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At Home Reader July 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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Albert, Susan Wittig The Tale of Applebeck Orchard Miss Beatrix Potter finds that Farmer Harmsworth has barricaded the pathway through Applebeck Orchard because someone set a fire in his haystack. Humans and animals join forces to find the culprit. 2009 Adult Mystery Book ALBERT Other formats available |
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Bianculli, David Dangerously Funny: The Uncensored Story of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour A rollicking history of the rise and fall of this wildly influential ‘60s show and its lasting influence. Also available on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Boyd, Noah The Bricklayer The FBI is stumped by a shadowy group that has initiated a brilliant extortion plot. Former agent Steve Vail, aka “The Bricklayer,” is called in to help. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book BOYD Other formats available |
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Bunn, T. Davis The Hidden Flame Jerusalem is in turmoil as its religious leader on one side and the Roman rulers on the other conspire to stamp out the fledging Christian church. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book BUNN Other formats available |
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Burnett, Carol This Time Together: Laughter and Reflection In engaging anecdotes, Burnett discusses her friendships with stars like Jimmy Stewart and Julie Andrews. She shares a lot about herself, her family and the people she worked with on her Emmy award-winning show. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book (Biography) Other formats available |
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Childs, Laura Eggs Benedict Arnold Widowed Cackleberry Club café owners Suzanne, Toni and Petra are good friends. When Suzanne stops to deliver a pie at the local funeral home, she discovers the director not working at the embalming table but lying on it. Also available in large print 2009 Adult Mystery Book CHILDS Other formats available |
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Deaver, Jeffery Watchlist: A Serial Thriller This book is two short novels written by a group of authors. In the first part, a former war crimes investigator possesses an unknown score of Frederic Chopin and in the second, the investigator tries to prevent World War III. Also available on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book DEAVER Other formats available |
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Garlock, Dorothy Stay a Little Longer When Alice Watkins dies, her sister Rachel takes on caring for Alice’s 6-year-old daughter, Charlotte, whose father was lost in World War I. Later, Charlotte befriends a stranger scarred with war wounds and Rachel, drawn to a vaguely familiar voice, gives him odd jobs. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book GARLOCK Other formats available |
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Hamilton, Steve The Lock Artist Traumatized at the age of eight, Michael has never spoken another word. His silence has created a life without friends and he falls into a life of crime by reason of his unforgivable talent of drawing and picking locks. The life of a young safecracker is complicated and very dangerous as this unforgettable tale unfolds. Also available in large print and on compact disc. Reviewed by Richie T., At Home by Mail Customer 2010 Adult Fiction Book HAMILTO Other formats available |
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Harbison, Elizabeth M. Hope in a Jar While in high school, Allie was “the pretty one” and her best friend Olivia was “the smart one.” A vicious rumor ended their friendship but years later, a high school reunion reunites them. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book HARBISO Other formats available |
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Hotchner, A. E. Paul and Me: Fifty-three Years of Adventures and Misadventures with My Pal Paul Newman In 1956, unknown actor Newman played the lead role in Hotchner’s first television play. This book chronicles their friendship and ventures with a collection of stories including the beginnings of the Newman’s Own brand. Also available on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Kidder, Tracy Strength in What Remains In this extraordinary story, Deo, a Burundian man, arrives in America after surviving civil war and genocide. He ekes out a precarious existence in Central Park until strangers point him towards medical school and change his and others’ lives forever. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book (Biography) Other formats available |
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Krueger, William Kent Heaven's Keep A small plane carrying Cork O’Connor’s wife Jo vanishes in a storm over Wyoming. Cork joins the search but there isn’t a trace of either Jo or the downed plane. Could they still be alive somewhere? As Cork and his family begin to accept what seems inevitable, a woman contacts him with a new clue. Desperate, Cork is driven to rescue his wife and discover the diabolical truth. Also available on compact disc. Reviewed by Nancy G., At Home by Volunteer Customer 2009 Adult Mystery Book KRUEGER Other formats available |
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Laskin, David The Long Way Home: An American Journey from Ellis Island to the Great War This is a true story of 12 young immigrants who fought for their adoptive country in the First World War. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Macomber, Debbie One Simple Act: Discovering the Power of Generosity This book illustrates how simple acts of generosity have lasting life-changing impact on both recipients and givers. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Mortenson, Greg Stones into Schools: Promoting Peace with Books Not Bombs in Afghanistan and Pakistan This book made me realize how truly important education is for our world. This is a great story with great writing about Mortenson’s ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan. I won’t forget all he went through to establish these schools. This book made me laugh sometimes, but it made me cry often. Also available in large print and on compact disc. Reviewed by Kathleen D., Deposit Collection Customer 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Pasternak, Mariana The Best of Friends: Martha and Me Using the dynamics of female friendship, the author defines her relationship with Martha Stewart, relating experiences that bonded them and factors that resulted in their estrangement. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book (Biography) Other formats available |
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Pilcher, Robin The Long Way Home When Claire Barclay and her husband receive news that her beloved stepfather Leo has had a stroke, they return to Scotland to care for him. They offer to purchase Leo’s place and let him live on the property, but Leo’s caretaker has other plans. Also available on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book PILCHER Other formats available |
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Salwen, Kevin The Power of Half: One Family's Decision to Stop Taking and Start Giving Back This book examines how one well-to-do family embarked on a project that entailed sacrificing luxuries in order that the less fortunate might benefit. Also available on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Schine, Cathleen The Three Weissmanns of Westport Jane Austen’s beloved “Sense and Sensibility” has moved to Westport, Connecticut, where Betty Weissmann is divorced by her husband of almost 50 years. She begins living with her two grown daughters whose lives are also in varying states of disrepair. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book SCHINE Other formats available |
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