Saturday, July 7, 2012

Summer Reading-Week 3





Welcome to the results of Week 3 of Summer Reading 2012.  We have 322 people signed up.  This week, out of 45 people submitting entries, 22 were new.  They read 148 books.  For the three weeks, 88 people read 318 books.



To sign up for this, or any of our newsletters, check out our Newsletter sign up page.
Resolution
Resolution
By Parker, Robert B.
2009-05 - Berkley
9780425227992 Check Our Catalog

The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "Appaloosa" presents a powerful tale of the Old West, in this richly imagined work of historical fiction. …More


11th Hour
11th Hour
By Patterson, James
Author Paetro, Maxine
2012-05 - Little Brown and Company
9780316097499 Check Our Catalog

When millionaire Chaz Smith is mercilessly gunned down, Lindsay Boxer discovers that the murder weapon is linked to the death of four of San Francisco's most untouchable criminals. And it was taken from her own department's evidence locker. …More


The Beach House
The Beach House
By Patterson, James
Joint Author de Jong, Peter Y.
2003-05 - Warner Books
9780446612548 Check Our Catalog

Now available in paperback. When law student Jack Mullen tries to learn the details of the last night of his brother Peter's life on East Hampton, Jack confronts the paid protectors of the rich--and learns Peter wasn't just parking cars at their summer parties. …More


The Postcard Killers
The Postcard Killers
By Patterson, James
Author Marklund, Liza
2012-03 - Vision
9781455506637 Check Our Catalog

NYPD detective Jacob Kanon is on a tour of Europe's most gorgeous cities. But the sights aren't what draw him--he sees each museum, each cathedral, and each caf through the eyes of his daughter's killer. Available in a tall Premium Edition. …More


Sail
Sail
By Patterson, James
Author Roughan, Howard
2009-04 - Grand Central Publishing
9780446536103 Check Our Catalog

In an effort to save her family, recently widowed Anne plans an elaborate sailing vacation for herself and her children. But catastrophe soon strikes, in this #1 "New York Times" bestseller, now in a tall Premium Edition. …More


Dragonart: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures
Dragonart: How to Draw Fantastic Dragons and Fantasy Creatures
By Peffer, Jessica
2005-09 - Impact
9781581806571 Check Our Catalog

Thirty step-by-step demos use brightly colored progressive line art for easy-to-follow instruction. Additional demonstrations cover other fantasy creatures, such as wyverns, basilisks, and gargoyles. …More


Spells
Spells
By Pike, Aprilynne
2011-05 - Harper Teen
9780061668081 Check Our Catalog


"I can't just storm in and proclaim my intentions. I can't 'steal' you away. I just have to wait and hope that, someday, you'll ask," Tamani said.
"And if I don't?" Laurel said, her voice barely above a whisper.
"Then I guess I'll be waiting forever."
Although Laurel has come to accept her true identity as a faerie, she refuses to turn her back on her human life--and especially her boyfriend, David--to return to the faerie world.
But when she is summoned to Avalon, Laurel's feelings for the charismatic faerie sentry Tamani are undeniable. She is forced to make a choice--a choice that could break her heart.
Great imagery in this sequel!  Great story about fairies!
…More

Natural Born Charmer
Natural Born Charmer
By Phillips, Susan Elizabeth
2008-05 - Avon Books
9780060734589 Check Our Catalog

In this follow-up to "Match Me If You Can," quarterback Dean Robillard takes to the road during the off season and finds Blue walking along in a beaver costume. Blue is cautious when it comes to love, but her defenses are no match for a determined competitor like Dean. …More


What I Did for Love
What I Did for Love
By Phillips, Susan Elizabeth
2009-12 - Avon Books
9780061351518 Check Our Catalog

While in Vegas, down-and-out actress Georgie York runs into her detestable former costar, dreamboat-from-hell Bramwell Shepard. Before she knows it, Georgie has a fake marriage, a fake husband, and maybe (or not) a fake sex life, in this "New York Times" bestseller. …More


Steampunk: Poe
Steampunk: Poe
By Poe, Edgar Allan
Illustrator Basic, Zdenko
Illustrator Sumberac, Manuel
2011-10 - Running Press Kids
9780762441921 Check Our Catalog

This is the first collection ever of Poe stories illustrated with the influence of steampunk. Running Press Teens has selected some of the most popular, thrilling, and memorable stories and poems by the classic 19th-century American writer. Every Poe story and poems is fully illustrated with steampunk-inspired art. …More


Dance of Death
Dance of Death
By Preston, Douglas J.
Author Child, Lincoln
2005-12 - Warner Books
9780446617093 Check Our Catalog

In this follow-up to the "New York Times" bestseller "Brimstone," Agent Pendergast enlists aid from his old friend, NYPD Lieutenant Vincent D'Agosta, as he races to stop his murdering brother Diogenes, who has had 20 years to plan the world's most horrendous crime. …More


Gideon's Corpse
Gideon's Corpse
By Preston, Douglas
Author Child, Lincoln
2012-01 - Grand Central Publishing
9780446564373 Check Our Catalog

A top nuclear scientist turns homicidal, taking an innocent family hostage at gunpoint. Gideon Crew, a colleague of the scientist at Los Alamos, is called in to talk the man down. But the standoff ends in an explosion of violence. When the authorities discover the scientist's body is intensely radioactive, and that he had recently embraced Islamic extremism, all hell breaks loose. …More


The Ice Limit
The Ice Limit
By Preston, Douglas J.
Joint Author Child, Lincoln
2001-07 - Warner Books
9780446610230 Check Our Catalog

In the desolate reaches of southernmost Chile lies the Tierra del Fuego, the "Land of Fire", and on an island off the coast lies something else altogether -- a newly discovered 4,000-ton meteorite. Advances in modern engineering have enabled a rich tycoon to mount the transport of the priceless artifact to his New York museum, but the crew will first have to reckon with the daunting challenges of a raging storm at sea, foreboding superstition, and colliding egos as the expedition slowly moves northward. …More


The Silver Boat
The Silver Boat
By Rice, Luanne
2012-05 - Penguin Books
9780143121039 Check Our Catalog


"New York Times"-bestselling author Rice has written a heart-wrenching yet heartwarming portrait of a family in all its flawed complexity. True-to-life sisters, the beach, laughter, and passionate love and everything Rice's fans love most is here.
Her books are always captivating.  This one I read once before-decided to read it again-so thought provoking that I couldn't put it down til last page!
…More

Her Daughter's Dream
Her Daughter's Dream
By Rivers, Francine
2010-09 - Tyndale House Publishers
9781414334097 Check Our Catalog

In the dramatic conclusion to "Her Mother's Hope," the Cold War has begun, and Carolyn is struggling to navigate her shifting family landscape and the changing times. College offers the chance to find herself, but a family tragedy shatters her independence. When she reemerges two years later, more lost than ever, only her family can help rebuild a life for her and her daughter. …More


Her Mother's Hope
Her Mother's Hope
By Rivers, Francine
2011-03 - Tyndale House Publishers
9781414318646 Check Our Catalog

The first in an epic two-book saga by beloved author Francine Rivers, this "New York Times-"bestselling story explores the complicated relationships between mothers and daughters over several generations. …More


Indulgence in Death
Indulgence in Death
By Robb, J. D.
2011-03 - Berkley
9780425240465 Check Our Catalog

NYPSD Lieutenant Eve Dallas must discover who's preying on those who cater to the rich and famous in the new novel by a #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author. …More


Vengeance in Death
Vengeance in Death
By Robb, J. D.
Author Roberts, Nora
1997-09 - Berkley Publishing Group
9780425160398 Check Our Catalog

Eve is stunned by the vicious nature of a series of murders--and haunted by the cryptic riddles left for her by the killer. The crimes are clearly related, but the investigation stalls until Eve discovers a common link between the victims: her new husband, Roarke. …More


Bed of Roses
Bed of Roses
By Roberts, Nora
2012-05 - Jove Books
9780515150889 Check Our Catalog

Number-one "New York Times"-bestselling author Roberts presents the second book in the Bride Quartet, in which a colorful tangle of family ties, old friends, and newfound passion emerges. …More


Happy Ever After
Happy Ever After
By Roberts, Nora
2010-11 - Berkley Publishing Group
9780425236758 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title

As the public face of Vows wedding planning company, Parker Brown has an uncanny knack for fulfilling every bride's vision. She just can't see where her own life is headed. Mechanic Malcomb Kavanaugh loves figuring out how things work, and Parker is no exception. Parker's business risks have always paid off, but now she'll have to take the chance of a lifetime with her heart. …More


Hot Rocks
Hot Rocks
By Roberts, Nora
2010-01 - Jove Books
9780515147995 Check Our Catalog


When her notorious past catches up with Laine Tavish, proprietor of the antique shop Remember When, it's up to her and an enigmatic stranger named Max Gannon to find out who's chasing her--and why. The answer lies in a hidden fortune that will change Laine's life.
As a child, Laine was taught how to steal and cheat.  As an adult she's trying to live an honest life...but as they say, blood is thicker than water!  Good adventure story along with romance.
…More

Savor the Moment
Savor the Moment
By Roberts, Nora
2010-04 - Berkley Publishing Group
9780425233689 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title


Wedding cake baker Laurel McBane appreciates a strong, intelligent man--a man just like Parker's older brother, Delaney. But Del is out of her reach and too protective of Laurel to ever cross the line with her, or so she thinks. After a mind-blowing kiss, Laurel will have to quiet the doubts in her mind to turn a moment of passion into forever.
…More

Vision in White
Vision in White
By Roberts, Nora
2012-05 - Jove Books
9780515150643 Check Our Catalog

From #1 "New York Times"-bestselling author Roberts comes the first book in a new series: a novel of love, friendship, and family--and the unpredictable moments that turn a pretty picture into a true work of art. …More

No comments:

Post a Comment