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Book reviews from participants Aug 4:
Associate by John Grisham: Excellent
Marley and Me by John Grogan: This book made me laugh. I felt sad at the end. Wow could this dog eat! You will be amazed at what he ate. For being the worst dog, I'll say he turned out just right. Read this book, you will enjoy it!
The Schooner Era by Neale Haley: A comprehensive look at these majestic boats; details from how they are built to their role in the country's economics and wars. Pictures are black and white vintage photos from museum collections.
Risk by Colin Harrison: How average/normal lives can become "unhinged" and take you to a deeper reality than "society's norms"-a "risk" vs "reward" deviation-can't put it down.
Last Child by John Hart: For anyone concerned with missing children, for anyone concerned for children-realistically written from the child's point of view.
Assassin King by Elizabeth Haydon: 7th of a series-as good/better than the first, fascinating evolutions of society.
Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek: Good book but difficult to stay with. It was published over 65 years ago, it is relevent to today and warning against the progressive way of life, which our present president follows.
Plains Crazy by Jim Hayes: A murder/mystery story set in Kansas-capturing the present and past culture of the heart lands and lots of false leads before solving the mystery-lots of fun!
The Worst I've done by Ursula Hegi: Beautiful exploration of family relationships, insight into suicide and survivors-if you love water-this is an immersion-visual poetry.
Offer of Proof by Robert Heilbrun: Fast paced and heart warming-surprisingly-out of desparate series of events.
Escape by Carolyn Jessop: Good book.
Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson: Excellent-A must read for everyone young, old and inbetween. Easy read but very powerful! Parable form soyou get the point before you realize it sometimes.
Whatta-gal-The Story of Babe Didrikson by William Johnson: Good read.
Halfway to forever by Karen Kingsbury: It is a great book that encourages a strong faith even in the biggest struggles.
To sign have this newsletter arrive in your e-mailbox, go to our Newsletter sign up page. You can also see all the newsletters we have available!
Book reviews from participants Aug 4:
Associate by John Grisham: Excellent
Marley and Me by John Grogan: This book made me laugh. I felt sad at the end. Wow could this dog eat! You will be amazed at what he ate. For being the worst dog, I'll say he turned out just right. Read this book, you will enjoy it!
The Schooner Era by Neale Haley: A comprehensive look at these majestic boats; details from how they are built to their role in the country's economics and wars. Pictures are black and white vintage photos from museum collections.
Risk by Colin Harrison: How average/normal lives can become "unhinged" and take you to a deeper reality than "society's norms"-a "risk" vs "reward" deviation-can't put it down.
Last Child by John Hart: For anyone concerned with missing children, for anyone concerned for children-realistically written from the child's point of view.
Assassin King by Elizabeth Haydon: 7th of a series-as good/better than the first, fascinating evolutions of society.
Road to Serfdom by Friedrich Hayek: Good book but difficult to stay with. It was published over 65 years ago, it is relevent to today and warning against the progressive way of life, which our present president follows.
Plains Crazy by Jim Hayes: A murder/mystery story set in Kansas-capturing the present and past culture of the heart lands and lots of false leads before solving the mystery-lots of fun!
The Worst I've done by Ursula Hegi: Beautiful exploration of family relationships, insight into suicide and survivors-if you love water-this is an immersion-visual poetry.
Offer of Proof by Robert Heilbrun: Fast paced and heart warming-surprisingly-out of desparate series of events.
Escape by Carolyn Jessop: Good book.
Peaks and Valleys by Spencer Johnson: Excellent-A must read for everyone young, old and inbetween. Easy read but very powerful! Parable form soyou get the point before you realize it sometimes.
Whatta-gal-The Story of Babe Didrikson by William Johnson: Good read.
Halfway to forever by Karen Kingsbury: It is a great book that encourages a strong faith even in the biggest struggles.
 | False Convictions Green, Tim 2010-02 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446401524 Check Our Catalog In bestselling author Green's latest thriller, Casey Jordan returns. Seeking justice in a small town, Jordan is counting on an open-and-shut case. Tormented by death threats and assassination attempts, her hardest challenge may be just staying alive. …More |
  | The Associate Grisham, John 2009-01 - Doubleday Books 9780385517836 Check Our Catalog For those who thought "The Firm" was suspenseful, wait until they meet "The Associate," the newest legal thriller from bestselling author Grisham. …More |
 | Marley & Me: Life and Love with the World's Worst Dog Grogan, John 2006-11 - William Morrow & Company 9780061238222 Check Our Catalog Grogan's #1 "New York Times"-bestselling chronicle of his life with his wildly neurotic Labrador retriever is now a major motion picture from Fox 2000, starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston, scheduled for theatrical release on Christmas Day. …More |
 | Divine Baby Names: The Legendary Names of Greek and Roman Gods, Goddesses, Demi-Gods, Demi-Goddesses, Heroes, Heroines, Royal Personages, Groves, Eric, Sr. 2008-04 - Sellers Publishing 9781416205111 Check Our Catalog Looking for the perfect name for your baby? Find all the inspiration and information you need on classic, meaningful names in Divine Baby Names. Each of the more than 500 legendary name entries include the name and its pronunciation, its meaning, notes on related names, the story of the famed individual who possessed the name in Greek and Roman history, and a list of noteworthy people who share the name. Learn of Althea, the One Who Is a Healer; Claire, the One Who Is Bright and Clear; Hermione, the princess daughter of Queen Helen of Sparta; and Zoe, the One Who Is Life Itself. Read the stories of Ajax, the Mighty Warrior; Griffin, a noble and powerful mystical creature; Isaac, Emperor of Byzantium and the One Who Laughs; and Talos, the One Who Is the Sun. Divine Baby Names will give parents hundreds of epic, timeless names that are worthy of the four million little gods and goddesses born in the U.S. annually. …More |
 | Into the Wild Nerd Yonder Halpern, Julie 2009-09 - Feiwel & Friends 9780312382520 Check Our Catalog Things are changing fast for high school sophomore Jessie, and she needs new friends. Her quest is a hilarious tour through high school clique-dom, with a surprising stop along the way--the Dungeons & Dragons crowd, who outnerd everybody. …More |
 | Risk Harrison, Colin 2010-03 - Thorndike Press 9781410424617 Check Our Catalog George Young never thought of himself as a detective, but that's pretty much his vocation -- an attorney at a top insurance firm, he pins down suspicious claims. But Mrs. Corbett, the rich, eccentric wife of the firm's founder, has it in mind to put George's skills to a peculiar assignment. With only a few months to live, her one desire is to know the true circumstance of her son Roger's violent death. George will have to take a few chances to get to the bottom of it. …More |
 | False Mermaid Hart, Erin 2010-03 - Scribner Book Company 9781416563761 Check Our Catalog Hart's chilling new suspense novel brilliantly combines forensics, archaeology, and history with Irish myth and mystery. …More |
 | The Last Child Hart, John 2009-05 - Wheeler Publishing 9781597229852 Check Our Catalog The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The King of Lies" and "Down River" achieves his most significant work to date, in this intricate, powerful story of loss, hope, and courage in the face of evil. …More |
 | The Assassin King Haydon, Elizabeth 2006-12 - Tor Classics 9780765305657 Check Our Catalog Praise for The Symphony of Ages: """Elegy for a Lost Star" *"Unlike most middle books of fantasy trilogies, Haydon's dazzling second volume of the second trio of her bestselling Symphony of the Ages series ("Rhapsody: Child of Blood," etc.) inspires and thrills all on its own. The ominous rumble of the scheming intensifies in a crescendo of fear and tragedy that leaves the reader breathless and not a little teary-eyed. Those who eagerly anticipated this volume will be even more desperate for the next, and if the author's stunning rate of improvement is anything to go by, it will be well worth the wait."--"Publishers Weekly" Starred Review "Haydon expertly builds suspense, plays with the readers' expectation, and remains true to her characters and the world she created. With warmth, humor, and vivid details, the people and places of this saga feel far more alive than standard fantasy heroes and villains usually do. It's not necessary to have read the entire series."--"Romantic Times Bookclub," 4 1/2 Stars "A compelling fifth book continues the richly detailed, complex Symphony of Ages saga, begun in "Rhapsody: Child of Blood" (1999), by taking up where "Requiem for the Sun" (2002) left off to relate events presaging a devastating war. Haydon masterfully maintains characters, the world they inhabit, and the flux of epic adventure and turmoil to make this book worthy of the series and leave readers yearning for the rest of the story."--"Booklist" "Requiem for the Sun" "With bright and tender touches, Haydon breathes new life into fantasy in this sequel to her bestselling Rhapsody Trilogy. . . . The rich complexities of historical subtext, unsubtle scheming ofreligious and political leaders and classical romantic elements keep the pages turning. Although quite readable as a stand-alone work, the looks threads left untied promise numerous future volumes, which are certain to be devoured by Haydon's growing legion of fans."--"Publishers Weekly" "Sequel to Haydon's Rhapsody Trilogy fantasy/romance, begun impressively with "Rhapsody" . . . An opera of the four elements, moody and melodious."--"Kirkus Reviews" "This sequel to the Rhapsody Trilogy ("Rhapsody: Child of Blood; Prophecy: Child of Earth; Destiny: Child of the Sky") continues a tale of love and treachery that spans centuries and worlds. Vivid characters and a richly defined world borrowed from Norse and Celtic legends make this continuing fantasy saga a good choice for most libraries."--"Library Journal" "Raise glasses to toast Haydon's high levels of achievement in characterization, world building through well-chosen detail, folkloric and musical expertise, and warmth of spirit. Let us be thankful that this rhapsody isn't over and, indeed, promises to linger with spirit for at least two more volumes."--"Booklist" "DESTINY: Child of the Sky" "Haydon culminates her powerful fantasy saga with adventure, treachery, mystery and romance . . . an exciting read that will pique new readers and delight fans of Haydon's first two books. Her superbly rendered characters incite us to share their triumphs and sorrows, even as her lyrical prose casts its wondrous invitation to visit her world."--"Romantic Times Bookclub" Gold Medal Review "Though obviously inspired by music theory, Norse and Celtic folklore, and seemingly by such authors as Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, Patricia A.McKillip, Anne McCaffrey and Palmer Brown ("Cheerful"), the author uses a fluid writing style to build a world uniquely and compellingly her own."--"Publishers Weekly" "PROPHECY: Child of Earth" "Prophecy proves that Elizabeth Haydon is a superstar and not a one hit wonder. Haydon's world is so real the audience will feel that we too have been transported in time and space to a wondrous vision."--"Midwest Book Review" "As strong and compelling as its predecessor, the action is exhilarating; and sometimes broad, sometimes wry humor leavens the story's horror. As in high fantasy at its best, the sense of foreboding is palpable, the world building is convincing and consistent, the evildoers are truly wicked, and the battles are ferocious."--"Booklist" "RHAPSODY: Child of Blood" * "Distinguished by superior wit and intelligence, this fantasy debut opens what looks to be an outstanding saga. One of the finest high fantasy debuts in years."--"Publishers Weekly" Starred Review "A stunningly told tale by a new fantasy author who is sure to go far."--Anne McCaffrey "Rhapsody is movingly-written, epic fantasy. I read this book with a growing sense of pleasure, impressed not only with the author's deft plotting but also with her use of language. Haydon is a writer."--Morgan Llywelyn "Filled with detail and a complex, multi-faceted plotline, it's an epic beginning to what is being billed as a major fantasy series, and readers will quickly pick up on the echoes of J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth and David Eddings Belgariad series, as well as Celtic and Norse mythology, and even a dash of Mozart's Magic Flute."--"Toronto National Post & Mail" "This author willsurely go far. I am amazed at the growing number of strong new voices in fantasy, hitherto mostly male. Elizabeth Haydon is sure to change that."--Piers Anthony …More |
 | The Road to Serfdom Hayek, Friedrich A. Von Introduction by Friedman, Milton 1994-10 - University of Chicago Press 9780226320595 Check Our Catalog F. A. Hayek's timeless meditation on the relation between individual liberty and government authority, The Road to Serfdom has inspired and infuriated politicians, scholars, and general readers for half a century. For Hayek, the collectivist idea of empowering government with increasing economic control would inevitably lead not to a utopia but to the horrors of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. This anniversary edition commemorates the enduring influence of The Road to Serfdom on the ever-changing political and social climates of the twentieth century, from the rise of socialism after World War II to the Reagan and Thatcher "revolutions" in the 1980s and the transitions in Eastern Europe from communism to capitalism in the 1990s. …More |
 | Plains Crazy Hayes, J. M. 2004-10 - Poisoned Pen Press 9781590581322 Check Our Catalog Spring bursts into bloom-and a whole lot more-as murder-by-arrow rattles Benteen County, Kansas. Nothing ever happens in Benteen County, Kansas. Then, on a perfect spring morning, a member of the reality TV program filming in a local pasture dies with a Cheyenne arrow in his back. Sheriff English's brother, Mad Dog, the county oddball whose Amerind heritage has produced a born-again Cheyenne, is a prime suspect. Murder is a bad way to start the day. Explosive action follows. Notes left for authorities hint at a terrorist assault on the heartland. If the sheriff, known as Englishman, doesn't have enough to worry about, his wife has begun acting strangely. She insists he fly off on a Paris holiday with her before sunset - or else. As Mad Dog swings between suspect and target, he encounters his long-lost high school sweetheart, and a secret that just may explain the unlikely mix of arrows and bombs. It's Murphy's Law squared, as Mad Dog and his pet wolf, Hailey, test a shaman's powers, and Englishman struggles to balance his duties to family and community-enough to drive anyone Plains Crazy. …More |
  | The Worst Thing I've Done Hegi, Ursula 2007-10 - Touchstone Books 9781416543756 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title From one of the most distinguished writers and the New York Times bestselling author of Stones from the River comes this stunning, sexy novel of friendship and love--and of one horrible choice that changes everything. …More |
 | Offer of Proof Heilbrun, Robert 2003-10 - William Morrow & Company 9780060538125 Check Our Catalog A talented new writer, this New York City public defender makes his exciting debut with a thriller in the tradition of Dennis Lahane and Lawrence Block. …More |
 | The Demon's Daughter Holly, Emma 2004-11 - Berkley 9780425199183 Check Our Catalog The national bestselling author of "Personal Assets" and "Strange Attractions" introduces a new tale of humans, demons--and a passion that transcends the differences between them. "One of the best writers of erotic fiction around."--Susan Johnson. Original. …More |
 | Blood Ties Hooper, Kay 2010-01 - Bantam 9780553804867 Check Our Catalog "New York Times"-bestselling author Hooper takes readers to the outer reachesof fear in "Blood Ties," as the Special Crimes Unit is targeted by a monsterintent on destroying both Noah Bishop and his people. …More |
 | Highland Conqueror Howell, Hannah 2005-06 - Wheeler Publishing 9781597220071 Check Our Catalog The "New York Times" bestselling author captures the breathless danger and desire of the Highlands in this exciting tale of a fierce Scotsman who lays siege to the heart of a proud English beauty. Original. …More |
 | The Silent Places Hunt, James Patrick 2010-05 - Minotaur Books 9780312545796 Check Our Catalog St. Louis Police Lt. George Hastings races to catch an escaped convict and former CIA assassin bent on killing the Senator who put him away, but he isn't the only hunter stalking this dangerous prey. …More |
 | Retribution Ingermanson, Randall Scott Author Ingermanson, Randy 2004-09 - Zondervan Publishing Company 9780310247074 Check Our Catalog Jerusalem, A.D. 66 . . . The City of God seethes with rage against imperial Rome . . . and, in an act of unspeakable brutality, Rome takes deadly retribution. War looms on the horizon?but one woman already knows the outcome. . . . Transported from the far future, Rivka Meyers has made her home in Jerusalem with her husband and fellow time traveler, Ari Kazan. But in a turbulent age, Rivka's foreknowledge of history is a heavy responsibility. She knows Jerusalem will be destroyed?and that a prophet will warn the fledgling church to flee the city. Is Rivka herself that prophet? And if so, will the people heed her warning? Rivka's fears deepen when Jewish zealots demand Ari's help to design weapons of war. Ari faces an impossible choice: join the ?men of violence? in their doomed cause, or leave the people defenseless against Nero's legions. Desperate to know God's will, Ari and Rivka are about to face the cost of forgiveness . . . gain an unexpected ally . . . and learn the extraordinary power of sacrifice. Retribution is a convincing page-turner, full of compelling, distinctly voiced characters. I devoured the book and wished it were longer. --Kathy Tyers, author, Shivering World and the Firebird Trilogy …More |
 | Escape Jessop, Carolyn Author Palmer, Laura 2007-10 - Broadway Books 9780767927567 Check Our Catalog Choosing freedom from polygamy over fear, Carolyn Jessop flees her life within the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and now tells her harrowing story. Not only did she manage a daring escape from a brutal environment, she became the first woman ever granted full custody of her children in a contested suit involving the FLDS. …More |
 | Eight Days to Live Johansen, Iris 2010-04 - St. Martin's Press 9780312368159 Check Our Catalog In #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Johansen's latest thriller, Eve Duncan's adopted daughter Jane has been targeted by a mysterious cult, which has decided that she has only eight days to live. …More |
 | Peaks and Valleys: Making Good and Bad Times Work for You--At Work and in Life Johnson, Spencer 2009-03 - Atria Books 9781439103258 Check Our Catalog Peaks and Valleys is a story of a young man who lives unhappily in a valley until he meets an old man who lives on a peak, and it changes his work and life forever. …More |
  | Bride of a Wicked Scotsman James, Samantha 2009-03 - Avon Books 9780060899400 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title The award-winning author of such bestsellers as "The Secret Passion of Simon Blackwell" and "The Seduction of an Unknown Lady" returns with her latest richly romantic and powerfully emotional masterpiece. Original. …More |
 | Dream Warrior Kenyon, Sherrilyn 2009-02 - St. Martin's Press 9780312938833 Check Our Catalog "We are the Dolophoni. Diligent. Vigilant. Fierce and inescapable. Servants of the Furies, we are the right hand of justice and no one stands before us..." The son of Warcraft and Hate, Cratus spent eternity battling for the ancient gods who birthed him. He was death to any who crossed him. Until the day he laid down his arms and walked into self-imposed exile. Now an ancient enemy has been unleashed and our dreams are his chosen battlefield. The only hope we have is the one god who swears he will never fight again. "DREAM WARRIOR" As a Dream-Hunter, Delphine has spent eternity protecting mankind from the predators who prey on our unconscious state. But now that her allies have been turned, she knows in order to survive, the Dream-Hunters need a new leader. Someone who can train them to fight their new enemies. Cratus is her only hope. But she is a bitter reminder of why he chose to lay down his arms. Time is running out and if she can't win him to her cause, mankind will be slaughtered and the world we know will soon cease to exist. "Brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative."--"Boston"" Globe" www.sherrilynkenyon.com www.Dark-Hunter.com www.yearofacheron.com …More |
 | Stroke of Midnight Kenyon, Sherrilyn Author Ashley, Amanda Author Handeland, Lori 2004-11 - St. Martin's Press 9780312998769 Check Our Catalog "In an unseen world that lurks in the shadows, they roam the night-feral, passionate, and dangerous. And when their world touches ours, a primitive desire takes hold, leaving mere mortals powerless in its wake..." Four of romance's most intriguing authors have come together to create a mesmerizing anthology-unforgettable tales of vampires, shapeshifters, and were-wolves. At the heart of these deeply sensual tales are everyday people facing extraordinary events-men and women thrown together by fate and an irresistible desire. In this world, your eyes can betray you as myth becomes reality, curses are vanquished, and love is the only weapon that can stand in the face of evil. In this world, there is a moment when passion and forbidden desire collide at the... Stroke of Midnight …More |
 | Halfway to Forever Kingsbury, Karen 2002-04 - Multnomah Publishers 9781576738993 Check Our Catalog This story brings back two of Kingsbury's favorite couples--Matt and Hannah and Jade and Tanner--who once again face traumatic issues dealing with pregnancy and cancer. …More |
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