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- Drive Me Crazy by Eric Jerome Dickey
Driver, an ex-con who stuck out two years in prison for the sake of his homosexual albino brother Rufus, is at the center of this steamy melodrama. At the beginning of the book, Driver has reformed and now works as a chauffeur whose extra-vocational activities include socializing with his boss, Wolf, and having an affair with Lisa, Wolf's wife. After Driver refuses to accept Lisa's request to kill Wolf, Lisa threatens to run over Driver with a Hummer! Angered by Driver's apparent unwillingness to continue sleeping with her, Lisa repeatedly attempts to harm Driver. Filled with mayhem and romance, Drive Me Crazy is a gripping novel that will certainly capture the attention of most readers.
- A Love of My Own by E. Lynn Harris
In this dialogue-laden melodrama, Zola Norwood, editor of Bling Bling urban magazine indulges in numerous sexual affairs while homosexual Raymond Tyler, CEO of New York's Mc Clinton Publishing Group, renews a relationship with an old flame. As the novel progresses, Kay and Zola experience the attack on the World Trade Center. As a result, they change their priorities and ultimately become more compassionate human beings.
- A Day Late and a Dollar Short by Terry McMillan
Strong-willed survivor Viola Price is at the center of this intriguing novel. In the novel, Price bravely attempts to cope with a severely dysfunctional family-one that features a cheating husband, a prescription drug dependent older daughter, a rebellious middle daughter, and an alcoholic son. By her tenacity and courage, Price finally manages to create an intimate family. Told through the eyes of each of the six family members, this book is a heart-warming, captivating read.
- Diary of a Groupie: A Novel by Omar Tyree
This novel focuses on 26-year old Tabitha Knight, a loose girl who records all her sexual encounters with her numerous rich boyfriends in a special diary. However, after being asked by Private Investigator Sylvia Green to enter into a relationship with an actor who is a suspected child molester and record the details of his crimes in her diary, Tabitha faces a dilemma. She wants to place the alleged child molester behind bars but feels uncomfortable making her diary public information. Although the book's ending fails to fully answer all of the reader's questions, Tyree's dynamic, colorful characters make this book a worthy read.
- Nervous: A Novel by Zane
This alluring novel is the tragic saga of a woman suffering from multiple personality disorder. The disorder makes one part of the woman's personality seem sexually repressed while the other part appears to be sexually aggressive. Ultimately, the woman must come to grips with the reality of her illness and accept the consequences of her actions. A gripping read throughout, this work will not disappoint Zane fans.
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- My Losing Season by Pat Conroy
In this all-American classic book about sports, Conroy describes the relationship formed between young athletes, discusses the lessons defeat brings and explains the ways in which athletes can cope with losing.
- Shem Creek: A Lowcountry Tale by Dorothea Benton Frank
In this charming fourth work in Frank's Lowcountry Series, single mother Linda Breland decides to move her family to her hometown of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina where her sister Mimi resides. Once she arrives in South Carolina, Breland begins managing a restaurant and continues raising her two children. While Linda is boisterous and maternal, Mimi is the polar opposite. She is reserved, divorced and childless. This lucidly-written, engrossing work will not disappoint those who enjoyed earlier novels in the Lowcountry Series.
- The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
In this well-written tragi-comedy set in 1964, fourteen year old Lily is horribly abused by her father. However, she attempts to forget about her situation by fantasizing about her deceased mother. Ultimately, her father's abuse proves too much for her; therefore, Lily and her maid escape to the Black Madonna Honey Company in Tiburon, South Carolina. In Tiburon, a trio of sisters board them, show them how to keep bees, and describe how to become a full member of the sisterhood of Our Lady of Chains. This cleverly written, engrossing novel is a must read for all fiction fans.
- Savannah, or, A Gift for Mr. Lincoln by John Jakes
In this enlightening and engrossing work of historical fiction, Jakes describes Sherman's seizure of Savannah during December 1864. The story focuses on Sara Laster and her pre-adolescent daughter Hattie who desperately need the assistance of General Sherman. Jakes develops the characters well and provides much humor, love and crime during Savannah's occupation by the union army. Thoroughly captivating and lucidly- written, this novel is a must read for all who enjoy historical fiction.
- Islands by Anne Rivers Siddons
Set among the marshes, breezes and mud of Charleston, South Carolina, the story focuses on Anny Butler, a young woman who marries Dr. Lewis Aiken and is accepted into the "Scrubs," a group of friends with ties to the medical community. However, shortly after Anny joins the club, the group falls on hard times. Three of the members die and a number of others are much different than they first seem. An interesting, suspenseful read, this work is sure to delight all fans of Anne Rivers Siddons.
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- Cube Route by Piers Anthony
In the twenty-seventh work in this fantastical adventure series, Anthony takes the reader to the mystical world of Xanth. In Xanth, a homely young woman named Cube wishes to be attractive. In her quest to become beautiful, she searches for the enigmatic Cube Route and encounters excitement and peril at every turn. This adventurous, intriguing work is a must read for all Science Fiction fans.
- The Edge of Tomorrow by Isaac Asimov
In this stellar compilation of short stories, Asimov cleverly mixes Science Fiction stories with science essays without distinguishing between the two. Lovers of both science and Science Fiction will adore this lucidly-written, intriguing collection of short stories.
- Let's All Kill Constance by Ray Bradbury
In this fantastical mystery, an anonymous writer in Venice, California answers his door and lets Constance Rattigan, a dangerous woman, into his house. Constance shows him two books with lists of the town's dead and soon-to-be-dead residents in them. Constance trembles as she points out that her name is included on the lists! However, Constance suddenly vanishes and the writer attempts to understand why she disappeared without a trace. In order to do so, he must embark on a long, magical journey to find the little-known facts from Hollywood's past.
- Exile: The Legend of Drizzt by R.A. Salvadore
In this top-rate fantasy saga starring elf character Drizzt Do' Urden, Drizzt goes through the Underdark and fights his own demons in order to avoid acting on his criminal fantasies. He then journeys through both Blingdenstone and the subterranean world before his nefarious family is toppled from power. This magical adventure is a good choice for anyone interested in fantasy works.
- Mistress of Dragons by Margaret Weis
In this first book in the Dragonvald trilogy, Weis creates an alternate world where people and dragons possess magical abilities. In this universe, the uneasy balance of power between dragons and humans is constantly threatened. In fact, the continuation of the human race is in jeopardy as dragons seek to destroy humanity. Will the dragons prevail? To find out, read this intriguing work.
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- Tanequil by Terry Brooks
In this convoluted, action-packed second installment in the High Druid of Shannara trilogy, the Four Lands are on the verge of destruction and Penderrin Ohmsford is Shannara's one last hope. In order to preserve this universe, Pen must ensure his aunt, the previous Ilse Witch, becomes High Druid of Shannara. However, in order to do so, Pen must liberate his Aunt Grianne from the demons. He needs to first locate a magical tree named the Tanequil and then create a talisman from the tree bark. With Shadea a' Ru, his aunt's arch enemy, working hard to stop Pen from helping his aunt, an all-out battle of wits begins and one can only hope Pen outsmarts the nefarious Shadea a' Ru.
- The Capital City by Orson Scott Card
In this enlightening sixth book in the Alvin Maker series, Native Americans perform magic, Africans use trinkets to change themselves and whites have magical abilities that permit them to locate water, form metal shapes and capture the hearts of people. In the book, Native Americans, Africans and whites also use their magical powers for practical reasons. For example, a blacksmith makes axes that will not dull and a midwife has the power to sense a patient's general health. Alvin's special abilities allow him to take thousands of enslaved people out of bondage. However, Alvin cannot quite decide how to best use his life and constantly wonders what will ultimately become of him. Gripping up until the end, Card's novel will delight Science Fiction fans.
- The Battle of Corrin (Legends of Dune, Book Three) by Brian Herbert
In this last installment in the Dune Series, 56 difficult years have passed since the Macide Crusade. Serena Butler has died and the worst decades of the Jihad are occurring. Alternate worlds and planets begin to become free and the human world starts to wonder if its lengthy dispute with the thinking machine might end in the destruction of the human race. However, one final battle is yet to be waged-the Great Battle of Corrin which will decide humanity's ultimate fate.
- The Fairy Godmother by Mercedes Lackey
In this magical romantic fantasy, the mystical Tradition gives young women and men the promise of a happy, prosperous life. However, in the Land of Five Hundred Kingdoms, the Tradition also forces numerous people to suffer pain and death. The protagonist, nineteen year-old Elena Klovis, is constantly tormented by her nefarious stepmother and greedy stepsisters. In order to distance herself from them, Elena decides to work as Madame Bella's assistant. However, she does not realize that part of her job will be to prevent her fairy godmother from falling desperately in love. A compelling, exciting read, this work will be enjoyed by many Fantasy readers.
- Gifts by Ursula Le Guin
In this magical fantasy, a young man with the gift of "unmaking" suddenly becomes blind. He then refuses to use his talent thus causing rival families to become deadly enemies. An enlightening read, LeGuin's novel is sure to please most readers of Fantasy fiction.
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- Sixteen in Nome by Max Brand
In this exciting saga of one man's trials and tribulations, Joe May grows from a boy into a man during Alaska's Gold Rush. During his coming of age, he encounters the famous feuding Alaskans Arnie Calmont and Hugh Massey and meets Marjorie and Hugh, a couple madly in love with each other. Adventurous and exciting, this work is a worthy read for all Max Brand fans.
- Blood and Gold by Ralph Compton
In this adventurous, thrilling western, a cowboy is given $30,000 from his employer with only one string attached. He must travel across hostile Native American lands and avoid criminals who are following him in order to steal his money. Exciting and intriguing, this work is a worthwhile read for all Compton fans.
- Western Rangers of the Lone Star by Zane Grey
In this well-written western, U.S. marshal Russ Sittell helps Vaughn Steele find the people responsible for a spate of crimes in Pecos County. However, on his journey to meet Steele, Russ runs into Colonel Longstreth, his daughter Ray, and Ray's overbearing cousin, Ruth Herbert. Ray falls madly in love with Steele causing Colonel Longstreth to experience difficulty preventing Steele from uncovering his own connections to the outlaws. Engaging and intriguing, Western Rangers of the Lone Star is a must read for all western fans.
- The Time it Never Rained by Elmer Kelton
In this suspenseful, realistic novel set in the 1950's, Texas rancher Charlie Flagg refuses government monies for drought victims out of priniciple and must battle the drought by himself. A difficult task, Charlie struggles to keep his ranch and wonders when it will ever rain again. Gripping and engaging, this work is sure to please fans of Western novels.
- Killoe by Louis L'Amour
The rough, tough and fast Dan Killoe is the focus of this Louis L'Amour book. In the novel, Killoe leads a slew of settlers through unfamiliar territory to a strange land. However, after caring, compassionate Killoe decides to provide shelter to a man being pursued by Comanchero leader Felipe Soto, he realizes the considerable danger in which his group now finds itself. Will they survive or become yet another victim of the vicious Comanchero leader? To find out, read Killoe by Louis L'Amour.
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- A Matter of Honor by Jeffrey Archer
After Colonel Scott passes away, his will offers clues to the secret that made him a bitter and disreputable man. Adam, Archer's protagonist and son of Colonel Scott, must use these clues to unlock the secret of Colonel Scott's past. The clues take Adam to a Swiss bank and highly secure vault. The vault contains a valuable Russian figurine that Russia's last czar managed to sneak out of the country. In his quest to discover his father's closely guarded secret, Adam finds a piece of information that could alter the balance of power between the United States and the U.S.S.R.
- Night Fall by Nelson De Mille
This thought-provoking novel presents another explanation of what actually occurred when TWA Flight 800 went down near Long Island in 1996. As the novel's main character John Corey attempts to investigate the accident, he discovers two witnesses of the plane crash who were videotaping themselves on the beach when the plane went down. Their video reveals that terrorists launched a missile attack at the same time the plane crashed. Therefore, Corey develops an alternative theory to what supposedly happened to Flight 800. An engrossing and engaging true story, this novel is a must read for all De Mille fans.
- The Man From St. Petersburg by Ken Follett
In this classic espionage thriller, Felix, Follett's "Man from St. Petersburg", is a Soviet anarchist who hopes to murder Prince Olav in order to foil Soviet plans to participate in World War I. In order to execute his plans, Felix travels to England and happens to reunite with his old flame, Lidia. However, he soon learns that Lidia not only married to the Earl of Warren but is also Prince Olav's aunt! Will Felix tear Lidia and her husband apart? Will Felix ever murder Prince Olav as he originally planned to do? To find out, read Follett's The Man From St. Petersburg.
- The 4th Protocol by Frederic Forsyth
In this first-rate international intrigue thriller, two dangerous Soviet spies are busy developing a plan called Aurora that will endanger Great Britian and all its western allies. One man, British agent John Preston, is the only person who can prevent the spies from carrying out their plan. Will Preston succeed in stopping the most terrifying men in Russia from changing world history forever? The answer lies in The 4th Protocol by Frederic Forsyth.
- A Perfect Spy by John LeCarre
Intriguing and suspenseful, A Perfect Spy features the saga of traitor Magnus Pym who is held in a small country house where he continues to explain to his son Tom why he committed numerous crimes. A British Intelligence agent before his imprisonment, Pym has given closely-guarded secrets to an agent in Czechloslovakia. Now Jack Brotherhood, Pym's trusted role model in British Intelligence, believes Pym is guilty. Therefore, he organizes a team to search for betrayer Magnus Pym. Adventurous and thrilling, this novel is sure to please any LeCarre fan.
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- The Cat Who Went Bananas by Lillian Jackson Braun
In the 27th "Cat Who" mystery which stars Koko and company, Jim Qwilleran, a partially retired journalist, is in charge of the Klingenchoen Fund and is busy bankrolling a new bookstore in town. Meanwhile, the local theatre is about to perform Oscar Wilde's The Importance of Being Earnest. However, on the play's opening night one, of the actors is killed in an accident that Koko and Qwill suspect was a murder. With a crime to solve and no time to waste, Koko, Qwill and a host of other cats set out to find the real killer.
- Whisker of Evil by Rita Mae Brown
In a small Virginia town where animals assist in solving crimes, the postmistress discovers her friend Barry, a horse breeder, has suddenly died of rabies and another friend of hers has also died mysteriously. Now the postmistress and the entire town are worried that an epidemic will occur. As a result, they ban the postmistress' pets from the post office. In the end, however, it is the postmistress' animals that save her from death. Engrossing and intriguing, Whisker of Evil is an exciting addition to Rita Mae Brown's numerous works.
- Trace (Kay Scarpetta Mysteries) by Patricia Cornwell
After traveling to Richmond, Virginia to solve a mysterious crime, Scarpetta finds the lab there much different than she expected. Not only is the lab in the process of being demolished but the chief claims he never asked her for assistance in solving the crime and an attractive FBI agent becomes overly involved in the perplexing case. Scarpetta has no choice but to investigate the crime, the murder of a 14-year old girl, all by herself. Armed with only a few bits of evidence, Scarpetta is faced with solving a crime that may be her most challenging case yet. Fast-paced and action-packed, Trace is a definite step-up from Cornwell's mediocre last novel, Blowfly.
- Double Shot by Diane Mott Davidson
Full of murder and mayhem, Double Shot focuses on Goldy Schultz and her ex-husband Dr. John Richard Korman. After the governor of Colorado lets Korman, known as "the jerk" to Goldy, out of prison, Goldy becomes the target of crimes, rumors and harassment. After a murder occurs, Goldy unfairly becomes the chief suspect and is forced to run her catering business while being pursued by two petulant detectives. In order to find the real killer before he murders others, Goldy must race against time. Engrossing and engaging, Double Shot will not disappoint mystery fans.
- Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich
In this thrilling novel which features heinous crimes, steamy nights and a fast-paced NASCAR driver, it is up to Alex Barnaby to travel to Miami and find her wild brother who has apparently vanished without a trace. Alex attempts to locate "Wild Bill" in Miami, Key West and Cuba. While doing so, however, she finds herself falling in love with a NASCAR driver. Will Alex ever find her brother? Will she continue seeing her new boyfriend? To find out, read Metro Girl by Janet Evanovich.
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- Song of Susannah (The Dark Tower, Book 6) by Stephen King
Intriguing and fascinating, the next-to-last book in the seven volume Dark Tower series is rife with both tension and suspense. In order to give birth, demon-mother Mia has taken over the body of Susannah Dean and allowed the power of Black Thirteen to take Susannah to New York City. Both Susannah and Mia, who share the same body, are unfamiliar with the city and frightened by its colossal size. However, in order to preserve the tower, someone must rescue Susannah and take the unused lot Calvin Tower officially owns. The remainder of the book is a fast-paced, thrill-packed quest to save the tower. Convoluted but compelling, this Stephen King novel will not disappoint his many fans.
- Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
Koontz's narrator, Odd Thomas, an eccentric 20-year old cook in a small California town, has a rare talent. Thomas can see and talk to ghosts. He can also see nefarious spirits that take advantage of those who are in pain. After the town's stranger, "Fungus Man," tells Odd Thomas of the danger lurking in the spirit world, Thomas breaks into the Fungus Man's house and uncovers a shrine to murderers. The shrine assists Odd Thomas in figuring out that Fungus Man will soon commit a heinous crime. The rest of the book is a race against the clock which makes for much suspense and many surprises. A first rate novel, Odd Thomas is on-par with other Koontz novels.
- Blackwood Farm by Anne Rice
With its large drawing rooms, magnificent white columns and beautiful gardens, Blackwood Farm is home to Quinn Blackwood, an intelligent boy who is plagued by a spirit from another world. Unfortunately, the spirit continually visits Quinn and prevents him from fitting in anywhere. When Quinn suddenly becomes a vampire, the spirit becomes even more frightening than ever before. Will Quinn rid himself of the terrifying spirit force? The answer lies in Anne Rice's Blackwood Farm.
- Black Creek Crossing by John Saul
In this first-rate horror novel thirteen-year old Angel Sullivan lives in a house where two witches were hanged in the late 17th century. Although she thinks the witches are dead, she is not quite right. Their spirits repeatedly appear and influence her life for both good and bad. A fast-paced book full of suspense and intrigue, this work is a worthy read for horror enthusiasts.
- In the Night Room by Peter Straub
Cleverly written and masterfully told, In the Night Room is the sequel to Straub's Lost Boy Lost Girl. In his sequel, he continues to chronicle the escapades of Tim Underhill. Underhill, who believes his nephew was murdered by a serial killer, turns out to be imagining things. Not only is his nephew alive but another person, the character Underhill has invented in his journal, is alive as well. This new character, children's writer Willy Bryce Patrick, is set to marry Mitchell Faber until Underhill discovers Faber assisted in murdering Patrick's family. Underhill then falls madly in love with Willy. However, the couple is soon pursued by Faber who is planning to murder both Patrick and Underhill. Creative and innovative, In the Night Room is an excellent choice for all readers looking for a good horror novel.
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- Nighttime is My Time by Mary Higgins Clark
In this stunning thriller, three women become targets of a diabolical murderer who envisions himself as an owl. After killing the first woman, the serial killer attends his 20th high school reunion in Cornwall-on-Hudson where he hopes to kill several females who hated him in high school. Among these women include Jean, a nice girl who supposedly once mocked him; Laura, a popular beauty; and Jean's daughter, Lily, who never harmed the murderer. After the murders of all of these women plus several others, no one knows who the serial killer might be. They suspect a number of class geeks including the real killer. The remainder of the work is devoted to finding the actual murderer. A suspenseful, captivating read, Clark's fans will not be disappointed.
- A Cold Heart by Jonathan Kellerman
In his seventh installment in the series that features psychologist Alex Delaware, the detective must investigate a string of gory murders of marginal artists. Delaware discovers that each of the four murder victims share one thing in common. They were all emotionally conflicted individuals who were finally about to hit it big in music or art. As Kellerman investigates these horrendous crimes in the company of Detective Petra Connor and ex-soldier Eric Stahl he discovers a web of interpersonal relationships and a number of clues to the killer himself.
- 3rd Degree by James Patterson
A terrifying phenomenon is occurring in San Francisco-someone is being murdered every three days! First, a town house bursts into flames leaving three people dead. Next, a well-known business executive is murdered and an enigmatic message is left at the murder scene. Who will be killed next? It is up to Detective Lindsay Boxer and her friend to prevent someone else from dying and to discover who is committing these horrible homicides.
- Body Double by Tess Gerritsen
In this engrossing psychological thriller, pathologist Maura Isles is shocked to discover that a corpse looks exactly like her. When detectives figure out this woman's birth date and blood type is identical to Maura's own, she wonders if they are twins. Indeed, a DNA test confirms Maura's suspicions-the corpse is her twin sister! In a quest for answers, Maura travels to Maine only to discover other shocking secrets. At the same time, a diabolical killer is roaming the country ready to pounce on his next victim at any minute.
- Justice by Faye Kellerman
In this eighth work featuring LAPD detective Peter Decker, high-school senior Chris Whitman's former girlfriend is found dead in a cheap hotel the morning after his high school prom. Detective Decker now sets out to solve the case. A suspenseful, engaging read, this work is highly recommended for all mystery fans.
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- Shepherd's Abiding by Jan Karon
In this beautifully written eighth installment of the Mitford Years Series, Father Tim decides to give an aged, deteriorated nativity scene new life. In doing so, he embarks on a journey of faith that inspires both his wife and neighbors. Father Tim's journey ultimately renews the spirit of Christmas and warms the hearts of readers everywhere.
- Glorious Appearing: The End of Days by Tim La Haye
In their last work in the Left Behind Series, La Haye and Jenkins offer a portrayal of Jesus' coming through the eyes of those who are there. These individuals, who range from an American child to an elderly Asian gentleman, express their doubts and fears to Christ. Inspiring and compelling, the last work in the Left Behind Series is a fitting ending to a spellbinding series.
- The Prodigal by Beverly Lewis
In this fourth novel centered around Abram Ebersol's family, Leah Ebersol faces a harrowing dilemma. Should she walk down the path of her sister, Sadie, or help her sister Lydiann honor her baptismal covenant? Lucidly written and extraordinarily convincing, Lewis' work will not disappoint fans of Christian fiction.
- When Tomorrow Comes by Janette Oke
In this heart-warming sequel to Beyond the Gathering Storm, one woman experiences a journey from pain to happiness.
- The Visitor by Lori Wick
After gregarious, attractive Alexander Tare is thrown off his horse, he loses his eyesight and recovers in his aunt's rambling estate. However, Alexander becomes increasingly discontent with his situation. He continues to feel the need to leave until a warm-hearted intellectual named Cassandra Steele visits the estate and changes Alexander's life forever.
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- The Summer I Dared by Barbara Delinsky
In this emotionally-driven, compelling work, Delinsky offers the saga of Julia Bechtel, a survivor of a serious accident that took the lives of three others.
- Always by Jude Deveraux
In this odd, unusual work, Jack Hallbrooke, a cantankerous FBI officer is forced to help his father after he is kidnapped. In order to help his dad, Jack must enlist the assistance of psychic Darci Montgomery. Darci and Jack eventually use magical powers to help connect with spirits. An adventurous, fantastical read, this powerful book is in keeping with other Deveraux works.
- Family Blessings by Fern Michaels
This charming, enlightening novel features "Cisco and the Trips", candy company creator Loretta Cisco and her triplet grandchildren, all of whom seem to experience their own set of problems. Cisco's house is leveled while all three grandchildren experience marriage difficulties. In the end, however, all problems are resolved and Christmas is celebrated with much cheer.
- Northern Lights by Nora Roberts
In her latest romantic suspense novel, Roberts features the remote Alaskan town of Lunacy where eccentrics thrive. After Baltimore cop Nate Burke becomes police chief of Lunacy, Nate has a fling with outspoken bush pilot Meg Galloway. Then Meg's father who disappeared years ago is found murdered; therefore, Nate is determined to find out who was responsible for the crime. In his quest to find Meg's father's killer, Nate discovers many long-forgotten events and creates a loving friendship with Meg. This work is a must read for all Roberts fans.
- Echoes by Danielle Steel
In this romantic melodrama set in World War I and World War II Europe, Beata Wittgenstein, a German Jew, falls in love with handsome Catholic Frenchman Antoine de Vallerand while in Switzerland. Although Beata's family opposes marriage to a non-Jew, Beata ignores their wishes and marries Antoine in Switzerland. At the conclusion of World War I, the de Vallerands move to Germany and enjoy life with daughters Amadea and Daphne. However, the emergence of Hitler's anti-semitism in Europe causes Beata to believe her half Jewish daughters might be in danger. Full of suspense but flawed by poorly developed characters, Steel's latest work is less appealing than her earlier novels.
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- Daughter of Fortune: A Novel by Isabelle Allende
Set in Northern California during the 1840's, Chileans Joaquin and Eliza have just immigrated here to pan for gold. However, both Eliza and Joaquin find far more than precious metals. Instead, they find a brand new world that affords them much liberty and considerable independence. Eliza is also allowed to discover her own destiny in a new land full of adventure and excitement. Well-written and superbly-told, Daughter of Fortune is worthwhile read.
- Bodily Harm by Margaret Atwood
The saga of Remnie, a brilliant Canadian newswoman, is both engrossing and engaging. After undergoing an operation and other personal traumas, she journeys to the Caribbean to recover. It is on the small island of St. Antoine that she discovers a much different world, a world where political and sexual power are highly desired and love takes on a whole new meaning.
- Tara Road by Maeve Binchy
Beautifully written and masterfully told, Tara Road focuses on the lives of Ria, Danny and Marilyn. Ria, an inhabitant of Dublin, lives with her attractive husband Danny and their two children. Although she believes her marriage is a happy one, her husband is less than content. After he shocks her by announcing he is leaving her for his pregnant girlfriend, Ria's life changes in ways she'd never imagined. Most importantly, she meets a New England woman named Marilyn who is separated from her husband and grieving over the loss of her only son. The two women agree to live in each other's houses for a few months and while they are there discover each has a closely guarded secret. By telephoning one another while living in the other person's house, Ria and Marilyn develop a deep friendship that will last forever.
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Mitch Albom
The Five People You Meet in Heaven |
Mary Kay Andrews
Itty Bitty Lies |
David Baldacci
Camel Club |
Marion Zimmer Bradley
Ancestors of Avalon |
Geraldine Brooks
The March |
Dan Brown
The Da Vinci Code |
Meg Cabot
Size 12 is Not Fat |
Mary Higgins Clark
Two Little Girls in Blue |
Patricia Cornwell
Predator |
Michael Crichton
Next |
Clive Cussler and Dirk Cussler
Treasure of Khan |
Jennifer Crusie
Crazy About You |
Diane Mott Davidson
Double Shot |
Nelson Demille
Nightfall |
P.T. Deutermann
Darkside |
Kim Edwards
The Memory Keeper's Daughter |
Janet Evanovich
One for the Money |
Fannie Flagg
Can’t Wait to Get to Heaven |
Vince Flynn
Consent to Kill |
Dorothea Benton Frank
Shem Creek |
Diana Gabaldon
A Breath of Snow and Ashes |
Julie Garwood
Shadow Dance |
Tess Gerritsen
Body Double |
Arthur Golden
Memoirs of a Geisha |
Philippa Gregory
The Boleyn Inheritance |
John Grisham
The Chamber |
Barbara Hambly
The Emancipator's Wife |
Brian Herbert
Dune |
Carl Hiaasen
Nature Girl |
Tami Hoag
Kill the Messenger |
Brenda Jackson
Perfect Timing |
John Jakes
Savannah |
Iris Johansen
Stalemate |
Jan Karon
At Home in Mitford |
Jonathan Kellerman
Gone |
Stephen King
Lisey's Story |
Sue Monk Kidd
The Secret Life of Bees |
Karen Kingsbury
Remember |
Dean Koontz
Odd Thomas |
Alexander MacCall Smith
#1 Ladies Detective Agency |
Terry McMillan
The Interruption of Everything |
Fern Michaels
Vendetta |
Katherine Hall Page
The Body in the Belfry |
James Patterson
Cross |
Elizabeth Peters
Tomb of the Golden Bird |
Jodi Picoult
Vanishing Acts |
Anne Rice
The Vampire Chronicles |
Nora Roberts
Carolina Moon |
Kimberla Lawson Roby
Changing Faces |
John Saul
Black Creek Crossing |
Lee Smith
The Last Girls |
Nicholas Sparks
Dear John |
Peter Straub
Lost Boy, Lost Girl |
Amy Tan
The Joy Luck Club |
Augusta Trobaugh
The Tea-Olive Bird Watching Society |
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John Barry
The Great Influenza: The Epic Story of the Deadliest Plague in History |
Carol Berkin
Revolutionary Mothers |
Kai Bird and Martin Sherwin
American Prometheus: The Triumph and Tragedy of J. Robert Oppenheimer |
Sarah Bradford
Diana |
David Cannadine
Mellon: An American Life |
Bruce Chadwick
The General and Mrs. Washington: The Untold Story of a Marriage and a Revolution |
Ron Chernow
Hamilton |
Patricia Cornwell
Jack the Ripper, Case Closed |
Ann Coulter
How to Talk to a Liberal (if you must) |
Patti Davis
The Long Goodbye |
Jared Diamond
Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed |
David Donald
We Are Lincoln Men |
Joseph Ellis
Founding Brothers |
Nora Ephron
I Feel Bad About My Neck |
Bruce Feiler
Abraham |
Thomas Friedman
The World is Flat |
Malcolm Gladwell
Blink |
Doris Kearns Goodwin
Team of Rivals |
John Gray
Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus |
John Grisham
The Innocent Man |
John Grogan
Marley and Me |
Alex Haley
Roots |
Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner
Freakonomics |
David McCullough
1776 |
Joyce Meyer
Approval Addiction |
Leigh Montville
The Big Bam: The Life and Times of Babe Ruth |
Mark Mathabane
Kaffir Boy: A True Story of a Black Youth's Coming of Age in Apartheid |
David Nasaw
Andrew Carnegie |
Barack Obama
The Audacity of Hope |
Bill O'Reilly
Culture Warriors |
David Oshinsky
Polio: An American Story |
Tyler Perry
Don't Make a Black Woman Take Off Her Earrings |
Jason Roberts
A Sense of the World |
Sharon Rocha
For Laci |
Amy Sedaris
I Like You |
Loung Ung
First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers |
Jeanette Walls
The Glass Castle |
Essie Mae Washington-Williams
Dear Senator |
Bob Woodward
State of Denial |
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