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Between the Lines by Jodi Picoult and Samantha Van Leer (Audiobook CD)

Posted on April 8, 2013 by mahnkenj

A modern-day fairy tale with some teen drama and angst thrown in!  A 15-year-old girl brings a storybook character to life as she struggles with her own real-life issues. My 12-year-old daughter and I both really enjoyed this book! It … Continue reading →

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Plain Kate by Erin Bow

Posted on March 28, 2012 by taylorb

Set in a world resembling medieval Russia, Plain Kate starts with small and ugly Kate Carver, who must watch her beloved father die.  He has witch’s fever, and soon, an anti-magic hysteria grips the land.  The gypsy-like Roamers are persecuted, … Continue reading →

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Queen & Country by Greg Rucka

Posted on February 20, 2012 by jcl-webteam

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Eat to Live by Joel Fuhrman and 21-day Weight Loss Kickstart by Neal D. Barnard

Posted on February 10, 2012 by jcl-webteam

We are now one month into our New Year’s resolutions (you’re still working on those, right?). Here’s a review of two nutrition books by Helen, a Librarian at the Central Resource Library, to help keep you motivated and informed.

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Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link

Posted on January 19, 2012 by jcl-webteam

Looking for a great collection of short stories? Checkout Magic for Beginners by Kelly Link.

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The Accidental Athlete: A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Middle Age by John “The Penguin” Bingham

Posted on October 17, 2011 by Helen Hokanson

Would my review seem unprofessional if I simply said, “I la-la-la-loooooved this book” and left it at that? John Bingham recounts his transformation from a child who played for the sheer joy of it to a small and un-athletic high … Continue reading →

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Buffy, the Vampire Slayer on DVD

Posted on October 14, 2011 by kazmim

  The television series, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, which appeared for seven seasons, is a mix of California sunshine and old B movies.  Buffy manages to bypass the stereotypical gothic atmosphere with a modern, realistic setting and plenty of tongue-in-cheek … Continue reading →

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What Women Want: The Global Market Turns Female Friendly, by Paco Underhill

Posted on July 25, 2011 by grigsbyb

Paco Underhill writes about the importance of women’s growing power and influence in the global marketplace in his 2010 book What Women Want.  The message: Ignore them and you will be losing out on a very large market.  Underhill goes … Continue reading →

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Shiver (Wolves of Mercy Falls, 1) by Maggie Stiefvater

Posted on July 15, 2011 by myersj

Grace has always had a strong attraction to the wolves that live in the woods behind her house, especially one yellow-eyed wolf named Sam.  Sam has been watching Grace—and watching out for her—since she was dragged off by wolves as … Continue reading →

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Murder Under a Mystic Moon by Yasmine Galenorn

Posted on July 14, 2011 by ohmesm

Emerald O’Brien is a thirty-six-year-old divorced mother of two and owner of the Chintz ‘n China Tea Room, a quaint little business in the town of Chiqetaw, Washington.  Emerald’s daughter, Miranda, suggested the name be changed to Chintz ‘n China … Continue reading →

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