Summer Reading Week 8

Welcome to the results of Week 8 of Summer Reading 2012.  We have 365 people signed up.  This week 45 people read 169 books (4 submitted entries for the first time this week.)  So far, 151 people have read 1040 books!

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Only Time Will Tell By Archer, Jeffrey 2011-08 - St. Martin's Press 9780312539559 Check Our Catalog From the internationally bestselling author of "Kane and Abel" and "A Prisoner of Birth" comes "Only Time Will Tell," the first in an ambitious new series that tells the story of one family across generations, across oceans, from heartbreak to triumph. …More

Girls from Da Hood 6 By Antoinette, Ashley Author McCall, Amaleka Author Coleman, JaQuavis 2011-04 - Urban Books 9781601624444 Check Our Catalog Bestselling superstar author Ashley & JaQuavis and the talented McCall spin the sixth gritty street drama in this popular series, where fast cash, love, and tragedy drive a trio of fast-paced stories. Loved it!  Love Ashley and JaQuavis. …More

Shift By Bailey, Em 2012-05 - Egmontusa 9781606843581 Check Our Catalog Olive, having recently suffered mental problems, is unsure whether to trust her instincts when a new student, rumored to have killed her parents, develops a parasitic relationship with Olive's former best friend, Jubilee Park High School's "Queen Bee." …More

The Innocent By Baldacci, David 2012-04 - Grand Central Publishing 9780446572996 Check Our Catalog Effective hitman Will Robie may have made the first mistake of his career by stepping in to rescue a wayward teenaged girl who may be at the center of a vast coverup in this new lethal blockbuster thriller. …More

Modelland By Banks, Tyra 2011-09 - Delacorte Press Books for Young Readers 9780385740593 Check Our Catalog "Have you ever seen her? The girl whose face you'd never in a million--no trillion--years describe as beautiful? The girl whose eyes are too wide, hair too wild, head too enormous to ever be noticed? Well, she's been chosen for something girls only dream of . . . to be a part of Modelland . . . a place where dreams come true and life can change in the blink of a smoky eye. . . . " Inspired by Tyra's real-life experiences and her creative imagination, the story centers on an awkward teen girl who gets selected to attend the exclusive Modelland academy, where magical Intoxibellas, the world's best models, are trained. A spot at the academy is woefully out of reach for most girls, so why has quirky Tookie De La Creme, of all people, been selected? …More

Practical Centering: Exercises to Energize Your Chakras for Relaxation, Vitality, and Health By Barnett, Larkin Foreword by Loewen, Gregory Foreword by Singer, Madeleine 2012-04 - Quest Books (IL) 9780835609036 Check Our Catalog …More

Dead by Morning By Barton, Beverly 2011-04 - Zebra Books 9781420110357 Check Our Catalog "New York Times"-bestselling author Barton delivers the second novel in her Dead by trilogy. Maleah Perdue is dedicated to her work at the Powell Security agency--until a madman begins killing her colleagues one by one, mimicking a notorious serial killer already behind bars. Original. …More

Dead by Nightfall By Barton, Beverly 2011-11 - Zebra Books 9781420110364 Check Our Catalog BookPage Notable Title From a "New York Times"-bestselling author comes the highly anticipated conclusion--that will tie up all the secrets--to the popular trilogy that started with "Dead by Midnight" and continued with "Dead by Morning." …More

Dying for You By Barton, Beverly 2009-01 - Wheeler Publishing 9781597229098 Check Our Catalog In this new tale by a "New York Times"-bestselling author, an offer to be the personal bodyguard to a billionaire heiress in South America turns into a nightmare for private security agent Lucie Evans when she is mistaken for her client and is abducted. Original. …More

The Haunting of Hip Hop By Berry, Bertice 2002-08 - Broadway Books 9780767912129 Check Our Catalog A ghost story with a beat . . . Bertice Berry follows her finely pitched "Blackboard bestselling debut novel, "Redemption Song, with a mesmerizing cautionary tale about urban hip hop culture. In ancient West Africa, the drum was more than a musical instrument, it was a vehicle of communication-it conveyed information, told stories, and passed on the wisdom of generations. The magic of the drum remains alive today, and with her magnificent second novel, Berry brings those powerful beats to the streets of Harlem. Harry "Freedom" Hudson is the hottest hip hop producer in New York City, earning unbelievable fees for his tunes and the innovative sound that puts his artists on the top of the charts. Harry is used to getting what he wants, so when he's irresistibly drawn to a house in Harlem, he assumes he'll be moving in as soon as the papers can be drawn up. The house, after all, has been abandoned for years. Or has it? Rumors are rife in the neighborhood that the house is haunted; that mysterious music, shouts, and sobbing can be heard late at night. Ava, Harry's strong-willed, no-nonsense agent, dismisses it all as "old folks" tales-until she opens the door and finds an eerie, silent group of black people, young and old, gathered around a man holding an ancient African drum. They are waiting for Harry and bear a warning that touches his very soul: "We gave the drum back to your generation in the form of rap, but it's being used to send the wrong message." "The Haunting of Hip Hop is a reminder of the importance of honoring the past as a means of moving safely and firmly into the future. It is sure to raise eyebrows and stir up controversy about the impact, good and bad, ofrap culture. I really liked this book. …More

Trail of Blood: A Novel of Suspense By Black, Lisa 2010-09 - William Morrow & Company 9780061989339 Check Our Catalog The author Tess Gerritsen hails as "quite simply, one of the best storytellers around," returns with the third riveting thriller featuring forensic scientist Theresa MacLean, in which murder past and present collide. …More

Darkness Peering By Blanchard, Alice 2000-08 - Bantam 9780553581294 Check Our Catalog The dead girl lay faceup on the edge of the pond, a snake coiled in the muddy hollow of one arm. For Police Chief Nalen Storrow, it was a shocking reminder of the violence he thought he'd left behind when he moved his family to Flowering Dogwood, Maine. Then, Storrow's investigation leads to a chilling possibility...the murderer might be his own son, Billy. Eighteen years later, a different cop is obsessed with the unsolved case -- Rachel Storrow, Nalen's grown daughter. But no sooner does Rachel reopen the investigation than another young woman disappears. Once again Billy is a suspect -- but not the only one in a town with long-buried secrets. A cunning psychopath is moving undetected through Flowering Dogwood, taking Rachel on a relentless journey of suspicion, doubt, and bone-deep fear. And nothing can prepare her -- or the reader -- for the staggering revelation that awaits. …More

I Cannot Tell a Lie: The True Story of George Washington's African American Descendants By Bryant, Linda Allen 2004-07 - iUniverse Star 9780595318995 Check Our Catalog Very interesting, hard to put down...detail put things in perspective. …More

A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail By Bryson, Bill 2006-12 - Anchor Books 9780307279460 Check Our Catalog God only knows what possessed Bill Bryson, a reluctant adventurer if ever there was one, to undertake a gruelling hike along the world's longest continuous footpath--The Appalachian Trail. The 2,000-plus-mile trail winds through 14 states, stretching along the east coast of the United States, from Georgia to Maine. It snakes through some of the wildest and most spectacular landscapes in North America, as well as through some of its most poverty-stricken and primitive backwoods areas. With his offbeat sensibility, his eye for the absurd, and his laugh-out-loud sense of humour, Bryson recounts his confrontations with nature at its most uncompromising over his five-month journey. An instant classic, riotously funny, "A Walk in the Woods will add a whole new audience to the legions of Bill Bryson fans. …More

The Harbinger By Cahn, Jonathan 2012-01 - Frontline 9781616386108 Check Our Catalog …More

The Story of Us By Caletti, Deb 2012-04 - Simon Pulse 9781442423466 Check Our Catalog A fresh and bittersweet story of love and family from National Book Award finalist Caletti. Cricket's on a self-imposed break from her longtime boyfriend, but she's picked a bad week to sort out her love life. …More

A Dog's Journey By Cameron, W. Bruce 2012-05 - Forge 9780765330536 Check Our Catalog Direct sequel to the "New York Times" and "USA Today"-bestselling "A Dog's Purpose" this charming story of hope, love, and devotion is about a love that crosses all barriers. …More

Scandals By Campbell, Sasha 2012-04 - Dafina Books 9780758269423 Check Our Catalog …More

Just Over the Mountain By Carr, Robyn 2009-07 - Thorndike Press 9781410416254 Check Our Catalog In Grace Valley, California, Dr. June Hudson has managed to keep secret the passionate visits from her lover, undercover DEA agent Jim Post. When June's old high school flame returns to town, June is unsure of her feelings. But when a local woman shoots her husband and human bones turn up in June's aunt's backyard, June is almost happy for the distraction. (August) …More

Just Over the Mountain By Carr, Robyn 2010-01 - Mira Books 9780778328995 Check Our Catalog In Grace Valley, California, Dr. June Hudson has managed to keep secret the passionate visits from her lover, undercover DEA agent Jim Post. When June's old high school flame returns to town, June is unsure of her feelings. But when a local woman shoots her husband and human bones turn up in June's aunt's backyard, June is almost happy for the distraction. (August) …More

Promise Canyon By Carr, Robyn 2010-12 - Mira Books 9780778329213 Check Our Catalog After years spent on ranches around Los Angeles, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin River's new veterinary assistant. The secluded community's wild beauty tugs at his Navajo roots, and he's been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town—everyone "except" Lilly Yazhi. Lilly has encountered her share of strong, silent, "traditional" men within her own aboriginal community, and she's not interested in coming back for more. In her eyes, Clay's earthy, sexy appeal is just an act used to charm wealthy women like his ex-wife. She can't deny his gift for gentling horses, but she's not about to let him control her. There's just one small problem—"she" can't control her attraction to Clay. But in Virgin River, faith in new beginnings and the power of love has doors opening everywhere.… …More

Hunted By Cast, P. C. Author Cast, Kristin Author Cast 2010-03 - St. Martin's Griffin 9780312577995 Check Our Catalog Zoey's friends have her back again and Stevie Rae and the red fledglings aren't Neferet's secrets any longer. But an unexpected danger has emerged, forcing Zoey to confront secrets she doesn't want to hear and truths she doesn't want to face. …More

Sonoma Rose By Chiaverini, Jennifer 2012-02 - Dutton Books 9780525952640 Check Our Catalog From "New York Times" bestselling author Jennifer Chiaverini, a powerful and dramatic Prohibition-era story that follows the fortunes of Rosa Diaz Barclay, a woman who plunges into the unknown for the safety of her children and the love of a good but flawed man. …More