At Home Reader September 2011
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Bauermeister, Erica Joy for Beginners After Kate wins an 18-month battle with cancer, six friends gather to celebrate. Her daughter has signed her up for a Grand Canyon rafting trip and her friends think it will be a great challenge for her. Kate responds with a unique challenge for each of them. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Bednar, Beth Dead Air: The Disappearance of Jodi Huisentruit A beautiful young television anchorwoman vanishes without a trace in Iowa on June 27, 1995. Peer behind the scenes of this true-crime story, and uncover the cold case file of Huisentruit. Available in regular print only. 2011 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Callan, Michael Feeney Robert Redford: The Biography Callan offers insight into Redford’s complex life behind his famous roles. The death of his son, his relationship with Sydney Pollack, and his establishment of the Sundance Film Festival are discussed. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Carr, Robyn Promise Canyon After years spent on ranches, Clay Tahoma is delighted to be Virgin River’s new veterinary assistant. The area’s wild beauty tugs at his Navajo roots and he’s been welcomed with open arms by everyone in town, everyone except Lilly Yazhi. Available in paperback, large print, compact disc, downloadable audiobook and as an ebook download 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Castillo, Linda Breaking Silence When Abel, Solly and Rachel Slabaugh are found dead in a hog pit, Chief of Police Kate Burkholder investigates the gruesome scene. Teaming up with Agent John Tomasetti, they discover that the deaths may be some of the most horrific hate crimes ever to befall the Amish community of Painter’s Creek. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Dench, Judi And Furthermore This book is much more than a career record. Dench’s marriage to Michael Williams (died in 2001), their daughter and her impish sense of humor contribute vividly to her account of more than half a century as Britain’s best-loved actress. Also available in large print and compact disc 2011 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Drummond, Ree The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Recipes from an Accidental Country Girl American blogger and food writer Drummond relates the real life story of how she met and married her “Marlboro Man.” Her stories about her husband, family, and country living paint a warm and touching picture of life on an Oklahoma ranch. Also available in large print and as an ebook download 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Earle, Steve I'll Never Get Out of this World Alive Singer and songwriter Earle’s first book is about Doc Ebersole who is wracked by guilt and addiction 10 years after administering a fatal morphine overdose to Hank Williams. Later, his life is changed by Graciela, a Mexican girl who seems to heal others with her touch. Also available on compact disc 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Gabhart, Ann H. Angel Sister It is 1936 and Kate Merritt works hard to keep her family together. Who could imagine that an abandoned little girl named Lorena Birdsong would be just what the Merritts need? Inspirational fiction. Available in paperback, large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Grimes, Martha Fadeaway Girl Emma Graham continues her investigation into the disappearance of the Slade baby from a local hotel more than 20 years ago. Also available in large print, compact disc and as a downloadable audiobook 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Hamill, Pete Tabloid City In a stately West Village townhouse, a wealthy socialite and her secretary are murdered. In the 24 hours that follow, a flurry of activity circles around their shocking deaths. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Harris, Sylvia Long Shot: My Bipolar Life and the Horses That Saved Me The author describes her battle with bipolar disorder and the surprisingly calming effect that grooming, caring for, and eventually racing horses, had on her condition. Also available in large print 2011 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Kane, Andrea The Girl Who Disappeared Twice When Forensic Instincts, a team of renegade investigators, is hired by family court judge Hope Willis to find her missing daughter Krissy, they must race against time to bring her back alive. Also available in large print 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Miller, Michael Absolute Beginner's Guide to Computer Basics Guides beginning users through basic PC operations in Microsoft Windows, demonstrating how to print letters, manage finances, shop online, send and receive e-mail, and customize the desktop. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Mitchell, Siri L. A Heart Most Worthy Set in the backdrop of Boston during WWI, Mitchell tells an endearing and hopeful story of three young Italian-American women (Luciana, Annamaria and Julietta) looking for love while pursuing the American dream. The three dressmakers weave a delightful narrative that is full of tender and romantic moments as well as suspense. Well-crafted and thoroughly enjoyable, this novel will satisfy readers of romance, romantic suspense, historical and inspirational fiction. Reviewed by Angel G., Outreach Services intern. Also available on compact disc and as an ebook download 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Moran, Michelle Madame Tussaud: A Novel of the French Revolution Spanning five years, from the budding revolution to the Reign of Terror, Madame Tussaud is an incredible heroine whose talent for wax modeling saved her life and preserved many others. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Oates, Joyce Carol A Widow's Story: A Memoir Oates shares her struggle to adjust to a life absent of the partnership that had sustained and defined her for nearly half a century. Also available in large print, compact disc, downloadable audiobook and as an ebook download 2011 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Ozma, Alice The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared What a different and wonderful book! The father and daughter embark on a streak of reading-out-loud sessions every night before bed as Ozma is growing up, which makes for a wonderful relationship. Reviewed by Maxine B., At Home by Mail patron. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Peterson, Tracie Hope Rekindled When a spirited matchmaker finds her own match, will overwhelming obstacles prevent her from finding happiness and fulfillment? Set in eastern Texas in the 1880s. Inspirational fiction. Also available in large print 2011 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Raatma, Lucia Queen Noor: American-born Queen of Jordan Examines the woman who became Queen Noor, a woman whose efforts improved the quality of life in Jordan. 2006 Children's Nonfiction Book |
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