Fiction
Cracking India BR 9318
by Bapsi Sidhwa
3 volumes
Lenny, eight, worries about what is happening to her world in the
affluent area of Lahore, India, in 1947. Lenny's carefree days
are spent with her ayah (nanny) and her parents, and in visits to
her godmother, her aunt, and her aunt's son. But those
lighthearted times are quickly disappearing as tensions increase
among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Parsees. And when her ayah is
kidnapped, Lenny's life is never the same. Violence and strong
language. 1991.
Pagan in Exile: The Pagan Chronicles, Book 2 BR 15985
by Catherine Jinks
2 volumes
Lord Roland and his squire, Pagan, travel from Jerusalem to
Roland's castle in France. Since Roland is a devout Christian,
the de Bram family's violent feuds surprise Pagan. He fears
losing his lord. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.
1994.
Sunstorm: A Time Odyssey, Book 2 BR 15986
by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter
3 volumes
London, 2037. UN peacekeeper Bisesa Dutt, newly returned from an
alternate Earth, faces catastrophe--within five years a massive
solar flare will annihilate earthly life. Scientists race to
construct a shield but discover the sunstorm is no natural
disaster. Sequel to Time's Eye (BR 15420). Some
descriptions of sex. 2005.
The Portrait BR 15987
by Iain Pears
2 volumes
Small island near Brittany, early 1900s. When famous British art
critic William Naysmith visits Scottish artist Henry MacAlpine to
sit for a portrait, he becomes captive to the artist's diatribe.
The artist indicts the critic's ruthless use of power and
gradually reveals a plan of vengeance. Some descriptions of sex
and some violence. 2005.
The Hot Kid BR 16125
by Elmore Leonard
3 volumes
Oklahoma, 1930s. Young U.S. marshal Carlos "Carl" Webster loves
chasing felons and savors the publicity. While searching for
rich-boy-gone-bad Jack Belmont, Carl falls for gun moll Louly
Brown. Hack writer Tony Antonelli tags along looking for new
material. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 2005.
The Interruption of Everything BR 16158
by Terry McMillan
3 volumes
Bored African American forty-something Marilyn Grimes deals with
a husband's midlife crisis, kids in college, a live-in mother-in-
law, and her own mother showing signs of dementia. Marilyn, with
the help and support of her friends, faces decisions about her
future, including a possible pregnancy. Some descriptions of sex
and some strong language. Bestseller 2005.
The Plot against America BR 16161
by Philip Roth
4 volumes
In this alternative history, a young man--called Philip Roth--
recounts his Jewish family's fears and humiliations when aviation
hero Charles Lindbergh is victorious in the 1940 presidential
election. The New Jersey Roths struggle as America, caught up in
anti-Semitic fervor, descends into fascism. Strong language and
some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2004.
Roughing It BR 16169
by Mark Twain
4 volumes
A humorous account loosely based on the celebrated author's life
during the years 1861-1867. Mark Twain tries his hand at
prospecting, speculating, laboring, and, more successfully,
reporting. His exaggerated adventures take him across the
frontier plains to California and then to Hawaii. 1962 foreword
by Leonard Kriegel. 1872.
Dead Lines BR 16171
by Greg Bear
2 volumes
Los Angeles. Following his best friend's death, washed-up erotica
director Peter Russell promotes a new high-tech communications
device called Trans. After several chilling encounters--including
one with his own murdered daughter--Peter realizes Trans may be a
link to the dead. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and
some violence. 2004.
Alice MacLeod, Realist at Last BR 16178
by Susan Juby
2 volumes
In this sequel to Miss Smithers (BR 15805), sixteen-year-
old aspiring screenwriter Alice continues a journal describing
her latest challenges: her boyfriend leaves for Scotland, her
environmental activist mom goes on trial, and her depressed dad
is out of work. Some strong language. For senior high readers.
2005.
A Good Yarn BR 16187
by Debbie Macomber
3 volumes
Yarn shop owner Lydia Hoffman has several people interested in
her class on knitting socks: adults Elise and Bethanne and
teenager Courtney. Each has her own personal problems, but in the
knitting group they find companionship and comfort. Sequel to
The Shop on Blossom Street (BR 15547). 2005.
Where I Want to Be BR 16189
by Adele Griffin
1 volume
Two teenage sisters, one alive and one deceased, reach out to
each other, sharing their lives. Jane, from the grave, relates
what happened when she stopped taking her medication for mental
illness. Lily tells about finding happiness with her boyfriend,
Caleb. For junior and senior high readers. 2005.
Cupidity BR 16199
by Caroline Goode
2 volumes
Senior Laura Sweeney, a mythology buff, prays to Jupiter for a
boyfriend. The Roman gods at the Mount Olympus retirement home
heed Laura's call and send Cupid disguised as a beautiful girl
(Cupidity) to help Laura. Cupidity, however, causes more havoc
than Laura can handle. For senior high readers. 2005.
One Sunday Morning BR 16207
by Amy Ephron
1 volume
1920s. When four New York socialites see young Lizzie Carswell
leaving the Gramercy Park Hotel early Sunday morning, still in
evening clothes and with someone else's fiancé, they agree
to keep the incident to themselves. Lizzie and her peers must
deal with the consequences when one of them talks. 2005.
Emako Blue BR 16211
by Brenda Woods
1 volume
Los Angeles. African American classmates Monterey, Jamal, and
Eddie remember their friend Emako, who was accidentally shot and
killed. Having bonded with her through a mutual interest in
singing, they reminisce about the talented vocalist. Some
violence. For senior high readers. 2004.
No Shame, No Fear BR 16263
by Ann Turnbull
2 volumes
England, 1662. After her father is jailed for his religious
beliefs, fifteen-year-old Susanna Thorn, a poor Quaker girl,
becomes an apprentice printer in order to provide for her family.
Susanna meets and falls in love with William Heywood, an
Anglican, despite his father's objections. For senior high
readers. 2003.
Stealing with Style: A Sterling Glass Novel BR 16265
by Emyl Jenkins
3 volumes
Virginia antiques appraiser Sterling Glass becomes suspicious
when a nineteenth-century silver urn and diamond brooch surface
among the effects of an elderly woman who recently died under
questionable circumstances. On a business trip to New York,
Sterling discovers an insurance claim that exposes schemes of
crooked antiques dealers. 2005.
Blackbird House BR 16267
by Alice Hoffman
2 volumes
Twelve interconnected stories spanning two hundred years about
the inhabitants of a Cape Cod farmhouse. Sailor John Hadley
builds the home for his family before he perishes at sea.
Successive generations face fear, love, and the forces of nature.
Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2004.
Two of a Kind BR 16271
by Nora Roberts
2 volumes
Two tales of summer love. In "Impulse," ever-practical CPA
Rebecca Malone sells everything she owns and heads to Greece to
see what life has to offer. In "The Best Mistake," a single
mother takes in a male tenant, perhaps the best mistake she ever
made. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1989.
Norman Tuttle on the Last Frontier: A Novel in Stories BR
16273
by Tom Bodett
1 volume
Fifteen short episodes follow Alaskan teen Norman Tuttle from age
thirteen to almost sixteen. Living in a small town Norman has
adventures fishing, falling in love, and being grounded by his
parents. For junior and senior high readers. 2004.
Lighthousekeeping BR 16285
by Jeanette Winterson
1 volume
The young orphan girl Silver learns the value of stories while
apprenticed to Pew, a blind lighthouse keeper at Cape Wrath,
Scotland. Among Pew's tales are the deeds of the double-natured
minister Babel Dark, aka Lux, who inspired Robert Louis
Stevenson. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence.
2004.
The Widow of the South BR 16286
by Robert Hicks
3 volumes
1864. Carrie McGavock's Tennessee plantation becomes a
Confederate hospital. Caring for wounded sergeant Zachariah
Cashwell rejuvenates Carrie, who is mourning her children's
deaths. Decades later, before 1,500 graves can be plowed for
farmland, Carrie has the soldiers reburied in her backyard--then
Zachariah returns. Some strong language. 2005.
Cell BR 16287
by Stephen King
3 volumes
Clayton Riddell is in Boston celebrating the sale of his graphic
novel when the Pulse, a phenomenon that turns cell-phone users
into murderous zombies, strikes people around him. Clayton begins
the long walk back to his family in Maine, joined by other normal
humans. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2006. 2006.
High Plains Tango BR 16288
by Robert James Waller
3 volumes
Carlisle McMillan, carpenter son of photographer Robert Kincaid
from The Bridges of Madison County (BR 9823), settles in
Salamander, South Dakota. There McMillan renovates his home and
falls in love with Susanna Benteen--while he resists the local
government's seizure of his land to build a highway. Strong
language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence.
2005.
Angels in the Gloom: A World War I Novel BR 16291
by Anne Perry
3 volumes
Cambridge, England; 1916. After being wounded at Flanders,
chaplain Joseph Reavley returns home to recuperate. When someone
murders scientist Theo Blaine, Joseph searches the Scientific
Establishment for the traitor, who may have also betrayed his
parents. Sequel to Shoulder the Sky (BR 15592). 2005.
Rococo BR 16293
by Adriana Trigiani
3 volumes
1970. Bachelor Bartolomeo di Crespi is the renowned interior
decorator of Our Lady of Fatima, New Jersey, where he lives
amongst his large Italian clan. When Bartolomeo is hired to redo
the local church, he gets stained glass artisans Rufus McSherry
and Pedro Alarcon to help. Strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 2005.
Autobiography of My Dead Brother BR 16294
by Walter Dean Myers
1 volume
Childhood friends Jesse and Rise are growing apart. While
fifteen-year-old Jesse develops his interest in art, Rise turns
to the Harlem streets under pressure to be cool. When their long-
established neighborhood social group becomes a gang, more
violence enters their community. Violence. For junior and senior
high readers. 2005.
Thirteen Steps Down BR 16297
by Ruth Rendell
3 volumes
Fitness equipment repairman Mix Cellini lodges in the crumbling
London mansion of elderly Gwendolen Chawcer. Mix obsesses about
serial killers and supermodel Nerissa Nash, while Gwendolen lives
in the past. Gradually Mix becomes more and more unhinged until
he commits murder and the police close in. Some violence. 2004.
The Trembling of a Leaf BR 16299
by W. Somerset Maugham
2 volumes
Stories and sketches about romance and tragedy in the South Seas.
In "Rain," a contest of wills becomes a fight to the death during
the monsoon season on Pago Pago. Mr. Davidson, a self-righteous
missionary, confronts prostitute Sadie Thompson, demanding her
repentance. Later adapted for stage and screen. 1921.
Hannah's Hope: A Red Gloves Novel BR 16342
by Karen Kingsbury
1 volume
Washington, D.C. Facing another Christmas alone, fifteen-year-old
Hannah Roberts, the daughter of workaholic politicians, learns
that her biological father is Mike Conner, an army pilot
stationed in Iraq. Hannah's search for Mike attracts media
attention, and soon everyone is praying for a holiday reunion.
2005.
Gideon's Gift: A Red Gloves Novel BR 16344
by Karen Kingsbury
1 volume
Portland, Oregon. Earl Badgett lost his faith after his family
died in a car accident five years ago. This Christmas, eight-
year-old leukemia patient Gideon Mercer wants to restore Earl's
belief in God, so she gives him a life-changing gift. When Gideon
needs an expensive bone marrow transplant, Earl reciprocates.
2002.
The Delinquent Virgin BR 16370
by Laura Kalpakian
2 volumes
Nine stories with unpredictable twists. In "Lavee, Lagair,
Lamore, Lamaird," Miss Savage, the governess, wreaks time-delayed
revenge on a bourgeois mining family by teaching the daughters
truly offensive French. "The Delinquent Virgin" is a nativity
scene statue that reappears in strange places. Some descriptions
of sex and some strong language. 1999.
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