbinger
The Harbinger
By Cahn, Jonathan
2012-01 - Frontline
9781616386108 Check Our Catalog

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The Story of Us
The Story of Us
By Caletti, Deb
2012-04 - Simon Pulse
9781442423466 Check Our Catalog

A fresh and bittersweet story of love and family from National Book Award finalist Caletti. Cricket's on a self-imposed break from her longtime boyfriend, but she's picked a bad week to sort out her love life. …More


A Dog's Journey
A Dog's Journey
By Cameron, W. Bruce
2012-05 - Forge
9780765330536 Check Our Catalog

Direct sequel to the "New York Times" and "USA Today"-bestselling "A Dog's Purpose" this charming story of hope, love, and devotion is about a love that crosses all barriers. …More


Scandals
Scandals
By Campbell, Sasha
2012-04 - Dafina Books
9780758269423 Check Our Catalog

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Just Over the Mountain
Just Over the Mountain
By Carr, Robyn
2009-07 - Thorndike Press
9781410416254 Check Our Catalog

In Grace Valley, California, Dr. June Hudson has managed to keep secret the passionate visits from her lover, undercover DEA agent Jim Post. When June's old high school flame returns to town, June is unsure of her feelings. But when a local woman shoots her husband and human bones turn up in June's aunt's backyard, June is almost happy for the distraction. (August) …More


Just Over the Mountain
Just Over the Mountain
By Carr, Robyn
2010-01 - Mira Books
9780778328995 Check Our Catalog

In Grace Valley, California, Dr. June Hudson has managed to keep secret the passionate visits from her lover, undercover DEA agent Jim Post. When June's old high school flame returns to town, June is unsure of her feelings. But when a local woman shoots her husband and human bones turn up in June's aunt's backyard, June is almost happy for the distraction. (August) …More


Promise Canyon
Promise Canyon
By Carr, Robyn
2010-12 - Mira Books
9780778329213 Check Our Catalog

After years spent on ranches around Los Angeles, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin River's new veterinary assistant. The secluded community's wild beauty tugs at his Navajo roots, and he's been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town—everyone "except" Lilly Yazhi.
Lilly has encountered her share of strong, silent, "traditional" men within her own aboriginal community, and she's not interested in coming back for more. In her eyes, Clay's earthy, sexy appeal is just an act used to charm wealthy women like his ex-wife. She can't deny his gift for gentling horses, but she's not about to let him control her. There's just one small problem—"she" can't control her attraction to Clay.
But in Virgin River, faith in new beginnings and the power of love has doors opening everywhere.… …More


Hunted
Hunted
By Cast, P. C.
Author Cast, Kristin
Author Cast
2010-03 - St. Martin's Griffin
9780312577995 Check Our Catalog

Zoey's friends have her back again and Stevie Rae and the red fledglings aren't Neferet's secrets any longer. But an unexpected danger has emerged, forcing Zoey to confront secrets she doesn't want to hear and truths she doesn't want to face. …More


Sonoma Rose
Sonoma Rose
By Chiaverini, Jennifer
2012-02 - Dutton Books
9780525952640 Check Our Catalog

From "New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a powerful and dramatic Prohibition-era story that follows the fortunes of Rosa Diaz Barclay, a woman who plunges into the unknown for the safety of her children and the love of a good but flawed man. …More

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