Adult Summer Reading

 

We've finished the first week of reading in the Summer Reading Program.  47 readers read 113 books!
 

Book Reviews by participants, day 5:

Lover Unbound by J. R. Ward:  Still good and in keeping with Ward's style, but lacking teh spark the previous one's had.

Slim down sister by Roniece Weaver:  It was o.k.

Still the one by Robin Wells:  Romantic tripe!  I had to invoke my "I'm over 50 and don't have time" rule and skip to the end.

Money for nothing by Donald Westlake:  Donald Westlake is always great!

True to the Game II by Teri Woods:  Good book, will read III book.
 

The Raven's Gift: A Scientist, a Shaman, and Their Remarkable Journey Through the Siberian Wilderness By Turk, Jon 2010-01 - St. Martin's Press 9780312540210 Check Our Catalog Framed by high adventure across the vast and forbidding Siberian landscape, "The Raven's Gift" creates a vision of natural and spiritual realms interwoven by one man's spiritual awakening. …More

The Yugo: The Rise and Fall of the Worst Car in History By Vuic, Jason 2010-03 - Hill & Wang 9780809098910 Check Our Catalog Brilliantly re-creating the amazing confluence of events that produced the Yugo, Yugoslav expert Vuic uproariously tells the story of the car that became an international joke and a business fiasco. …More

Lover Unbound By Ward, J. R. 2007-10 - Signet Book 9780451222350 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title The ruthless and brilliant brother Vishous possesses a destructive curse and a frightening ability to see the future. As a member of the Brotherhood, he has no interest in love or emotion, only the battle with the Lessening Society. But when a mortal injury puts him in the care of a human surgeon, Dr. Jane Whitcomb compels him to reveal his inner pain and taste true pleasure for the first time--until a destiny he didn't choose takes him into a future that does not include her... …More

Slim Down Sister: The African-American Woman's Guide to Healthy, Permanent Weight Loss By Weaver, Roniece Joint Author Ebron, Angela Joint Author Gaines, Fabiola 2001-01 - Plume Books 9780452280601 Check Our Catalog One of the first weight-loss books to address the serious health concerns facing African-American women offers a comprehensive program of diet and exercise written by experts in the fields of health and nutrition. Includes the Soul Food Pyramid (low-fat versions of favorite recipes), tips for staying motivated, how to start a support group, and more. …More

Still the One By Wells, Robin 2010-05 - Forever 9780446555982 Check Our Catalog From the bestselling author of "How to Score" comes a heartwarming story about a war widow who learns to love again. Original. …More

Money for Nothing By Donald E. Westlake 2003-04 - Mysterious Press 0892967870 Check Our Catalog A BookPage Notable Title Once a month they came in the mail. As regular as clockwork. Issued by something called "United States Agent." Each check for the exact same amount: $1000. At first, Josh tried to find out if some mistake had been made. After a while, he accepted that some obscure, untraceable branch of the government was paying him $1000 a month. Now, successful in his field, with a family and an Upper West Side apartment, the checks don't mean that much to Josh. Until a smiling stranger approaches and says Josh has been paid for a job he now must do...a job that is a growing horror for Josh, his family, and possibly all of us. …More

True to the Game II By Woods, Teri 2007-11 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446581660 Check Our Catalog Picking up where "True to the Game" leaves off, this story of passion, power, and revenge is a compelling, can't-turn-away tale of life on the street. …More