[bksvol-discuss] Simon & Schuster February Update
- From: "Jamie Yates, CPhT" <mirxtech@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: Bookshare Volunteers <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:36:22 -0500
Winner of the Costa Novel of the Year Award
Brooklyn
By Colm Tóibín
"One of the most unforgettable characters in contemporary literature"
(Pittsburgh Post-Gazette), Eilis Lacey has come of age in small-town Ireland
in the hard years following World War Two. When an Irish priest from
Brooklyn offers to sponsor Eilis in America, she decides she must go,
leaving her fragile mother and her charismatic sister behind. Eilis finds
work in a department store on Fulton Street, and when she least expects it,
finds love. Tony, who loves the Dodgers and his big Italian family, slowly
wins her over with patient charm. But just as Eilis begins to fall in love,
devastating news from Ireland threatens the promise of her future.
FEATURED BIOGRAPHIES AND AUTOBIOGRAPHIES
Thelonious Monk
By Robin Kelley
The first full biography of Thelonious Monk, written by a brilliant
historian, with full access to the family's archives and with dozens of
interviews.
My Footprint
By Jeff Garlin
My Footprint documents Jeff Garlin's hysterical journey to lessen both his
physical and carbon footprint.
Dreams from the Monster Factory
By Sunny Schwartz
An intimate, harrowing, and revelatory chronicle of one woman’s fight to
restore justice to the prison system.
SistahFaith
Compiled by Marilynn Griffith
This collection of poignant stories deals honestly with the African-American
female experience and leads readers to hope in a God of new beginnings.
FEATURED CHILDREN'S BOOKS AGES 4-8
Who's That Snoring?
By Jason Chapman
Illustrated by Jason Chapman
In Who's That Snoring? kids can pull the tabs throughout the book to wake up
the farm animals!
OLIVIA Blasts Off!
Illustrated by Guy Wolek
Come along for an out of this world adventure with Olivia and decorate the
scenes with the reusable stickers!
Get Dressed with Kai-lan!
By Natalie Shaw
Illustrated by Kellee Riley
It's time for Kai-lan to get dressed! But what should she wear? It all
depends on the season. Includes touch-and-feel elements on every spread.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
Illustrated by Susan Hall
It's raining in ancient Greece, and the Backyardigans can't play basketball.
Weatherman Tyrone and sportscaster Pablo travel to Mt. Olympus for help!
FEATURED CHILDREN'S BOOKS AGES 9-11
Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary
By Brandon Mull
Illustrated by Brandon Dorman
Kendra and Seth's adventure continues in Secrets of the Dragon Sanctuary,
the fourth installment of Brandon Mull's New York Times bestselling
Fablehaven series.
School Gyrls
Adapted by Tisha West
Read it here first! Entertainment guru Nick Cannon's School Gyrls (Mandy
Rain, Mo Money, and Jackee Nimble) take the stage in a made-for-TV movie
airing on Nickelodeon Feburary 22, 2010 and TeenNICK March 19, 2010!
The Lost Children
By Carolyn Cohagan
Carolyn Cohagan returns readers to the classic fantasy novel in the
enchanting fairy-tale like story of The Lost Children.
Chains
By Laurie Halse Anderson
The American Revolution comes to vivid life in Chains, Laurie Halse
Anderson's story of one young girl's quest for freedom, now in paperback.
FEATURED CHILDREN'S BOOKS AGES 12 AND UP
Gone
By Lisa McMann
The third and final book in the paranormal teen series that includes New
York Times bestsellers Wake and Fade.
Nothing
By Janne Teller
Nothing is the Lord of the Flies for the 21st century.
Good Fortune
By Noni Carter
Inspired by her family history, Good Fortune traces one girl's journey from
slavery to freedom, told by 18-year-old Noni Carter in her dazzling debut.
FEATURED FICTION
Eternal on the Water
By Joseph Monninger
A poignant novel from Joseph Monninger about a timeless love between two
people and a devastating disease that forces them to make drastic
decisions.
The Forgotten Garden
By Kate Morton
Kate Morton's second novel is a rich and satisfying mystery set in England
and Australia of a woman's search for her identity.
The Wild Zone
By Joy Fielding
New York Times bestselling author Joy Fielding tells the chilling story of a
seemingly casual bet among friends gone terrifyingly awry.
Revenge of the Spellmans
By Lisa Lutz
The third hilarious Spellman novel, featuring Izzy's court-ordered therapy
sessions and the ultimate question: will she return to the family business?
FEATURED HISTORY BOOKS
Freedom by Any Means
By Betty DeRamus
Essence bestseller Betty DeRamus continues the history of blacks who used
the legal system and cunning to break free from slavery.
Chasing the White Dog
By Max Watman
Chasing the White Dog is an intoxicating look at the inner workings of the
moonshine business.
1864
By Charles Bracelen Flood
A vivid portrait of Lincoln's last year in office and in life—from the
darkest days of the Civil War to the brink of victory.
The Lessons of History
By Will Durant and Ariel Durant
Available for the first time in paperback, The Lessons of History is Will
and Ariel Durant’s celebrated collection on the themes that define history.
FEATURED MEMOIRS
Finding Martha's Place
By Martha Hawkins
Finding Martha's Place is the story of how a black woman in the South during
the Civil Rights Movement overcame obstacles to find faith and success.
The Aqua Net Diaries
By Jennifer Niven
For anyone who has ever endured the insufferable pain, the soaring
excitement, and the relentless shame of adolescence, critically acclaimed
author Jennifer...
The 188th Crybaby Brigade
By Joel Chasnoff
The 188th Crybaby Brigade is a hilarious and poignant account of Joel
Chasnoff’s year as a combat soldier in the Israeli Army.
Cooking and Screaming
By Adrienne Kane
An inspiring, recipe-filled memoir about loss, recovery, and finding oneself
through food and cooking. "I rose from my wheelchair slowly, using the
arms...
FEATURED MYSTERIES
Devils in Exile
By Chuck Hogan
Another fabulous Boston-based thriller by Chuck Hogan, this one involving an
Iraq war veteran who gets involved with dangerous big-time drug dealers.
Bloodprint
By Kitty Sewell
A psychotherapist crosses a deadly line to save a client in this searing
novel of psychological suspense from the international bestselling author.
Roadside Crosses
By Jeffery Deaver
“Astonishing” (New York Times Book Review) suspense master Jeffery Deaver
brings back investigative agent Kathryn Dance (The Sleeping Doll) in a
timely...
Wrongful Death
By Robert Dugoni
When a widow asks attorney David Sloane to take her case against the
military, he can't turn her down, despite the risk to his own family.
NEW RELEASES
Willie Mays
By James S. Hirsch
Authorized by Willie Mays, the definitive biography of one of the greatest
baseball players of all time.
Conspirata
By Robert Harris
Harris’s acclaimed Roman trilogy continues with a historical saga in which
the future of democracy is decided, and revenge is the coin of the realm.
Point Omega
By Don DeLillo
From one of our greatest living writers, Don DeLillo, a brief, unnerving,
and hard-hitting new novel about a secret war advisor and a young
filmmaker.
Little Bee
By Chris Cleave
The worlds of a spirited Nigerian girl and a restless English wife collide,
forcing both to ask: how far would you go to save the life of a stranger?
--
Jamie in Michigan
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