Braille Books 2001-2002 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Library of Congress Washington 2003 Fiction Adventure The Baboon King BR 12792 by Anton Quintana 2 volumes Always feeling like an outsider because of his mixed Kikuyu and Masai parentage, Moreng ru "the hunter" unintentionally kills a Kikuyu. Banished from his village, Moreng ru further questions his existence while living with a troop of baboons. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. Mildred L. Batchelder Award. 1998. Burning for Revenge BR 13344 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to Darkness, Be My Friend (BR 12596) the teen guerilla band members led by Ellie are abandoned in Australia and have to fight their way out of an enemy airfield-destroying it in the process. Some violence and some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. Darkness, Be My Friend BR 12596 by John Marsden 2 volumes In this sequel to A Killing Frost (BR 11739) teenagers Homer, Lee, Kevin, Fi, and Ellie try to lead normal lives in New Zealand. But when Colonel Finley asks them to return to Australia to fight the invaders, they reluctantly agree, hoping to find their families. Some violence. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1996. Down the Yukon BR 13641 by Will Hobbs 2 volumes Alaska, 1899. In this sequel to Jason's Gold (BR 12786), Jason and his girlfriend, Jamie, leave Dawson City in a race down the Yukon River to Nome, where new gold deposits have been discovered. Along the way they face sabotage, bears, and bad weather. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Fisherman's Son BR 12670 by Michael Köepf 2 volumes Shipwrecked and adrift on a raft, a commercial fisherman reflects on his life and the events that brought him to this desperate pass. He recalls shipping aboard his father's boat at age twelve, the arduous work on the water, and the loss of friends at sea. Some strong language. 1998. The Guns of Navarone; Force 10 from Navarone BR 13330 by Alistair MacLean 4 volumes Two classic World War II adventures. In The Guns of Navarone, a British sabotage team must destroy Nazi weapons so that a small Greek island can be evacuated. In Force 10 from Navarone, three Allied spies are assigned an impossible mission in Yugoslavia. Some violence and some strong language. 1968. Jason's Gold BR 12786 by Will Hobbs 2 volumes When fifteen-year-old wanderer Jason Hawthorn decides to join the Klondike gold rush, he learns that his older Brothers beat him to it. Jason spends a difficult year trying to find them, befriending writer Jack London and others along the way. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Mysterious Island BR 12761 by Jules Verne 5 volumes During the Civil War, engineer Cyrus Smith, a Northerner, is captured. He escapes by hot-air balloon, along with three men, a boy, and a dog. After a storm blows them to an island, mysterious events help them survive. Sequel to Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea (BR 9469). For senior high and older readers. 1874. The Queen of Attolia BR 13222 by Megan Whalen Turner 2 volumes In this sequel to The Thief (BR 11285), the Queen of Attolia captures Eugenides, the official thief of Eddis. Although her severe punishment nearly breaks his spirit, he continues to love her throughout the ensuing political and military intrigues. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Sterkarm Handshake BR 13376 by Susan Price 4 volumes Anthropologist Andrea Mitchell's unethical twenty-first- century employer sends her back through a time tunnel to the sixteenth-century English-Scottish border to facilitate a scheme to extract gold and oil from the land. But overweight Andrea falls in love and has to choose between cultures. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Stories of the Far North BR 12949 edited by Jon Tuska 2 volumes Nine short stories set in the far northwest portraying the fight against the elements, the tie between man and dog, and the struggle for survival. Includes The League of the Old Men by Jack London and the ballad The Trail of 'Ninety-Eight by Robert Service. 1998. Terry and the Pirates BR 13474 by Julian F. Thompson 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Terry stows away on a yacht that was stolen by young Mick and is sailing south. Mick is washed overboard during a tropical storm. Terry is rescued and held for ransom by an eccentric pirate family that is looking for buried treasure. For senior high readers. 2000. Touching Spirit Bear BR 13676 by Ben Mikaelsen 2 volumes To avoid prison after viciously attacking a classmate, fifteen-year-old Cole agrees to a Native American tradition for healing-one year alone on a remote Alaskan island. There Cole confronts a huge white Spirit Bear that changes his life. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. Animals Angus: A Memoir BR 13441 by Charles Siebert 1 volume An injured Jack Russell terrier named Angus recalls the events of his life and explains his relationship with humans from a dog's viewpoint. Describes his birthplace, a farm in Devon, England; his journey to America; and his favorite woods in southern Canada. 2000. Buster's Diaries: A True Story of a Dog and His Man BR 13519 by Roy Hattersley 1 volume Buster, an abandoned London dog who is part bull terrier, keeps a diary of his life. He is eventually adopted from an animal shelter by "the Man" but makes the mistake of killing one of the queen's geese in a public park. The ensuing uproar leaves Buster a very famous canine. 1998. The Ugly Dachshund BR 12647 by G.B. Stern 1 volume In a satire on human behavior, Tono, a Great Dane, is raised among dachshunds. But the big dog always feels inferior since he is not treated like the others. Finally, when Tono realizes his true nature, his demeanor changes. A Disney movie of the same title was filmed in 1966. 1938. Classics The Age of Innocence BR 12711 by Edith Wharton 3 volumes (Reissue) A novel of manners set in New York society in the 1870s, an age of convention, propriety, and tribal solidarity. Newland Archer is torn between his attraction to Countess Olenska, a femme fatale, and his security in a bland but proper marriage to her cousin May. Pulitzer Prize. 1920. Animal Farm: A Fairy Story BR 13456 by George Orwell 1 volume (Reissue) Classic political satire targets Soviet Communism. The animals on a farm overthrow their master and live a utopian life, until the intelligent pigs take over-and one establishes himself as dictator. Preface by Russell Baker. Introduction by C.M. Woodhouse. 1946. Anna Karenina BR 12695 by Leo Tolstoy 8 volumes In the 1870s in Russia, Anna flaunts convention by having an adulterous affair with Count Vronsky. Preferring the allure of romance to her stifling marriage with Alexis Karenin, Anna's happiness disintegrates as she loses her peace of mind. Originally published in 1877. Translated by Louise and Aylmer Maude. 1999. The Bostonians BR 13463 by Henry James 4 volumes Satirical comedy involving impressionable young suffragette Verena Tarrant, who struggles to reconcile her love for Basil Ransom, a charming southern lawyer, with the demands of her patron, Olive Chancellor, a domineering Boston feminist who hates men. 1886. The Call of the Wild BR 12582 by Jack London 1 volume (Reissue) Buck, a St. Bernard mix, is stolen and trained to be a sled dog in the Alaskan gold fields. Abused by both men and dogs, Buck learns to fight ruthlessly until he finds a master, John Thornton, whom he loves and respects. For senior high and older readers. 1903. A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court BR 13640 by Mark Twain 3 volumes Classic satire about a nineteenth-century New England factory worker who is knocked unconscious and transported back to the year 528. Hank Morgan awakens in King Arthur's court in Britain, where he attempts to improve living conditions by introducing modern inventions and democratic ideas. For senior high and older readers. 1889. East of Eden BR 12565 by John Steinbeck 6 volumes (Reissue) This saga of two California families spans from the post- Civil War era to the end of World War I. The Trasks, a mixture of gentleness and brutality, contrast with the Hamiltons, the author's own forebears, a well-adjusted, more tranquil family. 1952. For Whom the Bell Tolls BR 12455 by Ernest Hemingway 4 volumes (Reissue) American Robert Jordan has joined the Republicans fighting against the Fascists during the Spanish civil war. He is on a mission to destroy a strategically located bridge with the help of a band of guerillas. At their camp he falls in love with Maria, a young torture victim. Some violence. 1940. Go Down, Moses BR 12488 by William Faulkner 3 volumes Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the changing relationships between racial groups and their attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996. Gulliver's Travels BR 12766 by Jonathan Swift 3 volumes (Reissue) Eighteenth-century British satire enjoyed both as a children's fairy tale and as "the morose and misanthropic vision of a gloomy dean." It follows the travels of Captain Lemuel Gulliver into remote and fanciful regions of the world, beginning with his voyage to Lilliput, a land of miniature people. 1991. Guy Mannering BR 13236 by Walter Sir Scott 8 volumes Young Harry Bertram, heir to the Ellangowan estate, is kidnapped and sent away from England by an unscrupulous lawyer who covets the property. Years later, when Harry returns to England after military service in India, he is recognized by an old gypsy woman and learns the secret of his past. 1814. The House of the Seven Gables BR 12720 by Nathaniel Hawthorne 3 volumes (Reissue) The fortunes of the Pyncheon family of New England have declined through the generations, leaving them in a decaying house with little money. Interactions among family members are based on past mistakes and misdeeds that now dictate their lives. But love can change everything. 1851. Madame Bovary: Life in a Country Town BR 12480 by Gustave Flaubert 3 volumes A young middle-class Frenchwoman, Emma Bovary, is bored with her husband (an inept doctor) and their country existence. Her romantic fantasies lead her astray, into adultery and self-destruction. Translated by Gerard Hopkins. Originally published in 1857. 1981. Moll Flanders BR 12919 by Daniel Defoe 3 volumes (Reissue) Moral tale set in seventeenth-century England and Virginia recounts the crimes and misfortunes of a lusty and strong- willed woman. Among Moll's five marriages was one, unwitting, to her own brother. After years as a thief and a prostitute, she attains great wealth, and spends her old age comfortably repenting her youthful excesses. 1722. Persuasion BR 12975 by Jane Austen 3 volumes (Reissue) Austen's last novel is a temperate comedy of manners. At twenty-seven, a woman regrets that, persuaded by her elders, she had broken her engagement to the navy captain she loved at nineteen. When she and her father are forced to rent their family home and move to Bath, she meets her former love again. 1816. The Pilot: A Tale of the Sea BR 12729 by James Fenimore Cooper 5 volumes (Reissue) A nineteenth-century sea story suggested by an episode in the life of John Paul Jones, which combines romance, intrigue, betrayal, near-shipwreck, and sea fights. 1823. The Plague BR 12552 by Albert Camus 2 volumes (Reissue) In a coastal town in Algeria the people struggle against ignorance and fear as the bubonic plague strikes. Dr. Bernard Rieux chronicles the trials and suffering of his patients during the quarantine, and their triumph over death. 1948. The Red Badge of Courage: An Episode of the American Civil War BR 13144 by Stephen Crane 2 volumes (Reissue) Henry Fleming, a young country boy, enthusiastically enlists with the Union army during the Civil War. Wanting to prove himself a hero, but experiencing shock and fear on the battlefront, he finally revives his courage and self-respect in a crucial advance. New edition includes an additional chapter from author's notes. 1895. Silas Marner: The Weaver of Raveloe BR 13573 by George Eliot 2 volumes Classic novel of an embittered, reclusive weaver in rural Victorian England who is robbed of his horded gold but later adopts a foundling he learns to cherish. Years later Silas and Eppie discover the truth of the girl's parentage-and the location of the lost treasure. With 1996 introduction and notes by David Carroll. 1861. To Kill a Mockingbird BR 12850 by Harper Lee 3 volumes (Reissue) Classic tale of injustice, friendship, and coming-of-age in 1930s Alabama. Six-year-old Scout and her friends are fascinated by the mysterious Radley place and its reclusive occupant. But their focus shifts when Scout's attorney- father is called upon to defend a black man accused of rape. For senior high and older readers. Pulitzer Prize. 1960. Uncle Tom's Cabin; or, Life among the Lowly BR 12749 by Harriet Beecher Stowe 5 volumes (Reissue) First published in 1852, abolitionist Stowe's depiction of the moral injustice of slavery and the evils of materialism. Tom saves little Eva's life, and years later she tries to help him gain his freedom. Eventually, Tom's protection of runaway Eliza costs him his life at the hands of the brutal ex-Yankee Simon Legree. 1965. Vanity Fair: A Novel without a Hero BR 12598 by William Makepeace Thackeray 7 volumes (Reissue) Great Britain, early nineteenth century. Two young women- wellborn, humble Amelia Sedley and social-climbing, amoral Becky Sharp-meet at boarding school. Both marry, but Amelia's husband wants to leave her for Becky until he is killed at the Battle of Waterloo. 1847. Contemporary Canone Inverso BR 12699 by Paolo Maurensig 1 volume As the protagonist contemplates his newly acquired seventeenth-century violin in a London hotel, he is interrupted by a stranger who missed the Christie's auction. The visitor recounts the tragic story behind the instrument, involving two musicians and their destructive rivalry. 1998. Enchanted Night BR 13198 by Steven Millhauser 1 volume At the magic hour of midnight on a hot summer night in Connecticut, the moonlight beckons. While dreams and reality mingle, a series of tableaux unfolds: teenagers roam, a store window mannequin comes to life, and a thirty-nine year old bachelor defends a vulnerable young woman. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Tattoo Girl BR 13574 by Brooke Stevens 2 volumes A security guard making his rounds in an Ohio mall at 2:00 a.m. discovers a mute teenage girl, whose body is covered with tattoos. Lucy Thurman, a former circus fat lady, adopts the girl and names her Emma. Together the two undertake difficult journeys of self-discovery. Strong language and some violence. 2001. Family Backwater BR 12539 by Joan Bauer 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Ivy Breedlove feels out of place in her family of opinionated attorneys. While helping an elderly relative compile a family history, Ivy sees similarities between herself and a reclusive aunt who lives in the Adirondacks. Ivy sets out to find her mysterious aunt. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Corrections BR 13651 by Jonathan Franzen 5 volumes Because her husband, Alfred, has Parkinson's disease, elderly midwestern housewife Enid Lambert seeks to gather her grown children for one last Christmas together. But unhappily married banker Gary, recently fired professor Chip, and bisexual chef Denise have other ideas. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. The Dark Side of the Sun BR 13334 by Elizabeth Palmer 3 volumes England, 1928. Teenager Mary Fox, the governess's daughter, falls in love with the eldest of the privileged Harding children. Then World War II intervenes, and Mary finds work in the London war office. After her mother is killed in an air raid, Mary discovers her secret past. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. A Face in Every Window BR 13030 by Han Nolan 2 volumes After the death of the grandmother who held the family together, fifteen-year-old JP O'Brien is left with his mentally challenged father and free-spirited mother, who decides to change their lives. When she wins an old farmhouse in an essay contest, an assortment of outcasts moves in. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Fisher King BR 13749 by Paule Marshall 2 volumes Brooklyn, 1949. West Indian musician Sonny-Rett and African American Cherisse fall in love. Opposed by their families, the lovers flee to Paris where they start a family and Sonny becomes famous. Years later their grandchild returns to New York with Cherisse's best friend, Hattie. ALA Black Caucus Award. 2000. A Good House BR 13400 by Bonnie Burnard 3 volumes Follows the saga of the Chambers family of Stonebrook, Ontario, for five decades. In 1949, Bill and Sylvia enjoy postwar prosperity until Sylvia succumbs to cancer. Their children Patrick, Paul, and Daphne readily accept a stepmother and, later, a half-sister into the family. And all begin their own families. 1999. Hayati, My Life BR 13443 by Miriam Cooke 1 volume Traces three generations of Palestinian women while they struggle with personal problems and political turmoil from 1946 through 1990. Samya lives in Jerusalem and, along with her daughter Assia and granddaughters Maryam and Afaf, survives wars, exile, imprisonment, rape, and poverty. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Leaving Pico BR 12905 by Frank X. Gaspar 2 volumes Award-winning poet Gaspar's autobiographical tale of Josie Carvalho, who grows up in the Portuguese fishing village in Provincetown, Massachusetts. Abandoned by his mother, Josie is raised by an aunt and his seldom sober grandfather, who regales him with the adventures of an ancestor who supposedly discovered America before Columbus. 1999. Legacy of Love BR 13434 by Caroline Harvey 4 volumes Three generations of women find love in unexpected places. During the Victorian era, Charlotte marries an army man who's posted to Afghanistan, where she encounters dangerous conditions. Her granddaughter, Alexandra, later finds happiness with an artist in Cornwall. Charlotte's great- granddaughter, Cara, discovers inner resources during the Second World War. 1983. The Lucky Gourd Shop BR 13329 by Joanna Catherine Scott 2 volumes Three adopted Korean American teenagers are curious about their roots. What they do not know is that their birth mother had been a foundling raised in a Seoul coffeeshop. After the death of their father, the children's grandmother saved them from starvation by taking them to an orphanage. 2000. Mary and O'Neil BR 13569 by Justin Cronin 2 volumes Eight interconnected stories from 1979 to 2000 about the Burke family. Attorney Arthur and his wife, Miriam, are parents of newlywed Kay and college student O'Neil. After they are orphaned, the two siblings sustain each other throughout O'Neil's marriage and Kay's lingering illness. Some strong language. 2001. Meeting Luciano BR 13396 by Anna Esaki-Smith 2 volumes Recent college graduate Emily Shimoda returns home to find her divorced mother Hanako remodeling their home on the presumption that opera star Luciano Pavarotti is coming to dinner. Emily worries about her mother's mental health, finances, and relationship with the contractor. 1999. Moon Women BR 13503 by Pamela Duncan 3 volumes Account of three generations of North Carolina women. Matriarch Marvelle, living with daughter Ruth Ann, is losing touch with reality and harbors a secret that will affect everyone. Ruth Ann's daughter, Ashley, nineteen, unmarried, and pregnant, lives with them. Nearby is Ruth Ann's lonely, obese sister Cassandra. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Mother-in-Law Diaries BR 12449 by Carol Dawson 2 volumes Her son has eloped-and made her a mother-in-law! This news causes Lulu to contemplate the unfortunate relationships she had with the mothers of her boyfriends and four husbands. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Necessary Roughness BR 12549 by Marie G. Lee 2 volumes Korean-American teenager Chan Kim and his twin sister, Young, work hard to be assimilated into their new high school after their father moves the family from L.A. to rural Minnesota. Chan switches from soccer to football to gain acceptance, but then tragedy strikes the family. For junior and senior high readers. 1996. No Crystal Stair BR 12974 by Eva Rutland 3 volumes Semiautobiographical novel about African American Ann Elizabeth Carter, who grew up in a privileged Atlanta neighborhood. Her way of life changes when she marries Californian Robert Metcalf, a lieutenant with the Tuskegee Airmen. Over the years they face challenges that include a world war and the civil rights movement. Some strong language. 2000. Other Voices, Other Rooms BR 12635 by Truman Capote 2 volumes Twelve-year-old Joel Knox goes to live with his invalid father in a dilapidated Louisiana mansion. There the sensitive boy encounters a perverse stepmother, a pathetic uncle, and a tomboy who becomes his fast friend. 1948. A Painted House BR 13239 by John Grisham 3 volumes Arkansas, 1952. Seven-year-old Luke Chandler, who lives with his parents and grandparents in a house that has never been painted, recounts the events during cotton-picking season. As Luke faces the daily grind of harvesting, he witnesses a murder, a birth, and a storm that changes their lives forever. Some violence. Bestseller 2001. A Perfect Arrangement BR 13669 by Suzanne Berne 2 volumes Howard and Mirella, an upwardly mobile New England couple, think that they have finally found the perfect nanny in Randi. But as their difficult preschoolers become abnormally attached to her and their marriage begins crumbling, they realize they need to reassess their priorities. Some strong language. 2001. Pobby and Dingan BR 13515 by Ben Rice 1 volume Ashmol is not sympathetic to his little sister, Kellyanne, when she confides that her missing imaginary friends Pobby and Dingan may be dead. But Kellyanne becomes seriously ill, and Ashmol's love for her makes him search for Pobby and Dingan to keep her alive. Strong language. 2000. A Student of Weather BR 13720 by Elizabeth Hay 3 volumes Saskatchewan, 1938. Naturalist Maurice Dove arrives at the farm where Lucinda and Norma Joyce Hardy live with their widowed father. Both girls fall in love with the young man from Ottawa and over decades and miles their lives intertwine with deception and rivalry. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2001. Summer Gone BR 13439 by David Macfarlane 2 volumes Middle-aged Caz Newling recalls the ill-fated canoe trip he took when he was twelve with his divorced father, Bay. Stories within stories within stories unfold as father and son camp out in the Canadian wilderness, bringing to mind Bay's favorite summers and their impact on major events in his life. 1999. This One and Magic Life BR 13170 by Anne Carroll George 2 volumes The Sullivan family converges on the Mobile Bay town of Harlow, Alabama, for the funeral of fifty-eight-year-old Artie. As her twin, Donnie, and younger brother, Hektor, reminisce over the deceased, the siblings revisit the secret and terrible crime they committed years ago on their parents' behalf. 1999. Three Women BR 12615 by Marge Piercy 3 volumes Successful attorney Suzanne Blume's contented, solitary life is disrupted when her troubled older daughter loses another job and returns home. Then, as Suzanne warily pursues an in- person meeting with an online friend, her political-activist mother suffers a crippling stroke and moves in. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1999. The Wake of the Wind BR 12608 by J. California Cooper 3 volumes Africa, circa 1764. Acquaintances Kola and Suwaibu are captured and transported to America. One hundred years later two of their descendants, Mordecai and Lifee, marry on a plantation just prior to the Civil War. After they are freed the family starts on a journey to find a home. Some violence. 1998. What Remains BR 13564 by Nicholas Delbanco 2 volumes An artistic German-Jewish family escapes the Holocaust by moving to Britain. But because Julia wants more opportunities for her sons, she and husband Karl move the boys to the United States, while Karl's brother's family remains in England. 2000. Where the Road Goes BR 12240 by Joanne Greenberg 3 volumes Sixty-two-year-old perennial activist Tig Warriner joins a radical acquaintance in a yearlong environmental march across the country. Tig's family members resent her years of devotion to causes at their expense. In their letters back and forth, Tig learns more about her husband and children than she had ever known. 1998. Willy Slater's Lane BR 12625 by Mitch Wieland 1 volume Offbeat, middle-aged brothers Harlan and Erban pass their days in a dilapidated house on their inherited Ohio farm. When Harlan takes a mail-order bride, conflict ensues causing her to flee, Harlan to languish, and Erban to flourish at last. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Fantasy The Amber Spyglass: His Dark Materials, Book 3 BR 13278 by Philip Pullman 4 volumes In this continuation of The Subtle Knife (BR 13277), Lyra is hidden in a cave by her mother, Mrs. Coulter. Two angels want Will and his magic knife to accompany them to Lord Asriel, but Will is determined to find Lyra first. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. The Curse of Chalion BR 13712 by Lois McMaster Bujold 4 volumes Lupe dy Cazaril, once betrayed and sold into slavery, returns to the royal household he once served, hoping to find a menial job. Instead he is favored with the position of secretary-tutor to the royal princess. But a curse lies over the House of Chalion, endangering Cazaril and all within the royal circle. 2001. Daemonomania BR 13512 by John Crowley 5 volumes In this sequel to Love and Sleep (BR 10083), the Faraway Hills provide the context for understanding the mysteries that blend past and present, magic and the mundane. Intertwined are the stories of historian Pierce Moffett, his lover Rose Ryder, and single mother Rosie Rasmussen, whose daughter seems possessed. 2000. Darby O'Gill and the Good People BR 13158 by Herminie Templeton Kavanagh 2 volumes A tale of Irishman Darby O'Gill's adventures after being captured by the leprechauns. But even when he eventually escapes, Darby remains friends with their leader, King Brian Connors of the Good People. Made into the 1959 Walt Disney movie. 1903. The Gilded Chain: A Tale of the King's Blades BR 13416 by Dave Duncan 3 volumes In the land of Chivial, a magical ritual of a sword through the heart binds unwanted boys to defend their masters unto death. Durendal, once a wild youth, becomes an elite swordsman, only to be bound to a smirking noble, dashing his dream of protecting his beloved liege. 1998. The Golden Compass: His Dark Materials, Book 1 BR 13276 by Philip Pullman 3 volumes A tale set in Victorian England on an alternate Earth. Young Lyra Belacqua and her daemon enjoy an idyllic life among the scholars at Jordan College. Then her friend Roger and other children are abducted by the Gobblers. Venturing north in pursuit, Lyra encounters an alien and sinister world. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. Heart's Blood BR 13401 by Jane Yolen 2 volumes Jakkin, now a free dragon trainer, has his plans abruptly changed when he is asked to infiltrate rebel forces taking hold on the planet. Sequel to Dragon's Blood (BR 10937). For junior and senior high readers. 1984. I Am Morgan le Fay: A Tale from Camelot BR 13644 by Nancy Springer 2 volumes In the olden time of knights and castles, Morgan, the future King Arthur's half-sister, gradually becomes aware of her magic gifts. Intrigued by the fairies, she explores her passions and her powers. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Last Hot Time BR 13548 by John M. Ford 2 volumes An immortal race of elves that once coexisted with hominids returns to destroy most of Chicago. A paramedic heading towards the city saves the life of a woman wounded in a drive-by shooting. Rewarded with a new identity, he finds himself swept into an underground world of temptation, danger, and enchantment. 2000. Lavondyss: Journey to an Unknown Region BR 13615 by Robert Holdstock 3 volumes In this sequel to Mythago Wood (BR 6526), Tallis Keeton searches for her older brother, Harry. He has been missing for some years and Tallis is convinced that he's lost in the magical ancient forest, Ryhope Wood. Her quest leads her to Lavondyss. 1988. Lord of the Fire Lands: A Tale of the King's Blades BR 13417 by Dave Duncan 4 volumes Desiring to avenge his family, Wasp follows his friend's lead and together they spurn the king's wishes. Now as outlaws, they are hunted by the very Blades whose ranks they were a breath away from entering. Companion to The Gilded Chain (BR 13416). Some violence. 1999. A Sending of Dragons BR 13576 by Jane Yolen 2 volumes Falsely accused of sabotage, Jakkin and Akki flee to the wilderness with the five dragon hatchlings of the deceased Heart's Blood. When search helicopters force them to take refuge in a hidden tunnel, they are captured by an underground tribe. Sequel to Heart's Blood (BR 13401). For junior and senior high readers. 1987. Sirena BR 12571 by Donna Jo Napoli 1 volume Appalled at the thought of luring hapless sailors to their deaths with a siren song, mermaid Sirena abandons her sisters to live on the island of Lemnos. There she nurses the marooned Philoctetes back to health before he meets his heroic fate in the Trojan War. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Sky of Swords: A Tale of the King's Blades BR 13418 by Dave Duncan 4 volumes With the death of her father, Malinda-now queen-searches for a way to protect her realm. But the Blades whom she can trust are in grave peril as the people revolt against them. Companion to Lord of the Fire Lands (BR 13417). Some violence. 2000. Something Wicked This Way Comes BR 12583 by Ray Bradbury 2 volumes (Reissue) Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade, both thirteen, are fascinated by the carnival that comes to their small town. But after a series of frightening events, the boys realize there is something sinister about the show and its owner. 1962. The Subtle Knife: His Dark Materials, Book 2 BR 13277 by Philip Pullman 3 volumes Sequel to The Golden Compass (BR 13276). Lyra and her daemon are joined in Ci'gazze by twelve-year-old Will, who is searching for his long-lost explorer father. Will proves his mettle-losing two fingers in a fight-and now bears the magical Subtle Knife. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1997. General At Freddie's BR 13180 by Penelope Fitzgerald 2 volumes London, 1963. Two new Irish teachers, Hannah Graves and Pierce Carroll, arrive to tutor the child actors at the Temple Stage School. Freddie Wentworth has been running the school for decades-always on the verge of bankruptcy. Pierce becomes smitten with Hannah, but there is romantic competition. 1982. Big Girls Don't Cry BR 12495 by Fay Weldon 2 volumes London, 1971. Four feminists decide to start a publishing house in order to further their ideals. The concept of profit is rejected until the firm is eventually on the verge of bankruptcy. Problems also crop up in the form of children, lovers, and husbands. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. A Common Life: The Wedding Story BR 13422 by Jan Karon 1 volume In this companion to the Mitford Years series, Father Tim Kavanagh finally gets up the courage to ask Cynthia Coppersmith to marry him. Tensions mount as each struggles with doubt and preparations. Meanwhile the entire town becomes involved in the planning. Bestseller 2001. Confessions of a Fallen Standard-Bearer BR 13607 by Andre‹ Makine 1 volume In a letter to his childhood companion, a Russian emigrant celebrates their idealistic time together as Pioneers (Communist scouts). He recalls the friendships between their families and the horror of their parents' World War II experiences, contrasting their quiet heroism with the Soviet party line. 2000. The Cross-Country Quilters: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel BR 13571 by Jennifer Chiaverini 3 volumes In this companion to Round Robin (BR 12935), the Elm Creek Quilt Camp, Pennsylvania, welcomes five new members-aging movie-star Julia, single-mother Megan, mother-of-the-bride Donna, ill Grace, and matchmaking Vinnie. As they continue their quilting at home, they maintain their friendship by e-mail. 2001. The Diagnosis BR 13414 by Alan Lightman 3 volumes Boston businessman Bill Chalmers suffers from a mysterious disease, apparently induced by technological overload in a stressful world with constant e-mail messages. As he deteriorates-without a confirmed medical diagnosis-he feels further pressure from mounting financial obligations, his colleagues, his son, and especially his wife. Some strong language. 2000. The Dress Lodger BR 13377 by Sheri Holman 3 volumes In northern England during the Industrial Revolution, at the outbreak of the 1831 cholera epidemic, teenager Gustine struggles to support herself and her deformed illegitimate child, working as a potter's assistant during the day and a prostitute at night. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. The Dying Animal BR 13538 by Philip Roth 1 volume Sixtyish New York cultural critic David Kepesh is already struggling with his own mortality when a former favorite young lover, Cuban Consuela Castillo, returns in ill health to see him again. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. Bestseller 2001. Eclipse BR 13699 by John Banville 2 volumes When actor Alex Cleave has an onstage career crisis at age fifty, he departs for "a brief respite from life." Against his wife's protests, he retreats to his empty childhood home to stop acting and simply be. But he is not alone there. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. English Passengers BR 13238 by Matthew Kneale 4 volumes In the 1850s, British customs' exorbitant fines force Illiam Quillian Kewley, captain of a smuggling band, to charter his ship. His two passengers are on a quest to prove that the actual Garden of Eden was Tasmania. But they do not arrive at any paradise. Booker Prize nominee. 2000. The Exotics: Gal pagos Revisited BR 13374 by Jude Ware 1 volume Katherine Moore's solitary and illegal vigil atop a volcano is the catalyst for tragedy. Western environmentalists, indigenous friends, and a socialite interloper-each with a different agenda-converge on her campsite, and everyone suffers as a result. Some strong language. 2000. The Fall of the Year BR 12913 by Howard Frank Mosher 2 volumes Vermont, 1950s. Frank Bennett returns to his small home town after graduation from university to decide his future. His adoptive father, a priest, keeps him busy assisting with parish duties involving the locals, who include a fortune teller, a herbalist, a con artist, and a girl who captures Frank's heart. 1999. Famous after Death BR 12575 by Benjamin Cheever 2 volumes Satirical story of book editor Noel Hammersmith, who aspires to become thin, attractive, and famous. In reality, he can't remember large chunks of his boring days. Meanwhile, a serial bomber who seems to be leading a parallel life to Noel's is getting a lot of press. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Fire of Origins BR 13769 by Emmanuel Dongala 2 volumes Epic magical-realist tale that encapsulates the history of a West African nation from the perspective of one man. A villager whose very birth is disputed, Mankunku grows in strength, moves to the city, defies the village sorcerer, and challenges colonial oppressors. Some strong language. Grand Prix Litt. d'Afrique Noire. 2001. The Florabama Ladies' Auxiliary and Sewing Circle BR 13685 by Lois Battle 3 volumes Middle-aged Atlanta socialite Bonnie Cullman is suddenly alone and broke when her husband goes bankrupt. Ironically, she finds a job running a program for displaced homemakers at a small-town Alabama community college. There Bonnie is confronted with other lost women who have been laid off from a lingerie factory. Some strong language. 2001. Gain BR 12444 by Richard Powers 4 volumes Laura Bodey lives in a midwestern city, home of the well- established Clare Soap and Chemical company. When Laura learns she has cancer, she blames the manufacturer. After exploring Clare's history, business practices, and advertising policies, as well as periods of growth and financial crisis, Laura seeks damages. 1998. The Gardens of Covington BR 13718 by Joan Medlicott 3 volumes In this sequel to The Ladies of Covington Send Their Love (BR 13230), Hannah, Grace, and Amelia continue to enjoy life in the North Carolina foothills. When a developer threatens their peaceful environment, they rally their neighbors to maintain its natural beauty. 2001. The Gatecrasher BR 13375 by Madeleine Wickham 2 volumes Stunning forty-year-old Fleur crashes funerals in pursuit of wealthy widowers to swindle. When she meets Richard, she finds herself enveloped by his closeknit family-they even welcome her forlorn teenage daughter into the fold. But someone else is also after Richard's fortune. Some strong language. 1998. Henry of Atlantic City BR 12981 by Frederick Reuss 2 volumes Six-year-old Henry lives in an Atlantic City casino where his father is director of security. Having been introduced to the Gnostic gospels by a blackjack dealer, Henry not only hears angels talking in his ear but tries to communicate their teachings-not always welcomed in his gaudy surroundings. Some strong language. 1999. I Am One of You Forever BR 12709 by Fred Chappell 2 volumes Jess grows into manhood on a farm in the North Carolina mountains, surrounded by an eccentric, but loving, extended family. But most important to Jess is Johnson Gibbs, an orphaned teenager who lives on the farm until he leaves for military service in World War II. Some strong language. 1985. The Industry of Souls BR 12843 by Martin Booth 2 volumes On his eightieth birthday, a British citizen and gulag survivor who has lived for twenty years in a Russian village is presented with an unexpected choice from the outside world. Shurik, as he is fondly called, reminisces about his time as a prisoner and the meaning of freedom and friendship. Booker Prize finalist. 1998. The Intuitionist BR 13053 by Colson Whitehead 2 volumes In this allegorical mystery set in the 1940s, Lila Mae Watson, the city's first minority woman elevator inspector, works by psychic intuition. When an elevator fails on her watch and her empiricist rivals seek her undoing, Lila conducts a secret probe that yields a startling discovery. Some strong language. 1999. Look Back All the Green Valley BR 12675 by Fred Chappell 3 volumes Jess Kirkman returns to the North Carolina mountains to carry out two requests by his dying mother: that she be buried next to her husband and that Jess close up his father's mysterious workshop. In fulfilling her second wish, Jess develops a better understanding of his father. Some strong language. 1999. Mag-Marjorie and Won Over: Two Novels BR 12745 by Charlotte Perkins Gilman 3 volumes Two novels by an early feminist, first serialized in 1912 and 1913 in the Forerunner. In Mag-Marjorie, a seduced and abandoned young girl is rescued from ruin by an older woman. In Won Over, a sheltered housewife rediscovers her love of writing and achieves emotional independence. 1913. The Palace BR 13114 by Lisa St. Aubin de Ter n 2 volumes Italy, 1860. Imprisoned for supporting Garibaldi's insurrection, young stonemason Gabriele del Campo dreams of the once-glimpsed Donna Donatella, for whom he fashions a marble palace in his mind. Leaving prison, Gabriele wins a fortune at a gambling house and begins construction of his imagined mansion. 1997. The Plato Papers: A Prophesy BR 13314 by Peter Ackroyd 1 volume The year is A.D. 3700, the place is London, and the speaker is Plato, an orator and scholar. He lectures about the Age of Mouldwarp, which ended in A.D. 2300, but fundamentally misinterprets the culture of that era. Then Plato must defend himself against accusations of spinning lies. 1999. Prince BR 12914 by Ib Michael 2 volumes In the suspension of time that is summer, Malte (age twelve) helps out at a Danish seaside inn in 1912. Icebergs release their secrets, and Malte finds a long-ago sailor's coffin on the beach. The mystery of the sailor intermingles with the boy's own adventures with the townspeople. 1999. The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants BR 13765 by Ann Brashares 2 volumes Four fifteen-year-olds, "Bridget the athlete, Lena the beauty, Tibby the rebel, and Carmen . . . the one with the bad temper," have been friends since childhood. During this first summer apart, they share a pair of used jeans that magically fits each of them perfectly and helps them through tough times. For senior high readers. 2001. The Sooterkin BR 13404 by Tom Gilling 2 volumes 1821. Sarah Dyer, a convict in an Australian penal colony, gives birth to her second child, Arthur. Unlike nine-year- old Ned, Arthur has a bizarre appearance-like a seal pup-and is dubbed sooterkin, or monster. Arthur's family still loves him, and when he disappears Ned sets out to find him, with unexpected results. 1999. The Storm BR 12648 by Frederick Buechner 2 volumes Modern tale inspired by Shakespeare's The Tempest (BR 09178). Acclaimed writer Kenzie Maxwell is about to turn seventy at his idyllic Florida island home. Among the birthday celebrants will be Kenzie's brother, who exposed a scandal that ruined Kenzie's reputation twenty years before. An approaching storm sets the stage for family reconciliation. 1998. The Sun King BR 13145 by David Ignatius 2 volumes Charming, shadowy billionaire Sandy Galvin takes over the preeminent newspaper in Washington, D.C., and appoints his old Harvard flame, Candace Ridgway, editor. As Galvin shifts the paper's traditional focus and aligns himself with the city's power brokers, he realizes that Washington is an alien culture. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. An Unfortunate Woman: A Journey BR 13460 by Richard Brautigan 1 volume Brautigan's playful and poignant final novel explores the mysteries surrounding death. The narrator buys a 160-page notebook and, beginning in January 1982, creates "a calendar map...of one man's existence during a few months' period in time." Brautigan's daughter discovered the finished manuscript following his suicide in 1984. Some strong language. 1983. The Witching Time BR 12660 by Jean Stubbs 4 volumes Following the death of her husband, Londoner Imogen Lacey accepts the invitation of her friend Alice to move to northern England. Imogen quickly becomes involved with the locals, taking on a leading role in an Elizabethan drama and opening a hat shop. As the play's first night approaches, strange things begin to happen. 1998. Zenzele: A Letter for My Daughter BR 13028 by J. Nozipo Maraire 2 volumes A Zimbabwean mother's long letter to her daughter, who is on her way to study at Harvard. Reflects on the elder woman's life and her role in the nation's struggle for independence. Explores the concept of family and what it means to be a woman in this African culture. 1996. Growing Up Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress BR 13711 by Sijie Dai 1 volume Two privileged teenage boys are sent to a remote village for reeducation during China's Cultural Revolution. When they procure a supply of French books, they read novels to a pretty but uneducated seamstress, with surprising results. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Breaking Rank BR 12640 by Kristen D. Randle 2 volumes Some boys at Casey's high school belong to the Clan. Silent and dressed in black, they eschew schoolwork, while secretly receiving an alternate education. When one member flouts the Clan by taking honors classes with his tutor Casey, the two develop an unexpected relationship. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. By the Shore BR 12903 by Galaxy Craze 2 volumes Twelve-year-old May lives with her self-indulgent mother and younger brother in a bed-and-breakfast by the English sea. She observes her mother's love affairs, daydreams about her long-absent father, and aspires to join the in crowd at school. Some strong language. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Crazy BR 13345 by Benjamin Lebert 1 volume The German teenage author's sixteen-year-old protagonist is repeating the ninth grade, this time in a remedial boarding school. Benni's roommate welcomes him into a group of friends who easily accept his partial paralysis and introduce him to sex and other wild behavior. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. A Crime in the Neighborhood BR 12580 by Suzanne Berne 2 volumes In 1972, after ten-year-old Marsha's father runs off with her mother's sister, Marsha copes with life by documenting the comings and goings in the neighborhood. When her mother begins flirting with boring Mr. Green, Marsha turns over her notebooks to police investigating a young boy's death. Some strong language. 1997. The Divine Ryans BR 12703 by Wayne Johnston 2 volumes Nine-year-old Draper Doyle Ryan is the youngest member of his extensive and eccentric Irish-Catholic clan in Newfoundland. Amidst his struggles with daily life, the hapless boy is obsessed with Montreal Canadiens hockey, erotic dreams, and recurring visions of his deceased father. Some descriptions of sex. 1990. Frenchtown Summer BR 12623 by Robert Cormier 1 volume Free-verse vignettes of a long-ago summer when Eugene was twelve, living in a small town. Recalls how his mother filled their tenement with good cooking smells and how Eugene wondered if his father loved him. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Harley, like a Person BR 13382 by Cat Bauer 2 volumes Fourteen-year-old Harley discovers that her alcoholic dad is not her birth father and searches for the truth. As she struggles to come to terms with her turbulent family life, her grades plummet and she becomes involved with an older boy. For senior high readers. 2000. Hope Was Here BR 12927 by Joan Bauer 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Hope and her aunt Addie, a professional waitress/cook team, move to Wisconsin to help G.T. Stoop run his restaurant. Soon they become involved in removing the corrupt mayor from office, and Hope finds the father she needs. For junior and senior high readers. Bestseller 2000. Jim the Boy BR 12831 by Tony Earley 2 volumes North Carolina, 1934. Anecdotes trace a year in the life of ten-year-old Jim Glass, who lives with his widowed mother near her three bachelor brothers. Follows Jim as he views the ocean for the first time, celebrates the town's electrification, and sees his best friend contract polio. 2000. Looking for Alibrandi BR 12681 by Melina Marchetta 2 volumes During her senior year in a Catholic school in Sydney, Australia, Josie meets her father, whom she has never known. She also has to contend with her cantankerous Italian grandmother, her illegitimate background, and her relationships with beaus Jacob and John. For senior high readers. 1992. Oh, the Places You'll Go! BR 13744 by Dr. Seuss 1 volume (Reissue) This rhymed graduation speech for both young and old, filled with wit and wisdom, humorously advises how to cope with the various ups and downs of life, take charge, and ultimately succeed against the odds. For junior and senior high and older readers. Bestseller 1990. The Perks of Being a Wallflower BR 12551 by Stephen Chbosky 2 volumes In 1991 Charlie is a high school freshman, reeling from his only friend's recent suicide. In a series of letters, the overly sensitive and intelligent Charlie describes making friends with two seniors, who are step-siblings, and growing up with their help. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Sea of Memory BR 12920 by Erri De Luca 1 volume Italy, 1950s. A sixteen-year-old boy spends the summer with his family on an island near Naples. He learns to fish with his uncle and old Nicola, falls in love with a Jewish orphan girl, and becomes obsessed with learning about the horrors of the recent war. 1999. Slo-Mo! My Untrue Story BR 13221 by Rick Reilly 2 volumes Sportswriter's novel is "as told" by young seven-foot, eight-inch Maurice Finsternick. After spending his formative years in a cave-dwelling cult, naive Mo is drafted into the NBA and struggles to comprehend Charles Barkley, his other teammates, and the industry. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Some Things That Stay BR 13174 by Sarah Willis 2 volumes Tamara's family moves constantly to give her artist father new landscapes to paint. In 1954 fifteen-year-old Tamara is content living in their rental farmhouse and learning about religion and sex from her new neighbors. Then her mother is diagnosed with tuberculosis. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Stargirl BR 12801 by Jerry Spinelli 1 volume When formerly home-schooled tenth-grader Stargirl enters Mica High School, her classmates shun her as an eccentric. Her boyfriend, Leo, urges her to stop playing the ukulele and conform, so she'll fit in. He learns only too late that popularity isn't what matters most. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Summer Promise BR 13127 by Robin Jones Gunn 2 volumes Fourteen-year-old Christy Miller, a farm girl from Wisconsin, is spending the summer in California with her wealthy aunt and uncle. But dealing with the fast beach crowd leads to moral dilemmas that are only resolved when she meets a group of Christian teens. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Surprise Endings BR 13126 by Robin Jones Gunn 1 volume Sophomore Christy Miller hopes to make the cheerleading squad at her new school, but she faces a jealous classmate, financial problems, and complications between the two guys she's interested in. Based on her faith in God, she makes a surprising decision. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. To JayKae: Life Stinx BR 13111 by Jean Davies Okimoto 2 volumes Sixteen-year-old Jason misses Thao, the girl he wishes he were more than friends with (and who recently moved to California). Now his father says he's remarrying, and Jason soon has a new stepbrother-a good- looking athlete. Jason takes refuge in an online romance. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. A Whisper and a Wish BR 13118 by Robin Jones Gunn 1 volume When her family relocates to California, fifteen-year-old Christy Miller faces new dreams and disappointments as she decides what price she's willing to pay for making new friends. Her newfound religious faith sustains her in tough times. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. World of Pies BR 13218 by Karen Stolz 2 volumes Vignettes of growing up in small-town Texas, with regional recipes included. In 1962 Roxanne, a baseball-playing tomboy, learns how to bake for the pie contest and encounters racial prejudice for the first time. In high school she is embarrassed by her mother's pregnancy. And tragedy strikes the family. 2000. Yours Forever BR 13132 by Robin Jones Gunn 1 volume Fifteen-year-old Christy Miller expects her friend Todd to reciprocate her romantic feelings when she sees him during Christmas vacation. But after many misunderstandings with friends and family, she begins to grasp the implications of "forever" in the context of her faith. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Historical Akhenaten: Dweller in Truth BR 13296 by Naguib Mahfouz 1 volume Years after the death of Akhenaten, the first Egyptian pharaoh to profess monotheism, a young scholar seeks out the recollections of Akhenaten's contemporaries, both friends and enemies. His final interview is with Nefertiti, the former pharaoh's still-faithful wife. Originally published in 1985 by the Egyptian Nobel laureate. 1998. Ali and Nino BR 13147 by Kurban Said 2 volumes In Azerbaijan Ali Khan, a Muslim youth, falls in love with Nino, a Christian princess. They overcome their parents' objections and marry. But their real enemy is the force of history and the war that engulfs their country after the Russian Revolution. 1970. Balzac and the Little Chinese Seamstress BR 13711 by Sijie Dai 1 volume Two privileged teenage boys are sent to a remote village for reeducation during China's Cultural Revolution. When they procure a supply of French books, they read novels to a pretty but uneducated seamstress, with surprising results. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Behind the Veil: The Royal Pavilions, Book 3 BR 12693 by Linda Chaikin 2 volumes In this sequel to Golden Palaces (BR 12692), Tancred Redwan, believing his beloved Helena Lysander and her mother are safe, is proceeding to find his brother's murderer and clear his name. Meanwhile, Helena is being held by the Moslem prince she is supposed to wed. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Captain's Bride: The Northern Lights, Book 1 BR 12820 by Lisa Tawn Bergren 3 volumes Following their marriage in Norway in 1880, Elsa and Peder Ramstad sail to America, where Peder owns a shipyard in Maine. Others are along, including Karl, Peder's business partner, and Elsa's sister Tora. Problems abound, but perseverance, faith, and fidelity triumph in the end. Prequel to Deep Harbor (BR 13142). 1998. The Dark Light BR 12667 by Mette Newth 2 volumes When thirteen-year-old Tora is committed to the lepers' hospital in Bergen, Norway, in the early 1800s, she still appears healthy. Although her body deteriorates, Tora's inner strength grows as she tends to other patients and finally learns to read. Some violence. For senior high readers. 1998. A Daughter of the Land BR 13267 by Gene Stratton-Porter 3 volumes Kate Bates, the youngest daughter in a large family of rich Indiana farmers, resents the fact that she is not to be educated or given her own land. Kate finally rebels and spends years struggling to achieve her dreams. 1918. Dawn on a Distant Shore BR 13199 by Sara Donati 5 volumes Upper New York, 1794. Elizabeth Bonner and her children travel to Montreal to ransom her husband Nathaniel and his father, Hawkeye, from the French. The children are then kidnapped by a Scotsman intent on returning the Bonners to Europe to claim an inheritance. Sequel to Into the Wilderness (BR 12298). 2000. Deep Harbor: The Northern Lights, Book 2 BR 13142 by Lisa Tawn Bergren 3 volumes Tora's virtuous aspirations are waning, as is her relationship with Trent. Elsa is enjoying life at sea with her husband and son, until disaster strikes. And Kaatje struggles to survive without her husband. Yet life improves for all as they turn to God. Sequel to The Captain's Bride (BR 12820). 1999. Doña Inés vs. Oblivion BR 13195 by Ana Teresa Torres 2 volumes Caracas aristocrat Doña Inés is obsessed with regaining title to a piece of jungle land. The legal battle between her white heirs and the descendants of her husband and a black slave woman go on for centuries after her death in 1781. Mobil Pegasus Prize for Lit. 1999. Eleanor Hill BR 13343 by Lisa Williams Kline 2 volumes Early 1900s. Twelve-year-old Eleanor Hill is growing up in a small North Carolina fishing village yearning for an education and a fuller life. With the encouragement of a suffragette teacher and her brother, Eleanor finds the courage to leave home and become an independent person. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. The Fated Sky BR 12984 by Henrietta Branford 1 volume Ran, a sixteen-year-old Viking girl, is blamed for her mother's death and selected for sacrifice to Odin. Toki, a blind musician, helps her escape and the two flee Norway for Iceland. Unfortunately, their enemy, Vigut, reappears. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. For senior high readers. 1996. For Love of Two Eagles: The Iroquois, Volume 2 BR 12846 by Barbara Riefe 3 volumes In this sequel to The Woman Who Fell from the Sky (BR 12845), Margaret, living as an Oneida with her husband, Two Eagles, is pregnant. The couple must deal with Two Eagles's first wife's brother and with the man Margaret's father has sent to recover her. Some violence and some strong language. 1995. Girl with a Pearl Earring BR 13360 by Tracy Chevalier 2 volumes A fictional account of how the seventeenth-century artist Vermeer came to paint a portrait of a young woman wearing a pearl earring. When sixteen-year-old Griet, a Protestant, becomes a maid in Vermeer's Catholic household, the drudgery of her duties is offset by working in the artist's studio. Some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1999. Gob's Grief BR 13550 by Chris Adrian 3 volumes Real and imagined characters help Gob Woodhull transcend his grief over the death of his twin, Tomo-a bugle boy killed in the Civil War at age eleven. With Walt Whitman's aid, Gob invents a machine to bring Tomo back to life. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Golden Palaces: The Royal Pavilions, Book 2 BR 12692 by Linda Chaikin 3 volumes In this sequel to Swords and Scimitars (BR 12691) Helena has been betrothed to Prince Kalid of Antioch in a plot by her aunt Irene to separate her from Irene's son, Philip. Helena turns for help to Tancred Redwan, a man she fears yet must trust. For senior high and older readers. 1996. Hawke's Cove BR 13399 by Susan Wilson 2 volumes 1944. Vangie Worth retreats to her grandmother's coastal New England farm while her husband is fighting in Europe. She hires Joe Green as a laborer and falls in love despite her discovery that he is a deserter. Decades later, Vangie's son returns to Hawke's Cove and meets Joe's daughter, Maggie. Some strong language. 2000. The History of the Siege of Lisbon BR 12606 by Jos‚ Saramago 3 volumes Nobel prize-winning author describes the solitary life of a proofreader, Raimundo Silva, who has the audacity to rewrite history on one of his assignments. Silva decides that in 1147 the king of Portugal reconquered Lisbon without the help of Crusaders. His boss, Maria Sara, then falls in love with him. 1996. In Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden BR 13595 by Kathleen Cambor 3 volumes Johnstown, Pennsylvania; 1889. Frank Fallon, a Civil War veteran and mill worker, prepares to march in the Memorial Day parade. Wealthy lawyer James Talbot arrives at the South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club on the man-made lake above the dam. Their children are secretly in love. Then the dam breaks -killing thousands. 2001. Last Trolley from Beethovenstraat BR 13048 by Grete Weil 2 volumes After World War II, Andreas, a poet, marries Auschwitz survivor Susanne. Their marriage and his writing career are jeopardized by his obsession with the memory of Daniel, Susanne's young cousin whom Andreas had attempted to hide during the Holocaust. 1997. Letters from Vinnie BR 13151 by Maureen Stack Sapp‚y 2 volumes Fictionalized life account of sculptress Vinnie Ream as told through letters to her friend. In 1861 thirteen-year-old Vinnie moves to Washington, D.C. She later convinces President Lincoln to pose for her, resulting in the commission for the noted Capitol building statue. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. Letters from Yellowstone BR 13193 by Diane Smith 2 volumes Collection of letters portraying the formation of a scientific expedition in the summer of 1898 and the team's subsequent misadventures. Group leader Howard Merriam almost rejects the field botanist A.E. Bartram when he realizes Bartram is a woman. As the work proceeds, the diverse group becomes a unified "science clan." 1999. Midnight Sun: The Northern Lights, Book 3 BR 12818 by Lisa Tawn Bergren 3 volumes In this sequel to Deep Harbor (BR 13142) faith is tested many times as individuals pursue happiness. Kaatje travels through the Alaskan wilderness searching for Soren. Elsa seeks solace following Peder's death. Tora must face old demons before she can marry Trent. And Karl hopes to regain a lost love. 2000. Mohawk Woman: The Iroquois, Volume 3 BR 12847 by Barbara Riefe 3 volumes This sequel to For Love of Two Eagles (BR 12846) focuses on Two Eagles's cousin, Sky Toucher, and his beloved Singing Brook, both Mohawks. Though their estranged families oppose their marriage, the two are determined to wed. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1996. A Prayer for the Dying BR 12666 by Stewart O'Nan 2 volumes Following his Civil War service, Jacob Hansen serves as pastor, sheriff, and undertaker for his small Wisconsin town of Friendship. When a diphtheria epidemic strikes, he is driven to make a series of fateful decisions that carry tragic consequences for himself and the town. 1999. The Red Tent BR 13498 by Anita Diamant 3 volumes Dinah, the only daughter of Leah and Jacob in Genesis, departs from the biblical saga to recount her story and that of the women around her. The red tent is where women retreat for childbirth and young girls learn about adulthood. But Dinah is unprepared for her brothers' cruelty. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1997. The Remember Box BR 13534 by Patricia Sprinkle 3 volumes When her aunt dies, writer Carley receives her "Remember Box," which contains mementos from the summer of 1949 in Job's Corner, North Carolina. Carley was just eleven, as she and her family were confronted with murder, rape, communism, and the struggle for civil rights. Prequel to Carley's Song (BR 13872). 2000. The Rose Grower BR 13540 by Michelle de Kretser 2 volumes Relates the intertwining lives of a Gascony magistrate's three daughters, one of whom grows roses; a local doctor in love with the rose grower; an American balloonist who lands on the magistrate's estate; and the town's mayor as they all gradually become caught up in the French Revolution. Violence. 1999. Scandalmonger BR 13233 by William Safire 5 volumes Political scandals of the late eighteenth century revealed by James Thomson Callender, a Scottish fugitive and journalist hired to write incendiary articles regarding men of power. Selecting Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson as his primary targets, he describes their alleged sexual indiscretions. 2000. Siam; or, The Woman Who Shot a Man BR 13140 by Lily Tuck 2 volumes Thailand, 1967. Newly wed Claire meets silk entrepreneur Jim Thompson at a party shortly before he mysteriously disappears. Her obsession with Thompson's fate, mixed with culture shock and anxiety over her husband's war-related work, lead her to commit an irrevocable act. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. So Far Back BR 13435 by Pam Durban 2 volumes Sixty-five-year-old spinster Louisa Hilliard Marion discovers old family diaries after her mother's death in their ancestral Charleston, South Carolina, home. Learning how cruelly her ancestors treated slaves, Louisa tries to make amends-especially since slave ghosts haunt the house. Some strong language. 2000. Swords and Scimitars: The Royal Pavilions, Book 1 BR 12691 by Linda Chaikin 2 volumes When Tancred Redwan, who is part Moor and part Norman, is accused of killing his half-brother, he flees his Palermo home to Constantinople. There he meets Helena, niece of the Byzantine emperor, and joins the First Crusade to the Holy Land. Prequel to Golden Palaces (BR 12692). For senior high and older readers. 1996. The Tree of Bells BR 12697 by Jean Thesman 2 volumes Seattle, 1922. When a storm fells The Ornament Tree (BR 11448) outside the Deveraux boarding house, it is replaced with a tree that house residents decorate with bells to symbolize their hopes. Clare, sixteen, wonders about her future until she rescues an abused young boy. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Tulip Fever BR 12784 by Deborah Moggach 2 volumes In seventeenth-century Amsterdam, a prosperous but elderly merchant commissions a portrait of himself and his young wife, Sophia. Soon thereafter Sophia begins an affair with the artist, who gambles their future on the market for tulip bulbs. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Wild Life BR 13481 by Molly Gloss 2 volumes Washington state, 1905. Ardent feminist Charlotte Drummond, writer of penny novels, lives by the Columbia River with her five sons. When her housekeeper's granddaughter goes missing in the woods, Charlotte joins the search. But she becomes lost herself and encounters a Sasquatch family. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2000. The Wind Done Gone BR 13501 by Alice Randall 2 volumes Characters from Gone with the Wind (BR 11427) are recreated in a novel that examines plantation life and nineteenth-century southern society through the eyes of a biracial woman. Cynara resents her privileged, legitimate, white half-sister, but during Reconstruction she comes into her own as an independent woman. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001. The Woman Who Fell from the Sky: The Iroquois, Volume 1 BR 12845 by Barbara Riefe 3 volumes As Margaret Addison-Lacroix sails up the Hudson River to meet the man she married by proxy, her boat is attacked by Indians. She is rescued by Oneidas, who eventually help her reach Quebec. Prequel to For Love of Two Eagles (BR 12846). Some violence and some strong language. 1994. Holidays He Sees You When You're Sleeping BR 13823 by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark 1 volume Sterling Brooks has been waiting to enter heaven for forty- six years. He finally gets a chance to redeem his life by returning to Earth and helping someone. He chooses Marissa, a seven-year-old desperately missing her father and grandmother, who are in the witness protection program. Bestseller 2001. The Mitford Snowmen: A Christmas Story BR 13759 by Jan Karon 1 volume The townspeople of Mitford hold a spontaneous snowman- building contest. Bestseller 2001. Skipping Christmas BR 13636 by John Grisham 1 volume Tax accountant Luther Krank calculates that a Caribbean cruise will cost less than what he and his wife, Nora, spent celebrating the holidays last year. Since daughter Blair is in the Peace Corps, they plan to skip Christmas. Luther, however, doesn't anticipate the town's reaction. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Human Relationships After Lucy BR 12973 by Daniel Jones 3 volumes Three weeks after his wife Lucy dies of cancer, Porter impulsively buys an old camper. Despite disapproval from Lucy's wealthy parents, Porter sets off with his kids- Kaylie, twelve, and Ben, eight-on a cross-country vacation. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Aiding and Abetting BR 13608 by Muriel Spark 1 volume Psychiatrist Hildegard Wolf tries to determine which of two patients is the real Lord Lucan, who murdered his children's nanny and battered his wife twenty-five years ago. Meanwhile the earls want to extort money from Dr. Wolf to keep secret about her fraudulent past. 2001. All the Names BR 13452 by Jos‚ Saramago 2 volumes Subservient clerk Senhor Jos‚ works in the decaying offices of the Portuguese Central Registry of Births, Marriages, and Deaths. Even Jos‚'s hobby-collecting celebrities' vital statistics-is merely an extension of record keeping, until he becomes so obsessed with an unknown woman's file card that he ventures into the city to find her. 1999. As We Are Now BR 13306 by May Sarton 1 volume Elderly spinster schoolteacher Caro Spencer is left in a desolate old folks' home by her older brother. As boredom and lack of mental stimulation increase for her, she keeps a journal and plans for the inevitable. 1973. Being Dead BR 13340 by Jim Crace 2 volumes A married couple, both doctors of zoology, are found spread- eagled, murdered, and robbed on a beach-Joseph's hand clasping Celice's ankle, a loving gesture even in death. Descriptions of their bodies' return to the elements are interspersed with the couple's love story beginning on that same sand thirty years before. Some descriptions of sex. 1999. Being with Henry BR 13496 by Martha Brooks 1 volume After an altercation with his stepfather, sixteen-year-old Laker is kicked out by his mother. Laker hops a bus and lives on the streets for a few weeks, until eighty-three- year-old widower Henry offers him a home. Over time, the two begin to develop a deep friendship. For senior high readers. 2000. Big City Eyes BR 12778 by Delia Ephron 2 volumes Journalist Lily Davis moves her teenage son, Sam, away from Manhattan to keep him out of trouble. In their new home-a small gossipy Long Island town-Sam acquires a weird haircut and an odd girlfriend; Lily becomes infatuated with a married cop and tries to solve a murder. 2000. Big Fish: A Novel of Mythic Proportions BR 13183 by Daniel Wallace 1 volume William Bloom's father is dying, and William has a great need to understand this man who was never at home. As they spend time together, the old man continues his habit of telling jokes, leaving William with little knowledge and images of a "weird creature, wild, concurrently young and old, dying and newborn"-a myth. 1998. Blameless BR 12877 by Lisa Reardon 2 volumes Mary Culpepper, thirty-four, is on leave from her job as a school bus driver after finding one of her passengers dead from a beating. As she awaits the trial, Mary finds respite from night terrors and family issues in an illicit affair. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Blue Avenger Cracks the Code BR 13445 by Norma Howe 2 volumes In his identity as Blue Avenger, sixteen-year-old David visits Venice, Italy, and continues to pursue various crusades, including trying to solve the mystery of who really wrote Shakespeare's works. Sequel to The Adventures of Blue Avenger (BR 12318). For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Book Borrower BR 12922 by Alice Mattison 2 volumes Two young mothers meet in 1975, while their children play in a park. Deborah lends Toby a memoir of the 1920s trolley strike, which she reads and forgets. But years later, her encounter with the book's now elderly central figure helps Toby come to terms with Deborah's death. Strong language. 1999. Both Sides Now BR 12940 by Ruth Pennebaker 2 volumes High school sophomore Liza is an optimist like her physician father, and takes cues from him in dealing with her mother's fight against breast cancer. But as increasingly aggressive treatments fail, Liza gradually begins to feel empathy for her mother. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. A Burnt-Out Case BR 13244 by Graham Greene 2 volumes Colonial-era Belgian Congo. Querry, a playboy architect with a lurid background, retires to an African leprosarium, where he earns a reputation as a "saint" by using his expertise to build better facilities for the community. But then his past is discovered. 1960. Candles on Bay Street BR 12593 by K.C. McKinnon 2 volumes Growing up in his small Maine town, Sam always had a secret crush on his friend Dee Dee, but she moved away with someone else. Now Sam is a married veterinarian and Dee Dee has finally returned home with her young son and a sad favor to ask of Sam and his wife. 1999. Dating Big Bird BR 13102 by Laura Zigman 2 volumes Wildly in love with her three-year-old niece, thirty-five- year-old Ellen Franck wants a child of her own. But Ellen's current relationship is complex and celibate, and her fashion-industry career leaves little free time. She and another child-hungry friend give themselves nine months to find a solution. Strong language. 2000. Drowning Ruth BR 13187 by Christina Schwarz 3 volumes In March 1919, nurse Amanda Starkey, seeking refuge, returns to her family home to live with her younger sister Mathilda and Mathilda's three-year-old child, Ruth. Within a year, Mathilda is dead and Amanda is raising Ruth as her own. But both Amanda and Ruth are hiding memories of the night Mathilda died. Bestseller 2000. Dupont Circle BR 13598 by Paul Kafka-Gibbons 2 volumes Three couples who live in Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C., contemplate love and matrimony. Judge Bailey Allard falls in love with the female housemate whom his son recommended. Allard's clerks, Max and Eve, plan to wed, and his gay son wants to marry his lover. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Elizabeth and After BR 12997 by Matt Cohen 3 volumes Carl McKelvey returns to the small Ontario town of his birth to renew his relationship with his seven-year-old daughter. But now his ex-wife, Chrissy, is living with an abusive rival, his father is dying, and his neighbors still hold him accountable for his mother's death. Some strong language. Governor General's Award. 1999. The Essence of the Thing BR 12602 by Madeleine St. John 2 volumes Struggling to comprehend why her live-in lover Jonathan suddenly thinks they shouldn't be together, Nicola packs, moves out, and tries to recover. Meanwhile Jonathan consoles himself that he was correct in breaking up, believing that when a relationship isn't absolutely right, it is absolutely wrong. Some strong language. 1997. The Ewe Lamb BR 13023 by Margaret Bacon 3 volumes Describes the lives of childhood friends Judith and Alice from England's Yorkshire Dales. After Judith's mother abandons her family, the girls separate but are buoyed by their occasional meetings. Judith becomes a London barrister, while Alice turns her family farm into a bed-and- breakfast. Some violence. 1999. Farewell, I'm Bound to Leave You BR 12558 by Fred Chappell 2 volumes While Jess's grandmother lies dying, he reminisces about her tales of women and hillbilly life in the North Carolina mountains. In "The Silent Woman" a woman never once spoke but was accepted by all. In "The Figuring Woman" a wise seamstress is consulted for advice. 1996. A Few Thousand Words about Love BR 12714 edited by Mickey Pearlman 2 volumes Seventeen stories on the themes of love and intimacy as they are variously shared with family, friends, and romantic lovers. "First Love" tells of a college coed's infatuation with a classmate. When her dream of being alone with him finally comes true, she finds the moment disconcerting. 1998. Field Guide BR 13722 by Gwendolen Gross 2 volumes Twenty-eight-year-old American Annabel is researching bats in the Australian rainforest when her professor disappears. Having previously lost her brother in a diving accident, Annabel deals with her emotions as she assists the instructor's son, Leon, with the search for his father. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The First Time BR 13257 by Joy Fielding 3 volumes Jake, who married Mattie sixteen years ago because she was pregnant, leaves her for his latest mistress. Meanwhile, Mattie experiences odd symptoms and learns she has Lou Gehrig's disease. When Jake insists on moving back in, the couple's relationship slowly changes. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. The Fly-Truffler BR 12779 by Gustaf Sobin 1 volume Philippe Cabassac discovers that consuming pungent truffles disposes him to vivid dreams of Julieta, his beloved wife now two years dead. As he pursues the ultimate truffle, his nocturnal communion with her gradually becomes more important to him than the importunities of daily existence. 1999. The Gravity of Sunlight BR 13545 by Rosa Shand 2 volumes In 1970s Uganda, with political upheaval as background, an American clergyman's wife explores her feelings about love, fidelity, and sexuality. Agnes is attracted to a Polish friend of her husband who loves Africa as much as she does, but loyalty to her three children creates conflict. 2000. Head above Water BR 13124 by S.L. Rottman 2 volumes High school junior Skye is on the swim team and looks after her older brother, Sunny, who has Down syndrome, while their single mother works two jobs. When popular Mike begins dating Skye, she has to be devious to find the time. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. Head: Stories BR 13562 by William Tester 1 volume Stories exploring a boy's childhood and adolescence in rural Florida and early adulthood in New York City. In "Wet," a stepfather forces Nim and his brother to build a barbed- wire fence around a swamp in the midst of a thunderstorm. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Mary McCarthy Prize. 2000. Her Infinite Variety BR 13462 by Louis Auchincloss 2 volumes While still at Vassar in 1937, Clara Longcope puts her mother's emphasis on ambition and wealth above love and breaks her engagement. Using a succession of marriages to advance her career in publishing and move up in society, Clara is further distanced from her heart. 2000. The Honey Thief BR 12614 by Elizabeth Graver 2 volumes Because of eleven-year-old Eva's repeated shoplifting, her widowed mother, Miriam, moves them from Manhattan to a rental house in the country. As Eva befriends the beekeeper whom she initially pilfered from, the story gradually reveals the reason Eva steals and why it scares Miriam so. Some strong language. 1999. The Houseguest BR 13220 by Agnes Rossi 3 volumes In 1934 grief-stricken Edward Devlin buries his wife in Ireland, leaves his six-year-old daughter, Maura, behind with maiden aunts, and goes to America. With John Fitzgibbon's help, Edward finds a new job; he also stays in Fitz's home and has an affair with Fitz's young wife. Some strong language. 2000. I Lock My Door upon Myself BR 12610 by Joyce Carol Oates 1 volume In 1907 an emotionally disturbed country girl, Edith "Calla" Honeystone, is married off to an older farmer. Calla lives in a trance until she meets an African American itinerant water dowser, with whom she falls in love. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1990. In the Drink BR 13260 by Kate Christensen 2 volumes Claudia came to New York to become a reporter, but ended up ghostwriting the books of an aging and aggravating society woman. Now deeply in debt and drinking heavily, Claudia realizes she's secretly in love with her friend, William. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Inheritance BR 12651 by Indira Ganesan 1 volume Estranged from her mother and abandoned by her American father, fifteen-year-old Sonil spends the summer with relatives on an idyllic island off the coast of India. When Sonil is romanced by an older American man, she begins to understand and forgive her mother's emotional distance. Some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1998. The Journey Home BR 13691 by Olaf Olafsson 2 volumes Disa has enjoyed the quiet pleasures of managing an English country hotel for many years with her friend Anthony. But a diagnosis of terminal cancer sends her back to her Icelandic homeland to resolve personal issues from her past. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Ladies of Covington Send Their Love BR 13230 by Joan Medlicott 3 volumes Three widowed roommates leave their Pennsylvania boardinghouse for the North Carolina mountains to look at a dilapidated farmhouse one of them has inherited. Against the wishes of their children and landlady, the women move in and soon find their lives dramatically changed-for the better. 2000. The Ladies' Man BR 12526 by Elinor Lipman 2 volumes At fifty-three, Adele Dobbin lives with her two sisters. Decades earlier, Adele's fianc‚, Harvey Nash, left town the night of their engagement party. Now womanizing Harvey has returned to Boston, throwing the sisters' lives into a tailspin. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Laura BR 13440 by Larry Watson 3 volumes Paul Finley was eleven when he met Laura Pettit, twenty-two, for the first time. Laura, a poet, had come to his family's Vermont home with thoughts of seducing his father-her editor. Through his parents' divorce, his father's death, and his own marriage, Paul remains obsessed with Laura. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Like Normal People BR 13060 by Karen E. Bender 2 volumes Fourteen years ago Ella's daughter Lena and Lena's boyfriend Bob, both mentally challenged, got married. Ella has tried to help the couple live "like normal people." But now alone again, forty-eight-year-old Lena has set a fire in her group home. And Lena and her niece have run away. 2000. Loving Graham Greene BR 13412 by Gloria Emerson 1 volume Eccentric Molly Benson of Princeton is a Graham Greene enthusiast who honors the author's liberal spirit by dispensing aid to the downtrodden in Third World countries. Arriving in Algiers as a civil war begins, Molly's misguided sense of philanthropy endangers herself and her companions. 2000. Lucy Crocker 2.0 BR 13050 by Caroline Preston 3 volumes At her husband Ed's urging, artist Lucy Crocker designed a wildly successful fantasy computer game. But when she can't get motivated to design the sequel, Ed fires her. Learning that Ed is fooling around with a colleague, Lucy flees to a childhood cabin to rethink her life. Some strong language. 2000. Make Believe BR 13397 by Joanna Scott 2 volumes When three-year-old Bo is injured in the car accident that kills his mother, his beloved African American grandparents readily take him in. But then his unfamiliar Caucasian maternal grandmother and her second husband seek and receive custody. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. Master Georgie BR 12568 by Beryl Bainbridge 1 volume George Hardy, a physician and amateur photographer, volunteers for service in the Crimean War. His friends describe their relationships with him throughout the years: Myrtle, a foundling taken in by the family who becomes Georgie's lover, his brother-in-law Dr. Potter, and his assistant Pompey Jones. Some violence. 1998. Midnight Champagne BR 13259 by A. Manette Ansay 2 volumes Valentine's Day at the Great Lakes Chapel overlooking Lake Michigan. Elmer Liesgang is horrified that his daughter is marrying a man she barely knows and that the wedding is in a former whorehouse. While the guests (including the bride's former fianc‚) contemplate love, a marriage ends abruptly in the nearby lodge. Some strong language. 1999. Miss Julia Speaks Her Mind BR 12542 by Ann B. Ross 2 volumes Miss Julia, of Abbotsville, North Carolina, is just recovering from the shock of her husband's death, when Hazel Marie Puckett arrives on her doorstep with a nine-year-old boy. Mr. Springer might have left Miss Julia well off financially (which she is just beginning to enjoy), but he also left her with a stepson. 1999. Motherhood Made a Man out of Me BR 13243 by Karen Karbo 2 volumes Brooke has a six-month-old daughter and a husband who would rather play computer games than help out with the day-to-day parenting. Meanwhile, Brooke's best friend Mary Rose learns she's pregnant, and then discovers the father isn't quite as divorced as he claims to be. Some strong language. 2000. MotherKind BR 13350 by Jayne Anne Phillips 3 volumes Poet Kate has her baby while tending to her terminally ill mother, Katherine, and waiting for her lover Matt's divorce. During the year, Kate attends to her growing family, including Matt's two sons on a part-time basis. Gradually she accepts her mother's passing. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2000. Mummy's Legs BR 13348 by Kate Bingham 2 volumes Her mother's fiftieth birthday triggers in Sarah poignant memories of the attempted suicide-when she was ten Sarah had to be "Mummy's legs" to open the door for the ambulance men. Moving between past and present, she reviews a mosaic of details about her difficult childhood. Some strong language. 1998. The Perfect Elizabeth: A Tale of Two Sisters BR 12941 by Libby Schmais 2 volumes Eliza dislikes her job as a legal secretary. She also worries about her actor boyfriend's fear of commitment. Her confidante is her divorced sister, Bette, who has been diagnosed with a social phobia and is doing academic research on literary references to food. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. A Personal Matter BR 12589 by Kenzaburo O‰ 2 volumes A twenty-seven-year-old Japanese man nicknamed "Bird" would like to fly away from his responsibilities, especially after his son is born brain damaged. He seeks escape with a former girlfriend and whiskey while deciding on a course of action. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1969. Peyton Place BR 12566 by Grace Metalious 4 volumes (Reissue) In the small New England town of Peyton Place the surface lives of the inhabitants hide lurid secrets. Three women- Allison MacKenzie; her mother, Constance; and Allison's friend Selena Cross-struggle to keep up appearances as they deal with adultery, repression, lust, incest, and abortion. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1956. A Pure Clear Light BR 13444 by Madeleine St. John 2 volumes British director Simon Beaufort meets his future mistress while his wife, Flora, and three children are on holiday. Meanwhile Flora, a lapsed Catholic, renews her spiritual life and converts to the Anglican church. Simon tries to pursue his new love and preserve his family. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1996. The Quilter's Apprentice BR 12533 by Jennifer Chiaverini 2 volumes Sarah McClure can't find a job after she and her husband move to the small town of Waterford, Pennsylvania. Then crotchety old Sylvia Compson asks Sarah to help organize her family estate and agrees to include quilting lessons as part of the salary. As they work, Sylvia gradually opens up to Sarah about her past. 1999. Rain Line BR 13043 by Anne Whitney Pierce 3 volumes A violin student at the Beacon Conservatory, Leo, like her Harvard hockey-star lover, Danny, is a Cambridge townie. After escaping drowning in the car accident that took Danny's life, Leo returns to her odd, reclusive parents and discovers she is pregnant. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Remembering Blue BR 12837 by Connie May Fowler 3 volumes After her young fisherman husband, Nick Blue, dies at sea, Mattie describes their blissful relationship. Previously unloved, Mattie found comfort on Nick's Florida island surrounded by his nurturing family. In turn, she helped Nick overcome his dread of falling victim to his family's curse. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Round Robin: An Elm Creek Quilts Novel BR 12935 by Jennifer Chiaverini 3 volumes In this sequel to The Quilter's Apprentice (BR 12533), the Elm Creek women of Waterford, Pennsylvania, expand their craft by opening an instructional camp. Sarah continues to have problems with her mother, Sylvia encounters love again, and all find comfort in one another's support. 2000. Salt Water BR 12656 by Charles Simmons 1 volume When a vivacious woman and her comely daughter move into his family's beach guesthouse, fifteen-year-old Michael encounters love, betrayal, and a tragedy that destroys his family and forever alters his life. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1998. Scarlet Feather BR 13352 by Maeve Binchy 5 volumes Cooking-school friends Cathy Scarlet and Tom Feather have created the Scarlet Feather catering company in Dublin. During their first year, as they get off to a good start professionally, they struggle in their personal lives with troubled family members. Then they must recover from a devastating break-in. Bestseller 2000. Second Hand BR 13038 by Michael Zadoorian 2 volumes Richard happily owns a secondhand store in a small Michigan town and spends his free time "junking." As he grieves over his mother's death and discovers secrets about his parents' past, long-celibate Richard begins a relationship with an appealing, troubled woman. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. Shadow Baby BR 13139 by Alison McGhee 2 volumes Lover of books and words, eleven-year-old Clara from a small Adirondack town befriends elderly immigrant Georg to learn his life story. Meanwhile, Clara continues to create tales to flesh out her own largely unknown family history, focusing on her stillborn twin and the grandfather and father she never knew. 2000. Shopgirl BR 12849 by Steve Martin 1 volume Artistic Mirabelle has an uninspiring job behind the glove counter at Neiman Marcus in Los Angeles, but what she really craves is love. Then smitten Seattle millionaire Ray Porter sends Mirabelle the gloves he purchased from her, beginning an unconventional relationship. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. The Silent Duchess BR 12723 by Dacia Maraini 3 volumes As a child in eighteenth-century Sicily, Marianna suffers a trauma that leaves her deaf and mute. Throughout a life of silence, Marianna endures a forced marriage, bears children, loses her elderly "uncle husband," and learns to love a younger man. Only at the end of her life does she discover the truth behind her silence. 1992. The Singing Mountain BR 13137 by Sonia Levitin 2 volumes While traveling in Israel, eighteen-year-old Mitch Green discovers a sense of fulfillment that his family fails to appreciate. When his mother and orphaned cousin, Carlie, come from California to visit Mitch, a tragic event occurs that bonds the two cousins. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Sixty-Six Laps BR 13024 by Leslie Lehr Spirson 2 volumes Thirty-two-year-old new mother Audrey fights aging by swimming a daily mile in her backyard pool. But her enjoyable life begins unraveling when her husband befriends a female coworker, who Audrey suspects desires him. Paranoia causes Audrey to contemplate an affair of her own. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Smoke Jumper BR 13659 by Nicholas Evans 4 volumes Julia Bishop meets Ed Tully first but soon is introduced to his best friend and fellow forest firefighter Connor Ford. That summer a catastrophic fire forces Julia to choose between the two men she has come to love. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Somewhere in a Desert BR 12782 by Dominique Sigaud 1 volume A soldier's inert body resting peacefully on the desert sand at the end of the Gulf War evokes profound feelings and speaks to those who encounter it. His wife travels from America only to learn about his senseless death from the Saudi villagers who buried him. Some descriptions of sex. 1998. A Stranger in the Earth BR 12643 by Marcel Theroux 2 volumes Horace Littlefair, twenty-two, has never been to the city. So when his grandfather dies, he leaves the country village of Great Much and travels to London where his great uncle has promised him a job on his newspaper. But the naive yet good-natured Horace is unprepared for urban ways. Some strong language. 1998. The Summer after June BR 12880 by Ashley Warlick 2 volumes Twenty-five-year-old Lindy Jain finds herself unable to cope and abandons her family and fianc‚, taking her murdered sister's baby to her grandmother's house in Galveston. There Lindy falls in love with a childhood friend soon after discovering her own pregnancy. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. The Tiny One BR 13208 by Eliza Minot 2 volumes Via Revere recaptures the day her mother died and her world changed. She is only eight, but she recalls that day hour- by-hour in vivid detail, remembering as much as she can about her "Mum" because the memories must last forever. 1999. Traveling Light BR 13305 by Katrina Kittle 3 volumes At twenty-six, Summer deals with lives and dreams cut short. An accident ends her promising dancing career, her indecision ruins her future with her lover, and AIDS takes her beloved brother's life. Still she learns that love can transcend many things. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Welcome to My Planet: Where English Is Sometimes Spoken BR 13310 by Shannon Olson 2 volumes Protagonist Shannon Olson keeps her sense of humor as she struggles to find happiness during years of therapy sessions, entering and exiting relationships, quitting her dead-end job for graduate school, watching lots of television, and having ongoing conversations with her mother. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. West of Venus BR 12631 by Judy Troy 2 volumes Things are difficult and confusing for divorced waitress Holly Parker, who is having an affair with her boss. The suicide of her best friend's husband is a terrible shock, but one that leads Holly to find a better life and a lasting love. Descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1997. Whale Talk BR 13547 by Chris Crutcher 2 volumes Talented, multiracial teen T.J. Jones shuns organized sports but agrees to help his favorite teacher pull together a swim team. He attracts a group of misfits who become buddies and champions-earning the ire of the school jocks, whose bullying erupts into violence. Strong language and some violence. For senior high readers. 2001. What a Woman Must Do BR 13383 by Faith Sullivan 2 volumes 1952. Three women of different generations live together in a Minnesota farming community. All three face crucial decisions that could tear apart their household. Middle-aged Harriet is engaged; insecure, college-age Bess is attracted to a married man; and Aunt Kate's strength is failing. Some strong language. 2000. Wild Decembers BR 13304 by Edna O'Brien 2 volumes When Mick Bugler returns to Cloontha, Ireland, to claim the land he inherits from his uncle, he befriends neighbors Joseph Brennan and his sister Breege. But a disagreement revives a long-standing feud between the families, and tragedy strikes. Strong language. 1999. A Window Facing West BR 12718 by John S. Tarlton 1 volume As his forty-seventh birthday approaches and his friends gleefully describe their rejuvenating extramarital affairs, Baton Rouge financial advisor Gatlin reflects on his life and long marriage. Meanwhile, he must cope with memories of his father, who committed suicide when he was Gatlin's age. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. The World I Made for Her BR 12664 by Thomas Moran 2 volumes Confined in an intensive-care unit because of complications from chicken pox, James Synge Blatchley, in his mid- thirties, cannot move about or speak normally. On heavy doses of painkiller, he slips in and out of consciousness fantasizing about his young bereaved Irish nurse, Nuala. Some strong language. 1998. Humor Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging: Confessions of Georgia Nicolson BR 12902 by Louise Rennison 2 volumes A fourteen-year-old English schoolgirl records important events in her journal, describing life at school and at home with her toddler sister and troublemaking cat. Georgia and her boy-crazy girlfriends spend their spare time on beauty treatments and devising strategies for catching the right guy's attention. For senior high readers. 1999. Anthropology BR 13449 by Dan Rhodes 1 volume Collection of 101 tales, each with 101 words. Love stories with bizarre twists, arranged alphabetically by title-from "Anthropology," depicting a female researcher who goes overboard assimilating into Mongolian culture, to "Words," about an English speaker who loves a Portuguese woman. 2000. Buster's Diaries: A True Story of a Dog and His Man BR 13519 by Roy Hattersley 1 volume Buster, an abandoned London dog who is part bull terrier, keeps a diary of his life. He is eventually adopted from an animal shelter by "the Man" but makes the mistake of killing one of the queen's geese in a public park. The ensuing uproar leaves Buster a very famous canine. 1998. A Confederacy of Dunces BR 13109 by John Kennedy Toole 4 volumes Pulitzer Prize-winning novel about slovenly, obese Ignatius Reilly, who is forced to seek employment in New Orleans after his tipsy mother has a car accident. Reilly, a medievalist who hates everything modern, runs through a succession of jobs in which he wreaks havoc. Some strong language. 1980. The Man Who Ate the 747 BR 12985 by Ben Sherwood 2 volumes J.J. Smith, authenticator for The Book of Records, is in Superior, Nebraska, where farmer Wally Chubb is grinding up and eating a Boeing 747 cargo jet to prove his love for local newspaperwoman Willa Wyatt. Despite his scientific mind, J.J. is soon falling for Willa too. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. My Life on a Plate BR 13514 by India Knight 2 volumes Part-time magazine writer Clara Hutt lives in London with her busy fashion-magazine-editor husband and their two young sons. Alternately relieved and jealous that she is not living the single life her friends are, Clara humorously observes her current situation. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. On the Bright Side, I'm Now the Girlfriend of a Sex God: Further Confessions of Georgia Nicolson BR 13560 by Louise Rennison 2 volumes Following Angus, Thongs, and Full-Frontal Snogging (BR 12902), fourteen-year-old Georgia continues writing her journal. She worries about moving to New Zealand, keeping her sister and cat out of trouble, and being in love with an older boy. For senior high readers. 2001. Truth or Dairy BR 13249 by Catherine Clark 2 volumes Courtney's boyfriend breaks up with her because he doesn't want a long-distance relationship while attending college a half-hour drive away. Heartbroken, Courtney vows to give up dating, run for student council, and stay vegan. But her life remains a comical mess. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Legal The Advocate BR 13282 by Bill Mesce and Steven G. Szilagyi 3 volumes England, 1943. Two American bombers suddenly attack a third plane as well as civilian witnesses on the ground. As Major Harry Voss of the Judge Advocate General's office delves into the incident, he uncovers secrets that the higher-ups want to keep concealed. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. In Her Defense BR 12897 by Stephen Horn 3 volumes A former New York prosecutor has inexplicably left his father-in-law's prestigious Washington law firm and consequently endured an unwanted divorce. His struggling new practice receives an unexpected boost when a comely socialite hires him to defend her in a front-page murder case. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2000. The Prosecution: A Legal Thriller BR 12708 by D.W. Buffa 2 volumes Attorney Joseph Antonelli gave up law after persuading a witness to lie. Now he is asked by friend Judge Woolner to serve as special prosecutor in a murder-for-hire case against the assistant district attorney. During that trial, Antonelli agrees to defend Woolner's wife, who is suspected of murder. Some strong language. 1999. Literature The Book of Happiness BR 12738 by Nina Berberova 1 volume A Russian exile in Paris recounts her three great loves. Sam, her childhood sweetheart in the years before the Russian revolution, writes to her before committing suicide; Alexander Albertovich, her demanding invalid husband, releases her by his death; and Karelov, a married man, becomes the father of her child. 1999. The Dwarfs BR 13265 by Harold Pinter 2 volumes Only novel by noted English playwright is set in London and comprised mainly of conversations between three male friends and occasionally the woman friend of one of them- conversations that lead to shifts in the relationships. Some strong language. 1956. The End of the Affair BR 13593 by Graham Greene 2 volumes London, 1939. Author Maurice Bendrix has a long-running love affair with Sarah Miles, the wife of a civil servant, which ends abruptly. Years later Bendrix explores the emotions that still torment him and ponders Sarah's commitment to a God he cannot fathom. 1951. For Whom the Bell Tolls BR 12455 by Ernest Hemingway 4 volumes (Reissue) American Robert Jordan has joined the Republicans fighting against the Fascists during the Spanish civil war. He is on a mission to destroy a strategically located bridge with the help of a band of guerillas. At their camp he falls in love with Maria, a young torture victim. Some violence. 1940. In Dubious Battle BR 12516 by John Steinbeck 3 volumes (Reissue) Jim Nolan leads disgruntled migrant workers in a confrontation with California landowners during the depression. Bestseller after its original publication in 1936. Conveys several levels of meaning about social forces and poverty in addition to its portrayal of labor strife. Some strong language and some violence. 1992. Jakob von Gunten BR 13508 by Robert Walser 1 volume The young man of the title keeps a journal of his impressions after enrolling in the Benjamenta Institute, a school for servants, in the early 1900s. He records his interactions with the principal, fellow students, and townspeople as well as his thoughts and dreams. Written in German in 1908. 1969. The Ladies from St. Petersburg: Three Novellas BR 12983 by Nina Berberova 1 volume Three stories about Russian lives disrupted by wars. Written in 1927, the title piece depicts a mother and daughter on vacation in the country, just as political turmoil erupts. Their fateful trip marks the young girl's sudden transition to maturity. 1998. Lolita BR 13157 by Vladimir Nabokov 3 volumes Poignant, witty novel of erotic obsession by a master stylist. Middle-aged professor Humbert Humbert, incarcerated and awaiting trial, tells of his fascination with "the perilous magic of nymphets"-girls on the cusp of adolescence-and his bizarre journey into the heart of America with twelve-year-old Dolly Haze. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1955. Mystery and Detective The Bishop and the Beggar Girl of St. Germain BR 13667 by Andrew M. Greeley 2 volumes While visiting Paris, Bishop Blackie Ryan of Chicago is asked to investigate the disappearance of a beloved charismatic priest called Jean-Claude. Father Ryan hires a young musician-beggar, Marie-Bernadette, to translate for him. But not everyone is eager to locate the missing man. 2001. Bitterroot BR 13715 by James Lee Burke 3 volumes Lawyer Billy Bob Holland, last seen in Heartwood (BR 13162), travels to Montana to assist old buddy Doc Voss in his fight against a mining company. But there is also danger from bikers, a local militia, gangsters, and an ex-con out for revenge. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2001. The Body of Christopher Creed BR 13389 by Carol Plum-Ucci 2 volumes Torey Adams, a high school junior with a perfect life, struggles with doubts and questions surrounding the mysterious disappearance of the class outcast. As he searches for answers, he analyzes his own behavior and discovers secrets in the victim's family. Some strong language. For senior high readers. Michael L. Printz Honor. 2000. The Burglar in the Rye: A Bernie Rhodenbarr Mystery BR 12534 by Lawrence Block 2 volumes Bernie Rhodenbarr, burglar and bookseller, is hired by an ex-lover of a famous, reclusive author to steal back letters now in the possession of a literary agent. The only problem is that the agent is dead when Bernie arrives, and he can't resist stealing some rubies as he flees. Some strong language and some violence. 1999. The Cat Who Smelled a Rat BR 12928 by Lilian Jackson Braun 2 volumes Moose County awaits the first snowfall, hoping it will end the drought that may be the cause of a rash of fires. Columnist Jim Qwilleran suspects arson when his Siamese cats Koko and Yum Yum demand his attention with catfits. Then a murder occurs, and the local bookstore goes up in flames. Bestseller 2001. Caught in the Light BR 12694 by Robert Goddard 3 volumes After a passionate love affair with a woman he met in Vienna, married photographer Ian Jarrett returns to England seeking a divorce. Then his beloved disappears, and Ian discovers that she believes herself to be the reincarnation of the woman who invented photography. Ian is gradually drawn into a murderous plot. 1998. Champagne at Risk BR 13213 by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush 1 volume Stacy Champagne, head of security at her family's Silver Ridge Hotel, is concerned about the mystery writers' award dinner being held there. Last year, at another hotel, the award check was stolen. But Stacy soon has bigger problems-a writer is murdered. Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Champagne at the Murder BR 13211 by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush 1 volume Stacy Champagne returns to her family's Colorado hotel when the town is threatened by Will Knight, who wants to reopen the silver mine. After Knight is murdered at the hotel, Stacy works with Deputy Gonzales sorting through suspects. Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1998. Champagne with a Corpse BR 13212 by Joan Lowery Nixon and Kathleen Nixon Brush 2 volumes Stacy Champagne, new chief of security at her family's Colorado hotel, discovers a corpse during a museum fund- raiser. As Stacy investigates with her fianc‚, Deputy Gonzales, they realize many townspeople had motive to commit the murder. Grade 1 braille. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. Complete Novels: Red Harvest, The Dain Curse, The Maltese Falcon, The Glass Key, The Thin Man BR 13021 by Dashiell Hammett 8 volumes Five classic mysteries originally published between 1929 and 1934, featuring hard-boiled detectives. Stories include The Thin Man, which introduces the husband-and-wife team of Nick and Nora Charles, and The Maltese Falcon with Sam Spade. Some violence and some strong language. 1934. Creeping Ivy BR 12525 by Natasha Cooper 3 volumes Trish Maguire, a barrister who handles child law, rushes to the aid of her cousin Antonia when Antonia's four-year-old daughter, Charlotte, goes missing. The police start zeroing in on the nanny, Antonia's boyfriend, and Charlotte's father. Before the investigation is over, even Trish is a suspect. 1998. Death in Holy Orders BR 13402 by P.D. James 4 volumes Young seminarian Ronald Treeves is found dead on the beach near his school. Although an inquest rules the death accidental, his adoptive father, Sir Alred (a wealthy arms manufacturer), receives an anonymous note and insists on a murder investigation by Adam Dalgliesh. Bestseller 2001. Death Is Not the End: An Inspector Rebus Novella BR 13556 by Ian Rankin 1 volume Inspector John Rebus from Edinburgh, Scotland, investigates the disappearance of his childhood friend's son from a local nightclub. During his search, Rebus uncovers an illegal gambling ring. Some strong language. 1998. Death Lights a Candle: An Asey Mayo Cape Cod Mystery BR 12557 by Phoebe Atwood Taylor 2 volumes A fierce snow storm covers Cape Cod and keeps visiting Bostonians trapped inside during a week-long house party. When two guests are murdered, local handyman-turned-sheriff Asey Mayo investigates. Some violence. 1932. Death on a Silver Tray BR 13293 by Rosemary Stevens 2 volumes London, 1805. George "Beau" Brummell is beseeched by his friend the duchess of York to clear a ladies' companion, whom she had recommended, of murder charges. The dreadful old Lady Wrayburn has been poisoned and the duchess wants to avoid a scandal. 2000. Don't Forget to Die BR 13160 by Margaret Chittenden 2 volumes Charlie Plato, part owner of a California country western saloon, investigates the murder of her partner Angel's long- lost father. Assisting Charlie is her business associate, television hunk Zack Hunter. As they work together, she tries to resist her attraction to Zack. Some violence. 1999. Driving Lessons BR 13364 by Ed McBain 1 volume Detective Katie Logan investigates the case of a woman run over by a student driver. Then she discovers that the victim is the wife of the instructor. Some strong language. 1999. Emperor Norton's Ghost: A Fremont Jones Mystery BR 12672 by Dianne Day 3 volumes In the wake of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, Fremont Jones and her lover Michael open a private detective agency there. After Fremont accompanies a friend to a seance, the two mediums are murdered. During her investigation, Fremont sees a ghost herself-that of Norton I, Emperor of the United States. Some violence. 1998. An English Murder BR 13321 by Louise Doughty 2 volumes Alison, a young newspaper reporter, lives in a small English village where nothing ever happens. But then the couple next door is murdered and their teenaged daughter disappears. When someone offers Alison a clue to the girl's whereabouts, she must decide on a course of action. Some strong language. 1998. Facing the Dark BR 13411 by Michael Harrison 1 volume When Simon's father is arrested for murdering a rival taxi cab company owner, Simon begins his own investigation. At the scene of the crime he meets the victim's daughter, Charley. The two soon join forces to solve the mystery. For junior and senior high readers. 1999. 4:50 from Paddington BR 13283 by Agatha Christie 2 volumes While returning by railroad from Christmas shopping in London, Mrs. McGillicuddy observes a man strangling a woman in a passing train. When Mrs. McGillicuddy returns home, she tells her friend Miss Marple, who initiates an investigation. (Previously titled What Mrs. McGillicuddy Saw!). Some violence. 1957. A Good Story and Other Stories BR 12798 by Donald E. Westlake 2 volumes Eighteen short mystery stories with surprising twists. In the title piece, a man in the Andes is captivated with a beautiful blonde-leading to his demise. In "The Mother of Invention Is Worth a Pound of Cure," a conniving wife tries to get her lover to murder her husband. Some violence. 1999. Heartwood BR 13162 by James Lee Burke 3 volumes Texas attorney Billy Bob Holland, last seen in Cimarron Rose (BR 11339), is defending hapless cowboy Wilbur Pickett, accused of stealing bonds from his wealthy employer, Earl Deitrich. Wilbur's blind wife kills an intruder, while Billy Bob focuses suspicion on Earl's wife and son. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Hunting Badger BR 12470 by Tony Hillerman 2 volumes A casino robbery on the Ute reservation leaves one guard dead, while a second is wounded and held under suspicion. As Navajo Tribal Police sergeant Jim Chee tracks the criminals in the Four Corners canyons, retired cop Joe Leaphorn receives a startling tip identifying the perpetrators. Some violence. Bestseller 1999. Jitterbug: A Novel of Detroit BR 12916 by Loren D. Estleman 2 volumes Detroit, 1943. A serial killer is roaming the city murdering people suspected of hoarding ration coupons. Lieutenant Max Zagreb uses all the methods available-legal and illegal-to track down the culprit. Meanwhile, police contend with growing racial unrest that explodes into a race riot. Violence and strong language. 1998. The Killer's Cousin BR 13609 by Nancy Werlin 2 volumes High school senior David Yaffe is exiled to his uncle's house after being acquitted of murder. There he is haunted by his dead cousin, Kathy, and harassed by her eleven-year- old sister, Lily. He learns there is another killer in the house. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 1998. The Last Dance: A Novel of the 87th Precinct BR 12690 by Ed McBain 2 volumes An apparent hanging suicide by a retired male nurse is reclassified as homicide when traces of a paralyzing drug are discovered. A snitch is killed after telling 87th precinct detectives he has information on the murder. The cops comb the city for a motive and a murderer. Strong language and some violence. 2000. The Last Lover BR 13373 by Laura Van Wormer 2 volumes In this sequel to Expos‚ (BR 12705), reporter Sally Harrington becomes a police suspect when her lover, Spencer Hawes, and Hollywood starlet Lilliana Martin both disappear after a party. Then, after visiting Sally, Lilliana's gangster boyfriend is murdered. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. Legacy of the Dead: An Inspector Ian Rutledge Mystery BR 13317 by Charles Todd 3 volumes Scotland, 1919. Shellshocked Inspector Ian Rutledge investigates a case involving a murdered woman who had given birth to an illegitimate child. Rutledge discovers that the person accused of the crime is none other than the fianc‚e of Corporal Hamish MacLeod-the soldier he executed for cowardice during the war. 2000. Loyal Disloyalty BR 12451 by Jeffrey Ashford 2 volumes When a serial rapist eludes the British police, they publish his known characteristics in hopes that someone will recognize the description-and someone does. Richard Adeane suspects the wealthy brother-in-law of his estranged wife, and the clincher is something she told Richard in confidence. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1996. Masked Dancers BR 12492 by Jean Hager 2 volumes Small-town Oklahoma police chief Mitch Bushyhead discovers the game warden's body near an illegally shot bald eagle. Bushyhead tries to question high school principal Vian BRasfield, who sometimes holds Cherokee eagle dances on his land, but Brasfield has mysteriously disappeared. Strong language. 1998. Money, Money, Money: A Novel of the 87th Precinct BR 13635 by Ed McBain 2 volumes A lion almost kills Detective Steve Carella when he tries to remove a woman's body from the zoo den. Carella and Fat Ollie Weeks uncover drug smugglers, counterfeit money, hit women, and Arab terrorists while pursuing the case. They also face off with the treasury department. Violence and strong language. 2001. Murder at Monticello: A Homer Kelly Mystery BR 13539 by Jane Langton 2 volumes When Homer and Mary Kelly visit Thomas Jefferson's plantation for Fourth of July celebrations, Homer looks up his former student, Fern Fisher, who is writing a book defending Jefferson against attacks on his reputation. Fern involves Homer in the investigation of Tom Dean, recently accused of serial murders in the area. Some strong language. 2001. Murder in Foggy Bottom BR 13196 by Margaret Truman 3 volumes A well-dressed corpse in Washington's Foggy Bottom may be connected to three suspicious commuter plane crashes. Lovers Max Pauling and Jessica Mumford, both of the State Department, are pursuing the investigation when Jessica's ex-husband turns up, fleeing the right-wing extremist faction in which he'd been operating undercover. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Murder in Havana BR 13622 by Margaret Truman 3 volumes Retired CIA employee Max Pauling, last seen in Murder in Foggy Bottom (BR 13196), obligingly goes to Cuba to ascertain whether an American drug firm headed by a former senator is illegally operating there. He is met in Havana by beautiful Celia Sardi¤a, whose own mission threatens Max's survival. 2001. Murder, with Peacocks BR 13270 by Donna Andrews 3 volumes Meg is knocking herself out trying to be a bridesmaid for the weddings of her brother, mother, and best friend. As she tries to help her ditzy relatives prepare for their various outrageous festivities, one of the guests is murdered, old crimes are uncovered, and she falls in love. 1999. The Mysterious Affair at Styles: Poirot's First Case BR 13337 by Agatha Christie 2 volumes In Hercule Poirot's first case, the retired Belgian police detective investigates the death of Emily Cavendish, an elderly heiress who, to the distress of her stepchildren, had recently married a fortune hunter. 1920. "N" Is for Noose BR 12760 by Sue Grafton 3 volumes Kinsey Millhone is hired by a detective's widow to investigate the last few weeks of her husband's life in tiny Nota Lake. Millhone discovers uncooperative neighbors and a connection to an old murder case in her own hometown of Santa Teresa. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1998. On Beulah Height: A Dalziel/Pascoe Mystery BR 12497 by Reginald Hill 4 volumes The disappearance of a young girl mimics crimes from fifteen years ago when three girls were lost just before a reservoir was built. Now a drought leaves old landmarks available for clues. Detective Andy Dalziel remembers the earlier disappearances and vows to find the current perpetrator. Some strong language. 1998. On the Street Where You Live BR 13281 by Mary Higgins Clark 2 volumes Because lawyer Emily Graham is being stalked, she changes jobs and moves to New Jersey. She buys the house that once belonged to her great-great-grandaunt Madeline Shapley, whose skeleton turns up in Emily's back yard. Suddenly Emily finds herself being followed again. Some violence. Bestseller 2001. Other People's Rules BR 13504 by Julia Hamilton 3 volumes When powerful Earl Ivar Gatehouse is accused of the twenty- year-old murder of a rock star's daughter, solicitor Lucy Diamond's fears awaken. As a teen Lucy had succumbed to Gatehouse's advances, and she had learned of his incest with his daughter. She also witnessed a fight. Strong language and some violence. 2000. "P" Is for Peril BR 13363 by Sue Grafton 3 volumes Private investigator Kinsey Millhone is hired by prominent physician Dowan Purcell's ex-wife to find him. Medicare investigators are looking for the elderly doctor, too, although his current wife isn't. Also, Kinsey is curious about her office landlord's past when she discovers he's suspected of patricide. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Playing for Keeps BR 13748 by Joan Lowery Nixon 1 volume Sixteen-year-old Rose accompanies her grandmother on a Caribbean cruise. She falls in love with another teenager on the ship-seventeen-year-old Ricky. She later learns that he has been smuggled on board from Cuba, where he is wanted by the police. For junior and senior high readers. 2001. The Poyson Garden: An Elizabethan Mystery BR 13032 by Karen Harper 2 volumes Princess Elizabeth Boleyn is sent into exile in the countryside by her half-sister, Queen Mary. While there, Elizabeth uncovers her enemies' plot to have her poisoned by an evil herbalist. The princess, her cousin, and her other loyal followers join together in a fight for survival. Some violence. 1999. Roses, Roses: A Harpur and Iles Mystery BR 12706 by Bill James 2 volumes Detective Chief Superintendent Colin Harpur's wife is stabbed to death next to her car after returning by train from London. She had been with Colin's former colleague and had been planning to leave Colin. He has not been faithful either, but he is driven to find the murderer. Strong language. 1993. The Scapegoat BR 13037 by Daphne du Maurier 3 volumes John, an English professor on holiday in France, encounters his exact double, Frenchman Jean de Gu‚. Monsieur de Gu‚, who is beset by family and business problems, deceitfully shifts identities with John, leaving the hapless Englishman in a sea of troubles. 1956. Shattered BR 12824 by Dick Francis 2 volumes After glassblower Gerard Logan watches his friend, jockey Martin Stukely, die in a race, he is handed a mysterious videotape. Soon afterwards the tape is stolen, leaving Logan, Detective Constable Catherine Dodd, and a gang of thugs searching for the crucial clue. Bestseller 2000. Sidetracked: A Kurt Wallander Mystery BR 12874 by Henning Mankell 4 volumes Ystad, Sweden. Police officer Kurt Wallander is about to leave on vacation when a young girl immolates herself and a former minister of justice is brutally murdered. Somehow the cases are connected. Other killings follow, committed by someone who always escapes on a moped. Some violence. 1999. Soft Money: A Filomena Buscarsela Mystery BR 12904 by k.j.a. Wishnia 2 volumes Ecuadorian-born ex-NYPD policewoman Filomena joins rookie Janette Ivins investigating the murder of a friendly neighborhood grocer. Meanwhile, Filomena has a new job at an environmental firm where she soon suspects some illegal activity is depleting the charity funds. Some violence and some strong language. 1999. Stone Quarry BR 12616 by S.J. Rozan 3 volumes P.I. Bill Smith normally uses his upstate New York cabin to unwind, but this time he's there on business. An art theft could expose the true identity of an anonymous local farmer unless Smith can recover the paintings. Meanwhile, Smith must locate a friend suspected of murder. Violence and strong language. 1999. Suspicion BR 12241 by Barbara Rogan 3 volumes Novelist Emma's husband, Roger, finally convinces her to move from New York City to a Victorian house on Long Island Sound. She scoffs at rumors that the house is haunted. When unexplainable things begin to happen, Emma feels more and more paranoid, suspecting everyone-including Roger. Some strong language. 1999. The Tidal Poole: An Elizabeth I Mystery BR 13219 by Karen Harper 2 volumes London, 1559. Queen Elizabeth I, with the help of her informal council of friends from The Poyson Garden (BR13032), foils another plot on her life. When the promiscuous sister of the queen's lady-in-waiting is murdered, suspicion falls on the traitorous Seymour family. Some violence. 2000. Tightrope BR 13406 by Gillian Cross 2 volumes Fourteen-year-old Ashley helps her disabled mother after school every day, but by night she is "Cindy," an expert graffiti artist, tagging the walls of the shabby English town where she lives. When someone begins stalking her, Ashley turns to a local gang leader for help. For senior high readers. 1999. Total Recall: A V.I. Warshawski Novel BR 13634 by Sara Paretsky 4 volumes Pursuing two seemingly unrelated cases, the private eye explores insurance fraud and probes the past to help her mentor Dr. Lotty Herschel. Lotty is being stalked by a man who claims he's a child survivor of the Holocaust-and a relative. V.I. investigates whether he is an imposter. Bestseller 2001. A Traitor to Memory BR 13431 by Elizabeth George 7 volumes Is there a connection between a woman killed in a hit-and- run accident on a rainy night in London and a violinist who has recently lost his ability to play? It is up to Detective Inspector Lynley to solve the mystery. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2001. The Twylight Tower: An Elizabeth I Mystery BR 13610 by Karen Harper 2 volumes London, 1560. Young Queen Elizabeth I is besotted with her married horse master, Robert Dudley. But when her favorite musician and then Dudley's wife die mysteriously, Elizabeth and her loyal staff begin a quiet investigation of the incidents. Sequel to The Tidal Poole (BR 13219). Some violence. 2001. The Unburied BR 13113 by Charles Palliser 3 volumes Victorian England. While visiting an old school pal and conducting a search for a lost document at the cathedral library, Dr. Edward Courtine, a professor of medieval history, becomes involved in murder and embroiled in a centuries-old mystery. (A list of characters appears at the end.) Some violence. 1999. The Vault BR 13604 by Peter Lovesey 3 volumes Detective Superintendent Peter Diamond of Bath, England, is presented a bony hand found in the Roman baths beneath Mary Shelley's house. He assumes it is of ancient origin until the pathologist reports that the bones probably date from the 1980s, meaning Diamond has a case to investigate. 1999. White Sky, Black Ice: A Nathan Active Mystery BR 12947 by Stan Jones 2 volumes Alaska state trooper Nathan Active works in his native village where his birth mother, an Inupiat Eskimo, had given him up for adoption to his white parents years ago. Active suspects that two recent suicides were actually murders. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1999. The Wrong Dog: A Rachel Alexander and Dash Mystery BR 13436 by Carol Lea Benjamin 2 volumes Private detective Rachel Alexander is hired by Sophie Gordon to track down a dog-cloning company that, after providing a flawed replacement puppy for Sophie's beloved service dog, has disappeared. But soon Sophie is murdered, and Rachel and her pit bull, Dashiell, investigate. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. Occult and Horror Dance upon the Air BR 13427 by Nora Roberts 3 volumes Nell Channing fakes her death to escape the clutches of her abusive wealthy husband. Mysteriously drawn to Three Sisters Island-to which she is unknowingly connected through her ancestors-she works for Mia Devlin, a witch, who introduces Nell to her own latent powers. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. Bestseller 2001. Dark Dance: First in the Blood Opera Sequence BR 12978 by Tanith Lee 3 volumes The terrifying tale of Rachaela Day, who reluctantly complies with her vampire father's demand that she live with his family. Details the events that lead to her daughter's destruction of some family members. Prequel to Personal Darkness (BR 10865). Violence, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 1992. Dreamcatcher BR 13274 by Stephen King 5 volumes Four friends have hunted together for twenty-five years. This trip, however, is interrupted by an intruder's rambling about lights in the sky. Patterned like a Native American talisman, the dreamcatcher phenomenon must be summoned for the men to fight alien and natural horrors. Strong language and some violence. Bestseller 2001. Fog Heart BR 13055 by Thomas Tessier 3 volumes Carrie is alarmed to see her father's ghost; he seems to be warning her about her husband, Oliver. Meanwhile Jan and Charley are tormented by memories of their infant daughter's death. Both couples turn to Oona, a troubled young medium. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1997. Magic Terror: Seven Tales BR 13579 by Peter Straub 3 volumes Seven short stories of horror and suspense. In "Ashputtle" an obese, middle-aged kindergarten teacher harbors an evil secret that has caused her to keep moving to new schools in different states. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. More Than You Know BR 13059 by Beth Gutcheon 2 volumes Elderly Hannah Gray describes spending her seventeenth summer vacationing at a haunted house in Dundee, Maine, falling in love with local boy Conary Crocker, and trying to identify the ghost. Alternating chapters tell the century- old story of Claris Osgood, whose marriage to islander Danial Haskell leads to isolation, heartbreak, and murder. 2000. The Nightmare Chronicles BR 13223 by Douglas Clegg 2 volumes Thirteen chilling horror stories. In "The Rendering Man" a young girl's acquaintance with the local disposer of dead animals turns into a lifelong gruesome obsession. "The Night before Alec Got Married" tells about choosing the wrong stripper for a bachelor party. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Shining BR 13271 by Stephen King 4 volumes Jack and Wendy Torrance come face-to-face with terror when they become caretakers of a haunted old hotel in the snowy mountains of Colorado. Their five-year-old son, Danny, who appears to have psychic powers, is the first to sense the evil in the building. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 1977. Snake Dreamer BR 12740 by Priscilla Galloway 2 volumes Recurring nightmares about snakes so disturb Dusa that she becomes a research subject for two psychologists. Dusa is admitted to their clinic on a Greek island hoping to be cured, but mysterious happenings fill her with foreboding as she recalls the myth of Medusa. For senior high readers. 1998. Political Themes Animal Farm: A Fairy Story BR 13456 by George Orwell 1 volume (Reissue) Classic political satire targets Soviet Communism. The animals on a farm overthrow their master and live a utopian life, until the intelligent pigs take over-and one establishes himself as dictator. Preface by Russell Baker. Introduction by C.M. Woodhouse. 1946. Free Fall BR 13237 by Kyle Mills 4 volumes Suspended FBI agent Mark Beamon is hired by ruthless presidential aspirant David Hallorin to find professional rock climber Darby Moore, who is on the run with stolen government files that could destroy Hallorin's reputation. Sequel to Storming Heaven (BR 12356). Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. The Incumbent BR 13563 by Brian McGrory 3 volumes Reporter Jack Flynn is golfing with U.S. president Clay Hutchins when an assassin wounds them both. In the aftermath Jack investigates the dead shooter, the FBI, and the chief executive, while receiving anonymous guidance over the phone. He's also offered a White House job. Strong language and some violence. 2000. Psychological Themes Destiny BR 13365 by Tim Parks 3 volumes In this stream-of-consciousness novel, British journalist Chris reflects on his marriage of thirty years to his Italian wife, Mara. His son Marco's suicide precipitates these thoughts. But Chris's fear that his marriage is over hinders his grief process. 1999. Mind's Eye BR 12688 by Paul Fleischman 1 volume A novel in play form in which sixteen-year-old Courtney, paralyzed in an accident, learns about the power of the mind from an elderly blind woman, who takes Courtney on an imaginary journey to Italy using a 1910 guidebook. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Mr. White's Confession BR 12514 by Robert Clark 3 volumes St. Paul, Minnesota; 1939. When two dance hall girls are murdered, the police accuse Herbert White, a lonely, daffy clerk and amateur photographer. But recently widowed police lieutenant Wesley Horner has doubts. When White runs, Horner follows him. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Name of the World BR 13346 by Denis Johnson 1 volume Fifty-three-year-old professor Michael Reed probes his four- year-long emotional numbness since his wife and young daughter were killed in a car accident. He vaguely hopes that his fascination with college student Flower Cannon, a risqu‚ performance artist, will reignite his feelings. Some strong language. 2000. One Flew over the Cuckoo's Nest BR 12698 by Ken Kesey 3 volumes (Reissue) A part-Native American long-term inmate of a mental institution relates the story of a struggle for control of the ward, centering around the hateful nurse Ratched and a new patient, former work-farm prisoner R.P. McMurphy. Some strong language. 1962. The Stillest Day BR 12611 by Josephine Hart 1 volume Maiden schoolteacher Bethesda Barnet resides with her invalid mother in a small English village at the turn of the century. When the Pearsons, an expectant couple, move in next door, Bethesda becomes obsessed with the husband. Then a tragedy occurs and Bethesda winds up ostracized. 1998. What's in a Name BR 13532 by Ellen Wittlinger 1 volume Ten vignettes describe how high school students join the debate over changing the name of their New England town. They must make choices as they struggle with their own identities-black, white, poor, rich, popular, geeky, and immigrant. Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2000. Religious Themes The Captain's Bride: The Northern Lights, Book 1 BR 12820 by Lisa Tawn Bergren 3 volumes Following their marriage in Norway in 1880, Elsa and Peder Ramstad sail to America, where Peder owns a shipyard in Maine. Others are along, including Karl, Peder's business partner, and Elsa's sister Tora. Problems abound, but perseverance, faith, and fidelity triumph in the end. Prequel to Deep Harbor (BR 13142). 1998. The Church Ladies BR 13686 by Lisa E. Samson 3 volumes Middle-aged Poppy Fraser, mother of two young adults and one five-year-old, struggles to come to terms with being a minister's wife. After her husband Duncan's recent career change, Poppy must cope with competitive church life in a small town, finding help in weekly ecumenical meetings with other Christian women. 2001. Deep Harbor: The Northern Lights, Book 2 BR 13142 by Lisa Tawn Bergren 3 volumes Tora's virtuous aspirations are waning, as is her relationship with Trent. Elsa is enjoying life at sea with her husband and son, until disaster strikes. And Kaatje struggles to survive without her husband. Yet life improves for all as they turn to God. Sequel to The Captain's Bride (BR 12820). 1999. The Heavenly Village BR 13128 by Cynthia Rylant 1 volume Seven tales of recently deceased persons who are not quite ready to give up Earth and enter Heaven. God places these embodied spirits in the Heavenly Village, a wayside where they can "finish their stories" before ascending to perfect happiness. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1999. I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion BR 13386 edited by Marilyn Singer 2 volumes Twelve short stories describe difficult situations experienced by teens and various viewpoints expressed by the teachings of the world's major religions. Authors include Virginia Euwer Wolff, Naomi Shihab Nye, M.E. Kerr, and Nancy Springer. Settings include Japan, Haiti, South Carolina, and an American ashram. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. Ka BR 12627 by Roberto Calasso 4 volumes Retells ancient stories that are a part of India's spiritual tradition. In this translation by Tim Parks, Calasso looks at Indian mythology through descriptions that build image upon image, beginning with the creation of the universe and continuing to the spiritual awakening of the Buddha. 1998. Keeping Faith BR 12577 by Jodi Picoult 4 volumes Shortly after her unfaithful husband leaves her, heartbroken Mariah White is shocked when, with no religious education, their seven-year-old daughter Faith begins conversing with spirits, quoting the Bible, exhibiting stigmata, and performing miracles. The media attacks, and Faith's father sues for custody. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. Midnight Sun: The Northern Lights, Book 3 BR 12818 by Lisa Tawn Bergren 3 volumes In this sequel to Deep Harbor (BR 13142) faith is tested many times as individuals pursue happiness. Kaatje travels through the Alaskan wilderness searching for Soren. Elsa seeks solace following Peder's death. Tora must face old demons before she can marry Trent. And Karl hopes to regain a lost love. 2000. The Negotiator BR 13052 by Dee Henderson 3 volumes As a case she's working becomes more complex and personal, Kate O'Malley, a negotiator for Chicago's hostage-rescue team, receives gentle pressure to accept God from her new beau, Dave, an FBI agent afraid for her life, and from her recently born-again sister, who has cancer. Some violence. 1999. Siddhartha BR 13524 by Hermann Hesse 1 volume Nobel Prize-winning author's tale of a young Brahmin who abandons his comfortable home to wander through the Indian countryside seeking enlightenment. Based on the early life of Buddha. Originally published in German in 1922. 2000. The Unspeakable BR 12684 by Charles Laird Calia 2 volumes When word reaches the Bishop of St. Paul that the Reverend Jim Marbury can heal the sick, the Reverend Peter Whitmore is sent to investigate. During the Holy Week that Whitmore spends with Marbury, the men come to share some dark, painful secrets and discover divine healing. Some strong language. 1998. Romance The Age of Innocence BR 12711 by Edith Wharton 3 volumes (Reissue) A novel of manners set in New York society in the 1870s, an age of convention, propriety, and tribal solidarity. Newland Archer is torn between his attraction to Countess Olenska, a femme fatale, and his security in a bland but proper marriage to her cousin May. Pulitzer Prize. 1920. Always Dakota: Buffalo Valley Trilogy, Volume 3 BR 13666 by Debbie Macomber 3 volumes Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, is again a thriving town because of people like Lindsay Sinclair and Maddy McKenna. Residents are taking risks in their business and personal lives. One is rancher Margaret Clemens, who takes a chance on Matt Eilers. Sequel to Dakota Home (BR 12926). Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Brazen Virtue BR 13783 by Nora Roberts 2 volumes Mystery writer Grace McCabe comes to Washington, D.C., to visit her sister, Kathleen, hoping for rest and a sisterly bond. But everything changes when Kathleen, who works at night as a phone-sex operator, is strangled to death. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1988. Butterfly BR 13506 by Sharon Sala 2 volumes At twenty-six, China Brown finds herself alone, pregnant, and homeless. As she searches for shelter, suddenly China not only witnesses a shooting, but becomes a victim. Detective Ben English, however, is determined to improve her life. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2000. Calder Born, Calder Bred: Calder Saga, Vol. 4 BR 13467 by Janet Dailey 4 volumes (Reissue) Montana, late twentieth century. Ty Calder returns to his family ranch as a teenager, and soon succumbs to the glamorous lifestyle of Texas heiress Tara Dyson. But young Jessy Niles has other ideas. Sequel to This Calder Sky (BR 13466). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1983. Calder Pride: Calder Saga, Volume 5 BR 13022 by Janet Dailey 3 volumes Following her fianc‚'s death, Cat Calder returns home to Montana vowing never to love again. Then a one-night stand with Logan Echohawk leaves her pregnant. When Logan becomes sheriff, Cat has some decisions to make. Sequel to Calder Born, Calder Bred (BR 5637). Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Dakota Born: Buffalo Valley Trilogy, Volume 1 BR 12925 by Debbie Macomber 3 volumes Buffalo Valley, North Dakota, is a dying town. Lindsay Snyder used to visit her grandmother there, and now she has become the town's only schoolteacher. As Lindsay comes to know the town and its people, she learns she has a serious disadvantage-she's not Dakota-born. Prequel to Dakota Home (BR 12926). 1999. Dakota Home: Buffalo Valley Trilogy, Volume 2 BR 12926 by Debbie Macomber 3 volumes In this sequel to Dakota Born (BR 12925), Buffalo Valley is revitalized thanks to Lindsay Snyder and to her longtime friend Maddy Washburn, who buys the grocery store. When reclusive Jeb McKenna comes shopping, Maddy is attracted to him, but Jeb needs a blizzard to see the light. 2000. The Duchess BR 13502 by Bertrice Small 3 volumes England, 1795. Quinton Hunter, the impoverished Duke of Sedgwick, marries young Allegra Morgan, the daughter and only heir of the country's richest man. Although the practical pair agree not to fall in love, circumstances change after they experience many adventures together. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Female Intelligence BR 13210 by Jane Heller 3 volumes Linguist Dr. Lynn Wyman teaches men how to communicate with women. But when her husband cheats on her, it adversely affects her career. Lynn's comeback is to show "America's toughest boss," Brandon Brock, how to be compassionate-but then she falls in love with him. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. The Girl at the Lion d'Or BR 12814 by Sebastian Faulks 2 volumes France, 1930s. When Anne Louvet leaves Paris to work at a country hotel, she is penniless and haunted by her family's shameful past. Charles Hartmann, a married lawyer renovating a nearby manor house, is also burdened with wartime memories as he and Anne fall in love. Guilt and secrecy plague their affair. 1989. Hollywood Wives: The New Generation BR 13429 by Jackie Collins 4 volumes In this follow-up to Hollywood Wives (BR 11051), the women in the California movie industry still covet fame, fortune, and power. Forty-year-old superstar Lissa Roman maintains a successful career, but is on her fourth divorce when her nineteen-year-old daughter, Nicci, is kidnapped. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2001. Honor's Disguise: Rocky Mountain Legacy, Vol. 4 BR 13584 by Kristen Heitzmann 2 volumes Colorado, 1870s. Widowed Abbie Farrel struggles on her ranch until her old suitor Cole Jasper returns to help. When Cole is captured by bounty hunters and returned to Texas, Abbie prays for his acquittal and then follows. Sequel to Honor's Quest (BR 13583). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1999. Honor's Pledge BR 13505 by Kristen Heitzmann 2 volumes Seventeen-year-old Abigail Martin falls in love with southerner Montgomery Farrel, who has moved to Colorado after the Civil War. He returns her love but is committed by oath to another. Abigail trusts in God to find a solution. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Honor's Price: Rocky Mountain Legacy, Vol. 2 BR 13582 by Kristen Heitzmann 3 volumes Colorado, 1873. Montgomery Farrel returns from South Carolina and marries Abigail "Abbie" Martin. When someone begins sabotaging their land, a gun battle ensues. Montgomery begins to question his faith. Sequel to Honor's Pledge (BR 13505). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1998. Honor's Quest: Rocky Mountain Legacy, Vol. 3 BR 13583 by Kristen Heitzmann 2 volumes Colorado territories, 1870s. Abbie and Montgomery Farrel adopt his orphaned niece Jenny and are expecting their own child. Tragedy strikes, and Abbie has to find strength in God and old friendships in order to survive. Sequel to Honor's Price (BR 13582). For senior high and older readers. 1998. Honor's Reward: Rocky Mountain Legacy, Vol. 5 BR 13585 by Kristen Heitzmann 3 volumes Abbie marries her foreman, Cole Jasper. They raise her son, niece, and an orphaned girl as a family. Cole's newfound faith and family are jeopardized when outlaw Crete Marlowe arrives in Colorado seeking revenge. Sequel to Honor's Disguise (BR 13584). Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 2000. The House on Hope Street BR 12765 by Danielle Steel 2 volumes California divorce lawyers Liz and Jack Sutherland have five children and an idyllic marriage. But after Jack is killed by the deranged husband of a client, the family gradually learns to cope without him. Then an accident brings a new person into their lives. Some strong language. 2000. If Only It Were True BR 13596 by Marc Levy 2 volumes After an automobile accident, San Francisco medical intern Lauren enters a deep coma. Her spirit returns to her old apartment. Arthur, the new occupant, discovers Lauren and gradually they fall in love. But Lauren's mother decides to pull the plug. Some strong language. 2000. The Invisible Heart: An Economic Romance BR 13663 by Russell Roberts 2 volumes Bleeding-heart liberal Laura Silver is attracted to conservative capitalist Sam Gordon, a fellow teacher at an exclusive Washington, D.C., private school. Meanwhile, CEO Charles Krauss provokes the wrath of consumer watchdog Erica Baldwin when he moves his pharmaceutical company to Mexico. 2001. Journey BR 12848 by Danielle Steel 3 volumes In her fiftieth novel, Steel explores the secrets of Washington, D.C., anchorwoman Madeleine Hunter, and her husband, Jack, head of the network. Publicly they appear happy, but Madeleine must face reality when she works on the First Lady's Commission on Violence against Women. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2000. Leap of Faith BR 13428 by Danielle Steel 2 volumes Marie-Ange's privileged French childhood ends at age eleven, when her parents and brother are killed. Having no other relatives, the girl is sent to an elderly aunt in Iowa, who treats her as a servant. Marie-Ange's only friend is Billy Parker, who stands by her when she faces a devastating betrayal. Bestseller 2001. Lone Eagle BR 13361 by Danielle Steel 3 volumes Kate Jamison, seventeen, falls for Joe Allbright, twenty- nine, in 1940. Unwilling to commit to marriage, Joe, a pilot, goes off to war. Kate marries another and has children. Eventually Joe reenters her life, forcing Kate to confront her love for him and his need to fly free. Bestseller 2001. Losing Julia BR 13366 by Jonathan Hull 3 volumes Alternating between past and present, eighty-one-year-old Patrick Delaney recalls losing his best friend and fellow soldier Daniel in 1918. Ten years later, he meets and falls for Daniel's lover, Julia. But Patrick is married, and she claims to be engaged. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Mercy BR 13657 by Julie Garwood 4 volumes Dr. Michelle Renard saves the life of federal attorney Theo Buchanan in New Orleans before returning home to the bayou. Theo decides to thank her in person and discovers that she is being harassed and threatened by unknown locals. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. Moving as One: Heart Beats, Volume 1 BR 12535 by Elizabeth M. Rees 2 volumes Pennsylvania high school junior Sophy Bartlett realizes her plans to be a ballerina are in jeopardy when the Ballet Academy has to close for financial reasons. But she also hates the alternative: Carlos Vargas's suggestion that the institution should merge with the ballroom dance school he attends. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. Paint Me Rainbows BR 12762 by Fern Michaels 1 volume After Jill Barton is left standing at the altar, she gets in her car and heads north, ending up at an artists' colony in New England. There she meets Aggie Beaumont, who helps her heal, and Logan Matthews, the owner, who steals her heart. Some descriptions of sex. 1981. The Palace of Tears BR 13557 by Alev Lytle Croutier 1 volume Paris, 1868. Winemaker Casimir de Chƒteauneuf falls in love with a portrait of a woman from the Orient. He travels for years searching for her, only to learn that she is the slave of the French sultana-locked away in a palace for cast-off women. 2000. Promise Me Tomorrow BR 13656 by Candace Camp 3 volumes Orphaned Mary Chilton has only a vague memory of a loving family. After leaving the orphanage, she disguises herself as Mrs. Marianne Cotterwood and finagles her way into high society. She meets Lord Lambeth, who is fascinated by this mysterious woman and feels compelled to unravel her past. Some descriptions of sex. 2000. Ready for Love BR 13674 by Debbie Macomber 3 volumes Two novellas about the Dryden brothers, senior partners in a Boston law firm. In Ready for Romance, Damian falls in love with the girl-next-door who used to have a crush on his brother. In Ready for Marriage, Evan is reunited with his ex-fianc‚e, who needs legal help for her parents. Some strong language. 1994. Rebellion BR 12907 by Nora Roberts 2 volumes Since 1735, when an Englishman raped her mother, Serena MacGregor has hated the English. When her brother Coll arrives home with his English friend Brigham Langston, earl of Ashburn, Serena hates him on sight. Yet there is a mutual attraction neither can deny. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1988. The Return BR 13603 by Dinah McCall 2 volumes In 1973 an event at Pulpit Rock in Camarune, Kentucky, changed the lives of two feuding families-the Joslins and the Blairs. Now twenty-five years later, a young woman- considered a witch-born during the tragedy returns to town, BRinging the fight to a shocking conclusion. Some strong language. 2000. Return to Promise BR 13521 by Debbie Macomber 2 volumes Promise, Texas. Cal Patterson and his physician wife, Jane, are happily married with two young children. When Jane takes their son and daughter to California, because of her father's failing health, their separation causes problems. To make matters worse, an attractive new woman in town has her sights set on Cal. 2000. Stands a Calder Man: Calder Saga, Vol. 2 BR 13465 by Janet Dailey 3 volumes (Reissue) Montana, 1909. With the passing of the Enlarged Homestead Act, newcomers threaten the old way of ranching. Webb Calder resists the immigrants fencing in the range. Then he falls in love with one of their wives. Sequel to This Calder Range (BR 13464). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1983. This Calder Range: Calder Saga, Vol. 1 BR 13464 by Janet Dailey 3 volumes (Reissue) Montana territory, 1878. Newlyweds Benton and Lorna Calder endure a long cattle drive on the Chisholm Trail from their native Texas to start their own cattle ranch. But old grudges and debts follow them into the new land. Followed by Stands a Calder Man (BR 13465). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1982. This Calder Sky: Calder Saga, Vol. 3 BR 13466 by Janet Dailey 3 volumes (Reissue) Montana, early twentieth century. The vast Calder cattle ranch dwarfs Angus O'Rourke's shoestring operation. But when young Chase Calder falls in love with fifteen-year-old Maggie O'Rourke, trouble starts. Sequel to Stands a Calder Man (BR 13465). Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 1981. The Villa BR 13358 by Nora Roberts 4 volumes Tereza Giambelli merges her world-renowned family wine company with that of her second husband, vintner Eli MacMillan. She arranges for her granddaughter, Sophia, and his grandson, Tyler, to work together. The move causes family conflicts and uncovers secrets, threatening the business. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Wanting You BR 13670 by Nan Ryan 2 volumes Father Fitzgerald discovers a young woman living in an Arizona convent. He believes that she is the long-lost heiress Anna Regent Wright. Anna's grandmother is delighted. But Brit Caruth, who wants the inheritance promised to him, claims the woman is an imposter. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. Science Fiction Dancing with an Alien BR 13491 by Mary Logue 1 volume Branko, a teenage boy from outer space, travels to Earth to help save his planet from extinction by bringing back a female. Then he meets six-foot-tall Tonia, ultimately falls in love, and puts his mission at risk. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. End of Days BR 13197 by Dennis Danvers 3 volumes In this sequel to Circuit of Heaven (BR 11977), seventy years have passed since Gabriel attempted to destroy the Bin. When a young Christian Soldier discovers a prototype of the Bin, Gabriel learns the Bin itself still exists, setting off unforeseen consequences. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. A Hymn before Battle BR 13530 by John Ringo 3 volumes In the early years of the twenty-first century, centaur-like predators threaten a peaceful galactic confederation. The alien federation enlists Earth's help-meaning that Earthlings will do most of the fighting-against the devourers. But as Earth's armies rush into battle, humans learn a valuable lesson. Violence and strong language. 2000. Kirinyaga: A Fable of Utopia BR 12732 by Mike Resnick 3 volumes Ten tales of a utopian planet inhabited by former residents of Kenya. In 2123 Koriba, a European-educated witch doctor, becomes disenchanted with the modernization of Kenya and colonizes the planet of Kirinyaga. There he reinstates ancient customs and decides the fate of his people, while still maintaining a link to Earth. Some violence. 1998. Komarr: A Vorkosigan Adventure BR 13036 by Lois McMaster Bujold 3 volumes When an out-of-control star ship collides with the solar mirror that sustains life on Komarr, Imperial Auditor Miles Vorkosigan is dispatched to handle the disaster. But Miles's efforts to save the endangered planet are hindered by official corruption and terrorism. Sequel to Memory (BR 11295). 1998. The Last Book in the Universe BR 13528 by Rodman Philbrick 1 volume On a ruined postapocalyptic Earth, young Spaz struggles to find his dying sister, helped by an old man who remembers how to read, a five-year-old, and a genetically improved girl. The hazardous trek through toxic regions ruled by gangs leads them to a forbidden Eden. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Left Hand of Darkness BR 12827 by Ursula K. Le Guin 3 volumes Human envoy Genly Ai visits the cold and snowbound planet Gethen, whose people function in an androgynous society without sexual prejudices. Twenty-fifth anniversary edition with new afterword and appendixes by the author. Hugo and Nebula Awards. 1994. Quicksilver BR 12774 by Judith Reeves-Stevens and Garfield Reeves-Stevens 5 volumes The testing of the new super weapon QUICKSILVER goes terribly wrong. Then a busload of midshipmen is ambushed and killed on the way to the Pentagon. Now the Pentagon is under attack by terrorists. It is up to two people, one inside the building and one outside, to insure America's survival. Violence and some strong language. 1999. The Ship Avenged BR 12617 by S.M. Stirling 3 volumes This sequel to The City Who Fought (BR 9865) occurs ten years after Simeon and his space station SSS-900-C defeated space pirates from Kolnar. Now the Kolnar leader plans revenge with a kidnapping and a scheme to infect humans with a brain-killing virus. Strong language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1997. Singer from the Sea BR 13035 by Sheri S. Tepper 4 volumes Genevieve has been raised as a proper young lady on the planet of Haven and knows she must follow the laws of her land that govern women of her status. But Genevieve has a rebellious side, instilled in her by her long-dead mother, which will lead to the uncovering of a terrible truth. 1999. The Skies of Pern BR 13351 by Anne McCaffrey 4 volumes Thanks to AIVAS, which has allowed Pern inhabitants to alter the orbit of Red Star and eliminate the Thread, Pern is now undergoing its last Threadfall. Therefore dragonriders must find new occupations. But before they do, Pern endures a new threat. Follows Dragonseye (BR 11187). 2001. Stranger in a Strange Land BR 13700 by Robert A. Heinlein 4 volumes (Reissue) Born and raised on Mars, Valentine Michael Smith returns to Earth unfamiliar with its cultural and social customs. Tutored in earthly matters by Jubal Harshaw, Smith evolves into a messianic figure preaching free love. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Hugo Award. 1961. The Telling BR 13313 by Ursula K. Le Guin 2 volumes As a trained linguist and literature expert, Sutty feels redundant as an observer on planet Aka, where history in all forms is suppressed. But when she travels as a lone emissary to the remote town of Okzat-Ozkat, she gradually perceives the remnants of a banned culture and religion. 2000. Short Stories 145th Street: Short Stories BR 13133 by Walter Dean Myers 1 volume Ten short stories depicting life on a block in Harlem. In "Big Joe's Funeral," Joe cashes in his life insurance to have a fine funeral while he's still alive to enjoy the party. In "The Streak," a basketball player agonizes over missing the final shot of the game. For senior high readers. 2000. All the Long Years: Western Stories BR 13662 by Bill Pronzini 2 volumes Fourteen diverse tales of the West. In "Lady One-Eye," a male-female team of detectives investigates a lady gambler to ensure a fair game. In "Doc Christmas, Painless Dentist," a medical entrepreneur collects every fee. Some strong language. 2001. The Anniversary and Other Stories BR 13121 by Louis Auchincloss 2 volumes Nine short stories of a bygone era when class and tradition were sometimes overwhelming. In "The Interlude," a female lawyer in the 1950s feels marginalized after she loses her job upon marriage and motherhood. In "The Last of the Great Courtesans," a mistress eventually marries for power. 1999. Anthropology BR 13449 by Dan Rhodes 1 volume Collection of 101 tales, each with 101 words. Love stories with bizarre twists, arranged alphabetically by title-from "Anthropology," depicting a female researcher who goes overboard assimilating into Mongolian culture, to "Words," about an English speaker who loves a Portuguese woman. 2000. A Blind Man Can See How Much I Love You: Stories BR 13335 by Amy Bloom 1 volume Eight stories about the survivors of stressful situations. In the title piece, single-mother Jane accompanies her beloved daughter Jessie for a transsexual operation to become the man she's always wanted to be. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. The Cabal and Other Stories BR 13266 by Ellen Gilchrist 2 volumes An ironic novella about a psychiatrist is followed by five short stories. In "The Cabal," a group of patients who consulted Dr. Jim Jaspers are confounded when he goes berserk at a funeral and begins spouting their secrets all over town. Some strong language. 2000. Call If You Need Me: The Uncollected Fiction and Other Prose BR 13639 by Raymond Carver 2 volumes A collection of short stories-five previously unpublished- essays, book reviews, and biographical sketches by the influential writer who died in 1988. Foreword by Carver's wife, poet Tess Gallagher. 2000. Caution, Men in Trees BR 13303 by Darrell Spencer 2 volumes Nine short stories about men and their failings. In "Blood Work," a son, after his second divorce, moves back to his ailing father's house. In "There's Too Much News," a man relocates to the country for his wife's third round of psychotherapy. Some strong language. Flannery O'Connor Award. 2000. The Complete Short Stories of Ernest Hemingway BR 12504 by Ernest Hemingway 7 volumes (Reissue) This edition contains forty-nine stories that first appeared in a 1938 collection plus twenty-one works written after Hemingway moved to Finca Vigia in Cuba. Includes "The Snows of Kilimanjaro," "In Another Country," and "The Strange Country." 1987. A Complicated Situation: Stories BR 12744 by Jane Mullen 2 volumes Nine stories depicting various facets of family life, including sibling relations, aging, conflict, separation, tragedy, and loss. "Dardis and Me" tells of a twenty-five- year-old man who takes in his troubled sister after their parents die. The brother comes to realize that he is as much in need of succor as she. 1998. Deep Sightings and Rescue Missions: Fiction, Essays, and Conversations BR 13289 by Toni Cade Bambara 2 volumes A collection of Toni Bambara's fiction and nonfiction pieces, gathered by Nobel laureate Toni Morrison after the author's death in 1995. In "How She Came by Her Name," Bambara discusses the evolution of her own name. In "Deep Sight and Rescue Missions," she addresses race and politics. Some strong language. 1996. Diamond Dust: Stories BR 13325 by Anita Desai 2 volumes Nine tales by the acclaimed author, set in her homeland of India and in New England, Britain, and Mexico. In the title piece Mrs. Das exclaims that her husband's dog, Diamond, will kill her one day with his rambunctious behavior. But she is not the one who dies. Some strong language. 2000. Elbow Room BR 12600 by James Alan McPherson 2 volumes Collection of twelve short stories dealing with African American life. In "Why I Like Country Music," an urban husband enjoys hillbilly music-much to his wife's disdain. In the title story, a biracial couple struggle to find their identity. 1975. Enormous Changes at the Last Minute BR 12490 by Grace Paley 1 volume Seventeen stories written in the 1960s and 1970s. In the title story a middle-aged woman decides to have a baby with her young hippie lover, even though her hospitalized father advises against it. Some strong language. 1974. A Few Thousand Words about Love BR 12714 edited by Mickey Pearlman 2 volumes Seventeen stories on the themes of love and intimacy as they are variously shared with family, friends, and romantic lovers. "First Love" tells of a college coed's infatuation with a classmate. When her dream of being alone with him finally comes true, she finds the moment disconcerting. 1998. First Snow on Fuji BR 12780 by Yasunari Kawabata 2 volumes Collection of nine short stories and a play by the Japanese Nobel laureate, translated into English for the first time. In the title piece, published in 1958, two former lovers take an overnight trip together some years later, exploring the changes that time and separation have wrought. 1999. Foreign Brides BR 13173 by Elena Lappin 1 volume Twelve short stories about women who married foreigners and emigrated from their homelands. In "Yoga Holiday" a Frenchwoman encounters the Englishwoman for whom she had once been a teenage au pair. In "The Gladstone Brothers" two Englishmen wed Czech women. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. The Gentleman from San Francisco and Other Stories BR 12728 by Ivan Bunin 2 volumes A selection of seventeen short stories spanning this Russian Nobel laureate's writing career from 1915 to 1944. In "The Primer of Love," Ivlev interrupts his carriage ride in the country to acquire a memento of a man unhinged by love for his maidservant, Lushka. 1984. A Girl with a Monkey: New and Selected Stories BR 13523 by Leonard Michaels 2 volumes Collection of sixteen short stories written from the 1960s through the 1990s. In the title piece, a divorced American man traveling in Germany meets a young prostitute who refuses to spend all her time with him. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Go Down, Moses BR 12488 by William Faulkner 3 volumes Seven stories first published in 1942, with an updated introduction by Stanley Crouch and an added biographical note. Each selection deals at least indirectly with one family in Jefferson, Mississippi. Unifying themes are the changing relationships between racial groups and their attitudes toward the land they inhabit. 1996. Gone from Home: Short Takes BR 12584 by Angela Johnson 1 volume Twelve short stories about quirky characters who are in need of help. "By the Time You Read This" sounds like a suicide note, but turns out to be a thank-you letter. In "Sweetness" a neglected child of a church-absorbed mother commits crimes for attention. For junior and senior high readers. 1998. A Good Story and Other Stories BR 12798 by Donald E. Westlake 2 volumes Eighteen short mystery stories with surprising twists. In the title piece, a man in the Andes is captivated with a beautiful blonde-leading to his demise. In "The Mother of Invention Is Worth a Pound of Cure," a conniving wife tries to get her lover to murder her husband. Some violence. 1999. Head: Stories BR 13562 by William Tester 1 volume Stories exploring a boy's childhood and adolescence in rural Florida and early adulthood in New York City. In "Wet," a stepfather forces Nim and his brother to build a barbed- wire fence around a swamp in the midst of a thunderstorm. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Mary McCarthy Prize. 2000. The Hill Bachelors BR 13553 by William Trevor 2 volumes The author explores missed opportunities in twelve short tales. In the title story, an old Irish farmer dies and everyone assumes that Paulie, the only bachelor, will take over the farm. In "A Friend in the Trade," a couple retires to the country, abandoning an eccentric acquaintance who visits frequently. 2000. Honeymoon and Other Stories BR 13714 by Kevin Canty 1 volume Eleven short stories dealing with characters in complicated relationships. In "Red Dress," a boy watches his distant mother change personalities during cocktail parties. In "Sleepers Holding Hands," a retired physician has to again rescue his grandson from the boy's wayward mother. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2001. I Believe in Water: Twelve Brushes with Religion BR 13386 edited by Marilyn Singer 2 volumes Twelve short stories describe difficult situations experienced by teens and various viewpoints expressed by the teachings of the world's major religions. Authors include Virginia Euwer Wolff, Naomi Shihab Nye, M.E. Kerr, and Nancy Springer. Settings include Japan, Haiti, South Carolina, and an American ashram. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. In the Gloaming: Stories BR 12875 by Alice Elliott Dark 2 volumes Ten tales about American suburbia. The title piece-about a young man with AIDS returning to his mother's home to die- was adapted for film. In "Dreadful Language," a judgmental young girl grows up to have the same kind of empty, disappointing marriage as her mother's. Some strong language. 2000. The Inland Ice and Other Stories BR 12901 by il¡s N¡ Dhuibhne 2 volumes Modern-day stories by an Irish writer are interspersed with excerpts from a folktale, revealing that young women's feelings and interests have much in common across the ages. In "Love, Hate, and Friendship," Fiona flies to France ostensibly for a literature conference but really to gain perspective on a relationship. Some strong language. 1997. Kirinyaga: A Fable of Utopia BR 12732 by Mike Resnick 3 volumes Ten tales of a utopian planet inhabited by former residents of Kenya. In 2123 Koriba, a European-educated witch doctor, becomes disenchanted with the modernization of Kenya and colonizes the planet of Kirinyaga. There he reinstates ancient customs and decides the fate of his people, while still maintaining a link to Earth. Some violence. 1998. Kissing Tennessee and Other Stories from the Stardust Dance BR 13385 by Kathi Appelt 1 volume Eight eighth-grade students attend their graduation dance with different hopes and expectations. All have questions about love and life. Their experiences include crushes, friendships, true romance, siblings, and physical abuse. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2000. The Ladies from St. Petersburg: Three Novellas BR 12983 by Nina Berberova 1 volume Three stories about Russian lives disrupted by wars. Written in 1927, the title piece depicts a mother and daughter on vacation in the country, just as political turmoil erupts. Their fateful trip marks the young girl's sudden transition to maturity. 1998. Licks of Love: Short Stories and a Sequel BR 13476 by John Updike 3 volumes Twelve tales and a sequel to the quartet of "Rabbit" novels- a novella, Rabbit Remembered, set in Brewer, Pennsylvania. In "The Women Who Got Away," Martin recalls the wife- swapping early years of his marriage and a surprise encounter years later. Some strong language. 2000. Love and Modern Medicine: Stories BR 13697 by Perri Klass 2 volumes Eleven short stories, written by a pediatrician, that feature families who face medical or emotional issues. In "The Trouble with Sophie," a scientist is informed that her kindergartner needs therapy. In "Necessary Risks," a physician is terrified by the prospect of two weeks alone with her four-year-old. Some strong language. 2001. Magic Terror: Seven Tales BR 13579 by Peter Straub 3 volumes Seven short stories of horror and suspense. In "Ashputtle" an obese, middle-aged kindergarten teacher harbors an evil secret that has caused her to keep moving to new schools in different states. Some violence and some strong language. 2000. The Mitford Snowmen: A Christmas Story BR 13759 by Jan Karon 1 volume The townspeople of Mitford hold a spontaneous snowman- building contest. Bestseller 2001. Model Behavior: A Novel and Seven Stories BR 12620 by Jay McInerney 3 volumes Stories about the superficial nature of life in New York City. In the title piece Connor McKnight is writing a screenplay while working as a celebrity journalist. His live-in girlfriend is a famous model who abruptly runs off with Connor's best friend, Jeremy. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1998. The Music at Long Verney: Twenty Stories BR 13535 by Sylvia Townsend Warner 2 volumes Satirical British short stories from the New Yorker. In the title piece, an old couple move to the gamekeeper's cottage and rent out the ancestral mansion to "new money." In "Maternal Devotion," a young lady sends her unwanted beau to her mother, whose conversation rattles them both. 2001. My Father, Dancing: Stories BR 12763 by Bliss Broyard 2 volumes Eight short stories about fathers and daughters. In the title piece, Kate visits her father, who is in a hospital dying of cancer. She finds it difficult to converse but fondly remembers how well they communicated while dancing- starting when she was little, riding on his feet. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. The Nightmare Chronicles BR 13223 by Douglas Clegg 2 volumes Thirteen chilling horror stories. In "The Rendering Man" a young girl's acquaintance with the local disposer of dead animals turns into a lifelong gruesome obsession. "The Night before Alec Got Married" tells about choosing the wrong stripper for a bachelor party. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1999. One Girl: A Novel in Stories BR 13148 by Sheila Kohler 1 volume A collection of stories about women covering childhood, adolescence, courtship, marriage, and death. In "The BRide's Secret," a wealthy young bride and her older, more worldly groom honeymooning in Paris discover the real reasons their mothers arranged the match. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. Willa Cather Fiction Prize. 1999. Perfect Recall: New Stories BR 13618 by Ann Beattie 3 volumes Eleven short stories about people coping with family situations and social conditions in the late twentieth century. In "See the Pyramids," two young female models share a summer house in Maine with their boyfriends. One woman is recognized on an outing, which leads to a surprising revelation. Some strong language. 2001. Sam the Cat and Other Stories BR 13336 by Matthew Klam 2 volumes An O. Henry Award winner presents seven short stories previously published in the New Yorker. In the title entry, a young womanizer ruminates on his lifestyle. In "Not This," a man relishes the prospect of donating sperm to his sister- in-law. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2000. Scar Vegas: And Other Stories BR 13226 by Tom Paine 2 volumes Ten tales by a prize-winning author about ordinary people in unusual twentieth-century situations. In the title story ex- con Johnny Loop goes to Las Vegas for his sister Fruit's wedding to a football player. Johnny misses the ceremony, but gains an impressive "lucky" scar. Some strong language. 2000. The Self-Made Brain Surgeon: And Other Stories BR 13034 by Mark Harris 2 volumes Thirteen stories featuring characters who not only learn to adjust to life's vagaries and setbacks but find wisdom in doing so. In "The Bonding" a sixty-nine-year-old slow-pitch baseball player lets down his team when he fumbles a game- winning fly ball in right field. 1999. The Smoking Book BR 12942 by Lesley Stern 2 volumes Vignettes on the pleasures and pain of cigarette addiction. "Suspended Forever" is the cherished memory of two sisters growing up in Africa, who secretly purchase cigarettes and then sneak off to try them. In "The Body Has a Mind of Its Own," a woman resorts to some unusual "cures" for smoking. 1999. Someone to Watch over Me: Stories BR 12799 by Richard Bausch 2 volumes A dozen poignant short stories. Marlee, the younger second wife in the title piece, is upset that Ted chooses to celebrate their first anniversary in a lavish restaurant recommended by his first wife. Marlee's anger and behavior provoke an unexpected reaction from Ted. Some strong language. 1999. Stories of the Far North BR 12949 edited by Jon Tuska 2 volumes Nine short stories set in the far northwest portraying the fight against the elements, the tie between man and dog, and the struggle for survival. Includes The League of the Old Men by Jack London and the ballad The Trail of 'Ninety-Eight by Robert Service. 1998. The Tale of the Unknown Island BR 13254 by Jos‚ Saramago 1 volume Allegory of a man who petitions his ruler for a boat with which to discover an island-any unknown island. When the king finally grants his wish, a cleaning lady insists on joining the crew and together they dream of sailing away. By Portugal's Nobel laureate. Translated by Margaret Jull Costa. 1999. Thirst BR 12663 by Ken Kalfus 2 volumes Fourteen stories varying in theme and setting that explore the sometimes harsh realities of love, family ties, and social relationships. In "The Weather in New York," a Florida retiree is hopelessly stranded in his parents' New York apartment during a blizzard. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. The Torturer's Apprentice: Stories BR 13747 by John Biguenet 2 volumes Fourteen thought-provoking stories about pain, either mental or physical, by a prize-winning author. In the title piece, a medieval torturer is forced to use his cruel techniques on his own apprentice. In "The Work of Art," a buyer's obsession overwhelms his common sense. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2001. The Train Now Departing: Two Novellas BR 12873 by Martha Grimes 1 volume Two novellas involving lonely women. In The Train Now Departing, an emotionally detached woman periodically lunches with a travel writer who hates to go anywhere-until one day he doesn't show up. In When "The Mousetrap" Closes, an actor betrays a middle-aged woman he has befriended. 1997. Waltzing the Cat BR 13057 by Pam Houston 2 volumes In a series of connected stories, photographer Lucy O'Rourke participates in daredevil outdoor adventures and disastrous relationships. In the title piece Lucy thinks she will finally become important to her father after her mother's death. Instead, he turns to the cat. Some strong language. 1998. The Way People Run: Stories BR 12737 by Christopher Tilghman 1 volume Six stories about people confronting personal problems, set in the Chesapeake Bay area and the American West. In "Something Important," Peter's older brother Mitch wants to meet at the family cottage. But instead of needing support, Mitch is there to provide it for an unsuspecting Peter. Some strong language. 1999. The Wedding Jester BR 13326 by Steve Stern 2 volumes Collection of nine action-packed stories set in Stern's magical Jewish otherworld. In the title story writer Saul Bozoff accompanies his mother to a wedding in the Catskills. His shining moment comes when he exorcises a dybbuk who takes possession of the bride during the ceremony. Some strong language. National Jewish Book Award. 1999. Who Do You Love: Stories BR 12906 by Jean Thompson 3 volumes Fifteen disquieting short stories explore the basic human need for love. In "Fire Dreams," a bored single woman begins an affair with a married fireman, a convenient neighbor from the next-door fire station. In "Antarctica," a lonely woman reevaluates the dynamics of her family while she drives her grandmother to view a nursing home. Some strong language. 1999. The World and Other Places BR 13051 by Jeanette Winterson 1 volume Seventeen stories exploring the nature of identity and experimenting with the short story form. In the title piece, a young pilot tells how his career grew out of a boyhood hobby. But wherever he travels, he is confronted by the dilemma of how to live. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1998. The Young Oxford Book of Nasty Endings BR 12696 edited by Dennis Pepper 2 volumes Thirty-four scary short stories with mysterious or unnerving endings by authors such as Roald Dahl, Ramsey Campbell, E. Nesbit, T.H. White, and Ray Bradbury. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1997. Suspense Chosen Prey BR 13362 by John Sandford 3 volumes Minneapolis Deputy Chief Lucas Davenport is searching for a serial killer. The unknown perpetrator is actually James Qatar, a fastidious art history teacher. His other hobby is combining Internet porn shots with faces of women he secretly photographs, and then sketching the results. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2001. Code to Zero BR 12966 by Ken Follett 3 volumes In January 1958, as the U.S. prepares to launch its answer to Soviet satellite Sputnik, key space scientist Luke Lucas wakes up in a public toilet with a hangover and amnesia. Luke must reconstruct his identity in order to thwart a sabotage plot-and the clock is ticking. Some strong language. Bestseller 2000. The Constant Gardener BR 12929 by John Le Carr‚ 4 volumes After his young wife Tessa's murder in Kenya, British diplomat Justin Quayle investigates her death and the disappearance of her African colleague. He eventually discovers that Tessa had uncovered a scheme involving a multinational pharmaceutical company that unethically tests drugs on the local populace. Strong language. Bestseller 2001. A Darker Place BR 13112 by Laurie R. King 4 volumes Years ago, professor Anne Waverly's husband and young daughter were victims of a cult's mass suicide. Since then, Anne has been assisting the FBI by infiltrating other groups. Now undercover in Arizona, she becomes attached to two young siblings. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1999. Death in Summer BR 13135 by William Trevor 2 volumes Thaddeus's wealthy wife is killed in a bicycle accident, leaving him with their infant daughter. After helping him interview nannies, his mother-in-law suggests that she care for the baby herself. One of the spurned applicants begins plotting revenge, and before summer's end two more deaths occur. 1998. The Debt Collector BR 13369 by Lynn Hightower 3 volumes At the house of a murdered family, Cincinnati detective Sonora Blair discovers the barely alive mother under a bed holding her unharmed baby. The woman says the "angel" saved her, sending Blair on a search for two killers and a mysterious, dangerous savior. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Deck the Halls BR 12821 by Mary Higgins Clark and Carol Higgins Clark 2 volumes Amateur sleuth Alvirah Meehan assists Los Angeles private investigator Regan Reilly, who is in New York visiting her parents for Christmas when her father is kidnapped. This joint effort by mother and daughter authors brings together characters from earlier works by each writer. Bestseller 2000. Discovering the Body BR 13592 by Mary Howard 3 volumes Linda returns home one day to discover her friend Luci's bloody body. Two years later, after marrying Luci's former boyfriend, she begins to doubt whether the convicted man she identified is really the murderer. And someone is following her. Some strong language. 2000. Envy BR 13731 by Sandra Brown 4 volumes Publisher Maris Matherly-Reed is so intrigued by the story line of a manuscript that she travels from New York to Georgia to meet the author. Her actions set in motion the uncovering of a rivalry between friends that sent one to prison and made the other famous. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2001. Even Steven BR 13229 by John Gilstrap 3 volumes A filthy, terrified toddler stumbles into the campsite of Bobby and Susan Martin, who are grieving for their stillborn child. In the next few horrifying minutes, Bobby kills the man chasing the boy, discovers he was a cop, and then flees with the boy and Susan. Violence and strong language. 2000. Expos‚ BR 12705 by Laura Van Wormer 3 volumes Reporter Sally Harrington, who has moved back to her Connecticut hometown, is tipped that her father's long-ago death wasn't an accident. Meanwhile, things look up for her career when she is asked to write a profile for a posh magazine-but there's a catch. Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Found Money BR 12519 by James Grippando 3 volumes One day before physician Ryan Duffy's electrician father dies, he tells his son about millions of dollars hidden in the attic. Meanwhile, divorced single mother Amy Parkens receives a box containing two hundred thousand dollars. Both want to know if the money is tainted. Strong language and some violence. 1999. Four Corners of Night BR 12496 by Craig Holden 3 volumes When a girl goes missing, it brings back painful memories for cops and lifelong friends Steiner and Bank-Bank's stepdaughter disappeared seven years earlier and was never found. They throw themselves into this search, shocked to learn it's linked to the old case. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. Invisible World BR 13046 by Stuart Cohen 3 volumes Artist Clayton Smith kills himself after sending an airplane ticket to attend his Hong Kong "going away party" to his childhood friend, Chicago plumber Andrew Mann. In Asia Andrew follows Clayton's further instructions to find a mysterious textile. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1998. Iron Shadows BR 12445 by Steven Barnes 4 volumes Private detectives Cat Juvell and Jax Carpenter plan to dissolve their partnership after they rescue a young girl from her kidnapper father. Then comes a job they can't resist-to free a young heiress from a New Age cult led by twins who seem to have miraculous powers. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1998. Isle of Dogs BR 13655 by Patricia Cornwell 4 volumes The misguided Virginia governor decides to put speed traps everywhere. He begins with the small Chesapeake Bay island of Tangier, but the eccentric natives don't cooperate. Meanwhile police superintendent Judy Hammer and her undercover assistant Andy Brazil chase a female serial killer. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. Bestseller 2001. The Jasmine Trade: A Novel of Suspense Introducing Eve Diamond BR 13637 by Denise Hamilton 2 volumes Los Angeles reporter Eve Diamond, investigating the murder of a Chinese teenager, discovers an underground world of "parachute kids"-wealthy Asians left unsupervised in America by their parents, who live abroad. She also uncovers sexual slavery, gangs, and other criminal activity. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. Kill Me First BR 12752 by Kate Morgenroth 2 volumes Injured in the car crash that killed her husband, Sarah expects to die at her convalescent home. Instead, she and other patients are captured by Merec, an assassin who pits his victims against each other. When Sarah volunteers to be murdered, Merec is intrigued and takes her hostage. Violence and some strong language. 1999. The Last City Room BR 13591 by Al Martinez 2 volumes Vietnam veteran William Colfax is just twenty-four in 1965, when he walks into the city room of the San Francisco Herald and gets a job on the respected but dying newspaper. His first assignment-the bombing of the FBI building-will test his professional and personal integrity. Strong language and some violence. 2000. The Last Precinct BR 12803 by Patricia Cornwell 4 volumes In this sequel to Black Notice (BR 12389), Dr. Kay Scarpetta has escaped death from the serial killer "Werewolf" and continues investigating crimes committed by his French syndicate. But then the doctor herself faces a murder accusation. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2000. Long Time No See BR 13709 by Susan Isaacs 3 volumes Despite her policeman lover's admonitions, amateur sleuth Judith Singer searches for clues to the murder of a neighbor. Courtney Logan disappeared on Halloween night, and now in May her body has been found in her own pool. Sequel to Compromising Positions (RC 11629). Strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 2001. Mapping the Edge BR 13549 by Sarah Dunant 2 volumes Single mother Anna fails to return to England after a brief vacation in Italy, leaving her seven-year-old to be cared for by an assortment of friends. They wonder whether Anna is having an affair, has been abducted, or is dead. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 1999. The Ministry of Fear: An Entertainment BR 12993 by Graham Greene 2 volumes In the early phase of World War II, British widower Arthur Rowe, after having euthanatized his sick wife, unwittingly becomes embroiled with a band of fifth columnists. And then he falls in love. Some violence. 1943. Nothing but the Night BR 12669 by Bill Pronzini 2 volumes Ever since an accident put his beloved wife in a coma, Nick Hendryx has been searching for the other driver, using a police sketch. Now he's found his man, wealthy Cam Gallagher. And Gallagher is indeed consumed by guilt, but over something else. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 1999. Reprisal BR 12743 by Mitchell Smith 3 volumes Poet Joanna Reed is stunned when her husband of twenty years dies falling off his boat. When this tragedy is immediately compounded by the burning death of her father, Joanna is sure they were murdered. But she doesn't know her daughter's roommate is the killer. Violence and strong language. 1999. Shock BR 13652 by Robin Cook 3 volumes Harvard coeds Deborah Cochrane and Joanna Meissner fund a stay in Venice for academic pursuits by donating ova to the Wingate Infertility Clinic. Later Joanna, seeking to learn what happened to her gametes, convinces Deborah to help her investigate. They don't like their findings. Some strong language. Bestseller 2001. Shooting at Midnight BR 12586 by Greg Rucka 3 volumes P.I. Bridgett Logan must fight her old addiction when she enters the drug world to save a friend arrested for the murder of a pusher. Not even her lover, Atticus Kodiak of Keeper (BR 11413), knows of her past, so Bridgett is on her own. Violence and strong language. 1999. The Silence of the Lambs BR 13149 by Thomas Harris 3 volumes Young FBI agent Clarice Starling tracks down a serial killer known as Buffalo Bill, who preys exclusively on overweight women. The only clues are provided by another sociopathic killer, psychiatrist Hannibal Lecter, who practices cannibalism. Prequel to Hannibal (BR 12326). Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1988. Sounding Drum BR 13025 by Larry Jay Martin 3 volumes Native American attorney Steve Drum is given a newly discovered colonial treaty that concedes the island of Manhattan to the local tribe. Drum plans to use the document to open a gambling casino in New York City to benefit the tribe's remaining heirs. But many oppose his move. Some violence. 1999. Stamboul Train: An Entertainment BR 12722 by Graham Greene 2 volumes Events on a three-day journey from Ostend to Istanbul aboard an express train. Portrays interactions among the passengers, including the young chorus girl Coral Musker, Jewish businessman Carleton Myatt, and the enigmatic doctor Richard John. Also published as Orient Express. 1932. Summer of Storms BR 13673 by Judith Kelman 3 volumes Thirty-three-year old photographer Anna Jameson returns to work in New York City three decades after her sister Julie is murdered there during a hurricane. As she investigates the past and uncovers family secrets, she becomes a target of the killer, who is still very much alive. Some violence and some strong language. 2001. The Summons BR 13758 by John Grisham 2 volumes Law professor Ray Atlee arrives at the family home in rural Mississippi and discovers his elderly father dead-and three million dollars in cash. Ray decides not to tell his drug- addicted brother about the loot. But someone is soon after him and the money. Some strong language. Bestseller 2002. Talk BR 12741 by Laura Van Wormer 3 volumes At first it irritates talk-show host Jessica Wright that her security is tightened just because a fan calling himself Leopold begins sending odd letters. But when the notes appear in secure places and then her secretary is murdered, Jessica becomes angry and frightened. Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. The Trophy Wife BR 13141 by Diana Diamond 3 volumes Banking executive Walter Childs is about to elope with his young mistress when his wife Emily is kidnapped for ransom. Walter and a bank security official maneuver to get around their institution's antiterrorist policy, while Emily endures a sadistic captor. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2000. Twenty-Four Hours BR 13425 by Greg Iles 3 volumes Will and Karen Jennings's child is taken by serial kidnapper John Hickey. While his cousin watches five-year-old Abby, and his wife guards Will in his convention hotel room, Hickey plans a night with Karen. Until now the children have not been harmed, but this time Hickey's vengeful. Violence and strong language. Bestseller 2000. Your Blue-Eyed Boy BR 13058 by Helen Dunmore 2 volumes Now a thirty-eight-year-old judge in England, Simone is shocked to receive letters from an American with whom she had an affair twenty years earlier. By the time he arrives in person, she's convinced he plans to blackmail her with photos from her past. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 1998. Westerns All the Long Years: Western Stories BR 13662 by Bill Pronzini 2 volumes Fourteen diverse tales of the West. In "Lady One-Eye," a male-female team of detectives investigates a lady gambler to ensure a fair game. In "Doc Christmas, Painless Dentist," a medical entrepreneur collects every fee. Some strong language. 2001. Bowie BR 13658 by Randy Lee Eickhoff and Leonard C. Lewis 2 volumes Fictional handling of incidents in the life of Jim Bowie, from riding alligators in the swamps in his childhood to the creation of the Bowie knife to Indian fights and duels, and culminating in his death at the Alamo in 1836. Some strong language. 1998. Comanche Moon BR 12758 by Larry McMurtry 6 volumes In this sequel to Dead Man's Walk (BR 12567) and prequel to Lonesome Dove (BR 6198), Texas Rangers McCrae and Call aid white settlers as they face Comanche raids and attacks by bandits in the struggle to survive frontier hardships. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller 1997. Dead Man's Walk BR 12567 by Larry McMurtry 4 volumes In this prequel to Lonesome Dove (BR 6198) young Gus McCrae and Woodrow Call join the Texas Rangers and set out on an expedition to Santa Fe. Accompanying the troops is hefty whore Matilda Roberts, who provides comfort to the men along the trek. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995. Dust Devils BR 12578 by Robert Laxalt 1 volume Ira Hamilton wins an Arabian colt at the rodeo with the help of his Paiute friend, Cricket. When rustlers steal the horse, Ira tracks them across the desert, almost dying from thirst, flash floods, and a bullet. Some strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. For senior high and older readers. 1997. The Ferguson Rifle BR 13568 by Louis L'Amour 2 volumes To forget the death of his family, Ronan Chantry goes west. He joins trappers and meets Lucinda Falvey, who's looking for lost treasure. Together they fight for their lives against hostile Indians and thieves. Sequel to North to the Rails (BR 13578). Some violence. 1973. Fool's Gold: The Skinners of Goldfield, Book 1 BR 13468 by Stephen Bly 2 volumes 1905. The Skinner family heads to California, where they plan to settle down near Mr. Skinner's brother. But a detour into the town of Goldfield, Nevada, for supplies changes their plans. They quickly discover that this gold- rush boomtown needs some Christian fellowship. Followed by Hidden Treasure (BR 13469). 2000. Hidden Treasure: The Skinners of Goldfield, Book 2 BR 13469 by Stephen Bly 2 volumes Nevada, 1905. It looks like the Skinners will never make it to California. O.T.'s friend is lost in the desert, and Dola Mae is searching for a missing child. In spite of harsh weather, excessive sin, and rampant greed, their faith holds up. Sequel to Fool's Gold (BR 13468). 2000. Mojave Crossing BR 13735 by Louis L'Amour 1 volume Set in the late 1870s. Cowboy Tell Sackett has no problem carrying thirty pounds of gold, but the hard part is ahead when he has to cross the desert. Sequel to Lando (BR 10378). 1964. The Ox-Bow Incident BR 13679 by Walter Van Tilburg Clark 2 volumes Nevada, 1885. Wrangler Art Croft reluctantly joins a group of citizens in a small town who hastily form a posse to catch murdering cattle rustlers. Three men are accused of the crime and, although there are some doubts about their guilt, lynched. Introduction by Wallace Stegner. Some violence and some strong language. 1940. The Pearl of Ruby City BR 13107 by Jana Harris 3 volumes Ruby City, Washington; 1893. Twenty-one-year-old Pearl Ryan hides out in a mining town to escape her shady past. While working in the laundry with Mary Reddawn and Chin Lu, she studies medicine under the local doc. When patients begin dying, Pearl quietly investigates before the law is called in. Some violence. 1998. Picture Rock: The Skinners of Goldfield, Book 3 BR 13470 by Stephen Bly 2 volumes Nevada, 1906. The town of Goldfield has become dependent on the Skinners' contributions, including Dola Mae's cooking and O.T.'s ability to defuse volatile situations. The Skinners, however, still long for California. When their caf‚ explodes, they prepare to move. Sequel to Hidden Treasure (BR 13469). 2001. Riders of the Purple Sage BR 12559 by Zane Grey 3 volumes (Reissue) Utah, 1871. When Jane Withersteen incurs the wrath of her fellow Mormons for befriending Gentiles, gunman Lassiter comes to her aid and makes a startling personal discovery. Violence. 1912. Shane BR 13561 by Jack Schaefer 1 volume (Reissue) Wyoming territory, 1889. A mysterious stranger named Shane rides into the Starretts' ranch and learns of the trouble between cattle baron Fletcher and the homesteaders. Shane decides to stay and help the family keep their stake. Some violence. For senior high and older readers. 1949. South Wind BR 13415 by Don Coldsmith 4 volumes A series of historical vignettes portrays the challenges faced by pro-slavery and pro-emancipation settlers in the Kansas Territory before the Civil War. The connected episodes present a saga of westward expansion through 1876. Sequel to Tallgrass (BR 11501). 1998. To the Far Blue Mountains BR 13675 by Louis L'Amour 3 volumes Barnabas Sackett sails from England on a voyage to the New World, where a pretty girl is waiting to marry him. Once there he sets off for the Far Blue Mountains of Virginia, fighting Indians and other perils along the way. Sequel to Sackett's Land (BR 09555). 1976. Winnetou BR 12438 by Karl May 6 volumes A surveyor travels throughout the West and spends time with the Indians. He develops a special rapport with Apache chief Winnetou and is greatly saddened by his untimely death. This fictional account was written in 1892 following May's visit to the American frontier. Some violence. 1977. Winter Range BR 13572 by Claire Davis 2 volumes Montana sheriff Ike Parsons files a lawsuit against bankrupt rancher Chas Stubblefield for starving his cattle. Parsons is backed by the local veterinarian, but people believe a man's property rights are sacrosanct, and even the lawman's wife, Pattiann, has misgivings. Strong language and some violence. 2000.