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Families in Crisis 10/15/2009
Greenwood, T. The Hungry Season . Kensington . Feb. 2010. c.300p. ISBN 978-0-7582-2878-9 . pap. $15. F This compelling study of a family in need of rescue is very effective, owing to Greenwood's (Two Rivers) eloquent, exquisite word artistry and her knack for developing subtle, suspenseful scenes. More
Mystery By Jo Ann Vicarel - 11/01/2009
Killing Me Softly Gentle mysteries allow us to get away from the harsh realities of life and yet satisfy our craving for crime and murder in our reading of choice. Sue Henry details so much of her human and canine sleuths' daily routines in The End of the Road that it is possible for readers to forget about the mystery and danger awaiting the protagonists.
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Christian Fiction By Tamara Butler - 11/01/2009
Women of Steel Inspirational novels often highlight the strength of women who face great obstacles while holding tight to their faith. In this column, two Western women, Idaho rancher Cleo Arlington (Robin Lee Hatcher's Fit To Be Tied) and outlaw Sarah Prescott (Margaret Brownley's A Lady Like Sarah) don't fit into the stereotypical image of a lady and show they are made of steel.
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Romance By Kristin Ramsdell - 10/15/2009
Seasonal Sparklers Shimmering with magic and myth, redolent of cinnamon and cloves, and steeped in nostalgia and charm, this year's crop of seasonal romances includes a dazzling assortment of single titles, anthologies, and series entries guaranteed to put readers in the holiday mood. Sassy or sedate, serious or silly, chastely sweet or over the-top, these books will sweep fans from cozy small...
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Paging Reacher Fans 10/15/2009
Boyd, Noah . The Bricklayer . Morrow . Feb. 2010. c.400p. ISBN 978-0-06-182701-3 . $24.99.F A highly skilled operative leaves his government organization, having become fed up with its bureaucracy and incompetence, but is lured back for a specific project with promises of autonomy and resources and because his country needs him.
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SF/Fantasy By Jackie Cassada, formerly with Asheville Buncombe Lib. Syst., NC - 10/15/2009
Anthony, Piers . Jumper Cable . Tor . (Xanth). Oct. 2009. c.320p. ISBN 978-0-7653-2351-4 . $24.99. FANTASY Caught up by a "narrative hook" and transported to the magical land of Xanth, Jumper the giant spider must, with the aid of a company of young women, reconnect the broken cable that forms a magical connection between Xanth and the mortal world of Mundania to return home.
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Home, Sweet Haunted Home: Hair-Raising Reads By Neal Wyatt - 10/15/2009
There is nothing more frightening than the turning of what should be a haven into a nightmare. Which is why haunted house stories are perennial favorites with readers who like to be scared witless. Evil spirits and horrifying previous occupants are just some of the unwanted guests in the homes conjured by these masters of the disquieting.
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Mystery By Jo Ann Vicarel - 10/01/2009
What's Old is Still New Several long-running crime series retain their freshness. In her 13th James/Kincaid novel (Necessary as Blood), Deborah Crombie writes a well-balanced tale that mixes an intriguing mystery with intimate details of her sleuths' personal lives. In book 16 (The Mirror and the Mask) of her award-winning Jane Lawless series, Ellen Hart once again presents Jane's distinctive ...
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ShelfRenewal Rebecca Vnuk, Adult Services Director, Glen Ellyn (IL) Public Library October 29, 2009 Web Crush of the Week: Bookgasm
In honor of the Halloween weekend, we decided this week's Web Crush of the Week will ... More
In the Bookroom Bette-Lee Fox, Managing Editor, June 24, 2009 Recommending Romance
When it comes to romances, I consider myself fairly well read. In fact, of the RUSA R... More
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