Library Staff Recommend: October 2004
The Yada Yada Prayer Group
Neta Jackson, 2003
(FIC Jac)
Two young mothers promise each other and themselves to take a long awaited vacation when all children have finished high school. The circumstances and self-made obstacles are somewhat humorous, and yet so connected to any woman with children entering her early 40's. Humorous, heartwarming.
- Recommended by Sherri W.
Rag and Bone Shop
Robert Cormier, 2001
(YA FIC Cor)
A little girl is found dead-- who could have committed this horrible crime? Could it be the teenage boy who was last seen with her? Bring in a crafty detective whose only goal is to get a confession and you've got a real psychological thriller. A page turning examination of the human psyche under pressure.
- Recommended by Rori
Last Chance to See
Douglas Adams, 1990
(521.529 Ada)
BBC sponsored expedition that includes the komodo dragon (its spit can kill you), the kakapo, the northern white rhino, the mountain gorilla, the baiji dolphin, the rodrigues fruit bat, and many others. It's written with wit and deep appreciation for the natural world.
- Recommended by Susan P.
Holy Fools
Joanne Harris, 2004
(FIC Har)
Little bits of intrigue, love and revenge take place in a French convent in 1610. Not everyone is who they seem, all have secrets and become pawns in one man's plot of revenge. And one person in the convent has a special tie to his past.
- Recommended by Susan H.
White Oleander
Janet Fitch, 1999
(FIC Fit)
A teenage girl's mother murders her cheating boyfriend and is sent to jail. The girl is shipped through foster homes and discovers her true self.
- Recommended by Rachel
Order From Chaos
Liz Davenport, 2001
(650.1 Dav)
This book takes you through 6 steps and assists you in cleaning up, clearing up and organizing your work and personal life so you can get things done!
- Recommended by Joe
Love Monkey
Kyle Smith, 2004
(FIC Smi)
There is nothing idealistic about the main character, Tom Furrell, so don't expect cowboys, sunsets, or romantic rain showers. All you get is a semi-successful low level journalist pining for a woman he feels is way out of his league but is infatuated with nonetheless.
- Recommended by Mary Beth
The Witching Hour
Anne Rice, 1990
(FIC Ric)
If you are an Anne Rice fan, this is THE book to read. Taking a break from vampires, Rice tells a story of a family of witches whose power is passed down through the generations. Dark, disturbing, and just spooky enough, don't let the size of the book keep you away. It's a page-turner from start to finish.
- Recommended by Bridget
The Rescue
Nicholas Sparks, 2000
(FIC Spa)
A wonderful story about a young woman, her child, and the new adventure of a return to a slower paced life. Both of them find love in the most unusual places.
- Recommended by Cheryl
