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Anyone but you by Jennifer Crusie
Part basset, part beagle, all Cupid . . . can a matchmaking hound fetch a new love for his owner?
Fashionably late by Beth Kendrick
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Anyone but you by Jennifer Crusie
Part basset, part beagle, all Cupid . . . can a matchmaking hound fetch a new love for his owner?
Fashionably late by Beth Kendrick
Good girls do by Cathie Linz
Julia Wright couldn't be more content with her job at the local
library, nestled in placid, picturesque Serenity Falls. Until her wacky
mother, petty-thief sister, and little niece decide to crash her quiet
party of one. And her troubles really stack up when a new guy roars
into town on his Harley, shaking up more than just the books on her
shelves.
Dig: a Morgue Mama mystery by C. R. Corwin
Every breath you take by Judith McNaught
Kate Donovan never dreamed that a chance romantic encounter on a
tropical island paradise would tag her as a suspect in a high-society
murder case. But after Kate tangles with the darkly charismatic
Mitchell Wyatt, she finds herself cast in a shadow of guilt and
mistrust. As the Chicago police tighten their net, it will take all of
Kate's ingenuity to clear her name. With her calm, cool wit, and the
help of a man who may or may not be a dangerous catch, Kate vows to
claim the life and love she desires.
The life all around me by Ellen Foster by Kaye Gibbons
This sequel to Gibbons's beloved classic Ellen Foster stands on its own
as an unforgettable portrait of a redoubtable adolescent making herself
up out of whole cloth. Now fifteen, Ellen is settled into a permanent
home with a new mother. Strengthened by adversity and blessed with
enough intelligence to design a salvation for herself, she still feels
ill at ease in the world. Her sole surviving ritual-a visit to the
county fair-takes on totemic importance. While she holds fast to the
shreds of her childhood-humoring her best friend, Stuart, who is
determined to marry her; and protecting her old neighbor, slow-witted
Starletta-she negotiates her way into a larger world by selling her
poetry to pay her way to a camp for gifted students. With a singular
mix of perspicacity, naïveté, and compassion, Ellen draws us into her
life and makes us fall in love with her all over again.
Love walked in by Marisa De los Santos
For thirty-one-year old Cornelia Brown, life is a series of movie
moments, and "Jimmy Stewart is always and indisputably the best man in
the world, unless Cary Grant should happen to show up." So imagine
Cornelia's delight when her very own Cary Grant walks through the door
of the hip Philadelphia café she manages. Handsome and debonair, Martin
Grace sweeps Cornelia off her feet, becoming Cary Grant to Cornelia's
Katharine Hepburn, Clark Gable to her Joan Crawford. Meanwhile, on the
other side of town, eleven-year-old Clare Hobbes must learn to fend for
herself after her increasingly unstable mother has a breakdown and
disappears. With no one to turn to, Clare seeks out her estranged
father, and when the two of them show up at Cornelia's café, the lives
of Cornelia and Clare are changed in drastic and unexpected ways. A
cinematic and heartfelt debut that pays homage to the classic Cary
Grant/Katharine Hepburn romantic comedy The Philadelphia Story, Love Walked In is sure to win over critics and readers of contemporary fiction.
Babymouse: Our hero! by Jennifer L. Holm
An imaginative young mouse is terrified to face her enemy in dodgeball,
but with the help of her best friend and support from her mother, she
not only plays the game, she proves herself a hero.
Babymouse: Queen of the world! by Jennifer L. Holm
An imaginative mouse dreams of being queen of the world, but will
settle for an invitation to the most popular girl's slumber party.
Dawn by Erin Hunter
The questing cats return to a forest devastated by the Twolegs, where
they must find a way to convince their Clans to leave in search of a
new home, even though they have no idea where they are going.
Happy Valentine's Day, Dolores by Barbara Samuels
Dolores has agreed to stop "borrowing" things from her older sister
Faye's dresser, but then she discovers a special Valentine's Day
necklace there.
Brothers Grimm
Rated PG-13 for violence, frightening sequences and brief suggestive material.
Includes French language track and captions in English for the hearing impaired and subtitles in Spanish.
Matt Damon, Heath Ledger, Peter Stormare, Lena Headey, Jonathan Pryce, Monica Bellucci.
Executive producers, John D. Schofield, Chris McGurk, Bob Weinstein,
Harvey Weinstein, Jonathan Gordon, Andrew Rona ; producers, Charles
Roven, Daniel Bobker ; writer, Ehren Kruger ; director, Terry Gilliam.
Will and Jake Grimm travel the countryside as snake-oil salesmen,
convincing unsuspecting towns that they are haunted and agreeing to get
rid of the demons--for a price. They set their tales down in writing,
creating a wealth of frightening characters.
Doctor Finlay: No time for heroes
In post-war Tannochbrae, the Arden House medical team face disruptive
changes in daily operations with the arrival of two partners in rapid
succession and the addition of a young housekeeper.
Downfall
Rated R. Strong violence, disturbing images, and some nudity.
In German with English subtitles.
Takes you into Hitler's bunker, in 1945, during the brutal and
harrowing last days of the Third Reich. Seen through the eyes of
Hitler's infamous secretary Traudl Junge, optimism crumbles into grim
realization and terror as it becomes clear that Germany's defeat is
inevitable. As the Russian army circles the city, the dimly lit halls
of the underground refuge become an execution chamber for the Fuhrer
and his closest advisors.
Exorcism of Emily Rose
Must Love Dogs
Rated PG-13. Sexual content.
Closed-captioned.
Diane Lane, John Cusack, Dermot Mulroney, Elizabeth Perkins, Stockard Channing, Christopher Plummer.
Executive producers, Brad Hall, Ronald G. Smith ; producers, Suzanne
Todd, Jennifer Todd, Gary David Goldberg ; screenplay/director, Gary
David Goldberg.
Sarah Nolan is divorced, demoralized and dateless - until her sister
posts her profile on perfectmatch.com. Now she has a lot of dates,
mainly with weirdos, weepers, lechers and jocks. Then she meets Jake, a
soulful boat builder whose idea of true love comes straight from the
movies. Jake is attractive, smart and maybe a bit too intense for
Sarah, so she passes him by. But in passing him up, she may be passing
up a real chance for love.
Once Upon a Mattress
Carol Burnett, Tracey Ullman, Denis O'Hare, Tom Smothers, Matthew Morrison, Edward Hibbert, Michael Boatman, Zooey Deschanel.
Queen Aggravian sabotages the efforts of every young princess who hope
to marry her son, Price Dauntless - and no one else can settle down
until he does. Honorable Sir Harry is determined to marry the lovely
Lady Larken, so he sets off for faraway lands and returns with an
unlikely candidate: Princess Winnifred from the swamps. It's love at
first sight for the Prince, so the Queen sets about planning her most
difficult challenge yet. The palace is filled with merriment and
mischief while everyone wonders, will Princess "Fred" pass the Queen's
test?
Serenity
MPAA rating: PG-13; for sequences of intense violence and action, and some sexual references.
English dialogue, English, French or Spanish subtitles; closed-captioned.
Nathan Fillion, Gina Torres, Alan Tudyk, Morena Baccarin, Adam Baldwin,
Jewel Staite, Sean Maher, Summer Glau, Ron Glass, Chiwetel Ejiofor,
David Krumholtz.
Director of photography, Jack N. Green ; editor, Lisa Lassek ; music,
David Newman ; costume designer, Ruth E. Carter ; production designer,
Barry Chusid.
River Tam and her brother Simon are hiding out from the totalitarian
government that experimented with River's brain aboard a
space-freighter. Captained by a down on his luck soldier, the crew of
Serenity must take jobs, whether they are legal or not, while trying to
avoid the Alliance, and keeping the Tams safe. Then things get out of
control and the true extent of River's powers becomes known. At the
same time, the Alliance sends a new Operative to make sure that what
River knows doesn't get out.
Love smart: find the one you want, fix the one you got by Phillip C. McGraw.
President Reagan: The Triumph of Imagination by Richard Reeves.
Reeves's succinct portraits of the JFK and Nixon presidencies captured the essences of Kennedy's appeal and Nixon's impaired brilliance. Here he uses the same economical technique to tackle the even more puzzling question of how this elderly, limited man had a 2-term presidency which was successful in his own terms.
The constant princess by Philippa Gregory.
"I am Catalina, Princess of Spain, daughter of the two greatest monarchs the world has ever known...and I will be Queen of England."
Thus, bestselling author Philippa Gregory introduces one of her most unforgettable heroines: Katherine of Aragon. Daughter of Queen Isabella and King Ferdinand of Spain, Katherine has been fated her whole life to marry Prince Arthur of England. When they meet and are married, the match becomes as passionate as it is politically expedient. The young lovers revel in each other's company and plan the England they will make together. But tragically, aged only fifteen, Arthur falls ill and extracts from his sixteen-year-old bride a deathbed promise to marry his brother, Henry; become Queen; and fulfill their dreams and her destiny.
More like not running away by Paul Shepherd.
Tender and frightening, this debut novel takes readers across America, through the eyes and ears of a child whose family is haunted by a past they can't outrun. From a boy lost in a world of imaginary voices and chilling destruction to a young man who can rebuild steeples, the story Levi tells is the triumph of persistence over moments of isolation and despair.
Cat breaking free by Shirley Rousseau Murphy.
In this marvelous book that once again opens the door to the spectacular world of Joe Grey, meet three new cats -- winning cats drawn from among hundreds of their owners' entries and chosen at random to appear in this book -- and join old friends and new in Shirley Rousseau Murphy's most ambitious and enjoyable mystery to date.
Jumpman Rule #2: don't even think about it by James Valentine.
Teenagers Genevieve Corrigan and Jules Santorini "TimeJump" to the year 15,000,000,072 to correct problems being caused by the not-so-trustworthy head of TimeMaster Corporation, Quincy Carter One.
Fantasy and magic encyclopedia by Judy Allen.
With a foreword by the award-winning fantasy author Jonathan Stroud, and illustration by some of the world's best illustrators including John Howe, the Fantasy Encyclopedia is a spectacular one-stop guide to the creatures and people of folklore and fantasy. From goblins and fairies to dragons and Dracula, this encyclopedia covers them all with sparkling, readable text and stunning illustrations. Discover how the magic of stories throughout the centuries has kept these creatures alive in traditions and cultures around the world. Using a highly visual approach, featuring more than 400 photographs and illustrations, this book will introduce readers to each fantasy character within its habitat and genre. Cross-reference boxes direct readers to popular books and movies starring these fantastical creatures. This is a must-have for any fantasy enthusiast!
Kate, the cat and the moon by David Almond.
After being awakened by a white cat, Kate becomes a cat herself and the two of them wander on a nighttime journey.
Alligator tails and crocodile cakes by Nicola Moon.
Alligator and Crocodile star in two short stories. First, Alligator's long tail makes him easy to find during a game of hide-and-seek, but when it's Crocodile's turn to hide he has the same problem. In the second story, Alligator tries to help Crocodile bake a cake but ends up making a mess.
J.J. Rabbit and the monster by Nicola Moon.
Here are two stories about J.J. Rabbit and his friends- Mole, Badger, Owl, and Squirrel. In the first story, strange footprints appear outside of J.J. Rabbit's burrow and he thinks there must be a monster on the loose. In the second story, J.J. and his friends search for an adventure but end up getting lost.
Art auction mystery by Anna Nilsen.
Sixteen famous paintings from collections around the world have been stolen and replaced with clever forgeries. Now these fake paintings, along with sixteen others, are going up for auction. After an anonymous tip, the reader has to come to the rescue! By comparing the paintings to the originals, the reader has all the clues to figure out which paintings are real and which are fakes. Including work by the world's most famous artists, this book is part mystery, part puzzle, part art reference book, and all-over fun!
The card by D. L. Nelson.
Forever odd by Dean R. Koontz.
Every so often a character so captures the hearts and imaginations of readers that he seems to take on a life of his own long after the final page is turned. For such a character, one book is not enough-readers must know what happens next. Now Dean Koontz returns with the novel his fans have been demanding. With the emotional power and sheer storytelling artistry that are his trademarks, Koontz takes up once more the story of a unique young hero and an eccentric little town in a tale that is equal parts suspense and terror, adventure and mystery-and altogether irresistibly odd.
A private hotel for gentle ladies by Ellen Cooney.
After a convalescence Charlotte Heath, leaves her husband's family mansion to find him kissing another woman. Shocked she leaves for the city and goes to her friend, former cook for the family, who works at the Beechmont. She discovers that the Beechmont is a male brothel where she masters her illness, becomes comfortable with her desires, and learns to deal with her patronizing husband.
All she ever wanted by Lynn N. Austin.
All She Ever Wanted is the emotion-packed story of three generations of women: Kathleen, her mother, Eleanor, and her grandmother, Fiona. Each woman left home to escape her family's past and to start a new life. Kathleen has been estranged from her family for 35 years, and she is torn between the need to forgive and the urge to forget. Hoping to find answers that will patch the wounds of her tattered heart and salvage her relationship with her daughter, Kathleen embarks on a journey into her family's mysterious past.
Troublesome Creek by Jan Watson.
Light from heaven by Jan Karon.
Jan Karon has said that she writes "to give readers an extended family and to applaud the extraordinary beauty of ordinary lives." In her much-acclaimed Mitford Years novels, of which this is the last, she has artfully fulfilled both goals. In Light from Heaven, we witness the quiet struggle of Father Tim to complete his mission and a final gift of grace.
The lighthouse by P.D. James.
Read by Charles Keating.
Combe Island off the Cornish coast has a bloodstained history of piracy and cruelty but now, privately owned, it offers respite to over-stressed men and women in positions of high authority who require privacy and guaranteed security. But the peace of Combe is violated when one of the distinguished visitors is bizarrely murdered. Commander Adam Dalgliesh is called in to solve the mystery quickly and discreetly, but at a difficult time for him and his depleted team. Dalgliesh is uncertain about his future with Emma Lavenham, the woman he loves; Detective Inspector Kate Miskin has her own emotional problems; and the ambitious Sergeant Francis Benton-Smith is worried about working under Kate. Hardly has the team begun to unravel the complicated motives of the suspects than there is a second brutal killing, and the whole investigation is jeopardized when Dalgliesh is faced with a danger more insidious and as potentially fatal as murder.
Predator by Patricia Daniels Cornwell.
Read by Kate Reading.
Dr. Kay Scarpetta is now freelancing with the National Forensic Academy in Florida. The teasing psychological clues lead Scarpetta and her team to suspect that they are hunting someone with a cunning and malevolent mind whose secrets have kept them in the shadows, until now.
Amelia's most unforgettable embarrassing moments by Marissa Moss.
Amelia records in her diary a nightmare come true when her older sister tags along on a sixth-grade class trip, and Amelia must deal with her snoring and disgusting eating habits.
Final cut by Tony Bradman.
Tiger Turcotte takes on the know-it-all by Pansie Hart Flood.
Ho, ho, ho! 150 hysterical Christmas jokes
How is chocolate made? by Angela Royston.
Ugh!: a bug! by Ned Crowley.
Illustrations and simple text describe some unusual characteristics of such insects as grasshoppers, beetles, caterpillars, praying mantis, and more.
Light from heaven by Jan Karon.
Runny Babbit by Shel Silverstein.
The fire by Annette Griessman.
When their house is destroyed by fire and everything is lost except a stuffed bear and a family photograph, Mama reminds Maria and her little brother, Pepito, that they still have their most important possessions.
Hog and Dog by Diane Wright Landolf.
Two friends learn that, while each of them is good at some games and bad at others, they can still have fun together.
Droid maker: George Lucas and the digital revolution by Michael Rubin.
The inside story of George Lucas, his intensely private company, and their work to revolutionize filmmaking. In the process, they made computer history. Discover the birth of Pixar, digital video editing, videogame avatars, THX sound, and a host of other icons of the media age. Lucas played a central role in the universe of entertainment technologies we see everyday.
The encyclopedia of scrapbooking
Helen of Troy: goddess, princess, whore by Bettany Hughes.
Focusing on the 'real' Helen (the possibility of a flesh and blood Helen), acclaimed historian Bettany Hughes re-constructs the context of life in the Bronze Age Greece for this elusive pre-historic princess. Hughes brilliantly unpacks the facts and myths surrounding one of the most enigmatic and notorious figures of all time.
Oh what a slaughter: massacres in the American West, 1946-1890 by Larry McMurtry.
Seniors in love: a second chance for single, divorced and widowed seniors by Robert Wolley.
Bonemender by Holly Bennett.
Death mountain by Sherry Shahan.
While traveling to visit the mother she has not heard from in almost a year, Erin and another teenage girl become lost in the rugged Sierra Nevada mountains and must struggle for six days to survive.
Perfect shot by Elaine Marie Alphin.
Water mirror by Kai Meyer.
In a place similar to Venice, Italy, two teenaged orphans, apprenticed to a maker of magic mirrors, begin to realize that their fates are tied to the magical protector of the city known as the Flowing Queen and to the ruler of Hell, respectively.
Wild roses by Deb Caletti.
In Washington State, seventeen-year-old Cassie learns about the good and bad sides of both love and genius while living with her mother and brilliant, yet disturbed, violinist stepfather and falling in love with a gifted young musician.
Wrecked by E.R. Frank.
After a car accident seriously injures her best friend and kills her brother's girlfriend, sixteen-year-old Anna tries to cope with her guilt and grief, while learning some truths about her family and herself.
Rated G.
Told by Morgan Freeman.
Emperor penguins overcome daunting obstacles in order to return to their breeding grounds for mating season. This tells the story of a flock as they trek across the Antarctic on an annual journey that includes just about every life experience.
Rated PG-13.
Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie, Adam Brody, Kerry Washington, Vince Vaughn.
After five (or six) years of vanilla-wedded bliss, ordinary suburbanites John and Jane Smith are stuck in a rut the size of the Grand Canyon -- until the truth comes out. Unbeknownst to each other, they are both coolly lethal, highly paid assassins working for rival organizations. And when they discover they're each other's next target, their secret lives collide.