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A Time of Miracles

Tue, 15 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Bondoux, Anne-Laure
Blaise Fortune has been with Gloria for as long as he can remember. He loves hearing her tell the story of how she rescued him as a baby from a train that derailed near their home in the Republic of Georgia. He has always wondered if his mother survived the train wreck; so along with his friend Gloria, they embark on a long journey across a war-torn Europe to France to find his mother. They encounter amazing hardships along the way, but even through the pain, they are able to find friends in other refugees that help mold Blaise into the man he is fast becoming. The end of their journey proves to be the most heartbreaking part of their story. This is one amazing book that should not be missed.
- reviewed by Amy, Steele Creek Branch, PLCMC

The Postcard

Mon, 14 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Abbott, Tony
Darn! Summer has just begun but Jason must go to Florida to help his dad with his grandmother's belongings. Jason had never even met his now deceased grandmother, Florida is hot, and his best friend is in Boston - BUMMER! But after a strange phone call leading to a hidden postcard, a thrilling nonstop adventure commences intertwining current life with an old magazine story. According to the magazine the author died after writing Chapter 1, but Jason is convinced there is more to the story. And is the bizarre story about his grandmother? Postcard clues of nearby locations lead Jason and his new friend Dia on a race with unknown felons to uncover family secrets. Intrigue grips the reader as you read this fast-paced story within a story.
- reviewed by Debbie, Morrison Regional, PLCMC

October Men: Reggie Jackson, George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin, and the Yankees' Miraculous Finish in 1978

Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Kahn, Roger
Considered one of baseball’s greatest writers, Kahn chronicles the tumultuous 1978 baseball season from an insider’s viewpoint. Following a Yankee team fresh off a World Series championship, join team owner George Steinbrenner, Billy Martin, Thurman Munson and Reggie Jackson, the self proclaimed “straw that stirs the drink” as they complete one of baseball’s most exciting comebacks. Culminating in a winner take all playoff game on October 2, 1978 with their hated rival, the Boston Red Sox, Kahn transports the reader to a simpler time when baseball was king. This book is for baseball purists and non baseball fans as it combines the characters of the team with the free spirited decade of the 1970s. Relive the action and enjoy the stories!
- reviewed by Colin, Morrison Regional, PLCMC

Gunn's Golden Rules: Life's Little Lessons for Making It Work

Thu, 10 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Gunn, Tim with Ada Calhoun
“Make it work” is more than just a line used by the co-host of the hit television show Project Runway ; it’s a way of life for Tim Gunn. In Gunn’s Golden Rules, he shares his life, work ethic and personal secrets for “making it work” in any career, relationship or life. With inside stories from the world of fashion and design, Gunn gives a witty account of both his professional and personal sides. Along the way, Gunn shares more of his golden rules for achieving success and happiness, such as “never underestimate karma” and “get inspired it if kills you.” This book exemplifies Gunn’s warm, supportive nature that has endeared him to students, members of the design and fashion industry, and fans around the world.
- reviewed by Kim, University City Regional, PLCMC

And Only to Deceive

Wed, 09 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

by Alexander, Tasha
Emily never really knew her husband; they were only married a short time. Her husband Philip Ashton died while hunting in Africa. Suddenly given the gift of independence, Emily finds herself enjoying the life of a widow. But as Emily learns more about her deceased husband, she finds herself expanding her own horizons while also falling in love with him. Quickly Emily realizes that a man is following her. Emily then uncovers the truth about her husband's death and his involvement in the theft of valuable antiquities. Tasha Alexander transports you back to Victorian London and Paris in this suspenseful historical novel, which is the first book in the Emily Ashton series.
- reviewed by Carrie, Myers Park Branch, PLCMC