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| • | Books I've checked out (4 titles) Contributed by auntie beverly |
| • | Sweet romance (5 titles) Contributed by real<3 |
| • | Harry Potter's BFFs (7 titles) Oh, Harry Potter, the famous orphan who’s also a wizard, a regular kid who becomes part of a fantastic world of magic and mayhem. Through seven suspenseful books and seven wonder-filled years at Hogwarts School, Harry transforms from an overwhelmed, awestruck little boy into a powerful and thoughtful young man. He has to make some extraordinary choices concerning his life, his friends’ lives, and the fate of the world, but he’s guided by an unforgettable cast of characters: schoolmates Ron and Hermione; wise and occasionally wacky Professor Dumbledore; magical friends Hagrid, Hedwig, and Sirius; magical foes Snape, Malfoy, and even Lord Voldemort, who’s a truly worthwhile villain if there ever was one. And then there’s all the pure magical fun of playing Quidditch, shopping in Diagon Alley, or taking a Defense Against the Dark Arts lesson. We could go on and on with unfulfilled prophecies, invisibility cloaks, clueless Muggles, scars that sense evil, and every little interwoven, imaginative detail that makes the world of Harry Potter so unique and so loved. Author J.K. Rowling is a world-renowned celebrity and the Harry Potter series has changed the history of children’s literature and the publishing industry. That’s a tough act to follow. But there are authors out there who’ve been able to build on the momentum of Harry Potter without merely copying the poor-kid-in-a-fantasy-world plot. These books owe a debt to Harry, but they’ve all struck out in new and original directions. The world doesn’t just need more Harry Potters, after all—just more wildly creative books about young heroes on fantastic and challenging adventures. And now more than ever, children’s authors are ready to deliver. Contributed by KaliO |
| • | Cookies! (48 titles) All sorts of books about cookies, from cookbooks to fiction, displayed at the Minnetonka Library November 2009. Contributed by minnetonka library staff |
| • | If You Like *Glee* and it isn't Wednesday... (6 titles) ...pass the time til next week's episode with one of these books on the joys and sorrows of high school (or college) show/band/choir/theater life. Expects hearts of gold and mouthfuls of snark. PS: Band Rules. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Novellas (16 titles) Short on time yet you would like a worthwhile reading experience? Try a novella, a short novel which usually has between 10,000 and 50,000 words. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Favorites (5 titles) These are some of my very favorite books. Contributed by smarier |
| • | Web Wit (10 titles) Funny stuff originates on internet; book deal ensues. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Recent Reads (4 titles) Contributed by bcunio |
| • | Redemption (16 titles) These novels have characters trying to atone or make good on the price of their error in judgment or their crime (which was sometimes self-inflicted). Contributed by Kim B |
| • | A bit of everything (6 titles) Contributed by PLM |
| • | We Are Everywhere: GLBTQ Around the World (20 titles) Nonfiction books and films about the GLBTQ experience around the world and in diverse cultures. Contributed by Emily Lloyd |
| • | Magical Fiction for Grown-ups (23 titles) Seeking a magical reading experience? You may become bewitched by one of these novels. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Murder mystery (3 titles) Contributed by Tia Maria |
| • | Nobel Prize Winners (45 titles) A selection of works by and about a selection of Nobel Prize winners. Contributed by Kim B |
| • | Christy and Todd Series (3 titles) Christian romance Contributed by bookworm29 |
| • | Katie Weldon Series (3 titles) Christian Romance, funny, clean, no bad words. Contributed by bookworm29 |
| • | Post-Apocalyptic Novels (6 titles) Post-apocalypic stories take place in a world where war, plague or other disaster nearly brings about the end of civilization. Contributed by SvenskaGirl |
| • | Dystopian Fiction (10 titles) Dystopian novels visit an imaginary place where people often lead a dehumanized and fearful existence. Contributed by SvenskaGirl |
| • | Time Travel (9 titles) Take the journey of a lifetime with these time travel titles. Contributed by SvenskaGirl |
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