[bksvol-discuss] New Books (21) for 08-24
- From: John Immarino <johni2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:25:11 -0700
=====FICTION, 7
BEFORE THEY ARE HANGED (THE FIRST LAW, BOOK 2), BY JOE ABERCROMBIE
Glokta has a problem. How can he defend a city surrounded by enemies and
riddled with traitors, when his allies can't be trusted?Bayaz is leading
a party of bold adventurers on a perilous mission through the ruins of
the past. The most hated woman in the South, the most feared man in the
North, and the most selfish boy in the Union make a strange alliance,
but a deadly one. They might even stand a chance of saving mankind from
the Eaters. If they didn't hate each other quite so much.
Excellent Quality, 542 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/104146/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1591026415/
KITTY AND THE SILVER BULLET (KITTY NORVILLE SERIES, #4), BY CARRIE VAUGHN
When her mother falls ill, Kitty rushes back to Denver--and right back
to the abusive pack of werewolves she escaped a year ago. To make
matters worse, a war is brewing between the city's two oldest vampires,
threatening the whole supernatural community. Though she wants to stay
neutral, Kitty is again drawn into a world of politics and violence. To
protect her family, her lover, and herself, she'll have to choose sides.
And maybe become what she hates--a killer.
Excellent Quality, 336 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/104391/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0446618756/
MOVING IS MURDER, BY SARA ROSETT
Moving four times in five years has honed Ellie's considerable skills.
Excellent Quality, 265 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/108254/
PROTECTOR'S HONOR (LOVE INSPIRED SUSPENSE), BY KIT WILKINSON
Someone tries to attack Tabatha during the last part of a triathlon.
They want something she has, but she has no idea what. How many times
will Rory have to come to her rescue before they figure out what she has
that she doesn't know about?
Excellent Quality, 213 Pages
Romance, Mystery and Thrillers, Religion and Spirituality
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109099/
QUEEN OF SWORDS, BY SARA DONATI
It is the late summer of 1814, and Hannah Bonner and her half brother
Luke have spent more than a year searching the islands of the Caribbean
for Luke's wife and the man who abducted her.
Excellent Quality, 564 Pages
History, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/107816/
THE DEFECTOR, BY DANIEL SILVA
In this extraordinary follow-up to the bestselling "Moscow Rules,"
Gabriel Allon returns to find himself once more on the front lines of
the secret war between East and West.
Excellent Quality, 470 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109870/
WHITE QUEEN, BY GWYNETH JONES
Winner of the first James Tiptree, Jr., Memorial Award for provocative
science fiction about issues of gender, White Queen is a dazzling vision
of a future out of control--from the author of Divine Endurance.
Excellent Quality, 317 Pages
Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/107771/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0312854927/
=====NONFICTION, 2
MONEY AND POLITICS: FINANCING OUR ELECTIONS DEMOCRATICALLY, BY ELLEN S.
MILLER AND JANICE FINE AND DAVID DONNELLY
Why we need true reform and how it can finally be achieved. "American
politics has become an arms race, with money doing the work of missiles.
One side escalates and the other follows suit."
Excellent Quality, 97 Pages
History, Nonfiction, Business and Finance
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/96691/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/080704315X/
ZIMBABWE, BOTSWANA AND NAMIBIA, BY RUPERT ISAACSON
Travel book on the three African countries.
Excellent Quality, 529 Pages
Nonfiction, Travel
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109872/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1860110576/
=====UNCATEGORIZED, 1
ALEX CROSS'S TRIAL, BY RICHARD DILALLO AND JAMES PATTERSON
Separated by time From his grandmother, Alex Cross has heard the story
of his great uncle Abraham and his struggles for survival in the era of
the Ku Klux Klan.
Publisher Quality
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109879/
=====TEENS & CHILDREN, 11
DON'T TALK TO BRIAN (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #94), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND
JAMIE SUZANNE
Elizabeth Wakefield and her friends find out that Brian Boyd, the class
bully, is being physically abused by his parents.
Excellent Quality, 142 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106055/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553481975/
ELIZABETH AND THE ORPHANS (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #58), BY FRANCINE PASCAL
AND JAMIE SUZANNE
When her pal Melissa McCormick, along with Melissa's brother, is
orphaned, Elizabeth helps Melissa and her brother get jobs so that they
can pay the bills and avoid being placed in separate foster homes.
Excellent Quality, 144 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106067/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553159453/
ESCAPE FROM TERROR ISLAND (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #92), BY FRANCINE PASCAL
AND JAMIE SUZANNE
Will the twins' class trip turn deadly? Find out in the thrilling
conclusion to the two-part "Terror at Sea" miniseries!
Excellent Quality, 144 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction, Mystery and Thrillers
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106077/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553481959/
GOOD-BYE, ELIZABETH (SWEET VALLEY UNIVERSITY #38), BY FRANCINE PASCAL
AND LAURIE JOHN
Elizabeth Wakefield is about to say hello to an exciting new school. But
first she has to say good-bye to everything -- and everyone -- she loves.
Excellent Quality, 234 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106111/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553492225/
HANDS OFF! (SWEET VALLEY JUNIOR HIGH #15), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND JAMIE
SUZANNE
Elizabeth knows they're plotting something. It's so obvious. Jessica
barely even talked to Salvador before, and now she calls him all the
time. To discuss Elizabeth's love life!
Excellent Quality, 156 Pages
Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106043/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553487035/
JESSICA'S BLIND DATE (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #79), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND
JAMIE SUZANNE
Ready for a new boyfriend after breaking up with Aaron Dallas, Jessica
Wakefield answers a personal ad in the school paper. Soon Jessica is
exchanging the most romantic letters with a mysterious admirer. When
they finally decide to meet, Jessica is in for a big surprise.
Excellent Quality, 144 Pages
Romance, Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106065/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553481088/
PEDIGREE UNKNOWN, BY DOROTHY LYONS
While devoting her energy to rehabilitating a mistreated gelding in the
aftermath of her broken engagement, Jill discovers that fancy pedigrees
are not essential to the success of either people or horses.
Excellent Quality, 175 Pages
Sports, Teens, Animals, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109661/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0152601708/
FIVE LITTLE MONKEYS GO SHOPPING, BY EILEEN CHRISTELOW
Five little monkeys go shopping for school clothes with their mama, but
in spite of her warnings about not wandering off, things quickly get
complicated.
Excellent Quality, 35 Pages
Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109861/
SNEAKERS, THE SEASIDE CAT, BY MARGARET WISE BROWN
Sneakers the cat visits the sea for the first time, where he chases
butterflies, listens to seashells, and plays with crabs.
Excellent Quality, 29 Pages
Children's Books, Animals, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109869/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0060286938/
THE TWO PRINCESSES OF BAMARRE (THE PRINCESS TALES), BY GAIL CARSON LEVINE
A kingdom beset by monsters ... A disease that weakens and destroys ...
An epic poem and a hero of long ago ... A story of danger and
desperation. The Two Princesses of Bamarre couldn't be more different.
Princess Addie is fearful and shy. Princess Meryl is bold and brave.
Excellent Quality, 241 Pages
Children's Books, Literature and Fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/109875/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0060293152/
TWINS IN LOVE (SWEET VALLEY TWINS #101), BY FRANCINE PASCAL AND JAMIE
SUZANNE
Are the Wakefield twins seeing double? Identical twins Jessica and
Elizabeth Wakefield can't believe their eyes. While on a family vacation
at the Triple Z Ranch, they meet two perfect guys -- who happen to be
thirteen-year-old twins!
Excellent Quality, 140 Pages
Children's Books, Teens, Literature and Fiction
http://www.bookshare.org/browse/book/106061/
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0553483463/
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