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Fiction
The Dark Light BR 12667
by Mette Newth
2 volumes
When thirteen-year-old Tora is committed to the lepers' hospital
in Bergen, Norway, in the early 1800s, she still appears healthy.
Although her body deteriorates, Tora's inner strength grows as
she tends to other patients and finally learns to read. Some
violence. For senior high readers. 1998.
Golden Palaces: The Royal Pavilions, Book 2 BR 12692
by Linda Chaikin
3 volumes
In this sequel to Swords and Scimitars (BR 12691) Helena
has been betrothed to Prince Kalid of Antioch in a plot by her
aunt Irene to separate her from Irene's son, Philip. Helena turns
for help to Tancred Redwan, a man she fears yet must trust. For
senior high and older readers. 1996.
Behind the Veil: The Royal Pavilions, Book 3 BR 12693
by Linda Chaikin
2 volumes
In this sequel to Golden Palaces (BR 12692) Tancred
Redwan, believing his beloved Helena Lysander and her mother are
safe, is proceeding to find his brother's murderer and clear his
name. Meanwhile, Helena is being held by the Moslem prince she is
supposed to wed. For senior high and older readers. 1998.
The Way People Run: Stories BR 12737
by Christopher Tilghman
1 volume
Six stories about people confronting personal problems, set in
the Chesapeake Bay area and the American West. In "Something
Important," Peter's older brother Mitch wants to meet at the
family cottage. But instead of needing support, Mitch is there to
provide it for an unsuspecting Peter. Some strong language. 1999.
The Book of Happiness BR 12738
by Nina Berberova
1 volume
A Russian exile in Paris recounts her three great loves. Sam, her
childhood sweetheart in the years before the Russian revolution,
writes to her before committing suicide; Alexander Albertovich,
her demanding invalid husband, releases her by his death; and
Karelov, a married man, becomes the father of her child. 1999.
Snake Dreamer BR 12740
by Priscilla Galloway
2 volumes
Recurring nightmares about snakes so disturb Dusa that she
becomes a research subject for two psychologists. Dusa is
admitted to their clinic on a Greek island hoping to be cured,
but mysterious happenings fill her with foreboding as she recalls
the myth of Medusa. For senior high readers. 1998.
Mag--Marjorie and Won Over: Two Novels BR
12745
by Charlotte Perkins Gilman
3 volumes
Two novels by an early feminist, first serialized in 1912 and
1913 in the Forerunner. In Mag--Marjorie, a seduced
and abandoned young girl is rescued from ruin by an older woman.
In Won Over, a sheltered housewife rediscovers her love of
writing and achieves emotional independence. 1913.
Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life among the Lowly BR 12749
by Harriet Beecher Stowe
5 volumes (Reissue)
First published in 1852, abolitionist Stowe's depiction of the
moral injustice of slavery and the evils of materialism. Tom
saves little Eva's life, and years later she tries to help him
gain his freedom. Eventually, Tom's protection of runaway Eliza
costs him his life at the hands of the brutal ex-Yankee Simon
Legree. 1965.
"N" Is for Noose BR 12760
by Sue Grafton
3 volumes
Kinsey Millhone is hired by a detective's widow to investigate
the last few weeks of her husband's life in tiny Nota Lake.
Millhone discovers uncooperative neighbors and a connection to an
old murder case in her own hometown of Santa Teresa. Some
violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998.
The Mysterious Island BR 12761
by Jules Verne
5 volumes
During the Civil War, engineer Cyrus Smith, a Northerner, is
captured. He escapes by hot-air balloon, along with three men, a
boy, and a dog. After a storm blows them to an island, mysterious
events help them survive. Sequel to Twenty Thousand Leagues
under the Sea (BR 9469). For senior high and older readers.
1874.
My Father, Dancing: Stories BR 12763
by Bliss Broyard
2 volumes
Eight short stories about fathers and daughters. In the title
piece, Kate visits her father, who is in a hospital dying of
cancer. She finds it difficult to converse but fondly remembers
how well they communicated while dancing--starting when she was
little, riding on his feet. Some descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1999.
Gulliver's Travels BR 12766
by Jonathan Swift
3 volumes (Reissue)
Eighteenth-century British satire enjoyed both as a children's
fairy tale and as "the morose and misanthropic vision of a gloomy
dean." It follows the travels of Captain Lemuel Gulliver into
remote and fanciful regions of the world, beginning with his
voyage to Lilliput, a land of miniature people. 1991.
Quicksilver BR 12774
by Judith Reeves-Stevens and Garfield Reeves-Stevens
5 volumes
The testing of the new super weapon QUICKSILVER goes terribly
wrong. Then a busload of midshipmen is ambushed and killed on the
way to the Pentagon. Now the Pentagon is under attack by
terrorists. It is up to two people, one inside the building and
one outside, to insure America's survival. Violence and some
strong language. 1999.
Jason's Gold BR 12786
by Will Hobbs
2 volumes
When fifteen-year-old wanderer Jason Hawthorn decides to join the
Klondike gold rush, he learns that his older brothers beat him to
it. Jason spends a difficult year trying to find them,
befriending writer Jack London and others along the way. Some
violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999.
The Baboon King BR 12792
by Anton Quintana
2 volumes
Always feeling like an outsider because of his mixed Kikuyu and
Masai parentage, Morengáru "the hunter" unintentionally
kills a Kikuyu. Banished from his village, Morengáru
further questions his existence while living with a troop of
baboons. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older
readers. Mildred L. Batchelder Award. 1998.
A Good Story and Other Stories BR 12798
by Donald E. Westlake
2 volumes
Eighteen short mystery stories with surprising twists. In the
title piece, a man in the Andes is captivated with a beautiful
blonde--leading to his demise. In "The Mother of Invention Is
Worth a Pound of Cure," a conniving wife tries to get her lover
to murder her husband. Some violence. 1999.
Stargirl BR 12801
by Jerry Spinelli
1 volume
When formerly home-schooled tenth-grader Stargirl enters Mica
High School, her classmates shun her as an eccentric. Her
boyfriend, Leo, urges her to stop playing the ukulele and
conform, so she'll fit in. He learns only too late that
popularity isn't what matters most. For junior and senior high
readers. 2000.
The Last Precinct BR 12803
by Patricia Cornwell
4 volumes
In this sequel to Black Notice (BR 12389), Dr. Kay
Scarpetta has escaped death from the serial killer "Werewolf" and
continues investigating crimes committed by his French syndicate.
But then the doctor herself faces a murder accusation. Violence,
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000.
The Girl at the Lion d'Or BR 12814
by Sebastian Faulks
2 volumes
France, 1930s. When Anne Louvet leaves Paris to work at a country
hotel, she is penniless and haunted by her family's shameful
past. Charles Hartmann, a married lawyer renovating a nearby
manor house, is also burdened with wartime memories as he and
Anne fall in love. Guilt and secrecy plague their affair. 1989.
Midnight Sun: The Northern Lights, Book 3 BR 12818
by Lisa Tawn Bergren
3 volumes
In this sequel to Deep Harbor (BR 13142) faith is tested
many times as individuals pursue happiness. Kaatje travels
through the Alaskan wilderness searching for Soren. Elsa seeks
solace following Peder's death. Tora must face old demons before
she can marry Trent. And Karl hopes to regain a lost love. 2000.
The Left Hand of Darkness BR 12827
by Ursula K. Le Guin
3 volumes
Human envoy Genly Ai visits the cold and snowbound planet Gethen,
whose people function in an androgynous society without sexual
prejudices. Twenty-fifth anniversary edition with new afterword
and appendixes by the author. Hugo and Nebula Awards. 1994.
Jim the Boy BR 12831
by Tony Earley
2 volumes
North Carolina, 1934. Anecdotes trace a year in the life of ten-
year-old Jim Glass, who lives with his widowed mother near her
three bachelor brothers. Follows Jim as he views the ocean for
the first time, celebrates the town's electrification, and sees
his best friend contract polio. 2000.
Remembering Blue BR 12837
by Connie May Fowler
3 volumes
After her young fisherman husband, Nick Blue, dies at sea, Mattie
describes their blissful relationship. Previously unloved, Mattie
found comfort on Nick's Florida island surrounded by his
nurturing family. In turn, she helped Nick overcome his dread of
falling victim to his family's curse. Some descriptions of sex.
2000.
The Industry of Souls BR 12843
by Martin Booth
2 volumes
On his eightieth birthday, a British citizen and gulag survivor
who has lived for twenty years in a Russian village is presented
with an unexpected choice from the outside world. Shurik, as he
is fondly called, reminisces about his time as a prisoner and the
meaning of freedom and friendship. Booker Prize finalist. 1998.
Journey BR 12848
by Danielle Steel
3 volumes
In her fiftieth novel, Steel explores the secrets of Washington,
D.C., anchorwoman Madeleine Hunter, and her husband, Jack, head
of the network. Publicly they appear happy, but Madeleine must
face reality when she works on the First Lady's Commission on
Violence against Women. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong
language. 2000.
To Kill a Mockingbird BR 12850
by Harper Lee
3 volumes (Reissue)
Classic tale of injustice, friendship, and coming-of-age in 1930s
Alabama. Six-year-old Scout and her friends are fascinated by the
mysterious Radley place and its reclusive occupant. But their
focus shifts when Scout's attorney-father is called upon to
defend a black man accused of rape. For senior high and older
readers. Pulitzer Prize. 1960.
The Train Now Departing: Two Novellas BR 12873
by Martha Grimes
1 volume
Two novellas involving lonely women. In The Train Now
Departing, an emotionally detached woman periodically lunches
with a travel writer who hates to go anywhere--until one day he
doesn't show up. In When "The Mousetrap" Closes, an actor
betrays a middle-aged woman he has befriended. 1997.
Rebellion BR 12907
by Nora Roberts
2 volumes
Since 1735, when an Englishman raped her mother, Serena MacGregor
has hated the English. When her brother Coll arrives home with
his English friend Brigham Langston, earl of Ashburn, Serena
hates him on sight. Yet there is a mutual attraction neither can
deny. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1988.
A Darker Place BR 13112
by Laurie R. King
4 volumes
Years ago, professor Anne Waverly's husband and young daughter
were victims of a cult's mass suicide. Since then, Anne has been
assisting the FBI by infiltrating other groups. Now undercover in
Arizona, she becomes attached to two young siblings. Strong
language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence.
1999.
The Unburied BR 13113
by Charles Palliser
3 volumes
Victorian England. While visiting an old school pal and
conducting a search for a lost document at the cathedral library,
Dr. Edward Courtine, a professor of medieval history, becomes
involved in murder and embroiled in a centuries-old mystery. (A
list of characters appears at the end.) Some violence. 1999.
The Trophy Wife BR 13141
by Diana Diamond
3 volumes
Banking executive Walter Childs is about to elope with his young
mistress when his wife Emily is kidnapped for ransom. Walter and
a bank security official maneuver to get around their
institution's antiterrorist policy, while Emily endures a
sadistic captor. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions
of sex. 2000.
Deep Harbor: The Northern Lights, Book 2 BR 13142
by Lisa Tawn Bergren
3 volumes
Tora's virtuous aspirations are waning, as is her relationship
with Trent. Elsa is enjoying life at sea with her husband and
son, until disaster strikes. And Kaatje struggles to survive
without her husband. Yet life improves for all as they turn to
God. Sequel to The Captain's Bride (BR 12820). 1999.
Ali and Nino BR 13147
by Kurban Said
2 volumes
In Azerbaijan Ali Khan, a Muslim youth, falls in love with Nino,
a Christian princess. They overcome their parents' objections and
marry. But their real enemy is the force of history and the war
that engulfs their country after the Russian Revolution. 1970.
Lolita BR 13157
by Vladimir Nabokov
3 volumes
Poignant, witty novel of erotic obsession by a master stylist.
Middle-aged professor Humbert Humbert, incarcerated and awaiting
trial, tells of his fascination with "the perilous magic of
nymphets"--girls on the cusp of adolescence--and his bizarre
journey into the heart of America with twelve-year-old Dolly
Haze. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1955.
This One and Magic Life BR 13170
by Anne Carroll George
2 volumes
The Sullivan family converges on the Mobile Bay town of Harlow,
Alabama, for the funeral of fifty-eight-year-old Artie. As her
twin, Donnie, and younger brother, Hektor, reminisce over the
deceased, the siblings revisit the secret and terrible crime they
committed years ago on their parents' behalf. 1999.
Letters from Yellowstone BR 13193
by Diane Smith
2 volumes
Collection of letters portraying the formation of a scientific
expedition in the summer of 1898 and the team's subsequent
misadventures. Group leader Howard Merriam almost rejects the
field botanist A.E. Bartram when he realizes Bartram is a woman.
As the work proceeds, the diverse group becomes a unified
"science clan." 1999.
The Tiny One BR 13208
by Eliza Minot
2 volumes
Via Revere recaptures the day her mother died and her world
changed. She is only eight, but she recalls that day hour-by-hour
in vivid detail, remembering as much as she can about her "Mum"
because the memories must last forever. 1999.
Champagne at the Murder BR 13211
by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush
1 volume
Stacy Champagne returns to her family's Colorado hotel when the
town is threatened by Will Knight, who wants to reopen the silver
mine. After Knight is murdered at the hotel, Stacy works with
Deputy Gonzales sorting through suspects. Grade 1 braille. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1998.
Champagne with a Corpse BR 13212
by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush
2 volumes
Stacy Champagne, new chief of security at her family's Colorado
hotel, discovers a corpse during a museum fund-raiser. As Stacy
investigates with her fiancé, Deputy Gonzales, they
realize many townspeople had motive to commit the murder. Grade 1
braille. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999.
Champagne at Risk BR 13213
by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush
1 volume
Stacy Champagne, head of security at her family's Silver Ridge
Hotel, is concerned about the mystery writers' award dinner being
held there. Last year, at another hotel, the award check was
stolen. But Stacy soon has bigger problems--a writer is murdered.
Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1998.
The Nightmare Chronicles BR 13223
by Douglas Clegg
2 volumes
Thirteen chilling horror stories. In "The Rendering Man" a young
girl's acquaintance with the local disposer of dead animals turns
into a lifelong gruesome obsession. "The Night before Alec Got
Married" tells about choosing the wrong stripper for a bachelor
party. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999.
Scar Vegas: And Other Stories BR 13226
by Tom Paine
2 volumes
Ten tales by a prize-winning author about ordinary people in
unusual twentieth-century situations. In the title story ex-con
Johnny Loop goes to Las Vegas for his sister Fruit's wedding to a
football player. Johnny misses the ceremony, but gains an
impressive "lucky" scar. Some strong language. 2000.
A Painted House BR 13239
by John Grisham
3 volumes
Arkansas, 1952. Seven-year-old Luke Chandler, who lives with his
parents and grandparents in a house that has never been painted,
recounts the events during cotton-picking season. As Luke faces
the daily grind of harvesting, he witnesses a murder, a birth,
and a storm that changes their lives forever. Some violence.
Bestseller 2001.
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