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 3:

First Mountain Man by William Johnstone:  It was a great book.

Deception by Jonathan Kellerman:  Kellerman was not up to par on this book. Too many unneccesary words leading to nowhere.  I was glad when it was over, even the ending was flat.

Down the Long Hills by Louis L'Amour:  I think the book was great.  The author did a very good job.

Dark Canyon by Louis L'Amour:  It was a great book.

Hanging Woman Creek by Louis L'Amour:  It was a great book.

The Wife's Tale by Lori Lansens:  This was a very good book on a very touchy subject-being over weight.  One never stops to think that there may be circumstances in a person's life that makes them find comfort in food.  When the story ended I wasn't ready to let it go.  It left me wanting more.

The Short Second LIfe of Bree Tanner by Stephenie Meyer:  An excellent snapshot into the minds of the so-called "enemies" in the Twilight Series.  The only thing I didn't like about this book was that it was too short.  Now I am curious about a new character named "Fred" the author introduced.

Cast Iron Cuisine by Matt and Linda Morehouse:  Excellent book.  Terrific recipes.  Very informational.

Notes from the dog by Gary Paulsen:  This was a great book (actually for young adults).  It speaks to making family.

The First Mountain Man: Preacher and the Mountain Caesar/Blood of the Mountain Man By Johnstone, William W. 2007-07 - Pinnacle Books 9780786019014 Check Our Catalog …More

Deception By Kellerman, Jonathan 2010-03 - Ballantine Books 9780345505675 Check Our Catalog Soon after a woman implicates a trio of teachers from an exclusive school as the perpetrators of her abuse, she is found dead. Detective Milo Sturgis calls on Alex Delaware for help, and soon the two find themselves embarking on a dark and twisted investigation. …More

Acheron By Kenyon, Sherrilyn 2008-08 - St. Martin's Press 9780312362157 Check Our Catalog From #1-bestselling author Kenyon comes the long-awaited story of Acheron, the god of final fate and the leader of the Dark-Hunters. Martin's Press. …More

Upon the Midnight Clear By Kenyon, Sherrilyn 2007-10 - St. Martin's Press 9780312947057 Check Our Catalog From the author of the spellbinding bestseller "The Dream-Hunter" comes a new novel that will take your breath away... " " Ever think Scrooge had it right before the ghosts ruined his life? Meet Aidan O'Conner. At one time he was a world-renowned celebrity who gave freely of himself and his money without wanting anything in return...until those around him took without asking. Now Aidan wants nothing of the world--or anyone who's a part of it. When a stranger appears at his doorstep, Aidan knows he's seen her before...in his dreams. Born on Olympus as a goddess, Leta knows nothing of the human world. But a ruthless enemy has driven her from the world of dreams and into the home of the only man who can help her: Aidan. Her immortal powers are derived from human emotions--and his anger is just the fuel she needs to defend herself... One cold winter's night will change their lives forever... Trapped together in a brutal winter storm, Aidan and Leta must turn to the only power capable of saving them--or destroying them both: trust. "Brisk, ironic, sexy, and relentlessly imaginative."--"Boston"" Globe" "Kenyon is ushering in a whole new class of night dwellers." --"Publishers Weekly" www.sherrilynkenyon.com www.HunterLegends.com www.kenyonfearthedarkness.com …More

The Secret Life of Bees By Kidd, Sue Monk 2002-07 - Thorndike Press 9780786243068 Check Our Catalog A New York Times Bestseller A remarkable story about mothers and daughters and the women in our lives who become our true mothers, this is a stunning debut whose rich, assured, irresistible voice gathers us up and doesn't let go, not for a moment. …More

Down the Long Hills By L'Amour, Louis 1984-09 - Bantam 9780553280814 Check Our Catalog After the massacre Hardy and Betty Sue were left with only a horse and a knife with which to face the long battle against the wilderness. A seven-year-old boy and a three-year-old girl, stranded on the limitless prairie. They were up against starvation, marauding Indians, savage outlaws, and wild animals. They were mighty stubborn, but the odds were against them--and their luck was about to run out. …More

Dark Canyon By L'Amour, Louis 1985-04 - Bantam Books 9780553253245 Check Our Catalog Gaylord Riley once rode with the notorious Colburn gang. He did what he had to do, and was handy with a gun, but the outlaw life led nowhere, and the young man from Texas knew his luck was bound to run out. So he headed for the rugged land near Dark Canyon, determined to set up a ranch and settle down--only to find himself in the middle of a deadly feud between an arrogant cattleman and a ruthless saloonkeeper. And when Riley's outlaw past came back to haunt him, it was only a question of who would kill him first: the cattleman, the saloonkeeper, the local sheriff, or a mob of hotheaded ranchers spoiling for justice at the end of a rope. …More

Hanging Woman Creek By L'Amour, Louis 1994-08 - Bantam 9780553247626 Check Our Catalog Pronto Pike had punched longhorns along the Rio Grande and ridden the rails back East, but he'd never been in a spot like this before. It had begun with a bitter standoff between a powerful rancher and a homesteading Irishman. It escalated into missing cattle, overlaid brands, and the arrival of a whole lot of folks itching to shoot one another. Now Pronto and his partner, Eddie Holt, are holed up in a line cabin against a rugged Montana winter, waiting for their enemies to come. And when they do, the final battle will begin on Hanging Woman Creek. …More

The Wife's Tale By Lansens, Lori 2010-02 - Little Brown and Company 9780316069311 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title Over the years, disappointment and worry have brought Mary Gooch's life to a standstill. But when her husband disappears, Mary is startled out of her inertia. What she finds out in the world fills her with an inner strength she's never felt before. …More

Reading Comprehension By Learning Express LLC 2008-06 - Learning Express (CA) 9781576856222 Check Our Catalog Quick, critical reading is an essential skill used not only in the classroom but in all standardized tests, be it literature, essays, or articles. This new addition to the Express Review Gudies series focuses on all these aspects of reading comprehension. There are loads of tips on how to develop reading strategies, how to read better, understand more, and do it all faster. Includes pre and posttests to show progress and comprehension. …More

The Forbidden By Lewis, Beverly 2008-04 - Thorndike Press 9781410404923 Check Our Catalog Caleb Yoder's father has forbidden him to court Nellie Fisher, but words alone cannot stop Caleb's love. Nellie, too, is torn. She longs to marry her Old Order beau but cannot ignore the gentle pull she feels toward the faith of her new Order family. …More

Child of a Rainless Year By Lindskold, Jane M. 2005-05 - Tor Classics 9780765309372 Check Our Catalog Shot through with magic and the atmosphere of the Southwest, this stand-alone contemporary fantasy has all the storytelling vigor of Lindskold's popular Firekeeper series. …More

Getting Started with Latin: Beginning Latin for Homeschoolers and Self-Taught Students of Any Age By Linney, William Ernest 2007-06 - Armfield Academic Press 9780979505102 Check Our Catalog What's preventing you from teaching Latin in your homeschool or learning it on your own? If you're intimidated because you've never studied Latin, bewildered by traditional Latin books that move too fast, or just don't know where to begin, then Getting Started with Latin is for you! Specifically designed to overcome these types of obstacles, Getting Started with Latin is divided into simple lessons that explain the fundamentals of Latin grammar in a way that anyone can grasp. Instead of burying you in mountains of information to memorize, new words and concepts are introduced in a gradual and systematic way. You can immediately apply what you've learned by translating the fun exercises at the end of each lesson. To hear the words pronounced, simply download the free MP3 files from www.gettingstartedwithlatin.com. Quickly check your work by turning to the included answer key. With everything you need here in one book, why aren't you Getting Started with Latin? …More

Supreme Justice By Margolin, Phillip 2010-05 - Harper 9780061926518 Check Our Catalog Filled with the fast-paced twists and surprises that propelled "Executive Privilege, Supreme Justice" reunites attorney Brad Miller, FBI agent Keith Evans, and private investigator Dana Cutler to untangle a five-year-old case involving a ghost ship and the president's nominee to the U.S. Supreme Court. …More

The Third Freedom: Ending Hunger in Our Time By McGovern, George S. 2001-01 - Simon & Schuster 9780684853345 Check Our Catalog The former senator and Democratic presidential nominee proposes an achievable, concrete goal: to reduce human hunger by half in the next 15 years and to wipe it out in our lifetime. …More

Last Breath By McGriff, Michelle 2009-01 - Urban Books 9781933967837 Check Our Catalog In this gritty novel, a defense attorney must grapple with an unsolved murder when his encounter with a beautiful deputy district attorney forces him to confront the past. …More

Wicked Craving By McKevett, G. A. 2010-02 - Kensington Publishing Corporation 9780758238085 Check Our Catalog Savannah Reid, the plus-sized amateur sleuth, is on the trail of a shady weight-loss therapist in the latest in this beloved series that wins raves with culinary cozy fans and P.I. aficionados alike. …More

Frostbite By Mead, Richelle 2008-04 - Razorbill 9781595141750 Check Our Catalog Rose loves Dimitri, Dimitri might love Tasha, and Mason would die to be with Rosea] Itas winter break at St. Vladimiras, but Rose is feeling anything but festive. A massive Strigoi attack has put the school on high alert, and now the Academyas crawling with Guardiansaincluding Roseas hard-hitting mother, Janine Hathaway. And if handto- hand combat with her mom wasnat bad enough, Roseas tutor Dimitri has his eye on someone else, her friend Masonas got a huge crush on her, and Rose keeps getting stuck in Lissaas head while sheas making out with her boyfriend, Christian! The Strigoi are closing in, and the Academyas not taking any risksa].This year, St. Vladas annual holiday ski trip is mandatory. But the glittering winter landscape and the posh Idaho resort only create the illusion of safety. When three friends run away in an offensive move against the deadly Strigoi, Rose must join forces with Christian to rescue them. But heroism rarely comes without a pricea] …More

The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner: An Eclipse Novella By Meyer, Stephenie 2010-06 - Little, Brown Books for Young Readers 9780316125581 Check Our Catalog Fans of The Twilight Saga will be enthralled by this riveting story of Bree Tanner, a character first introduced in Eclipse, and the darker side of the newborn vampire world she inhabits. In another irresistible combination of danger, mystery, and romance, Stephenie Meyer tells the devastating story of Bree and the newborn army as they prepare to close in on Bella Swan and the Cullens, following their encounter to its unforgettable conclusion. …More

God Ain't Through Yet By Monroe, Mary 2010-06 - Dafina Books 9780758238597 Check Our Catalog …More

Cast Iron Cuisine: From Breakfast to Dessert; Grandma's Skillet Reborn By Morehouse, Matt Author Morehouse, Linda 2009-06 - Paradise Cay Publications 9780939837847 Check Our Catalog …More

Julius Caesar By Mahbab, Mustashrik Text by (Art/Photo Books) Appignanesi, Richard 2008-08 - Amulet Books 9780810970724 Check Our Catalog Two of Shakespeare's most compelling historical tragedies are now adapted for the Manga Shakespeare series. Each work maintains the fierce political intrigue of the original plan while including a fresh perspective through the style of modern manga. Young adult. …More

The Last Hostage By Nance, John J. 1998-11 - St. Martin's Press 9780312966393 Check Our Catalog Fugitive pilot Ken Wolfe is holding a 737 hostage high above the Rocky Mountains. As the lives of his passengers hang in the balance, Wolfe demands the apprehension and indictment of an unprosecuted killer--within 24 hours. Rookie FBI agent Kat Bronsky must tend to his fragile psyche while talking the pilot down and into the hands of the law. But as Wolfe's motives unfold, Kat begins to question who is actually the villain and who is the victim--and time continues to run out on a plane headed for disaster. A "People" magazine "Page-turner of the Week". …More

The Body in the Sleigh By Page, Katherine Hall 2009-11 - William Morrow & Company 9780061474255 Check Our Catalog In this 18th mystery in the series, caterer Faith Fairchild discovers the body of a troubled young woman in an antique sleigh, just in time for Christmas. …More

Notes from the Dog By Paulsen, Gary 2009-07 - Wendy Lamb Books 9780385738453 Check Our Catalog "Sometimes having company is not all it's cracked up to be." Fifteen-year-old Finn is a loner, living with his dad and his amazing dog, Dylan. This summer he's hoping for a job where he doesn't have to talk to anyone except his pal Matthew. Then Johanna moves in next door. She's 10 years older, cool, funny, and she treats Finn as an equal. Dylan loves her, too. Johanna's dealing with breast cancer, and Matthew and Finn learn to care for her, emotionally and physically. When she hires Finn to create a garden, his gardening ideas backfire comically. But Johanna and the garden help Finn discover his talents for connecting with people. …More