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At Home Reader May 2010
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The At Home Reader is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Library's Outreach Department that features new and popular books, tapes, and other material of interest to readers
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Asher, Bridget The Pretend Wife For Gwen Merchant, love has not been easy. After her mother’s death, her father buried himself in work and her husband is always too respectable and safe. When an old college boyfriend arrives with a surprising proposition, she begins to question everything she knows about love. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book ASHER Other formats available |
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Beaton, M. C. There Goes the Bride Bossy, impulsive, yet hopelessly romantic, Agatha Raisin is dreading the upcoming marriage of her ex-husband James. Her best intentions to move on with her life are put on hold when James’ new bride is shot to death and Agatha is named the prime suspect. Also available in large print and on compact disc. 2009 Adult Fiction Book BEATON Other formats available |
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Black, Lisa Evidence of Murder A young mother is found dead in the woods, leaving behind a husband of three weeks and a daughter. The police can’t determine how she died, but forensic investigator Theresa McLean suspects foul play. Also available in large print 2009 Adult Fiction Book BLACK Other formats available |
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Bradley, James The Imperial Cruise: A Secret History of Empire and War Bradley analyzes the multinational conflicts that set the stage for World War II, the Chinese communist revolution and the Korean War. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Conroy, Pat South of Broad Leo and his family struggle to hold things together after his brother’s suicide. As time passes, Leo becomes part of a close group of friends whose families go through their own trials and tribulations over a period of two decades from the 1960s to the 1980s. You’ll fall in love with the delicate beauty of Conroy’s Charleston, South Carolina, and his stunning and creative use of language. Also available in large print and on compact disc. Reviewed by Mona D., At Home by Mail Customer. 2009 Adult Fiction Book CONROY Other formats available |
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Ellis, David The Hidden Man Jason Kolarich is a Midwestern Everyman. He’s a young, intelligent and successful attorney, but he’s also struggling with a tragedy that threatens to unravel his life and possibly the lives of everyone he holds dear. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book ELLIS Other formats available |
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Gudenkauf, Heather The Weight of Silence Two families in Iowa awaken to find their girls, 7-year-old Calli Clark who suffers from selective mutism and Petra Gregory her best friend and voice, are missing. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book GUDENKA Other formats available |
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Harris, Robert Conspirata: A Novel of Ancient Rome The backdrop is Rome 63 B.C.E., a time of social unrest, war and corruption. Cicero, elected by the people but despised by the heads of the patrician and populist camps, finds himself forever putting out fires. Meticulous research makes this historical fiction novel riveting. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book HARRIS Other formats available |
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Hess, Joan Merry Wives of Maggody: An Arly Hanks Mystery When the winner of the local golf tournament is found dead in his awarded bass boat, Sheriff Arly Hanks has a host of jealous suspects. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book HESS Other formats available |
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Jacobs, A. J. The Guinea Pig Diaries: My Life as an Experiment n his role as a human guinea pig, Jacobs fearlessly takes on challenges that provide readers with insight and humor. His experiments include going to the Academy Awards disguised as a movie star. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Kalish, Mildred Armstrong Little Heathens: Hard Times and High Spirits On an Iowa Farm During the Great Depression Did you grow up on a farm or in a rural town? Did you live during the Great Depression? Even if you did not, you will enjoy this remembrance of an Iowa farm family. A wondrous tale that makes a historic period come alive. This book will enrich your life and increase your understanding of our American heritage. Also available in large print and on compact disc. Reviewed by Lois W., At Home by Mail Customer. 2007 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Kamkwamba, William The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind: Creating Currents of Electricity and Hope An enterprising teenager in Malawi builds a windmill from scraps he finds around his village and brings electricity, and a future, to his family. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Keegan, John The American Civil War: A Military History Keegan analyzes puzzling aspects of the Civil War, from its mismatched sides to the absence of decisive outcomes for many skirmishes, and offers insight into the war’s psychology, ideology and leadership. Available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Mosley, Walter Fortunate Son Two boys, one living a life of privilege and the other a life of hardship, come to love each other as brothers when their parents move in together. Circumstances cause them to split apart and they live out their separatelives, reuniting as adults. The plot takes quite a few unexpected twists which made it thrilling and exciting to read. A great story. Also available in large print and on compact disc. Reviewed by Leona J., Deposit Collection Site Resident 2006 Adult Fiction Book MOSLEY Other formats available |
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Okrant, Robyn Living Oprah: My One-year Experiment to Walk the Walk of the Queen of Talk Okrant spent a year of her life following Oprah’s advice on how to “live your best life.” She delivers a monthly account of her participation in Oprah’s Book Club and in the physical fitness and weight control challenges offered. Also available in large print 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Powell, Julie Cleaving: A Story of Marriage, Meat, and Obsession When the author of “Julie and Julia” finds her marriage challenged by an irresistible love affair, she turns to an unlikely place to help distract her from thoughts of afternoon trysts: the local butcher shop. Also available in large print 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Roethke, Leigh Jewel of Como: The Marjorie McNeely Conservatory This book celebrates one of the most beloved buildings in Minnesota through words and pictures. There are current and historical photos of this centerpiece of Como Park, built in 1915. Available in regular print only 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Schroeder, Alice The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life If you want to find out more about this down-to-earth, financial genius, biographer Schroeder gives readers a candid look at the factors that contributed to Buffet becoming successful. It is a fascinating and worthwhile read. Also available in large print and on compact disc Reviewed by Ardith W., Deposit Collection Volunteer 2008 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Smith, Haywood Ladies of the Lake In order to settle an estate, the four Barrett sisters must spend an entire summer together at the beloved lake house of their childhood. Old alliances and rivalries quickly surface. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book SMITH Other formats available |
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Stolz, Don The Old Log Theater Me Don Stolz, the heart and soul of the theater itself, has worked at the Old Log Theater seven days a week for the past 70 years. ...Stolz's theatrical autobiography is a thorough account of a joint life journey with the unique, cherished, Midwestern take on the stage arts, the Old Log 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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