Talking Book Topics July-August 2009 Volume 75, Number 4 National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped _Talking Book Topics_ is published bimonthly in large- print, cassette, and computer diskette formats and distributed free to blind and physically handicapped individuals who participate in the Library of Congress free reading program. It lists recorded books and magazines available through a network of cooperating libraries and covers news of developments and activities in library services. The annotated list in this issue is limited to titles recently added to the national collection, which contains thousands of fiction and nonfiction titles, including classics, biographies, gothics, mysteries, and how-to and self-help guides. To learn more about the wide range of books in the national collection, readers may order catalogs and subject bibliographies from cooperating libraries. Librarians can check other resources for titles and answer requests for special materials. To order books, contact your local cooperating library. Correspondence regarding editorial matters should be sent to: Publications and Media Section, National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542 Library of Congress, Washington 2009 Library of Congress Catalog Card Number 60-46157 ISSN 0039-9183 Contents: In Brief Books for Adults Cassettes--Nonfiction Cassettes--Fiction Books for Children Cassettes--Nonfiction Cassettes--Fiction Foreign Language Books Spanish Talking Book Magazines ### In Brief NLS renews free Mystic Seaport pass program Free passes for library patrons and their families to visit Mystic Seaport, located in Mystic, Connecticut, are available on request from NLS. Patrons who wish to reserve a pass should contact NLS directly: send an e-mail to jcau@loc.gov with your name, address, telephone number, and the date and day of the week you wish to visit the seaport. NLS has one pass for each day of the week (Monday through Sunday). Each pass entitles two adults and up to three children to free admission to Mystic Seaport on the day that is printed on the card. You may also request a pass by mail addressed to Mystic Pass Coordinator, Publications and Media Section, NLS/BPH, Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20542. Postal service to NLS in Washington is subjected to security examination, so write six to eight weeks in advance. Mystic Seaport hosts a variety of events throughout the year. For more information on the seaport and its calendar of events, visit its web site at www.mysticseaport.org. ### Books for Adults Books listed in this issue of _Talking Book Topics_ were recently sent to cooperating libraries. The complete collection contains books by many authors on fiction and nonfiction subjects, including biographies, classics, gothics, mysteries, romances, and others. Contact your cooperating library to learn more about the wide range of books available in the collection. Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating library. _Note:_ For the information of the reader, a notice may appear immediately following the book description to indicate occurrences of strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, or violence. The word "some" before any of these terms indicates an occasional or infrequent occurrence, as in "some strong language." Cassettes Nonfiction The River's Tale: A Year on the Mekong RC 63182 by Edward A. Gargan read by Peter Johnson 3 cassettes Chronicle of an American journalist's yearlong journey along the Mekong River. Obsessed with Asia, Gargan pursued the challenge of backpacking alone down the river's 3,050-mile course from Tibet to the South China Sea, through six countries. Offers insights and observations on the people and places he encounters and on the rigors of his adventure. 2002. RC 63182 ## The Iraq Study Group Report RC 63688 compiled by James A. Baker III and Lee H. Hamilton read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Report of the 2006 group that was formed, with bipartisan congressional support, to assess the situation in Iraq. Describes the findings of the ten members and the opinions of American and Iraqi government officials the group consulted. Proposes alternative approaches for military, security, economic, political, and diplomatic progress. Bestseller. 2006. RC 63688 ## Eavesdropping: A Life by Ear RC 63716 by Stephen Kuusisto read by Neil Berman 2 cassettes The author of Planet of the Blind (RC 45500), who has been legally blind since birth, explains how he perceives the world around him through listening. In these essays he describes childhood influences, adult travels, artful eavesdropping, and love of poetry and Caruso's singing. 2006. RC 63716 ## A Good Dog: The Story of Orson, Who Changed My Life RC 63830 by Jon Katz read by Bruce Nelson 2 cassettes The author of The Dogs of Bedlam Farm (RC 62296) recalls his relationship with his troubled border collie Orson. Describes efforts to correct Orson's behavioral problems on Katz's upstate New York farm and the evolution of their bond, which, Katz writes, tested "the limits of training, knowledge, patience, of love itself." 2006. RC 63830 ## Artists and Writers of the Harlem Renaissance RC 64172 by Wendy Hart Beckman read by Tracy Mickens-Hundley 1 cassette Biographical sketches of ten African American contributors to the art, literature, music, and social commentary of the Harlem Renaissance: James Weldon Johnson, Alain LeRoy Locke, Zora Neale Hurston, Bessie Smith, Aaron Douglas, Duke Ellington, Langston Hughes, Arna Bontemps, Countee Cullen, and Josephine Baker. For junior and senior high readers. 2002. RC 64172 ## Incurable Blues: The Troubles and Triumph of Blues Legend Hubert Sumlin RC 64251 by Will Romano read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes An authorized biography of Chicago blues guitarist Hubert Sumlin (born 1931), focusing on his musicianship and career. Discusses his work with Chester "Howlin' Wolf" Burnett and Muddy Waters, among others. Examines his perseverance through alcoholism, cancer, and professional difficulties to influence another generation of master guitarists. Some strong language. 2005. RC 64251 ## Broken: My Story of Addiction and Redemption RC 64590 by William Cope Moyers read by Ray Hagen 3 cassettes Broadcaster Bill Moyers's son William, once employed at CNN, details his struggle with alcohol and drugs that culminated in a crack addiction in 1994. Describes his father's attempts to help him, his relapses, his successful rehabilitation, and his current work at the Hazelden Foundation. Some strong language. 2006. RC 64590 ## The Final Move beyond Iraq RC 64931 by Mike Evans read by Ray Childs 3 cassettes Award-winning journalist warns of the threat of "Islamofascism," a radical form of Islam that seeks world domination. Posits that Islamic revolutionary ideas have spread from Iran to Iraq, Lebanon, and the Palestinian territory. Urges action to stop Iran's nuclear program. Includes interviews with world military and political leaders. Bestseller. 2007. RC 64931 ## Poster Child: A Memoir RC 64965 by Emily Rapp read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes Former March of Dimes "poster child" recounts both physical and emotional struggles following a foot amputation at age four. Describes the effect of subsequent operations and prosthetics on her self-image and relationships and relates how she eventually accepted her body, considering it "individual, imperfect, and unique." Strong language. 2007. RC 64965 ## Kafka: The Decisive Years RC 65213 by Reiner Stach read by Fred Major 5 cassettes Biography of Franz Kafka (1883– 1924) covers his most significant years, 1910–1915. Concentrates on Kafka's crucial experiences—his two engagements to Felice Bauer, interest in Zionism, and long friendship with his editor Max Brod—as well as writing such works as Metamorphosis and Other Stories (RC 38410), Amerika (RC 46668), and Trial (RC 49000). 2002. RC 65213 ## Three Plays: Our Town, The Skin of Our Teeth, The Matchmaker RC 65265 by Thornton Wilder read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Dramas by American novelist and playwright Wilder (1897–1975). Includes Pulitzer Prize-winners The Skin of Our Teeth (1942) and Our Town (1938), which examine life's beauty and sadness through everyday happenings in a small New Hampshire town, and The Matchmaker (1954), the comedy that inspired the Broadway musical Hello, Dolly! 1957. RC 65265 ## The Short Bus: A Journey beyond Normal RC 65310 by Jonathan Mooney read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes The author relates graduating from Brown University and buying a bus similar to the one he rode in childhood to attend a special-education learning-disabilities program. Describes his four-month trip across America and meeting other adults and children who challenge society's definition of normal. Strong language. 2007. RC 65310 ## Huey: Spirit of the Panther RC 65331 by David Hilliard read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes Author recalls the life of his colleague Huey P. Newton (1942–1989), who cofounded the Black Panther Party in 1966 with Bobby Seale. Describes Newton's relationship with Eldridge Cleaver and involvement in social justice. Discusses Newton's flight from criminal charges to Cuba and eventual murder. Violence and strong language. 2006. RC 65331 ## Going Gray: What I Learned about Beauty, Sex, Work, Motherhood, Authenticity, and Everything Else That Really Matters RC 65388 by Anne Kreamer read by Barbara Rappaport 2 cassettes A photograph of herself at forty-nine prompted the author to rethink her decades-long habit of dying her hair. Having decided to conduct an informal research project while transitioning to her natural hair color, Kreamer examines the way gray hair is viewed in the worlds of dating and work. 2007. RC 65388 ## A Skating Life RC 65389 by Dorothy Hamill read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes 1976 Olympic gold medalist Dorothy Hamill, at fifty, describes both her figure-skating career and her personal life in this memoir. Details her great success on the ice as well as her struggles with two adulterous husbands, money problems, and a family history of depression. 2007. RC 65389 ## Dave Barry's History of the Millennium (So Far) RC 65405 by Dave Barry read by Michael Kramer 1 cassette A compilation of Pulitzer Prize-winning humorist's "Year in Review" columns for the years 2000–2006, supplemented with a "bonus" overview of the past millennium. He addresses terrorism, global warming, nuclear proliferation, reality television, and people walking around wearing cell-phone earpieces even when they're not talking on their phones. 2007. RC 65405 ## The Analects of Confucius RC 65456 by Confucius read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Brief statements, short dialogues, and anecdotes compiled by the Chinese scholar's disciples around 400 B.C.E. These maxims convey the intellectual and spiritual ideals of Confucius, his political beliefs, and humanist ethics —still influential in much of the world. New translation by Chinese scholar Pierre Ryckmans under the pseudonym Simon Leys. 1997. RC 65456 ## Beyond the Myth: The Story of Joan of Arc RC 65472 by Polly Schoyer Brooks read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette France, 1428 to 1429. Focuses on the year during which Joan heard her voices, took up arms, and led the French against the English invaders of Orléans. Explains the court intrigue, jealousy, and superstition that caused her to be burned at the stake. For junior and senior high readers. 1990. RC 65472 ## Horse Latitudes RC 65517 by Paul Muldoon read by John Lescault 1 cassette This 2006 collection of works by the Irish-born, postmodern, Pulitzer Prize- winning poet experiments with a variety of forms—haiku, sonnet, and prose poems. "Ninety Instant Messages to Tom Moore" consists of a series of text messages written to the nineteenth-century Irish poet. Some strong language. 2006. RC 65517 ## This Year You Write Your Novel RC 65626 by Walter Mosley read by Conrad Feininger 1 cassette Prolific author offers advice on writing and completing a short novel in a one-year time frame. Discusses character development, metaphor and simile, plot and story, editing, rewriting, research, and other professional and practical tips. Emphasizes the need to write every day. For senior high and older readers. 2007. RC 65626 ## The Long Embrace: Raymond Chandler and the Woman He Loved RC 65734 by Judith Freeman read by Catherine Byers 3 cassettes Novelist Freeman describes her journey to discover the private life of crime-fiction writer Raymond Chandler and his wife Cissy. Details Freeman's research methods and visits to the Chandlers' many apartments. Portrays Raymond's marriage to Cissy—a twice-divorced former nude model who was eighteen years his senior. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. RC 65734 ## Celiac Disease: A Hidden Epidemic RC 65752 by Peter H.R. Green and Rory Jones read by Gregory Gorton 3 cassettes Physician Green and science writer Jones research the autoimmune disorder celiac disease, which is triggered by the inability to tolerate the protein gluten found in wheat and other grains. Authors describe characteristic digestive-system damage, highlight ways to avoid the protein, and discuss the symptoms and management of the condition. 2006. RC 65752 ## Choices in Breast Cancer Treatment: Medical Specialists and Cancer Survivors Tell You What You Need to Know RC 65810 edited by Kenneth D. Miller read by Margaret Strom 3 cassettes Yale oncologist presents an overview of breast cancer and treatment options—including lumpectomy, mastectomy, radiation, adjuvant therapy, and reconstructive surgery—in chapters written by experts in each area. Examines the process of dealing with the disease, provides personal accounts of patients, and profiles medical specialists. Emphasizes building an individual treatment plan. 2008. RC 65810 ## Batista Unleashed RC 65818 by Dave Batista read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Autobiography of world heavyweight wrestling champion Dave Batista, a.k.a. the Animal, who at almost thirty entered the sport. Recalls becoming a winner within two years, despite his asthma—but at the cost of his marriage. Highlights his youth in Washington, D.C., his costly injury, and his subsequent comeback. Strong language. 2007. RC 65818 ## The Body, Mind, Soul Solution: Healing Emotional Pain through Exercise RC 65832 by Bob Livingstone read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Clinical therapist's holistic approach to finding balance among mental, physical, and emotional health. Livingstone advocates a technique of self-questioning combined with an exercise regimen to promote calmness, self-esteem, mental strength, and physical well-being. Includes case studies in which patients connected to their higher selves. 2007. RC 65832 ## Kids Are Americans Too RC 65835 by Bill O'Reilly and Charles Flowers read by Gregory Gorton 1 cassette Television talk-show host and author of The O'Reilly Factor for Kids (RC 59422) explains constitutional rights and responsibilities. Tackles such questions as Do schools have the right to search students' belongings without probable cause? and Can music be downloaded for free? For junior and senior high readers. 2007. RC 65835 ## The Bible: A Biography RC 65836 by Karen Armstrong read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Religious historian examines the transformation of the Bible's two testaments from oral history to written scripture. Explains changes in biblical interpretation by Christian and Jewish religious leaders and discusses the challenges to the Bible's accuracy in the scientific age. 2007. RC 65836 ## The Preacher and the Presidents: Billy Graham in the White House RC 65839 by Nancy Gibbs and Michael Duffy read by Robert Sams 3 cassettes The authors interviewed Billy Graham before examining the relationship between the evangelist and the eleven American presidents—from Harry Truman to George W. Bush—he befriended over six decades. Emphasizes Graham's lack of an agenda. Examines the rise of faith-based political activism in both parties. 2007. RC 65839 ## The Great Chicago Fire and the Myth of Mrs. O'Leary's Cow RC 65881 by Richard F. Bales read by Lou Harpenau 4 cassettes A detailed examination of the historical evidence of one of the worst fires in American history. Using land-tract records and transcripts from the 1871 investigation, Bales posits that the more prominent theories on the fire's origins—and the story of Mrs. O'Leary's cow—were implausible. Illinois State Historical Society Award. 2002. RC 65881 ## Never Enough RC 65896 by Joe McGinniss read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Details events leading to the 2003 murder in Hong Kong of wealthy investment banker Rob Kissel by his wife Nancy. The author's portrayal of the Kissel family includes Rob's embezzling older brother Andrew, whose unsolved murder occurred three years later in Connecticut. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 65896 ## Heaven Is Real: Lessons on Earthly Joy—from the Man Who Spent Ninety Minutes in Heaven RC 65919 by Don Piper and Cecil Murphey read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Testimonials from pastor Don Piper, who survived a near-fatal automobile accident described in Ninety Minutes in Heaven (RC 63761), and others who overcame physical and emotional difficulties by relying on God's love. Offers the hope that one can endure life's tragedies and grow from the experience. 2007. RC 65919 ## American Political Parties and Elections: A Very Short Introduction RC 66001 by L. Sandy Maisel read by Ralph Lowenstein 2 cassettes Distills the American electoral process and critiques its imperfections. Surveys the history of political parties, the electoral college system, presidential campaigns, and state party organizations. Author laments low voter turnout, the lack of competition among political parties, and the state of campaign financing. 2007. RC 66001 ## Prisoner of Tehran: A Memoir RC 66017 by Marina Nemat read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes Author recalls her life as a Christian in Iran. Discusses her childhood, her two-year internment in Ayatollah Khomeini's prison from age sixteen, and her rescue by her interrogator, Ali. Covers her marriage to Ali, his death, and Nemat's emigration to Canada. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2007. RC 66017 ## The Rise and Fall of the British Empire RC 66050 by Lawrence James read by David Cutler 6 cassettes A history of British conquest and colonization from the seventeenth century to the twentieth. Covers the Napoleonic, Crimean, Afghan, Indian, Irish, Middle Eastern, and African conflicts and wars in North America with the American colonists and France. Discusses the global impact of a white, international mercantile enterprise. 1994. RC 66050 ## Losing It: And Gaining My Life Back One Pound at a Time RC 66058 by Valerie Bertinelli read by Catherine Byers 2 cassettes Bertinelli recounts her teen years acting in the 1975–1984 television series One Day at a Time and her twenty- year marriage to rocker Eddie Van Halen. Discusses being an actress, a divorced single mom, and a Jenny Craig spokesperson following a long struggle with her weight. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66058 ## Other Colors: Essays and a Story RC 66069 by Orhan Pamuk read by Ken Kliban 3 cassettes A collection of autobiographical writings by the Turkish Nobel Prize- winning author of Snow (RC 58863) and My Name Is Red (RC 62910). Discusses Istanbul, his private life, favorite books and authors, natural disasters, and European politics, among other topics. Contains his Nobel lecture "My Father's Suitcase." 2007. RC 66069 ## For Liberty and Glory: Washington, Lafayette, and Their Revolutions RC 66070 by James R. Gaines read by Peter Johnson 4 cassettes Chronicles the intricate friendship between two generals, the American George Washington and the French Marquis de Lafayette. Discusses the complex rebellions in the United States and France that forged an enduring alliance between the countries. Analyzes the generals' collaborations and conflicts and covers Lafayette's tumultuous life in Europe. 2007. RC 66070 ## Brother, I'm Dying RC 66074 by Edwidge Danticat read by Robin Miles 2 cassettes Author recalls her childhood in Haiti where she was raised by her uncle Joseph, a minister. Describes their volatile Port-au-Prince neighborhood and her uncle's treatment at the hands of a pro-Aristide mob and U.S. Customs officials. Some violence and some strong language. National Book Award finalist. 2007. RC 66074 ## Babylon's Ark: The Incredible Wartime Rescue of the Baghdad Zoo RC 66089 by Lawrence Anthony read by Christopher Hurt 2 cassettes South African conservationist chronicles efforts to restore the Baghdad Zoo, where most of the inhabitants succumbed to combat, looters, or starvation following the U.S. invasion of Iraq. Describes the collaboration between zoo staff and American soldiers to save animals. Discusses the zoo's 2003 reopening. Strong language and some violence. 2007. RC 66089 ## The Bus: My Life in and out of a Helmet RC 66091 by Jerome Bettis and Gene Wojciechowski read by L.J. Ganser 2 cassettes Autobiography of a former professional football player who retired after his team, the Pittsburgh Steelers, won the 2006 Super Bowl. Credits natural talent, adult guidance during his rough childhood in Detroit, and hard work for his successful career. Provides insight into critical games and sports injuries. Discusses fellow athletes. 2007. RC 66091 ## LeMay RC 66096 by Barrett Tillman read by Peter Johnson 2 cassettes Biography of American air force general Curtis LeMay, who in World War II directed campaigns over Germany and Japan. Discusses LeMay's leadership of the Strategic Air Command during the Cold War and his decision to become George Wallace's presidential running mate in 1968. Foreword by General Wesley K. Clark. 2007. RC 66096 ## Beautiful Boy: A Father's Journey through His Son's Addiction RC 66107 by David Sheff read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Expanding on an award-winning New York Times Magazine article, journalist Sheff chronicles his son Nic's descent into methamphetamine addiction and its devastating effects on their family. Relates Nic's cycles of rehabilitation and relapse and his own struggles and realizations. Offers information on the nature of drugs. Strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66107 ## Hope's Boy RC 66108 by Andrew Bridge read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Harvard Law School graduate describes his dysfunctional upbringing. Details the abuse he experienced from the time he was placed as a seven-year-old into California's foster care system until the day he left to go to college on scholarship. Advocates for children's rights. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66108 ## Fidel Castro's Cuba RC 66110 by Rita J. Markel read by Faith Potts 1 cassette Describes Fidel Castro's overthrow of the Batista government in 1959 and his establishment of a revolutionary government. Traces the island's history from 1492 to 2007. Discusses the 1961 Cuban Missile Crisis, the subsequent U.S. trade embargo, and Cuban life under socialist rule. For junior and senior high readers. 2008. RC 66110 ## The Art of Power RC 66111 by Thích Nhát Hanh read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Zen Buddhist monk, born in 1926 in Vietnam and exiled because of his wartime activism for peace, explains his belief that power comes from within. Posits that the daily struggle for control prevents people from achieving true happiness. Uses anecdotes to illustrate ways to obtain freedom and happiness. Bestseller. 2007. RC 66111 ## The Occupation of Iraq: Winning the War, Losing the Peace RC 66123 by Ali A. Allawi read by Mark Ashby 5 cassettes A former senior minister of the Iraqi coalition government, previously exiled for thirty years, discusses the political and social situation in his country since the U.S. invasion in 2003. Describes what he deems are the missed opportunities and unintended consequences of American policies and the problems of Iraqi unification. 2007. RC 66123 ## Into and out of Dislocation RC 66135 by C.S. Giscombe read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Poet's travel memoir describes his trips to western Canada when he was a young man and later with his wife and daughter to research possible kinship to John R. Giscome, a black Jamaican explorer. Author meditates on borders, family, race, and finding his writer's voice. 2000. RC 66135 ## Martha Stewart's Cookies: The Very Best Treats to Bake and to Share RC 66148 edited by Martha Stewart Living staff read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes Presents 175 cookie recipes with textures such as soft and chewy, crumbly and sandy, and chunky and nutty. Covers easy-to-make traditional drop cookies as well as fruit bars, meringues, icebox spirals, biscotti, and more. Includes ideas for packaging and information about tools and techniques. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66148 ## The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism RC 66151 by Timothy Keller read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Presbyterian minister uses literature, philosophy, and pop culture to offer his reasons for believing in God unconditionally. Discusses the notion of one true religion, scientific refutation of Christianity, social injustice, and suffering. Presents justification for faith and discusses the knowledge of God and the problem of sin. 2008. RC 66151 ## Mortgage Confidential: What You Need to Know That Your Lender Won't Tell You RC 66155 by David Reed read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Loan officer and author of Mortgages 101 (RC 59734) demystifies the loan process for potential homebuyers. Covers filling out mortgage applications, understanding credit reports, choosing between fixed and adjustable rates, saving money on closing costs, and refinancing. Includes tips on avoiding scams and dealing with brokers. 2007. RC 66155 ## What If? 2: Eminent Historians Imagine What Might Have Been RC 66158 edited by Robert Cowley read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Twenty-five essays examine alternate outcomes in western history. Contributors ponder the implications of Jesus being pardoned by Pontius Pilate, William failing to conquer England in 1066, China discovering the New World, Lincoln consenting to slavery, and an assassination of Franklin D. Roosevelt. Companion to What If? (RC 49463). 2001. RC 66158 ## The Perfect Thing: How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness RC 66165 by Steven Levy read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Newsweek correspondent interviews Steve Jobs and others at Apple Computer to reveal the development of transistor technology that led to the creation of the iPod. Highlights Jobs's enlistment of all major record labels to distribute their music via the iTunes Music Store. For senior high and older readers. 2006. RC 66165 ## The Woman Within: An Autobiography RC 66166 by Ellen Glasgow read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Memoirs of writer Ellen Glasgow (1873–1945), winner of the 1942 Pulitzer Prize for fiction. Portraying her interior world, she examines her feelings of isolation and encroaching deafness from age twenty. Begun in 1934 and published posthumously in 1954. Includes 1994 introduction by women's studies professor Pamela R. Matthews. 1945. RC 66166 ## Out of My Mind RC 66172 by Andy Rooney read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Candid essays by the 60 Minutes television show commentator discuss daily living, politics, sports, money, work, war, food, and the English language. 2006. RC 66172 ## Fallscaping: Extending Your Garden Season into Autumn RC 66173 by Nancy J. Ondra and Stephanie Cohen read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes After introducing key plants for providing fall blooms, berries, seedheads, and foliage, the authors offer advice on combining these to create gardens that look good not only in the autumn but in one or more other seasons as well. Includes a fall garden-care primer and lists gardening techniques. 2007. RC 66173 ## After Lewis and Clark: Mountain Men and the Paths to the Pacific RC 66174 by Robert M. Utley read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Historian describes early 1800s exploration of the territory west of the Mississippi River by fur traders. Discusses the role of conscious expansionists such as Jedediah Smith, Joseph Meek, and Kit Carson and other contributors like James Bridger, Pegleg Smith, and Black Harris. Originally titled A Life Wild and Perilous. 1997. RC 66174 ## The Elements of Organic Gardening: Highgrove, Clarence House, Birkhall RC 66180 by Charles, Prince of Wales read by Butch Hoover 1 cassette The Prince of Wales discusses the organic gardens he helped design and maintain during twenty-six years at Highgrove, and the two gardens he managed in London and Scotland after his grandmother's death. Describes using organic principles and stewardship to create a sustainable garden. 2007. RC 66180 ## Way off the Road: Discovering the Peculiar Charms of Small-Town America RC 66185 by Bill Geist read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Emmy Award-winning television news correspondent profiles unique places and people he calls "resourceful, eccentric . . . and at times just plain batty—yet oddly inspiring." Describes his encounters with the Grand Canyon mail carrier who makes deliveries by mule train and with the mayor and sole resident of Monowi, Nebraska. 2007. RC 66185 ## Smoke, Mirrors, and Murder: And Other True Cases; Ann Rule's Crime Files, Volume 12 RC 66245 by Ann Rule read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes Marriages gone wrong are featured in this true-crime collection. In "The Deputy's Wife" a retired cop plots to have his family killed so he can inherit his wife's money. "The Minister's Wife" recounts the murder of the Reverend Winkler by his quiet wife. Some violence and some strong language. 2008. RC 66245 ## Writing Mysteries: A Handbook by the Mystery Writers of America RC 66262 edited by Sue Grafton read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Tony Hillerman, Lawrence Block, Sara Paretsky, and others provide advice on such topics as composing convincing dialog, mastering pacing and suspense, developing series characters, depicting violence, and revising and marketing manuscripts. They also cover writing mystery- genre specialties including young adult, medical, legal, historical, and true-crime stories. Some violence. 2002. RC 66262 ## The Great Chicago Fire RC 66267 by Robert Cromie read by Jake Williams 2 cassettes Former Chicago Tribune editor pre- sents a narrative history of the catastrophic fire that destroyed four square miles of Chicago in October 1871. Describes the course of the fire, the firemen who fought the blazes, and the people who were caught in the conflagration. 1958. RC 66267 ## When a Friend Dies: A Book for Teens about Grieving and Healing RC 66273 by Marilyn E. Gootman read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Advice for teens on handling grief, anger, guilt, and depression after a friend dies. Includes quotes from youths who have experienced the loss of someone their age. Offers suggestions for seeking help from family, counselors, and/or therapists. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. RC 66273 ## Internal Combustion: The True Story of a Marriage and a Murder in the Motor City RC 66304 by Joyce Maynard read by Faith Potts 4 cassettes Explores the 2004 murder of a retired automobile engineer by his schoolteacher wife of thirty-two years. Describes the couple's grown sons' opposing views—one depicted a battered woman defending herself, the other a bitter person punishing her husband for planning to leave. Some strong language. 2006. RC 66304 ## The Bedford Boys: One American Town's Ultimate D-Day Sacrifice RC 66325 by Alex Kershaw read by Ray Foushee 2 cassettes Journalist interviews survivors and townspeople of Bedford, Virginia, who lost twenty-two soldiers, originally from the local National Guard, who were the first troops at Omaha Beach on D-Day—June 6, 1944. Highlights life on the home front and the town's construction of the national D-Day Memorial in 2001. Violence. 2003. RC 66325 ## Multiple Sclerosis: New Hope and Practical Advice for People with MS and Their Families RC 66327 by Louis J. Rosner and Shelley Ross read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Rosner, a neurologist, and Ross, an award-winning journalist, offer a guide to living with multiple sclerosis—a disease that strikes the central nervous system. Discusses possible causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options. Advises patients, their families, and friends on coping with emotional and interpersonal challenges. Update of 1987 edition. 2008. RC 66327 ## Why Women Should Rule the World RC 66331 by Dee Dee Myers read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Political commentator and former White House press secretary discusses the persistence of a cultural "glass ceiling." Posits that if there were more women leaders in society, there would be more cooperation, progress, and conversation. Offers examples of a double standard from her own career in politics. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66331 ## In the Ring: The Trials of a Washington Lawyer RC 66335 by Robert S. Bennett read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Memoir of criminal defense attorney Bob Bennett. Highlights his career under the guidance of legendary lobbyist Tommy Corcoran and cases Bennett tried, including ABSCAM and the Keating Five. Describes representing President Bill Clinton during the Paula Jones scandal and reporter Judith Miller, who was jailed for contempt of court. 2008. RC 66335 ## American Bloomsbury: Louisa May Alcott, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Margaret Fuller, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Henry David Thoreau; Their Lives, Their Loves, Their Work RC 66338 by Susan Cheever read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Novelist explores the relationships among five writers of the transcendentalist movement who clustered around the home of wealthy Ralph Waldo Emerson in Concord, Massachusetts, from 1840 to 1868. Highlights their intertwined families and the love affairs that contributed to the creation of their literary masterpieces. 2006. RC 66338 ## Making Bentwood Trellises, Arbors, Gates, and Fences RC 66341 by Jim Long read by Lou Harpenau 1 cassette Describes how to make garden structures with a few simple tools by using the age-old craft of bending freshly cut saplings. Lists appropriate woods, their durability, and tips on finding them. Includes step-by-step instructions, suggestions for selecting complementary plants, and tea-party recipes to enjoy with completed projects. 1998. RC 66341 ## You Can Eat That! Awesome Food for Kids with Diabetes RC 66342 by Robyn Webb read by Kerry Dukin 2 cassettes Nutritionist Webb discusses diabetes management for children and provides kid-friendly recipes for smoothies, packed lunches, snacks, sweets, soups, and main entrees designed to meet a diabetic's requirements. Includes food suggestions for parties and holidays. 2007. RC 66342 ## Heal Your Aching Back: What a Harvard Doctor Wants You to Know about Finding Relief and Keeping Your Back Strong RC 66352 by Jeffrey N. Katz and Gloria Parkinson read by Butch Hoover 2 cassettes Describes the anatomy of the back, numerous causes of back pain, factors that put some people at greater risk, and tests and specialists that may be involved when getting a diagnosis. Discusses ways to control pain and manage a back condition, including complementary therapies, exercises, surgery, and medication. 2007. RC 66352 ## Jews and Power RC 66381 by Ruth R. Wisse read by Suzanne Toren 2 cassettes Harvard professor examines the politics of Jews in relation to the politics of anti-Semites as they existed throughout history. Argues the importance of a sovereign Israel to Jewish survival and notes Israel's staunch defense of democracy. 2007. RC 66381 ## Three Great Poems: Thanatopsis, Flood of Years, and Among the Trees RC 66403 by William Cullen Bryant read by Christopher Hurt 1 cassette American poet William Cullen Bryant (1794–1878) meditates on death in Thanatopsis, which he first drafted in 1811 at age seventeen and published in 1817. It and others of his early poems reflect the influence of British poets he admired. 1877. RC 66403 ## Storm World: Hurricanes, Politics, and the Battle over Global Warming RC 66459 by Chris Mooney read by Jake Williams 3 cassettes Science journalist deconstructs the debate about the relationship between climate change and hurricane ferocity. Explains the fundamentals of hurricane science and discusses environmental politics, the media's influence on perceptions of climate change, and federal disaster policy. 2007. RC 66459 ## God's Problem: How the Bible Fails to Answer Our Most Important Question—Why We Suffer RC 66463 by Bart D. Ehrman read by Bill Wallace 2 cassettes Former minister and author of Misquoting Jesus (RC 61941) examines the Old and New Testaments for answers to the problem of suffering in the world. Ehrman finds the Bible offers different viewpoints—suffering as punishment, as a redemptive process, and as a test of faith—and analyzes the answers. Some violence. 2008. RC 66463 ## The Scent of Desire: Discovering Our Enigmatic Sense of Smell RC 66464 by Rachel Herz read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes A leading expert in the psychology of smell explains the reasons that sense is so important in our lives and the consequences of losing it. Topics include desire, sensuality, memories, food cravings, body odor, the truth about aromatherapy, and the ways smell may be used in the future. 2007. RC 66464 ## Sandhills Boy: The Winding Trail of a Texas Writer RC 66495 by Elmer Kelton read by Patrick Downer 2 cassettes Award-winning author of more than fifty westerns describes growing up in west Texas and choosing not to follow in the footsteps of his ranch- foreman father. Kelton recalls his time as a World War II soldier, meeting his wife in Austria, and his writing career. Some strong language. 2007. RC 66495 ## Island of the Lost: Shipwrecked at the Edge of the World RC 66506 by Joan Druett read by Ted Stoddard 2 cassettes Award-winning maritime historian recreates the disparate experiences of the crews of two vessels that shipwrecked in the Auckland Islands in 1864. Describes how Captain Thomas Musgrave and the men of Grafton banded together to survive, while the crew of Invercauld succumbed to conflict and starvation. 2007. RC 66506 ## The Whale Warriors: The Battle at the Bottom of the World to Save the Planet's Largest Mammals RC 66530 by Peter Heller read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes NPR contributor and award-winning adventure writer recounts his two months aboard Farley Mowat, the flagship of the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, a radical environmental group. Chronicles the efforts of the group's founder, Paul Watson, and the all-volunteer crew as they patrol Antarctic waters to stop a Japanese whaling fleet. 2007. RC 66530 ## The Trillion-Dollar Meltdown: Easy Money, High Rollers, and the Great Credit Crash RC 66534 by Charles R. Morris read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Morris, a lawyer and former banker, analyzes the rise and fall of the early 2000s credit bubble. Predicts devaluations and defaults on assets including mortgages, high-yield bonds, leveraged loans, and credit cards. Examines the enabling role of monetary authorities and suggests ways to restore market faith and credibility. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66534 ## Mistaken Identity: Two Families, One Survivor, Unwavering Hope RC 66537 by Don Van Ryn, Susie Van Ryn, and others read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Two families describe relying on their faith following a 2006 traffic accident that left one of their college-student daughters in a coma and the other dead. They relate the shock of learning five weeks later that the surviving girl, thought to be Laura, was in fact Whitney. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66537 ## Home: A Memoir of My Early Years RC 66539 by Julie Andrews read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes British actress describes growing up a child star with her vaudevillian mother and stepfather. By book's end she has given a royal command performance, acted in Broadway's Camelot and My Fair Lady, is married with a child, and is heading to Hollywood in 1963 to film Mary Poppins. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66539 ## Life of an American Soldier in Iraq RC 66570 by Michael V. Uschan read by L.J. Ganser 1 cassette Discusses world events prior to the U.S. invasion of Iraq in March 2003. Highlights the differences in combat among the naval, air, and ground forces. Discusses camp life, insurgent attacks, the aftermath of combat, and postwar duties. Some violence. For junior and senior high readers. 2005. RC 66570 ## The Downhill Lie: A Hacker's Return to a Ruinous Sport RC 66744 by Carl Hiaasen read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Humorist Hiaasen, author of Nature Girl (RC 63561), relates his middle- aged return to golf in 2005, after a thirty-two-year hiatus. Through diary entries, Hiaasen laments that the game has not gotten easier—and still doesn't fit his temperament. Also offers anecdotes of life in Florida. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66744 ## Microtrends: The Small Forces behind Tomorrow's Big Changes RC 66822 by Mark J. Penn read by Brett Barry 3 cassettes Pollster Penn defines microtrends as the formation of small but powerful under-the-radar groups of people who share common interests. He identifies seventy-five disparate categories, including interracial families, individuals with hearing impairments, extreme commuters, young knitters, vegan children, shy millionaires, old new dads, older kindergarteners, and recent convicts. Commercial audiobook. 2007. RC 66822 ## The Assassin's Accomplice: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Kill Abraham Lincoln RC 66976 by Kate Clifford Larson read by Laural Merlington 2 cassettes Author of Bound for the Promised Land (RC 64511) investigates the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. Focuses on the involvement of boarding-house owner Mary Surratt. Reexamines primary documents to assert that Mary and her son John, both Confederate sympathizers, participated in John Wilkes Booth's plot. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66976 ## If Looks Could Kill RC 66984 by M. William Phelps read by Jay Charles 3 cassettes Traces the police investigation into a motorcyclist's execution of Jeff Zack in an Akron, Ohio, parking lot in 2001. Describes Zack's lifestyle of adultery, lies, and financial dealings that led police to a suspect with a deadly motive. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66984 ## Lethal Guardian RC 66985 by M. William Phelps read by Jay Charles 3 cassettes Describes Connecticut real estate lawyer Beth Carpenter's attempt to obtain guardianship of her two-year-old niece after Beth's estranged sister married former exotic dancer Buzz Clinton. Discusses Beth's plan to win custody—allegedly hiring hit men in 1994 to kill Clinton. Commercial audiobook. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 2004. RC 66985 ## Internet Riches: The Simple Money-Making Secrets of Online Millionaires RC 66994 by Scott Fox read by Scott Fox 2 cassettes Business consultant describes simple methods for making money on the Internet, including some that require no start-up capital or technical training. Identifies e-business opportunities and ways to test ideas. Also offers legal, financial, and marketing advice. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66994 ## The Obama Nation: Leftist Politics and the Cult of Personality RC 67073 by Jerome R. Corsi read by Mark Ashby 2 cassettes Corsi, coauthor of Unfit for Command: Swift Boat Veterans Speak Out against John Kerry (RC 58936), began tracing Illinois senator Barack Obama's political and personal background in 2004. Posits that an Obama administration and far left agenda will leave the United States "militarily weakened and economically diminished." Bestseller. 2008. RC 67073 ## Sarah: How a Hockey Mom Turned the Political Establishment Upside Down RC 67508 by Kaylene Johnson read by Catherine Byers 1 cassette Chronicles the political career of Sarah Palin, from her 1992 election to the Wasilla, Alaska, city council to her 2006–2008 term as Alaska's first female governor. Describes Palin's populist reform ideas that propelled her into the leadership position in her state. Discusses her upbringing, marriage, and family. Bestseller. 2008. RC 67508 ## The Purpose of Christmas RC 67520 by Rick Warren read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Rick Warren, pastor of California's Saddleback Church and author of The Purpose Driven Life (RC 55648), uses biblical scripture to examine the origins of Christmas. Describes the holiday as a time of celebration, salvation, and reconciliation for all people. Bestseller. 2008. RC 67520 ## ### Cassettes Fiction Capitol Murder: Ben Kincaid Mystery RC 61327 by William Bernhardt read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Oklahoma attorney Ben Kincaid flies to Washington, D.C., to defend his former law school buddy Todd Glancy, now a senator, from charges of murdering an intern. Unfortunately a video documents Glancy's affair with the girl. Some descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 61327 ## Shadow Man RC 62153 by Cody McFadyen read by Martha Harmon Pardee 3 cassettes FBI agent Smoky Barrett made a career of tracking serial killers until one killed her husband and daughter. As she contemplates suicide, Smoky receives a murderer's videotape of his latest crime. The case sends her back to the hunt. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2006. RC 62153 ## When Good Things Happen to Bad Boys RC 63532 by Lori Foster, HelenKay Dimon, and Erin McCarthy read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Three stories about unexpected love. In "Playing Doctor" a physician woos an innocent nursing student. In "The Lady of the Lake" a baseball player rescues a woman from drowning. In "Hardhats and Silk Stockings" an architect falls for a female contractor. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2006. RC 63532 ## Shooting Monarchs RC 63703 by John Halliday read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Macy, a sociopathic killer abused as a child, forces sixteen-year- old Leah Hoffman into his car trunk but waits to murder her. Leah is saved by Danny Driscoll, a classmate with an untreated spinal condition who secretly loves her. The rescue ends in tragedy for Danny. Some violence. For senior high readers. 2003. RC 63703 ## Twin Cities Noir RC 64080 edited by Julie Schaper and Steven Horwitz read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes Fifteen authors from the Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, area present original stories of past, present, and future detection and mystery. In Judith Guest's "Eminent Domain" someone hijacks a web domain name, and cultures collide in K.J. Erickson's "Noir Neige" and Mary Sharratt's "Taking the Bullets Out." Strong language. 2006. RC 64080 ## Street Love RC 64085 by Walter Dean Myers read by Gary Roan 1 cassette College-bound Harlem teen Damien falls in love with sixteen-year-old Junice. But when Junice's mother is sent to prison, Junice struggles to keep her younger sister with her. Meanwhile Damien fights with a rival who belittles their love. For senior high readers. 2006. RC 64085 ## Farm Team: A Billy Baggs Novel RC 64497 by Will Weaver read by Erik Synnestvedt 2 cassettes With his father in jail and his mother working full time, fourteen- year-old Billy runs the family's Minnesota farm. Having little time for baseball, Billy starts a team that meets after chores. The assorted players—including Billy's dog—are soon able to challenge the town team. For junior and senior high readers. 1995. RC 64497 ## No! I Don't Want to Join a Book Club: Diary of a Sixtieth Year RC 64645 by Virginia Ironside read by Kate Kiley 2 cassettes Unlike many of her peers, fifty-nine-year-old Londoner Marie Sharp has no desire to travel, get plastic surgery, or continue her education. Marie looks forward to doing "old things." She keeps busy with a possible love interest, becoming a grandmother, and the onset of cataracts, arthritis, and bunions. Strong language. 2006. RC 64645 ## City of Dreams: A Novel of Nieuw Amsterdam and Early Manhattan RC 64726 by Beverly Swerling read by John Haag 6 cassettes In 1661, English surgeon Lucas Turner and his sister Sally, an apothecary, arrive at the Dutch settlement on the island of Manhattan. Violence and betrayal soon make the siblings enemies, beginning a feud that resonates for generations. Violence, some descriptions of sex, and some strong language. 2001. RC 64726 ## The Android's Dream RC 64735 by John Scalzi read by Pat Bottino 3 cassettes When a human diplomat kills an alien counterpart, the aliens demand a sheep specimen known as Android's Dream for their coronation ceremony. Eluding adversaries, techie Harris Creek locates the "sheep," which turns out to be Robin Baker—a pet-store owner with dubious DNA. Strong language. 2006. RC 64735 ## Burnt Offerings: Anita Blake, Vampire Hunter RC 64781 by Laurell K. Hamilton read by Victoria Gordon 3 cassettes Vampire executioner Anita Blake helps authorities track an arsonist who is believed to be supernatural. As St. Louis burns, Anita and lover Jean-Claude prepare for the arrival of a powerful vampire council that blames the couple for killing a member. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1998. RC 64781 ## The Line Between RC 64925 by Peter S. Beagle read by Gary Roan 2 cassettes Collection of short works of "the unreal, the uncanny, the magical" by a Locus Award-winning author. Includes a prequel to The Innkeeper's Song (RC 39098), a sequel to The Last Unicorn (RC 40903), four fables, a Sherlock Holmes pastiche, the autobiographical "A Dance for Emilia," and others. 2006. RC 64925 ## The Knitting Circle RC 64963 by Ann Hood read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes Providence, Rhode Island. Journalist Mary Baxter joins a knitting circle after the death of her five-year-old daughter. As other members—Lulu, Ellen, Scarlet, Harriet, Beth, and Alice —share their stories of love, loss, and hope, Mary confronts her grief and begins to heal. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. RC 64963 ## Letters from a Slave Boy: The Story of Joseph Jacobs RC 64966 by Mary E. Lyons read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Joseph, son of Harriet Jacobs from Letters from a Slave Girl (RC 38689), writes about his experiences as a slave in pre-Civil War North Carolina, a sailor on a New England whaling expedition, and a gold miner in California. Some strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 2007. RC 64966 ## The Bone Garden RC 64980 by Tess Gerritsen read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes The skeleton of a woman murdered in the nineteenth century leads Boston medical examiner Maura Isles to investigate the possibility of a past serial killer. Harvard medical student Norris Marshall had been the prime suspect and had enlisted classmate Oliver Wendell Holmes to exonerate him. Some violence. 2007. RC 64980 ## The Country of the Blind and Other Stories RC 65130 by H.G. Wells read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Thirty-three other-worldly short stories by British author H.G. Wells (1866– 1946). In the title piece, a mountain climber falls from a steep ledge into the country of the blind, which has been isolated from the outside world for many generations. He mistakenly assumes that he will become king. 1911. RC 65130 ## Three Early Novels: Liza of Lambeth, Mrs. Craddock, The Magician RC 65333 by W. Somerset Maugham read by Michael Russotto 5 cassettes Three novels by the British author W. Somerset Maugham (1874–1965), written before his success. Each dramatizes a protagonist isolated from or ostracized by a traditional community. The third work involves an encounter with occultist Aleister Crowley in Paris in the early 1900s. Includes 2005 introduction by Philip Holden. 1908. RC 65333 ## Michael Tolliver Lives RC 65336 by Armistead Maupin read by Ray Hagen 2 cassettes San Francisco. Decades after Sure of You (RC 39606), Michael Tolliver, now in his mid-fifties, has lived successfully with HIV because of new drug cocktails. He enjoys his life with a younger lover, but his landlady Anna Madrigal and his mother in Florida are in failing health. Strong language. Bestseller. 2007. RC 65336 ## The Sheltered Life RC 65337 by Ellen Glasgow read by Kate Kiley 3 cassettes Virginia, 1900s. For years Eva Birdsong, a celebrated southern beauty, attempts to hide the extramarital affairs of her charming husband George. But when George's affections turn to young Jenny Blair— the impetuous granddaughter of Eva's trusted friend General Archbald— tragedy follows. Includes 1994 afterword by Carol S. Manning. 1932. RC 65337 ## Pale Horse, Pale Rider: Three Short Novels RC 65339 by Katherine Anne Porter read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes (Reissue) In Old Mortality girls Maria and Miranda learn about the young woman pictured in an old framed photograph at their grandmother's house. Noon Wine is about Olaf Helton, who hires on at a Texas dairy farm. The title piece recounts a grown-up Miranda's tragic love affair with a soldier. 1939. RC 65339 ## Call Me by Your Name RC 65344 by André Aciman read by Michael Kramer 2 cassettes Each summer Elio's parents host a scholar in their home on the Italian Riviera. Oliver, a young academic from America arrives, igniting in seventeen-year-old Elio a passionate longing and desire. Years later Elio recollects his search for intimacy during that transformative season. Some descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 65344 ## Under the Tonto Rim RC 65345 by Zane Grey read by Chuck Young 2 cassettes City girl Lucy Watson leaves home to work for a welfare department bettering the lives of poor frontier families between Cedar Ridge and the Rim Rock. Her kindness and tact soon win over the community and, eventually, even aloof bee-hunter Edd Denmeade. 1925. RC 65345 ## Flight RC 65404 by Sherman Alexie read by Julian Thompson 1 cassette A fifteen-year-old gangly, acne-faced Indian orphan enters a Seattle bank and shoots everyone in sight. When a guard wounds him, he travels back in time to major moments in American Indian history before returning to the present as a pilot. Violence and some strong language. 2007. RC 65404 ## The Dud Avocado RC 65407 by Elaine Dundy read by Kate Kiley 2 cassettes Twenty-one-year-old American Sally Jay Gorce, a college graduate seeking adventure, moves to Paris in the 1950s. She joins an old acquaintance's acting troupe at the English-speaking theater; socializes with the rich, international set; poses for a painter and a photographer—and lands in trouble. Some strong language. 1958. RC 65407 ## Secrets of a Proper Lady: The Last Man Standing, Book 3 RC 65422 by Victoria Alexander read by Corrie James 2 cassettes London, 1854. Lady Cordelia Bannister's father arranges her marriage to American entrepreneur Daniel Sinclair. Cordelia pretends to be her own ladies' companion to meet her fiancé, while Daniel passes himself off as his secretary. The two fall in love without knowing the truth. Some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. RC 65422 ## Mindscan RC 65445 by Robert J. Sawyer read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes 2045. Facing a terminal illness, Jake Sullivan uses the Mindscan process to transfer a digital copy of his consciousness into an artificial body. Both versions of Jake face complications as biological Jake struggles in a lunar retirement community and synthetic Jake finds love with a fellow android. Strong language. 2005. RC 65445 ## The Harsh Cry of the Heron: The Last Tale of the Otori; Tales of the Otori, Book 4 RC 65458 by Lian Hearn read by Robert Sams 4 cassettes Lord Otori Takeo and his wife Kaede have brought peace to the Three Countries. But old rivalries, foreigners bearing new weapons and religion, and an unfulfilled prophecy threaten both their rule and their lives. Sequel to Brilliance of the Moon (RC 58999). Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 2006. RC 65458 ## Long Road to LaRosa: West Texas Sunrise, Book 2 RC 65492 by Paul Bagdon read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Texas, post-Civil War. Marshal Ben Flood pursues a band of desperadoes who robbed a bank and kidnapped feisty ranchwoman Lee Morgan, of whom he is more fond than he cares to admit. Sequel to Stallions at Burnt Rock (RC 58318). 2003. RC 65492 ## Scary Beautiful RC 65620 by Niki Burnham read by Mimi Bederman 1 cassette Gorgeous Chloe is ostracized in her junior year after her boyfriend Sean moves from Colorado to Connecticut, leaving her unattached. When some of the girls distrust her, Chloe realizes that she wants to be much more than just somebody's girlfriend. For senior high readers. 2006. RC 65620 ## M Is for Magic RC 65628 by Neil Gaiman read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Ten short stories and a prose poem by a Hugo and Nebula award winner. "How to Talk to Girls at Parties" concerns two fifteen-year-old boys who crash a party where the pretty girls are not who they appear to be. For junior and senior high readers. 2007. RC 65628 ## Hunters of Dune RC 65676 by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson read by J.P. Linton 4 cassettes First volume in the conclusion of the Dune series, set three years after events in Chapterhouse, Dune (RC 21526). Refugees and reanimated warriors aboard the no-ship Ithaca flee the ruthless Honored Matres and an unknown enemy. Based on the outline and notes of Frank Herbert. Some violence. 2006. RC 65676 ## Halo: Contact Harvest RC 65688 by Joseph Staten read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes The year 2524. Harvest, a peaceful farming colony on a remote planet, is threatened by an aggressive alien empire known as the Covenant. Avery Johnson, a young marine staff sergeant fresh from Earth's civil war, leads an inexperienced militia to save Harvest's citizens—and all of humanity. Some violence. Bestseller. 2007. RC 65688 ## Coal Black Horse RC 65697 by Robert Olmstead read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes 1863. Fourteen-year-old Robey Childs is sent by his clairvoyant mother to find his father, who is fighting in the Civil War. Robey, riding a stallion, encounters refugees, runaway slaves, deserters, and battle scavengers. At Gettysburg Robey finds his dying father and rescues an abused girl. Violence and strong language. 2007. RC 65697 ## Sleeping with Strangers RC 65743 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Bill Quinn 2 cassettes After killing a rapper in Tampa, African American hit man Gideon takes a plane to London for his next contract. Other passengers follow Gideon with revenge on their minds, while Gideon hooks up with his true love, con artist Arizona. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2007. RC 65743 ## The Friday Night Knitting Club RC 65750 by Kate Jacobs read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Single mother Georgia Walker runs a Manhattan yarn shop where knitters gather regularly to work on projects and share stories. Aging widow Anita, pre-law student Peri, and secretive Lucie join the club as unexpected events—including the return of Georgia's ex—unravel their lives. Some strong language. Bestseller. 2007. RC 65750 ## Star Wars: Legacy of the Force; Sacrifice, Book 5 RC 65800 by Karen Traviss read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes As her Jedi nephew Jacen Solo grows closer to the dark side, Mara Sky- walker sets out to destroy his mentor Lumiya, Dark Lady of the Sith— and, if need be, Jacen himself. Meanwhile Jacen faces one final test before becoming a true Sith lord: kill someone he loves dearly. 2007. RC 65800 ## One Night for Love RC 65815 by Mary Balogh read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes England, 1813. Neville Wyatt, the earl of Kilbourne, is about to marry his stepcousin, Lauren Edgeworth, from A Summer to Remember (RC 54986), when his first wife, Lily Doyle, appears. He had married the illiterate Lily in war-torn Portugal and thought she had been killed. Explicit descriptions of sex. 1999. RC 65815 ## Warpath of the Mountain Man RC 65819 by William W. Johnstone read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Colorado. Legendary mountain man Smoke Jensen's friend Tom Burke loses his family in a brutal massacre apparently committed by Indians. Smoke's quest for vengeance uncovers a sinister plot by fugitive outlaw Jack Tatum to pit ranchers against Indians in hopes of making a fortune selling guns. Some strong language. 2002. RC 65819 ## The High King's Tomb: Green Rider, Book 3 RC 65822 by Kristen Britain read by Annie Wauters 4 cassettes Karigan G'ladheon and her fellow Green Riders of the royal messenger corps defend their kingdom from descendents of Arcosian Long War soldiers, who plot to conquer Sacoridia. Sequel to First Rider's Call (RC 56909). For senior high and older readers. 2007. RC 65822 ## White Sister: A Shane Scully Mystery RC 65825 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes LAPD detective Shane Scully searches for the culprit who executed an undercover cop and kidnapped Scully's policewoman wife Alexa. His unorthodox investigation leads to rap music moguls and ex-cons Lou Maluga and his Caucasian wife Stacy, and intensifies the search for Alexa. Violence and strong language. 2006. RC 65825 ## Gateways: A Repairman Jack Novel RC 65827 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Jack travels to South Florida to see his father Tom, who is in a coma following a car accident. Aided by a neighbor in Tom's retirement community, Jack confronts otherworldly forces, long-buried secrets, and a deadly storm while helping his dad. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2003. RC 65827 ## The Sweet Far Thing RC 65828 by Libba Bray read by Corrie James 5 cassettes England, 1896. As Gemma reluctantly prepares for her entry into proper Victorian society, she must decide the future of the magical realms where she and her friends visit. But Gemma also hopes to change her own fate. Sequel to Rebel Angels (RC 61311). For senior high readers. 2007. RC 65828 ## Flight of the Nighthawks: The Darkwar Saga, Book 1 RC 65829 by Raymond E. Feist read by Mark Ashby 3 cassettes Troubled by premonitions of Midkemia's destruction, Pug convenes the Conclave of Shadows. The members call upon two farm boys, Tad and Zane, who uncover a plot against the Empire of Great Kesh by assassins known as Nighthawks. Meanwhile, Pug hunts his nemesis, the evil sorcerer Leso Varen. Some violence. 2006. RC 65829 ## Deliver Me from Evil RC 65830 by Mary Monroe read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Christine Thurman and her lover Wade concoct a kidnapping-for-ransom scheme to get her out of her unsatisfying marriage to wealthy video store entrepreneur Jesse Ray. But once the plan is put in motion, things quickly disintegrate. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2007. RC 65830 ## Everlasting RC 65834 by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes England, 1135. Lady Abrielle marries the lecherous Desmond de Marlé to save her family from poverty and disgrace after King Henry denies her stepfather a title and lands. But Abrielle is in love with Scottish Raven Seabern and hopes for a miracle. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 65834 ## China Sea: A Tale of the Modern Navy RC 65837 by David Poyer read by Steven Carpenter 3 cassettes Naval commander Dan Lenson relieves the skipper of the frigate Gaddis to deliver the decommissioned ship to Pakistan. Instead he finds himself fighting pirates in the South China Sea with an undermanned, undergunned, and near-mutinous crew as a typhoon approaches. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2000. RC 65837 ## The Girl Hunters and Survival . . . Zero!: Two Mike Hammer Novels RC 65838 by Mickey Spillane read by Joe Peck 3 cassettes Two novels featuring PI Mike Hammer. In The Girl Hunters Mike learns that his presumed-dead lover Velda is alive but is being hunted by an assassin. In Survival . . . Zero! he seeks a friend's killer and uncovers a plot against America. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1962. RC 65838 ## Pearl Harbor: A Novel of December 8th; the Pacific War, Book 1 RC 65841 by Newt Gingrich and William R. Forstchen read by Ted Stoddard 3 cassettes Alternate history of the 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor from perspectives of both Japanese and American soldiers, airmen, and political leaders. In this retelling, Admiral Isoroku Yamamoto, not the comparatively timid Admiral Nagumo, leads the onslaught, changing the course of World War II. Some violence and some strong language. 2007. RC 65841 ## Desperate Duchesses RC 65842 by Eloisa James read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Georgian England, 1783. Lady Roberta, seeking a suitable husband, leaves her father's country estate for her distant cousin Jemma's townhouse in London. Roberta pursues the duke of Villiers, a chess champion who plays with the free-spirited Jemma, while Jemma's brother is bewitched by Roberta. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 65842 ## Fruit of the Lemon RC 65843 by Andrea Levy read by Colleen Delany 3 cassettes Faith, whose black Jamaican parents emigrated to England before she was born, recoils from the racism she encounters in her first job after college. She begins a journey of self-discovery after her parents send her to the islands to learn of her heritage. Some strong language. 1999. RC 65843 ## She Ain't the One RC 65849 by Carl Weber and Mary B. Morrison read by Bob Moore 2 cassettes Mentally unstable Ashlee Anderson from Dallas meets Jay Crawford at a Washington, D.C., nightclub and begins an affair. Jay is smitten with Ashlee, but her behavior begins to unravel when she discovers Jay has a child with his ex-girlfriend. Explicit descriptions of sex, strong language, and some violence. 2006. RC 65849 ## Crisscross: A Repairman Jack Mystery RC 65851 by F. Paul Wilson read by Mary Kane 3 cassettes Maria Roselli hires Jack to locate her missing thirty-three-year- old son Johnny, a millionaire businessman who quit his job and joined the Dormentalist Church. To find him, Jack infiltrates the secretive cult, whose members include some of the world's elite celebrities, athletes, and politicians. Some violence and some strong language. 2004. RC 65851 ## The Second Mouse: A Joe Gunther Mystery RC 65853 by Archer Mayor read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Vermont Bureau of Investigation's Joe Gunther suspects that widowed Michelle Fisher's death is tied to her antagonistic landlord. As Joe digs deeper, he stumbles upon a trio of small-time crooks and hopes they will lead him to the proof. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2006. RC 65853 ## Raining Cats and Dogs: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 65858 by Laurien Berenson read by Michele Schaeffer 2 cassettes Canine enthusiast and part-time sleuth Melanie Travis enrolls her poodle Faith in the South Avenue Obedience Club. Fellow member Paul spearheads an outing to the nursing home of his wealthy great-aunt Mary. When Mary is found suffocated, Melanie seeks a killer among suspicious staff, club members, and Mary's family. 2005. RC 65858 ## 145th Street: Short Stories RC 65859 by Walter Dean Myers read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Ten short stories depicting life on a block in Harlem. In "Big Joe's Funeral" Joe cashes in his life insurance to have a 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. RC 65859 ## Where the Heart Leads: From the Casebook of Barnaby Adair RC 65864 by Stephanie Laurens read by John Polk 3 cassettes London, 1835. Outspoken Penelope Ashford runs an orphanage. When four of her charges are kidnapped, Penelope asks PI Barnaby Adair for assistance. Adair enlists the help of Inspector Basil Stokes of Scotland Yard in the investigation and begins a passionate romance with Penelope. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2008. RC 65864 ## Ain't Myth-Behaving RC 65895 by Katie MacAlister read by various narrators 2 cassettes Two romances of modern-day gods and mortals. In "Stag Party" Irishman Dane Hearne—a.k.a. Cernunnos, god of fertility—seeks a new bride when his wife runs off with a salsa dancer. In "Norse Truly" Viking Alrik Sigurdsson hopes beautiful Brynna Lund can break his centuries-old curse. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 65895 ## The Manny: A Nanny of the Male Persuasion RC 65898 by Holly Peterson read by Carol Dines 3 cassettes With increasing professional demands and the frequent absence of her workaholic husband Phillip, Manhattan producer Jamie Whitfield hires twenty-nine-year-old entrepreneur Peter Bailey to help with her three children. At first Jamie is skeptical, but Peter soon proves to be highly effective—and irresistible. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 65898 ## The Empire of Ice Cream RC 65899 by Jeffrey Ford read by Fred Major 3 cassettes Fourteen short fantasy tales. In "The Annals of Eelin-Ok" a faerie relates his brief but adventurous life in a sand castle between changing tides. In "Boatman's Holiday" the ferryman of Hell takes a much-needed vacation. Also includes "Coffins on the River" and the Nebula Award-winning title story. 2006. RC 65899 ## Glasshouse RC 65900 by Charles Stross read by John Polk 3 cassettes Robin awakens in a clinic with little memory and an assassin on his trail. To elude pursuers, he joins an experimental society but finds that even with a new identity he's not out of danger. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Hugo Award finalist. 2006. RC 65900 ## Worldbinder: The Runelords, Book 6 RC 65903 by David Farland read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Fallion Orden, son of the late Earth King Gaborn, attempts to restore his world but instead fuses it with another. As inhabitants of both realms struggle to understand changes to themselves and their land, various evildoers exploit the chaos. Sequel to Sons of the Oak (RC 65872). Some violence. 2007. RC 65903 ## A King's Trade: An Alan Lewrie Naval Adventure RC 65904 by Dewey Lambdin read by Jack Fox 3 cassettes Captain Alan Lewrie of HMS Proteus avoids charges of slave-stealing by escorting an East India Company convoy to Cape Town and points east. The fleet encounters a seagoing circus in need of protection. Sequel to The Captain's Vengeance (RC 60432). Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. RC 65904 ## Forever: Firstborn, Book 5 RC 65917 by Karen Kingsbury read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Christian drama instructor Katy Hart is in Indiana planning her wedding to Hollywood star Dayne Matthews when a terrible car accident leaves Dayne in a coma. Katy flies to California to be near him while she and Dayne's biological family pray for a miracle. Sequel to Family (RC 64653). 2007. RC 65917 ## Moonraker: A James Bond 007 Novel RC 65927 by Ian Fleming read by Jim Zeiger 2 cassettes Secret agent James Bond investigates the activities of Sir Hugo Drax— card player, notorious cheat, and head of England's new missile defense system, Moonraker. Aided by Gala, a beautiful fellow agent disguised as Drax's private secretary, Bond uncovers trouble just before the project's scheduled test launch. 1955. RC 65927 ## Fit to Be Tied RC 65931 by Karen Kendall read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Jen Canby's wedding day is ruined by her parents' marital discord, her drunken groom Tom, and the arrival of an ex-wife. On their honeymoon, Jen decides to get a divorce. But as the legalities proceed, she isn't so sure. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. RC 65931 ## The Killing Ground: Sean Dillon Series RC 65933 by Jack Higgins read by David Hartley-Margolin 2 cassettes When intelligence operative Sean Dillon stops English-born Casper Rashid at Heathrow airport after a suspicious trip, Rashid implores Dillon to help him. Rashid's thirteen-year-old daughter has been kidnapped by her grandfather's henchmen to marry her powerful terrorist cousin in Iraq. Violence and some strong language. 2008. RC 65933 ## Joshua's Family RC 66014 by Joseph F. Girzone read by Jonathan Davis 2 cassettes This prequel to Joshua (RC 30863) depicts Jesus Christ's childhood in a contemporary, small-town setting. Joshua, the son of poor, hardworking parents Miriam and Joseph, begins to realize his extraordinary gifts and eventually leaves home to teach others the power of love and tolerance. 2007. RC 66014 ## The Dead Don't Lie: An Abe Lieberman Mystery RC 66019 by Stuart M. Kaminsky read by Ken Kliban 2 cassettes Chicago. Jewish detective Abe Lieberman tracks a killer targeting prominent members of the Turkish community. Abe uncovers links to the Armenian genocide of the early 1900s. Meanwhile, Abe's partner Bill Hanrahan encounters an old nemesis as he celebrates the birth of a new baby. Violence and some strong language. 2007. RC 66019 ## What They Want RC 66022 by Omar Tyree read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes African American model Terrance Mitchell pursues his self-indulgent ways in a world of beautiful women and exotic locales. Everything changes when a woman from his past forces him to reassess his lifestyle and inspires him to give her what she truly wants. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2006. RC 66022 ## Waking with Enemies RC 66023 by Eric Jerome Dickey read by Bill Quinn 3 cassettes African American hit man Gideon, from Sleeping with Strangers (RC 65743), is targeted by an assassin. While trying to outsmart the killer, Gideon needs to figure out who from his past wants him dead—a man he spared or a scorned ex-lover? Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2007. RC 66023 ## In the Woods RC 66071 by Tana French read by Graeme Malcolm 3 cassettes Irish detective Rob Ryan and his partner Cassie Maddox investigate the murder of a twelve-year-old girl from Knocknaree at an archaeological site near Dublin. The crime's similarities to the disappearances of Ryan's best friends twenty years ago in the same woods cause him intense personal anguish. Strong language. 2007. RC 66071 ## Firstborn: A Time Odyssey, Book 3 RC 66072 by Arthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter read by J.P. Linton 3 cassettes 2069. The Firstborn, a hostile alien race determined to annihilate humanity, send an asteroid-sized object called a Q-bomb to obliterate Earth. Former British soldier Bisesa Dutt, freshly awakened from hibernation, journeys to Mir—an alternate, temporally disturbed Earth— to find a solution. Sequel to Sunstorm (RC 60492). 2007. RC 66072 ## The Night Ferry RC 66086 by Michael Robotham read by Yolande Bavan 3 cassettes London. Sikh detective constable Alisha Barba, recovering from a broken back sustained in Lost (RC 62125), responds when a childhood friend needs assistance. Alisha recruits retired inspector Vincent Ruiz's help investigating an Amsterdam gang that steals babies to sell to adopting couples. Violence and strong language. 2007. RC 66086 ## Lady Killer: Rosato and Associates RC 66109 by Lisa Scottoline read by Kimberly Schraf 3 cassettes Philadelphia attorney Mary DiNunzio receives a visit from former high school bully Trish Gambone. Trish wants help escaping her abusive, mob- connected boyfriend Bobby Mancuso—not knowing Mary used to date him. After refusing Mary's suggestions, Trish disappears, and Mary fears she's dead. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66109 ## Tom Clancy's Endwar RC 66115 by David Michaels read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Russia plots to take control of the world's largest oil reserves, located in northern Canada. Despite mutual mistrust, Europe and America race to stop them. U.S. special forces capture Russian colonel Pavel Doletskaya, who may hold the key to uncovering Russia's plans. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66115 ## Dog Eat Dog: A Melanie Travis Mystery RC 66119 by Laurien Berenson read by Victoria Gordon 2 cassettes Connecticut. Melanie Travis—single mother, special education teacher, and amateur sleuth—attends a meeting of the exclusive Belle Haven Kennel Club and finds the body of one of the members. Melanie investigates while coping with the unexpected arrival of her ex-husband Bob, who wants joint custody of their son. 1996. RC 66119 ## The Purrfect Murder: A Mrs. Murphy Mystery RC 66121 by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pie Brown read by Laura Giannarelli 2 cassettes When Dr. Wylde is murdered, Mary Minor "Harry" Haristeen and the other residents of Crozet, Virginia, suspect a radical antiabortionist is behind it. Soon after, a wealthy newcomer is killed and Harry's architect friend Tazio is arrested. Trying to clear Tazio, Harry looks into both deaths—with her pets' help. 2008. RC 66121 ## A Beautiful Place to Die: The First Martha's Vineyard Mystery RC 66122 by Philip R. Craig read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes From the shores of Martha's Vineyard, ex-cop Jeff "J.W." Jackson and his friends—including nurse Zee Madieras—witness a boat explosion that kills a likable island drifter. J.W., who had hoped to spend his retirement fishing and gardening, reluctantly rejoins the investigative trade. Some strong language. 1989. RC 66122 ## Faceless Killers: A Kurt Wallander Mystery RC 66128 by Henning Mankell read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes Sweden, 1990. Inspector Kurt Wallander investigates the brutal murders of elderly farming couple Johannes and Maria Lövgren. The dying woman describes the killers as "foreign," which exacerbates xenophobia in the community. As he uncovers Johannes's secrets, Wallander copes with his own estranged wife and daughter. Some violence. 1991. RC 66128 ## The Chameleon's Shadow RC 66132 by Minette Walters read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes British lieutenant Charles Acland returns from Iraq badly injured and extremely angry—especially toward his ex-fiancée and other women. When evidence links Charles to a series of vicious attacks in London, he finds an unlikely ally in a weight-lifting, pub-owning lesbian doctor. Strong language and some violence. 2007. RC 66132 ## Stormy Weather RC 66134 by Paulette Jiles read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Depression-era Texas. After her husband's death, Elizabeth Stoddard and her daughters Mayme, Jeanine, and Bea struggle to rebuild their lives on a farm devastated by drought and dust storms. They place their hopes in a wildcat oil well, a racehorse named Smoky Joe, and one another. Some strong language. 2007. RC 66134 ## Just beyond the Clouds RC 66142 by Karen Kingsbury read by Michael Scherer 2 cassettes Colorado. Cody Gunner, from A Thousand Tomorrows (RC 60320), wants his brother Carl Joseph, who has Down syndrome, to stop going to the independent living center. But Carl, still mourning his late wife, struggles with his growing feelings for Elle, the center director, and he prays for guidance. 2007. RC 66142 ## Returning to Earth RC 66143 by Jim Harrison read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Upper Peninsula, Michigan. Donald, a forty-five-year-old Finnish Chippewa man dying of Lou Gehrig's disease, dictates his family history to his wife Cynthia to preserve for their children Clare and Herald. After Donald's death all the family members mourn him in their own way. Some strong language. 2007. RC 66143 ## A Prisoner of Birth RC 66147 by Jeffrey Archer read by Fred Major 3 cassettes London mechanic Danny Cartwright and his fiancée are celebrating their engagement with her brother when four men attack them. The strangers kill the brother and frame Danny for murder. Sentenced to twenty-two years in prison, Danny gets an unexpected chance for vengeance. Some violence and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66147 ## Cauldron: Engines of God, Book 6 RC 66157 by Jack McDevitt read by Roy Avers 3 cassettes Twenty-third century. Scientist Jon Silvestri convinces the Prometheus Foundation to fund production of an interstellar travel system. Ex- pilot Priscilla Hutchins, from Odyssey (RC 64192), joins the crew of the test ship Happy Times on a perilous journey to find the source of devastating omega clouds in the galactic core. 2007. RC 66157 ## The Aftermath: Asteroid Wars, Book 4 RC 66159 by Ben Bova read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Spaceship captain Victor Zacharias becomes separated from his family during an attack on the asteroid habitat Chrysalis. Three years later, Victor's fate intertwines with those of repentant cyborg Dorn, who commanded the assault, industrialist Martin Humphries, and a mysterious artifact. Sequel to Silent War (RC 60145). Some strong language. 2007. RC 66159 ## 2012: The War for Souls RC 66163 by Whitley Strieber read by Gary Tipton 2 cassettes Giant lenses emerge from ancient sites around the world, foretelling a doomsday of December 21, 2012. Chaos reigns as novelist Wylie Dale uncovers evidence that his storyline—about soul-stealing demons from an alternate realm who threaten to enslave humanity—is coming true. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2007. RC 66163 ## Simon Says RC 66164 by Lori Foster read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes After he learns his girlfriend has been unfaithful, ex-fighter Simon trains to return to the ring. Meanwhile, Simon's estranged father hires PI Dakota Dream to bring Simon to him. A longtime fan of the boxer, Dakota falls for Simon in spite of herself. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2007. RC 66164 ## Rescue: The Last Gunfighter, Book 7 RC 66169 by William W. Johnstone read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes After routing Val Dooley's outlaws in California, gunslinger Frank Morgan heads to the Texas-New Mexico border, where Val is kidnapping women and selling them into prostitution. Frank plots to set the hostages free and avenge Val's crimes, but Val is ready. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. RC 66169 ## Savages: A "Nameless Detective" Mystery RC 66170 by Bill Pronzini read by John Polk 2 cassettes Four years ago, Celeste Ogden hired "Nameless" to investigate her sister Nancy's fiancé Brandon. Now Nancy has been found dead, and Celeste wants "Nameless" to prove Brandon is responsible. Meanwhile, on a routine assignment, Jake Runyon discovers a body hanging in a barn. Some violence and some strong language. 2007. RC 66170 ## Darkly Dreaming Dexter RC 66175 by Jeff Lindsay read by Alec Volz 2 cassettes Dexter's policeman foster dad discovered Dexter's need to kill and counseled him to put his urges to good use. Now Dexter is a Miami police blood-spatter analyst who occasionally murders monstrous felons. Dexter hunts a serial killer whose technique is similar to his own. Violence and strong language. 2004. RC 66175 ## Woman in Red RC 66176 by Eileen Goudge read by Mitzi Friedlander 3 cassettes After years in prison for the attempted murder of Owen White, her son's killer, Alice Kessler returns to Grays Island and her surviving child Jeremy. When Jeremy is accused of rape, Alice and widower Colin McGinty defend Jeremy and confront Owen. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 66176 ## Just like Heaven RC 66177 by Barbara Bretton read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes New Jersey. Stressed-out forty-one-year-old Kate French, an antiques shop owner and single mother, has a heart attack in a parking lot. A handsome stranger saves her, then disappears. After a hospital stay Kate finally meets her hero—Episcopal priest Mark Kerry. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. RC 66177 ## Once around the Track RC 66179 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Heiress Christine Berenson spearheads a NASCAR all-female pit crew sponsored by a female sexual supplement. Their chosen driver, however, is charming Georgia gentleman Badger Jenkins. Amid a media frenzy the women, including crewmember Taran Stiles, work hard to keep the car—and Badger—in perfect working order. Some strong language. 2007. RC 66179 ## Battlecruiser RC 66181 by Douglas Reeman read by John Polk 3 cassettes 1943. Thirty-nine-year-old captain Guy Sherbrooke, still scarred by the sinking of his former ship, takes command of the legendary battle cruiser HMS Reliant. Guy and his crew join the Allied war effort as Britain prepares to invade occupied Europe. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1997. RC 66181 ## Disordered Minds RC 66182 by Minette Walters read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes 1970s. Howard Stamp, a bullied young man with mental disabilities, commits suicide after being convicted of murdering his grandmother. Decades later, an anthropologist helps try to exonerate Stamp by investigating the disappearance of a neighborhood girl that occurred the same week. Explicit descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2003. RC 66182 ## November Blues RC 66188 by Sharon M. Draper read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes Two months after her boyfriend Josh dies, sixteen-year-old November finds out that she is pregnant. She faces difficult options with support from her mother, girlfriends, and Josh's cousin Jericho. Sequel to The Battle of Jericho (RC 58023). For senior high readers. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 2007. RC 66188 ## The Phony Marine RC 66189 by Jim Lehrer read by Gary Tipton 1 cassette Middle-aged Hugo Marder, a divorced salesman at an upscale men's clothing store in Washington, D.C., buys a Silver Star medal on eBay. After receiving special attention while wearing the lapel button in public, Hugo remakes himself into a former Marine—until his lies catch up with him. Strong language. 2006. RC 66189 ## The Pact: A Love Story RC 66191 by Jodi Picoult read by Jill Fox 3 cassettes The Hartes and the Golds, friends since before their children's births, are devastated when seventeen-year-old Emily Gold dies from a gunshot wound and her boyfriend Chris Harte claims they had a suicide pact. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1998. RC 66191 ## Star Wars: Legacy of the Force; Revelation, Book 8 RC 66236 by Karen Traviss read by Erik Sandvold 3 cassettes Sith lord and Galactic Alliance leader Jacen Solo's plan to save the galaxy threatens to destroy it. Jacen's sister Jaina and uncle Luke Skywalker contemplate once-unthinkable strategies to dethrone Jacen, while Jedi apprentice Ben Skywalker—haunted by suspicions that Jacen killed Ben's mother Mara—risks death to uncover the truth. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66236 ## Life Class RC 66238 by Pat Barker read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Paul Tarrant falls in love with fellow London art student Elinor Brooke, who is pursued by painter Kit Neville. When World War I breaks out, Paul joins the Belgian Red Cross—and returns a changed man. Some explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66238 ## When the Morning Comes: Sisters of the Quilt, Book 2 RC 66244 by Cindy Woodsmall read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Following a tragedy that ended her engagement to Paul Waddell, seventeen-year-old Hannah Lapp flees her Amish community to start a new life in Ohio with her shunned aunt. Paul sets out to find Hannah, who tries to navigate the Englischer world. Sequel to When the Heart Cries (RC 65580). 2007. RC 66244 ## Courting Trouble RC 66255 by Deeanne Gist read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Texas, 1894. Thirty-year-old eccentric Essie Spreckelmeyer is tired of being the town spinster. She sets her sights on marrying the widower Hamilton Crook but misses her chance. Drifter Adam Currington and preacher Ewing Wortham both express interest in romance, while Essie prays to God for guidance. 2007. RC 66255 ## Hunter's Run RC 66263 by George R.R. Martin, Daniel Abraham, and Gardner Dozois read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Prospector Ramón Espejo kills a man during a drunken brawl on the colonized planet São Paulo. Ramón flees into the wilderness, where he is captured by aliens. To survive, Ramón must outwit his enemies, confront his true nature, and uncover the truth about the murder. Violence and strong language. 2008. RC 66263 ## Empire RC 66281 by Orson Scott Card read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Unknown assailants attack the White House, killing the president and vice president and plunging the American Empire into a second civil war. As Right battles Left, a small group of special ops officers sets out to reunite the country and find the saboteurs. Some violence and some strong language. 2006. RC 66281 ## The Good, the Bad, and the Undead: A Hollows Novel RC 66287 by Kim Harrison read by Margaret Strom 4 cassettes Cincinnati. Bounty-hunting witch Rachel Morgan, from Dead Witch Walking (RC 66118), investigates the disappearance of a warlock linked to crime boss Trent Kalamack—whom Rachel happens to be blackmailing. The case could be connected to a series of murders. Some descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2005. RC 66287 ## Three-Shirt Deal: A Shane Scully Mystery RC 66289 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Detective Shane Scully disobeys orders and investigates a closed case, suspecting that small-time crook Tru Hickman was framed for the murder of his own mother. Meanwhile Shane's wife Alexa struggles with aftereffects from wounds she received in White Sister (RC 65825). Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2008. RC 66289 ## What They Found: Love on 145th Street RC 66294 by Walter Dean Myers read by Bob Moore 1 cassette Fifteen stories set in Harlem centering around different aspects of love. In the first tale a dying man asks that his memorial service be held at the grand opening of his family's beauty salon. Companion to 145th Street (RC 65859). Some strong language. For senior high readers. 2007. RC 66294 ## Renegade RC 66296 by Diana Palmer read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Texas police chief Cash Grier, from Lawless (RC 65094), renews his long-distance romance with New York actress Tippy Moore. Tippy's drug- addicted mother blackmails her while Cash contends with crooked politicians at home. Explicit descriptions of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 2004. RC 66296 ## The Threat: A Tale of the Modern Navy RC 66305 by David Poyer read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes Naval commander Dan Lenson reports to the White House for his new assignment with the National Security Council. As a counterdrug specialist and military aide, Lenson combats a Latin American cartel, international terrorists, and a plot to kill the president. Strong language, some descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2006. RC 66305 ## Last Breath: A Sherry Moore Novel RC 66306 by George D. Shuman read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Women are being tortured with breath play that ends in strangulation. As in Eighteen Seconds (RC 62397), blind psychic Sherry Moore is asked to help identify the serial killer by reading the final seconds of memory stored in his victims. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 66306 ## Blue-Eyed Devil RC 66308 by Lisa Kleypas read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes After escaping her abusive marriage, emotionally and physically wounded Texas heiress Haven Travis feels a surprisingly strong attraction to Hardy Cates, from Sugar Daddy (RC 64237). Despite his bad reputation with her family, Hardy is a kind, patient suitor. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2008. RC 66308 ## Pants on Fire RC 66311 by Meg Cabot read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes The summer before her senior year, Katie juggles two boyfriends and a beauty pageant—by lying to try to keep everyone happy. When Tommy, Katie's best friend in middle school and a local pariah, returns to town, Katie reassesses her life. For junior and senior high readers. 2007. RC 66311 ## Thunder on the Dos Gatos: West Texas Sunrise, Book 4 RC 66315 by Paul Bagdon read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes West Texas, 1880s. The collapsed bridge on the Dos Gatos River blocks the cattle trail, which delays moving herds to market and causes tension among the wranglers. Marshal Ben Flood's strategy backfires, threatening the Burnt Rock community with all-out range war. Sequel to The Stranger from Medina (RC 65826). 2003. RC 66315 ## My Nerdy Valentine: A Nerd Romance RC 66317 by Vicki Lewis Thompson read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes While working as an intern for a sex therapist, Amanda Rykowsky begins receiving valentines from an anonymous admirer. When the messages grow more threatening, mild-mannered stockbroker William Sloan poses as Amanda's boyfriend to thwart the culprit. The fake relationship soon leads to real attraction. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 66317 ## Lord John and the Hand of Devils RC 66321 by Diana Gabaldon read by Annie Wauters 2 cassettes Three novellas of eighteenth-century war, espionage, and intrigue featuring Lord John Grey. In Lord John and the Haunted Soldier Grey investigates a deadly cannon explosion and possible treachery. In Lord John and the Succubus Grey confronts a spirit woman plaguing English soldiers in Prussia. Strong language and some violence. 2007. RC 66321 ## The Bishop at the Lake: A Blackie Ryan Mystery RC 66322 by Andrew M. Greeley read by Gregory Gorton 2 cassettes Cardinal Sean Cronin sends Chicago archbishop Blackie Ryan to check up on Malachi Howard-Nolan—Blackie's ecclesiastic rival—at the Nolan family's lavish Lake Michigan estate. When Malachi is almost killed by a human-orchestrated hornet attack, Blackie searches for the would-be killer among Malachi's dysfunctional relatives. 2007. RC 66322 ## Certain Girls RC 66326 by Jennifer Weiner read by Erin Jones 3 cassettes Philadelphia. In alternating chapters, forty-two-year-old Cannie Shapiro, from Good in Bed (RC 54308), and her thirteen-year-old hearing-impaired daughter Joy describe family struggles they experience while preparing for Joy's bat mitzvah. Also, Cannie's husband wants to have a baby via a surrogate. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66326 ## The Devil's Web: Amberley Family, Book 3 RC 66333 by Mary Balogh read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes After years in Canada, James Purnell returns to London to find his true love Lady Madeline still unattached. Madeline also desires James but fears he despises her. James decides to go back to Montreal, but before he leaves, their true feelings emerge. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 1990. RC 66333 ## Darkfever: The Chronicles of Mac O'Connor, Book 1 RC 66336 by Karen Marie Moning read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Her sister Alina's murder brings American MacKayla Lane to Ireland. Mac discovers a dangerous world of vampires and fae and realizes that she's a sidhe-seer, someone who can see faeries. With the help of bookseller Jericho Barrons, Mac seeks revenge. Strong language and some descriptions of sex. 2006. RC 66336 ## Gunpowder Plot: A Daisy Dalrymple Mystery RC 66337 by Carola Dunn read by Madelyn Buzzard 2 cassettes England, 1924. Pregnant journalist Daisy Dalrymple Fletcher covers the Tyndall family's annual Guy Fawkes celebration. Festivities are marred by two deaths—of Australian guest Ellie Gooch and patriarch Harold Tyndall, who apparently killed Ellie before turning the gun on himself. Daisy's husband Alec, a Scotland Yard chief inspector, examines clues. 2006. RC 66337 ## Insider Dating RC 66339 by Jennifer O'Connell read by Carol Dines 2 cassettes Boston. When recently divorced financial analyst Abby Dunn faces the world of dating, she realizes the need for an online database warning women about various men's flaws. Abby creates the wildly successful information clearinghouse, but it backfires when she tries to use it for herself. Strong language. 2007. RC 66339 ## Never Deceive a Duke RC 66343 by Liz Carlyle read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes When the duke of Warneham dies, his title falls to Gareth Lloyd, part- owner of Neville Shipping. Lloyd reluctantly assumes control of the estate only to discover the duke's widow Antonia is still in residence. Sequel to Never Lie to a Lady (RC 65780). Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 66343 ## Highlander in Love: The Lockharts, Book 3 RC 66344 by Julia London read by Mitzi Friedlander 2 cassettes Grif Lockhart, from Highlander in Disguise (RC 65778), is forced to offer his sister Mared's hand in marriage to Payton Douglas as payment for a loan. Mared, however, refuses and becomes Payton's housekeeper instead—but falls in love. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. RC 66344 ## The Burning: The Last Gunfighter, Book 8 RC 66345 by William W. Johnstone read by Roy Avers 2 cassettes Gunslinger Frank Morgan, a.k.a. the Drifter, encounters the burned homestead and charred remains of the Norton family—murdered by angry cattle ranchers opposed to farmers encroaching on their ranges. Frank offers his services to help end the range war and stop the bloodshed. Some violence and some strong language. 2003. RC 66345 ## Highland Laddie Gone: An Elizabeth MacPherson Novel RC 66346 by Sharyn McCrumb read by Madelyn Buzzard 1 cassette Forensic anthropologist Elizabeth MacPherson volunteers at the Glencoe Mountain Games, western Virginia's Scottish festival. When Dr. Colin Campbell—the much-disliked president of the local Clan Campbell—is murdered with a traditional Highland dagger, Elizabeth seeks a motive and a killer among the eccentric revelers. 1986. RC 66346 ## All-in RC 66347 by Pete Hautman read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Las Vegas. A year after becoming addicted to gambling in Stone Cold (RC 49638), seventeen-year-old Denn Doyle falls in love with treacherous card dealer Cattie Hart. Denn, nearly broke, plays for the entry fee to a million-dollar tournament run by Cattie's poker-kingpin associate. For senior high readers. 2007. RC 66347 ## In the Shadow of the Wind RC 66350 by Luke Wallin read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Alabama, 1835–1836. While their communities fight each other for land, young white settler Caleb McElroy rescues Creek Indian Six Deer from near death. Caleb and Six Deer become friends, and Caleb falls in love with Six Deer's sister Pine Basket. Some violence. For senior high readers. 1984. RC 66350 ## One Whole and Perfect Day RC 66351 by Judith Clarke read by Erin Jones 2 cassettes Katoomba, Australia. Seventeen-year-old Lily's family—her grandparents, single mum, and college brother—have eccentric habits that embarrass her. Lily wants to fall in love but will settle for creating the perfect eightieth birthday party for her grandfather. She gets her party wish—with some surprises. For senior high readers. Printz Honor Book. 2006. RC 66351 ## Plaguemaker RC 66362 by Tim Downs read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes FBI counterterrorism agent Nathan Donovan uncovers a plot to release the bubonic plague in America. Chinese octogenarian Li and Nathan's ex- wife Dr. Macy Monroe help Nathan seek the aging Japanese scientist who is responsible—and race to stop the ship before the bioweapons reach U.S. waters. Some violence. Christy Award. 2006. RC 66362 ## Heller with a Gun RC 66366 by Louis L'Amour read by Jack Fox 1 cassette (Reissue) Gunslinger King Mabry encounters a traveling theatrical troupe heading to Alder Gulch, Montana. Mabry decides to escort them on the journey because he distrusts their unsavory guide Andy Barker, whom Mabry believes to be after their wagonload of secret cargo—and because he's fallen in love with actress Janice Ryan. 1955. RC 66366 ## Winter Study: An Anna Pigeon Mystery RC 66376 by Nevada Barr read by Suzanne Toren 3 cassettes Park ranger Anna Pigeon returns to the frigid Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior to join the fifty-year-old winter wolf study along with two scientists from Homeland Security who need to ascertain its feasibility. Anna's uneasiness is justified when a biotechnician is killed. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66376 ## Everybody Say Amen RC 66378 by ReShonda Tate Billingsley read by Gail Nelson 2 cassettes Houston. When her husband Lester joins the ministry, Rachel reluctantly accepts her role as Zion Hill's first lady. Rachel copes with churchmembers who oppose her unconventional ways and struggles with her conflicted feelings for her son's father, Bobby—her first love. Sequel to Let the Church Say Amen (RC 62530). 2007. RC 66378 ## Sin No More: A Reverend Curtis Black Novel RC 66382 by Kimberla Lawson Roby read by Saidah Arrika Ekulona 2 cassettes National speaker and bestselling author the Reverend Curtis Black and his wife Charlotte struggle emotionally when Curtis's former mistress Tabitha has his baby. Problems continue as the father of Charlotte's thirteen-year-old son Matthew seeks custody of Matthew, and the church's interim pastor blackmails Curtis. Charlotte decides to take action. 2008. RC 66382 ## Something Borrowed RC 66386 by Emily Giffin read by Elisabeth Rodgers 2 cassettes New York attorney and perennial "good girl" Rachel celebrates her thirtieth birthday by sleeping with her childhood friend Darcy's fiancé Dex. Rachel discovers that Dex, a classmate from their law school days, really loves her but is afraid to end his engagement. Some strong language. 2004. RC 66386 ## The Parting: The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Book 1 RC 66456 by Beverly Lewis read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Nellie Mae Fisher, still struggling with guilt and grief over her younger sister's death, dreams of marrying handsome Caleb Yoder. But some people in their Pennsylvania Amish community don't want them together—including Caleb's father. Rebellion against Old Order ways threatens to tear them, and their church, apart. 2007. RC 66456 ## Sealed with a Kiss RC 66457 by Carly Phillips read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes In this sequel to Cross My Heart (RC 66240), Molly Gifford leaves Hawken's Cove and breaks Daniel Hunter's heart. She discovers the identity of her birth father, but when he is arrested for murder, Molly turns to Hunter for help. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. 2007. RC 66457 ## First Shot RC 66465 by Walter Sorrells read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes David Crandall suspects that his mother was murdered by his abusive father several years earlier. David lives at a Maine boarding school, the Arsenal, where his father is the headmaster. A champion target shooter, David teams up with new girl Misty to uncover the truth. For senior high readers. 2007. RC 66465 ## One Tuesday Morning and Beyond Tuesday Morning RC 66466 by Karen Kingsbury read by Kristin Allison 4 cassettes In One Tuesday Morning Jamie Bryan's husband Jake, a fireman, recuperates from the September 11, 2001, World Trade Center attack, while businessman Eric Michaels's family searches for Eric. In Beyond Tuesday Morning Eric's brother Clay meets and falls in love with Jamie, not knowing that she is Jake's wife. 2003. RC 66466 ## Teen, Inc. RC 66473 by Stefan Petrucha read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes Fourteen-year-old Jaiden Beale, who is being raised by the corporation responsible for his parents' deaths, is allowed to attend public school for the first time. After learning that the company is polluting the local water supply, Jaiden and his friends investigate. For junior and senior high readers. 2007. RC 66473 ## Blue Heaven RC 66474 by C.J. Box read by David Hartley-Margolin 3 cassettes When twelve-year-old Annie and her ten-year-old brother witness a man's murder near their north Idaho town, they are spotted and become the next targets. The shooters are retired L.A. cops who deviously volunteer to head up the search party and find the hiding kids. Violence and strong language. Edgar Award. 2007. RC 66474 ## Silence RC 66475 by Thomas Perry read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Six years ago, PI Jack Till helped restaurateur Wendy Harper go into hiding after she escaped a murder attempt. Now Harper's business partner stands accused of killing her. Till must find Harper—and keep her safe from assassins—to prove the man's innocence. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 66475 ## The Senator's Wife RC 66483 by Sue Miller read by Mary Kane 2 cassettes Newly pregnant Meri and her professor husband move next door to Delia and her husband, a philandering retired senator. Their parallel lives eventually collide as the older couple contends with a complex relationship and Meri struggles with childhood memories of neglect. Some descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66483 ## Swordspoint: A Melodrama of Manners; Swords of Riverside RC 66486 by Ellen Kushner read by Alexander Strain 2 cassettes Lord Horn hires master swordsman Richard St. Vier to kill Lord Michael Godwin, who has resisted Horn's romantic advances. When the mission goes awry, Horn kidnaps St. Vier's lover Alec, forcing St. Vier to take drastic action. Includes three bonus stories. Some explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1987. RC 66486 ## Blue Bloods: Blue Bloods, Book 1 RC 66487 by Melissa De la Cruz read by Colleen Delany 2 cassettes Fifteen-year-old Schuyler Van Alen, an outsider at her prestigious Manhattan school, discovers that she and some other teens are Blue Bloods—vampires who are continually being reincarnated. Danger arrives when a rival group of vampires begins murdering the Blue Bloods. For senior high readers. 2006. RC 66487 ## Remember Me RC 66491 by Sandra L. Tatara read by Faith Potts 2 cassettes Dani Monroe buys a horse to help herself cope with the growing detachment of her paralyzed husband Brian and with her mother's death. Dani befriends cowboy Ray Crowley, who is twenty-two years her senior. As Dani's feelings for Ray deepen, Brian urges Dani to follow her heart. 2007. RC 66491 ## The Flowers RC 66493 by Dagoberto Gilb read by Mark Delgado 2 cassettes In his stepfather's apartment complex, the Flowers, teenaged Chicano Sonny Bravo meets Cindy, the bored wife of a drug dealer, and Nica, a teen who is raising her infant brother. Sonny finds love as racial violence ravages the neighborhood. Strong language, some explicit descriptions of sex, and some violence. 2008. RC 66493 ## On the Wrong Track: A Holmes on the Range Mystery RC 66494 by Steve Hockensmith read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes 1890s. Cowboy and aspiring detective Gustav "Old Red" Amlingmeyer and his brother Big Red sign on to protect the Pacific Express railroad from robbers. En route to California, the duo encounters strange cargo in the train's baggage car and a killer among the passengers. Some strong language. 2007. RC 66494 ## The Blight Way: A Sheriff Bo Tully Mystery RC 66502 by Patrick F. McManus read by Robert Sams 2 cassettes Blight County, Idaho. On his father Pap's seventy-fifth birthday, sheriff Bo Tully is called to ex-con Batim Scragg's ranch, where a well-dressed corpse has been found on a fence. As a present, Bo brings Pap—the former sheriff—along. They discover two more bodies at the scene of an apparent shootout. 2006. RC 66502 ## The Dark Tide RC 66504 by Andrew Gross read by Joe Peck 3 cassettes New York hedge-fund manager Charlie Friedman is presumed dead in a train explosion. Meanwhile, Connecticut detective Ty Hauck investigates a hit-and-run accident whose victim had Charlie's name in his pocket. Ty works with Charlie's widow to uncover some startling connections. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2008. RC 66504 ## Here, There Be Dragons: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 1 RC 66522 by James A. Owen read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes After a professor is murdered, three young Oxford men—John, Jack, and Charles—learn that he was the caretaker of the Imaginarium Geographica, an atlas of mythological and literary lands. They journey to these imaginary places to find the Winter King before he conquers Earth. For junior and senior high readers. 2006. RC 66522 ## Someday: Sunrise, Book 3 RC 66535 by Karen Kingsbury read by Jill Ferris 3 cassettes When actors Dayne and Katy Matthews work on films in different countries, tabloid rumors threaten their marriage. Meanwhile, after the loss of his newborn granddaughter, Dayne's father John Baxter decides to propose to Elaine but is conflicted about selling his house. Faith in God assists the families. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66535 ## The Venetian Betrayal: Cotton Malone Series RC 66540 by Steve Berry read by Jim Zeiger 3 cassettes Cotton Malone, last seen in The Alexandria Link (RC 63516), joins operative Cassiopeia Vitt to prevent dictator Irina Zovastina from starting biochemical warfare in the Middle East. Their mission uncovers the cause of Alexander the Great's death. Some violence and some strong language. 2007. RC 66540 ## Trapped RC 66543 by Chris Jordan read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Long Island. Sixteen-year-old cancer survivor Kelly disappears from her bedroom. Kelly's single mom Jane discovers that Kelly had been seeing Seth, an adult, after meeting him on the Internet. Jane enlists the help of ex-FBI agent Randall Shane to find her daughter. Some violence and some strong language. 2007. RC 66543 ## The Serpent's Tale RC 66545 by Ariana Franklin read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Twelfth-century England. After Henry II's mistress Rosamund Clifford is poisoned, Dr. Adelia Aguilar and her former lover, Bishop Rowley Picot, search for the culprit. The chief suspect is Henry's estranged wife, the powerful queen Eleanor of Aquitaine. Some strong language. 2008. RC 66545 ## Lock and Key RC 66546 by Sarah Dessen read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Seventeen-year-old Ruby, abandoned by her alcoholic mother, moves in with her sister Cora, whom Ruby hasn't seen in ten years. Ruby struggles with learning to trust others and accepting help. Nate, the boy next door, assists Ruby but hides a secret of his own. For senior high readers. 2008. RC 66546 ## Lottery RC 66551 by Patricia Wood read by Guy Williams 2 cassettes After his grandmother dies, thirty-one-year-old Perry, who has an IQ of seventy-six, is alone—until he wins millions in the Washington State Lottery. But grandmother taught Perry survival skills that he uses to sort out whom to trust. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 66551 ## Critical Condition RC 66612 by Peter Clement read by Jill Fox 2 cassettes In this sequel to Mutant (RC 54519), geneticist Kathleen Sullivan's intra-cranial bleed leaves her with "locked-in syndrome"—the inability to move or talk. Her lover, Dr. Richard Steele, doesn't realize that his colleagues are illegally testing a treatment on her— and she can't tell him. Descriptions of sex, violence, and strong language. 2002. RC 66612 ## Destiny of Eagles: Eagle Series, Book 9 RC 66613 by William W. Johnstone read by Jack Fox 2 cassettes Widower Falcon MacCallister is tried for murder after rescuing Teddy Roosevelt from a band of outlaws. Roosevelt takes Falcon's case, but when someone kidnaps the presiding judge's daughter, only Falcon can save her. Sequel to Blood of Eagles (RC 51839). Some violence and some strong language. 2004. RC 66613 ## The Choice RC 66651 by Nicholas Sparks read by Holter Graham 2 cassettes North Carolina. After just one whirlwind weekend, Gabby Holland falls hard for her new neighbor Travis Parker and must choose between him and her longtime boyfriend. Years later, a tougher choice could end the relationship between Gabby and Travis forever. Commercial audiobook. Bestseller. 2007. RC 66651 ## Double Cross: An Alex Cross Mystery RC 66654 by James Patterson read by various narrators 2 cassettes In a carefully orchestrated murder, a man pushes crime novelist Tess Olsen off her Washington, D.C., balcony in front of an audience. As Dr. Alex Cross and his girlfriend, detective Bree Stone, investigate, another public killing occurs. Commercial audiobook. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. RC 66654 ## The Search for the Red Dragon: The Chronicles of the Imaginarium Geographica, Book 2 RC 66674 by James A. Owen read by Steven Carpenter 2 cassettes The three caretakers of the Imaginarium Geographica reunite to save the Archipelago of Dreams from a plot, devised centuries ago, that begins unfolding with mysterious kidnappings. Once there, the caretakers—John, Jack, and Charles—must locate the last of the dragonships. For junior and senior high readers. 2008. RC 66674 ## Remember Me? RC 66748 by Sophie Kinsella read by Mare Trevathan 2 cassettes London. After twenty-eight-year-old Lexi Smart wakes up with amnesia, she can't remember the past three years of her life. Lexi learns that she's now a gorgeous but cut-throat businesswoman with a priggish millionaire husband and a secret lover. Strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66748 ## To Scotland, with Love: MacLean Family, Book 2 RC 66752 by Karen Hawkins read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes When Gregor MacLean believes his best friend Venetia Oglivie has been abducted from her London home, he sets off to rescue her. A carriage accident and a snowstorm set the stage for Gregor and Venetia to discover they both desire much more than friendship. Some explicit descriptions of sex. 2007. RC 66752 ## The Forbidden: The Courtship of Nellie Fisher, Book 2 RC 66753 by Beverly Lewis read by Gabriella Cavallero 2 cassettes Caleb Yoder's father forbids him to court Nellie Mae Fisher because her family has left the Old Order Amish church for the New Order. Nellie tries to figure out a way she can have both salvation in Jesus and a relationship with Caleb. Sequel to The Parting (RC 66456). 2008. RC 66753 ## You've Been Warned RC 66818 by James Patterson and Howard Roughan read by Ilyana Kadushin 2 cassettes Kristin is a nanny and an aspiring photographer. She loves her charges, hates their stepmother, and is having an affair with their father. Kristin begins to have a recurring nightmare about dead people—that may be a premonition. Commercial audiobook. Violence, strong language, and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller. 2007. RC 66818 ## The Quickie RC 66819 by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge read by Mary Stuart Masterson 2 cassettes NYPD detective Lauren Stillwell has a one-night stand with colleague Scott Thayer after seeing her husband Paul enter a hotel with another woman. Immediately after her brief interlude Lauren witnesses a crime that jeopardizes her marriage and her career. Commercial audiobook. Violence and strong language. Bestseller. 2007. RC 66819 ## The Cure for Modern Life RC 66977 by Lisa Tucker read by Scott Brick 2 cassettes Homeless ten-year-old Danny hoodwinks Philadelphia pharmaceutical executive Matthew Connelly into taking Danny and his younger sister in for the night. While Matthew's former lover, medical researcher Amelia, intends to expose lethal side effects of Matthew's new drug, she also appreciates the kids' plight. Commercial audiobook. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 2008. RC 66977 ## The Amateur Spy RC 66978 by Dan Fesperman read by Phil Gigante 3 cassettes Freeman Lockhart, a dispirited international-aid worker, retires to a Greek island. But Lockhart is kidnapped and blackmailed into spying on a former colleague, Palestinian Omar al-Baroody, in Jordan. Meanwhile, an Arab American woman has her own agenda. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66978 ## At First Sight: A Novel of Obsession RC 66979 by Stephen J. Cannell read by Scott Brick 2 cassettes While on vacation in Hawaii, middle-aged, married California businessman Chick Best falls madly in love with newlywed Paige Ellis. Chick befriends Paige and her wealthy North Carolinian husband Chandler but, once home, Chick commits murder to possess Paige. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66979 ## Escape from Andersonville: A Novel of the Civil War RC 66981 by Gene Hackman and Daniel Lenihan read by Christopher Lane 2 cassettes Union captain Nathan Parker and his men are captured in July 1864 and sent to Georgia's infamous Andersonville prison. Escaping two months later, Parker, unable to convince his superiors to help free other captives, hires former Confederate Marcel LaFarge and his cutthroats. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66981 ## The Moonpool RC 66987 by P.T. Deutermann read by Mel Foster 3 cassettes North Carolina private investigator Cam Richter takes a job at a nuclear power plant after one of his operatives dies from radiation poisoning. German shepherds Frick and Frack help Cam uncover a terrorist plot involving the plant's radioactive storage pond. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66987 ## The Water's Edge RC 66989 by Daniel Judson read by Christopher Lane 3 cassettes The murders of two drug couriers in Southampton, New York, have consequences for ex-gangster Jake Bechet and retired PI Tommy Miller. The two men are forced by their former associates to investigate the crime. Meanwhile more bodies litter the streets. Commercial audiobook. 2008. RC 66989 ## Not Another Bad Date RC 66997 by Rachel Gibson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Writer Adele Harris returns to her Texas hometown to help her pregnant sister. Adele, who has had bad luck with boyfriends, runs into her first love, football coach Zach Zemaitis, whose late wife had tormented Adele throughout their school years. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong language. Bestseller. 2008. RC 66997 ## Desperately Seeking a Duke: The Heiress Brides, Book 1 RC 67006 by Celeste Bradley read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes England, 1815. Cousins Phoebe, Deirdre, and Sophie vie for their grandfather's inheritance, which will go to the first one to wed a duke. Phoebe falls in love with Raphael Marbrook, but it is Rafe's brother, Lord Calder, the future duke of Brookhaven, who proposes. Explicit descriptions of sex. 2008. RC 67006 ## Swine Not? A Novel Pig Tale RC 67010 by Jimmy Buffett read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Rumpy, a soccer-playing potbellied pig, and her twelve-year-old owner Barley move with their family from Tennessee to New York City after Barley's mother takes a job as a pastry chef in a four-star hotel. While hiding from hotel staff, Rumpy searches for her long-lost brother. 2008. RC 67010 ## Bowled Over: A Maggie Kelly Mystery RC 67011 by Kasey Michaels read by Kristin Allison 2 cassettes Manhattan romance writer Maggie Kelly and her Regency hero Alex Blake head to New Jersey to spend Christmas with Maggie's dysfunctional family. When her father is accused of murdering a bowling buddy who had affairs with Maggie's mother and sister, Maggie and Alex investigate. Some strong language. 2007. RC 67011 ## Tangled Up in You RC 67014 by Rachel Gibson read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes True-crime writer Maddie Dupree arrives in Truly, Idaho, to write a book about a decades-old crime—a wife killed her bar-owner husband, his waitress girlfriend, and herself. The murdered husband's son falls for Maddie, unaware she is the waitress's daughter. Explicit descriptions of sex and strong language. 2007. RC 67014 ## The Day I Ate Whatever I Wanted: And Other Small Acts of Liberation RC 67028 by Elizabeth Berg read by Mare Trevathan 2 cassettes Tales about women breaking free from conventions. In "Truth or Dare" the protagonist struggles to accept that her ex-husband has moved on. In the title story the main character flees a Weight Watchers meeting to indulge her forbidden-food cravings. Some strong language. 2008. RC 67028 ## ### Books for Children These books were recently sent to cooperating libraries. Cassette books are labeled with the code RC and play at 15/16 ips. To order books, contact your cooperating library. Cassettes Nonfiction Milton Meltzer: Writing Matters RC 63714 by Milton Meltzer read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette The much-honored author of more than one hundred nonfiction books for young people and adults describes how he became a published writer. This memoir covers his lifelong love of reading, dedication to the craft of writing, and career path. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2004. RC 63714 ## The Day the Dinosaurs Died RC 64074 by Charlotte Lewis Brown read by Rick Wiseman 1 cassette A scientist explains the possible reasons dinosaurs became extinct after a giant asteroid hit the Earth millions of years ago. Also discusses why mammals lived through the destruction. For grades K-3. 2006. RC 64074 ## Wildfire RC 64741 by Taylor Morrison read by Walter Dixon 1 cassette Examines the behavior and patterns of wildfires, their role in the forest ecosystem, and their impact on wildlife habitat. Discusses the tactics and tools of firefighters, including giant helicopters, satellite communications, controlled burns, and manual labor. For grades 4-7. 2006. RC 64741 ## Amazing Gorillas! RC 64920 by Sarah L. Thomson read by Neil Berman 1 cassette Presents facts about gorillas—big but gentle plant-eating primates. Describes what they eat and where they sleep. Discusses mothers and babies, ways scientists study them, and what people can do to help gorillas survive. For grades K-3. 2005. RC 64920 ## The Library Book: The Story of Libraries from Camels to Computers RC 65329 by Maureen Sawa read by Nicola Daval 1 cassette Traces the global history of libraries. Describes the evolution of knowledge collection and sharing from clay tablets and scrolls to paper pages and digital files. Mentions a Persian official who traveled with his books loaded on five hundred camels, creating the first bookmobile. For grades 4-7. 2006. RC 65329 ## The Siege: Under Attack in Renaissance Europe RC 65468 by Stephen Shapiro read by Corrie James 1 cassette Explains both sides of a 1585 military siege by Spanish soldiers against a Dutch town. Examines the warfare strategy and weapons of the attackers and the logistics of keeping the army supplied. Describes the town's defenses and the dangers of disease and starvation. For grades 5-8. 2007. RC 65468 ## Carnivorous Plants RC 65476 by Elaine Pascoe read by Michele Schaeffer 1 cassette Explains the science of meat-eating plants like the Venus flytrap, sundews, and pitcher plants. Gives directions for building a terrarium and for growing carnivorous plants. Provides activities and experiments that illustrate what works best for these insect eaters. For grades 3- 6. 2005. RC 65476 ## Venom RC 65679 by Marilyn Singer read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Discusses animals—such as snakes, spiders, jellyfish, bees, wasps, scorpions—that inject poison into a victim to protect themselves or to capture prey to eat. Explains these creatures' role in maintaining a balance in nature. Provides safety advice and emergency care tips in case of stings or bites. For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 65679 ## Mysteries of the Mummy Kids RC 65701 by Kelly Milner Halls read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette Discusses child mummies found in South America, Egypt, Europe, Asia, and North America—from the oldest in Chile to the most recent in Washington, D.C. Describes each mummy's location, appearance, and probable cause of death, as well as clothing, toys, and ornaments found nearby. For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 65701 ## Knotting: Make Your Own Basketball Nets, Guitar Straps, Sports Bags, and More! RC 65758 by Judy Ann Sadler read by Margaret Strom 1 cassette Explains basic knots—the overhand, double overhand, two-strand overhand, overhand loop, figure-of-eight, ring hitch, and reef—to use in making ten projects. Lists the required materials and provides step- by-step instructions for producing a whistle lanyard, monkey's-fist fob, ladder, rope swing, braided dog leash, and basketball net. For grades 4-7. 2006. RC 65758 ## American Heroes RC 65759 by Marfé Ferguson Delano read by Margaret Strom 2 cassettes Fifty profiles of heroes drawn from four hundred years of American history: Pocahontas, Frederick Douglass, Queen Lili'uokalani, Helen Keller, Jonas Salk, and Roberto Clemente, among others. A list of facts accompanies each entry. Time lines and essays introduce historical eras. For grades 5-8. 2005. RC 65759 ## Smash It! Crash It! Launch It! Fifty Mind-Blowing, Eye-Popping Science Experiments RC 65846 by Rain Newcomb and Bobby Mercer read by Mark Ashby 1 cassette Messy and fun activities to do at home—in the name of science. Includes instructions for launching water balloons, sparking grapes, and parachuting eggs while learning about momentum, inertia, force, and energy. Lists required materials, step-by-step instructions, and explains the physics involved. For grades 4-7. 2006. RC 65846 ## Should I Play the Clarinet? RC 65924 by Richard Spilsbury read by Bill Wallace 1 cassette Provides an overview of information about the clarinet. Covers its history, the way the instrument produces sound, and famous clarinet players. Discusses what is needed to play the clarinet. Includes recommended recordings for hearing classical, jazz, and klezmer music. For grades 3-6. 2007. RC 65924 ## Teens in Japan RC 66136 by Sandy Donovan read by Patrick Downer 1 cassette Examines the centuries-old customs still influencing Japanese daily life in 2007. Discusses the pressure on teens to excel at school, as well as teenagers' familiarity with cutting-edge technology and their interests in music, baseball, and electronic devices. For grades 6-9. 2007. RC 66136 ## The Food Poisoning Update RC 66184 by Alvin Silverstein and Virginia Silverstein read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Explains the connection between contaminated food or drink and outbreaks of E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and other forms of food poisoning. Provides a historical overview and describes symptoms and treatments. Discusses food safety practices at mealtimes. For grades 5- 8. 2008. RC 66184 ## The Many Rides of Paul Revere RC 66186 by James Cross Giblin read by Jack Fox 1 cassette Biography of the Massachusetts patriot Paul Revere (1735–1818). Discusses his French immigrant background and marriages, apprenticeship and career as a silversmith, and triumphs and defeats while serving in the militia during the colonies' war for independence from the British. Includes Longfellow's poem "Paul Revere's Ride." For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 66186 ## The Flu and Pneumonia Update RC 66187 by Alvin Silverstein, Laura Silverstein Nunn, and Virginia Silverstein read by Carol Dines 1 cassette Explains the symptoms of flu and pneumonia—their similarities and differences. Historical overview covers the 1918 flu epidemic, SARS, and vaccine research. Discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of these illnesses, with personal accounts from patients. For grades 5-8. 2006. RC 66187 ## We Are One: The Story of Bayard Rustin RC 66421 by Larry Dane Brimner read by Bill Quinn 1 cassette Portrays the beliefs and courage of Bayard Rustin (1912–1987), a non- violent activist in the civil rights movement. Discusses his Quaker upbringing, education, political involvement, and work with other African American leaders including Martin Luther King Jr. For grades 6- 9. 2007. RC 66421 ## From Boneshakers to Choppers: The Rip-Roaring History of Motorcycles RC 66458 by Lisa Smedman read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Follows the growing popularity of the motorcycle as it evolved from a motorized bicycle in the 1880s to the powerful Harley-Davidson of the twenty-first century. Discusses the vehicle's use for transportation, war, and pleasure. Profiles the people who ride and their culture. For grades 5-8. 2007. RC 66458 ## ### Cassettes Fiction Peter and the Shadow Thieves RC 63697 by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson read by Anne Flosnik 3 cassettes Molly and the other starcatchers are in danger when the sinister being Lord Ombra visits Mollusk Island and seems to control people through their shadows. Peter and Tinker Bell travel to England to help save the stardust. Sequel to Peter and the Starcatchers (RC 62169). For grades 4-7. 2006. RC 63697 ## Behind the Attic Wall RC 63707 by Sylvia Cassedy read by Mimi Bederman 2 cassettes After being thrown out of three boarding schools, twelve-year-old orphan Maggie moves into a bleak house in the country with her two great-aunts. There at Adelphi Hills, Maggie hears ghostly voices and finds magic that awakens her capacity to love and be loved. For grades 4-7. 1983. RC 63707 ## Blizzard of the Blue Moon: Magic Tree House, Book 36 RC 63710 by Mary Pope Osborne read by Gillian Green 1 cassette Merlin the magician sends Jack and Annie to New York during the Great Depression in 1938 when a blizzard is burying the city. Their mission is to find an ancient fantasy creature—the last unicorn. For grades 2- 4. 2006. RC 63710 ## Kit Saves the Day—A Summer Story: An American Girl, Book 5 RC 64348 by Valerie Tripp read by Graci Ragsdale-Miller 1 cassette Fifteen-year-old Will, a hobo, picks beans in Kit's garden in exchange for a meal. His adventures hopping freight trains inspire Kit to try it. But winding up in jail was not in her plans. Sequel to Happy Birthday, Kit! (RC 64462). For grades 3-6. 2001. RC 64348 ## Hurt Go Happy RC 64465 by Ginny Rorby read by Nicola Daval 2 cassettes Thirteen-year-old Joey Willis, deaf since age seven, has an overprotective mother who refuses to let her daughter learn sign language. When Joey meets neighbor Dr. Mansell and his sign-user chimpanzee Sukari, her world blooms with possibilities. But a crisis involving Sukari brings Joey some heavy responsibilities. For grades 6-9. Schneider Award. 2006. RC 64465 ## Ark Angel: An Alex Rider Adventure RC 64588 by Anthony Horowitz read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes After recovering from a near-fatal gunshot wound, teenage spy Alex Rider embarks on a new mission to stop a group of ecoterrorists from sabotaging the launch of the first outer space hotel, Ark Angel. For grades 6-9. 2006. RC 64588 ## Stories for Young People: Oscar Wilde RC 64719 by Oscar Wilde read by Laura Giannarelli 1 cassette Five classic tales by the nineteenth-century Irish author, retold by his grandson Merlin Holland: "The Happy Prince," "The Selfish Giant," "The Nightingale and the Rose," "The Devoted Friend," and "The Remarkable Rocket." Includes a brief biography of Oscar Wilde (1854– 1900). For grades 4-7. 2005. RC 64719 ## I, Dred Scott: A Fictional Slave Narrative Based on the Life and Legal Precedent of Dred Scott RC 64839 by Shelia P. Moses read by Chuck Young 1 cassette Dred Scott begins life as a southern slave, moves with his owners to St. Louis, and is sold, he says, "just like a piece of furniture." Suing for freedom under the Missouri Compromise in 1846, Dred faces an eleven-year court battle—and a controversial Supreme Court decision. For grades 6-9. 2005. RC 64839 ## Bunnicula Meets Edgar Allan Crow RC 64921 by James Howe read by Neil Berman 1 cassette Twelve-year-old Peter Monroe has won an overnight visit from M.T. Graves, author of the FleshCrawlers series, and his pet crow. Household dogs Harold and Howie are thrilled, but Chester the cat is suspicious and predicts a gruesome fate for the Monroe family pets. For grades 3- 6. 2006. RC 64921 ## Mr. Chickee's Messy Mission: Flint Future Detectives, Book 2 RC 64923 by Christopher Paul Curtis read by Gary Roan 1 cassette Flint Future Detective Club members Steven Carter and his friends Russell and Richelle follow Russell's dog, Rodney Rodent, into a mural to chase a demonic-looking gnome only to find the mysterious Mr. Chickee on the other side. Sequel to Mr. Chickee's Funny Money (RC 60758). For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 64923 ## The Empty Mirror RC 64926 by James Lincoln Collier read by Dave Corey 1 cassette New England, 1931. Thirteen-year-old Nick, whose parents died in a 1918 epidemic, has always been troublesome. Now his reflection has escaped from the mirror and townspeople accuse Nick of committing increasingly dangerous crimes. To prove his innocence, Nick pursues a stranger who looks exactly like him. For grades 5-8. 2004. RC 64926 ## The White Elephant RC 64927 by Sid Fleischman read by Graci Ragsdale-Miller 1 cassette Long ago in Siam, young Run-Run works the fields with his elderly elephant Walking Mountain. Accidentally provoking a prince's anger, Run-Run receives as punishment a sacred white elephant that is not allowed to work. Now Run-Run has two elephants to care for and feed. For grades 3-6. 2006. RC 64927 ## Changes for Kit—A Winter Story: An American Girl, Book 6 RC 64930 by Valerie Tripp read by Graci Ragsdale-Miller 1 cassette Cincinnati, 1934; the Great Depression. Kit's grouchy uncle Hendrick dictates a letter to the newspaper complaining about hoboes. This inspires Kit to write her own letter encouraging donations of clothing and food for hobo children. Sequel to Kit Saves the Day (RC 64348). For grades 3-6. 2001. RC 64930 ## Troll Bridge: A Rock 'n' Roll Fairy Tale RC 64967 by Jane Yolen and Adam Stemple read by MaryBeth Wise 1 cassette Minnesota. Sixteen-year-old Moira, a harpist, arrives late at Trollholm Bridge for her photo shoot with the Dairy Princesses but in time to see a giant wave roll over them. Spying a huge figure in the water clutching the princesses, Moira leaps in to rescue them. For grades 6-9. 2006. RC 64967 ## Swordbird RC 64969 by Nancy Yi Fan read by Kate Kiley 1 cassette There is turmoil in Stone-Run Forest. Turnatt, a one-eyed hawk, enslaves woodbirds to build his fortress. Meanwhile the cardinals and blue jays are at war, each claiming the other stole their eggs. According to legend, the powerful Swordbird can restore peace, if only he will appear. For grades 3-6. 2007. RC 64969 ## Thunder from the Sea RC 65159 by Joan Hiatt Harlow read by Don Hagen 1 cassette Newfoundland, 1929. Thirteen-year-old orphan Tom Campbell's adventures begin when he rescues a dog during a storm at sea and his adoptive parents—fisherman Enoch Murray and his wife Fiona—let the dog, Thunder, stay. Tom worries his life will change when Fiona becomes pregnant and Thunder's owner appears. For grades 4-7. 2004. RC 65159 ## Clementine RC 65325 by Sara Pennypacker read by Kate Kiley 1 cassette Third-grader Clementine's disastrous week includes cutting her fourth- grade friend Margaret's long hair, chopping off her own hair, and frequenting the principal's office. Her little brother is the easy child, while Clementine, the difficult child, fears that her parents want to get rid of her. For grades 2-4. 2006. RC 65325 ## The Talented Clementine RC 65326 by Sara Pennypacker read by Kate Kiley 1 cassette Convinced that she has no talents and a bit panicked because she can't think of an act for the third- and fourth- grade talent show, Clementine tries not to participate. But during the rehearsal, the school principal recognizes Clementine's special flair. Sequel to Clementine (RC 65325). For grades 2-4. 2007. RC 65326 ## Edenville Owls RC 65328 by Robert B. Parker read by Michael Russotto 1 cassette Edenville, Massachusetts; 1945. As Bobby starts the eighth grade, he faces several challenges: forming a basketball team without a coach, coping with new feelings for his old friend Joanie, and discovering the identity of the suspicious-looking man who is threatening Bobby's teacher, Miss Delaney. Some strong language. For grades 6-9. 2007. RC 65328 ## The Mysterious Benedict Society RC 65341 by Trenton Lee Stewart read by Don Hagen 3 cassettes After passing a series of mind-bending tests, four children—Kate, Sticky, Reynie, and Constance Contraire—are selected for a secret mission that requires them to go undercover at the Learning Institute for the Very Enlightened, where the only rule is that there are no rules. For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 65341 ## Time to Smell the Roses: A Hermux Tantamoq Adventure RC 65627 by Michael Hoeye read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes While immersed in wedding plans, Hermux, the watchmaker mouse detective, is hired to find the heir of the DeRosenquill rose dynasty. During the search, Hermux discovers a homeless teenager, fields of dying flowers, and killer bees. Sequel to No Time like Show Time (RC 60261). For grades 6-9. 2007. RC 65627 ## The Land of the Silver Apples RC 65685 by Nancy Farmer read by Erik Synnestvedt 3 cassettes Continues the adventures of the apprentice bard Jack, from The Sea of Trolls (RC 59623). Jack sets out to rescue his sister Lucy, kidnapped by the Lady of the Lake, and travels to the Land of the Silver Apples— home to elves and other magical creatures. For grades 5-8. 2007. RC 65685 ## Marvelous Mercer RC 65786 by Shea Megale read by Nicola Daval 1 cassette At bedtime, Shea confides an idea to her assistance dog Mercer—he could be the best skating dog ever and win an Olympic medal. That night Mercer sneaks out and joins two dog friends, and they all have a grand adventure at the ice skating rink. For grades 2-4. 2007. RC 65786 ## Peter and the Secret of Rundoon RC 65856 by Dave Barry and Ridley Pearson read by Anne Flosnik 2 cassettes In this sequel to Peter and the Shadow Thieves (RC 63697), Peter and Molly, fearful that the sinister Lord Ombra was not destroyed, travel to the kingdom of Rundoon. While Peter fights to save the world, a tribal war is underway in Never Land. For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 65856 ## Eulalia! Redwall Abbey RC 65901 by Brian Jacques read by Madelyn Buzzard 3 cassettes On his way to invade Redwall Abbey, vicious and tyrannical Captain Vizka Longtooth captures Gorath, the brave young badger whose predicted destiny is to become the next Badger Lord. The heroes of Redwall Abbey once again take up arms when Longtooth and his crew attack. For grades 5-8. 2007. RC 65901 ## A Perfect Place: Joshua's Oregon Trail Diary, Book 2 RC 65940 by Patricia Hermes read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Joshua begins his second journal when his family arrives in Willamette Valley, Oregon, in October 1848. But the settlers' troubles continue as heavy rains interrupt clearing the land and building new houses. For grades 2-4. 2002. RC 65940 ## Sly the Sleuth and the Food Mysteries RC 66161 by Donna Jo Napoli and Robert Furrow read by Jill Fox 1 cassette Sly's friends need her detective skills to solve three cases involving food: What is wrong with Mrs. Olsen's cookies? Why is Sly's friend Princess behaving strangely at the girls' cooking club? Why are Jack's oranges disappearing? For grades 2-4. 2007. RC 66161 ## The Road to Paris RC 66168 by Nikki Grimes read by Erin Jones 1 cassette Paris, a biracial eight-year-old, goes to a loving foster home while her ten- year-old brother Malcolm is sent to an institution for "incorrigible" boys. Paris must make a difficult decision when her birth mother wants to reunite the family. Some strong language. For grades 4-7. Coretta Scott King Honor Book. 2006. RC 66168 ## The Empress's Tomb: Kiki Strike, Book 2 RC 66242 by Kirsten Miller read by Martha Harmon Pardee 2 cassettes Ananka, Kiki, and the other Irregulars encounter a Chinese mummy, a ghost, trained squirrels, and old enemies as they try to stop an art forgery ring and safeguard the secret streets hidden beneath New York City. Sequel to Kiki Strike: Inside the Shadow City (RC 64652). For grades 5-8. 2007. RC 66242 ## The Quest of the Missing Map: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories RC 66254 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette While investigating eerie occurrences at a small cottage decorated with ship models, Nancy discovers a connection between the strange events and a treasure island. She has half a map but needs to locate a missing twin boy who has the other half. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1942. RC 66254 ## Fire in the Hills RC 66256 by Donna Jo Napoli read by Jim Zeiger 1 cassette Italy, World War II. Following events in Stones in Water (RC 46143), Roberto arrives in German-occupied Naples determined to reach his home in Venice. His struggle for survival includes helping a young woman called the Red Fox smuggle guns to the resistance movement. Violence. For grades 5-8. 2006. RC 66256 ## Password to Larkspur Lane: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories RC 66261 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette A message attached to a wounded homing pigeon leads Nancy to search for an imprisoned elderly woman. Meanwhile the grandparents of Nancy's pal Helen are frightened by the nighttime appearance of a wheel of blue fire near their isolated lakeside home. Nancy connects the two mysteries. For grades 4-7. 1933. RC 66261 ## The Clue in the Jewel Box: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories RC 66282 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette Nancy's kindness leads her to search for the missing grandson of Madame Alexandra, a former queen who is living under an assumed name in River Heights. Nancy's only clue is a faded photograph of the prince at age four. For grades 4-7 and older readers. 1943. RC 66282 ## Angel Isle RC 66293 by Peter Dickinson read by Annie Wauters 3 cassettes Saranja, her young cousin Maja, and Ribek search for the Ropemaker, who can restore the ancient magic that will protect their valley. Along the way, they must outwit twenty-four of the empire's most powerful and evil magicians. Sequel to The Ropemaker (RC 54240). For grades 6-9. 2006. RC 66293 ## Code Orange RC 66309 by Caroline B. Cooney read by Michael Russotto 2 cassettes Wealthy teenager Mitchell John Blake (Mitty) has delayed starting to write a paper on smallpox for his advanced biology class. His attitude and research become more intense after he finds an envelope containing smallpox scabs, fears contamination, and inadvertently alerts bioterrorists. For grades 6-9. 2005. RC 66309 ## Julie's Journey: An American Girl, 1974; Book 5 RC 66364 by Megan McDonald read by Kerry Dukin 1 cassette Julie and her sister Tracy join their cousins on a three-week covered wagon trip to celebrate the Bicentennial in Valley Forge, Pennsylvania, on the Fourth of July. The journey is filled with adventures, challenges, and self-discovery as Julie makes a special contribution to America's birthday. For grades 3-6. 2007. RC 66364 ## Un Lun Dun RC 66392 by China Miéville read by Patricia Kilgarriff 3 cassettes Two girls slip into the shadowy city of Un Lun Dun, an alternate reality London where strange creatures and sentient objects dwell. When Zanna, the designated chosen one, is struck down, the UnLondoners depend on her sidekick Deeba to fulfill a prophecy. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2007. RC 66392 ## The Invention of Hugo Cabret RC 66423 by Brian Selznick read by Jeff Woodman 1 cassette Paris, 1931. Orphaned Hugo survives inside a train station's walls, keeping the clocks running and stealing food and toys. His secrets— including a notebook of drawings and a mechanical man—are jeopardized when he becomes ensnared with a toy seller and his goddaughter Isabelle. Commercial audiobook. For grades 4-7. Caldecott Medal. 2007. RC 66423 ## Piper Reed, Navy Brat RC 66424 by Kimberly Willis Holt read by Kate Kiley 1 cassette When her father announces yet another transfer, Piper and her sisters are sad to leave their California home. Moving across the country to a naval base in Florida and settling in to a new school in October become easier after their parents' special announcement. For grades 3-6. 2007. RC 66424 ## Letters from Wolfie RC 66472 by Patti Sherlock read by Erik Sandvold 2 cassettes 1969. Mark Cantrell's older brother Danny, a soldier in Vietnam, encourages Mark to sign up his pet Wolfie as an army scout dog. Reading letters from Wolfie's handler and learning about the military canine corps make Mark regret his decision. For grades 5-8. 2004. RC 66472 ## Paint the Wind RC 66479 by Pam Muñoz Ryan read by Gabriella Cavallero 1 cassette When Maya's stern grandmother dies, the eleven-year-old orphan goes to live with her mother's family in Wyoming. She bonds with Artemisia, a wild mustang beloved by her mother, and when an earthquake occurs, the girl and the horse help each other survive. For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 66479 ## The Message in the Hollow Oak: Nancy Drew Mystery Stories RC 66481 by Carolyn Keene read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette (Reissue) Challenged by professional detectives to find a priceless message hidden centuries ago in a hollow oak tree by a missionary, Nancy and her friends travel to Illinois. After being stalked by a shadowy enemy, Nancy pursues this dangerous adversary. For grades 4-7. 1935. RC 66481 ## Abracadabra! Magic with Mouse and Mole RC 66482 by Wong Herbert Yee read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Mouse and Mole arrive early for Minkus the Magnificent's magic show, but Mole is disappointed that Minkus only tricks the audience. Mouse presents a special show for her friend Mole to see the nighttime magic all around them. Four-chapter beginning reader. For grades K-3. 2007. RC 66482 ## The Penderwicks on Gardam Street RC 66552 by Jeanne Birdsall read by Jill Ferris 2 cassettes Four years after their mother's death, the Penderwick sisters—Rosalind, Skye, Jane, and Batty—are appalled when their aunt Claire arranges a date for their father. Desperate to avoid having a stepmother, the girls hatch their own plan. Sequel to The Penderwicks: A Summer Tale . . .(RC 61553). For grades 4-7. 2008. RC 66552 ## Changes for Julie: An American Girl, 1974; Book 6 RC 66614 by Megan McDonald read by Kerry Dukin 1 cassette Fifth-grader Julie lands in detention for writing a note to help her friend Joy, who is deaf. Vowing to change the detention system, Julie runs for student-body president. With Joy as her running mate, Julie faces unexpected opposition. For grades 3-6. 2007. RC 66614 ## Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole RC 66751 by Wong Herbert Yee read by Erik Sandvold 1 cassette Mouse lives inside an oak tree. Her neighbor Mole lives in a hole under Mouse's house. They discover that working together makes chores—like sweeping the floors and planting a garden—quicker and more fun. Four- chapter beginning reader. For grades K-3. 2005. RC 66751 ## The Rising Star of Rusty Nail RC 67015 by Lesley M.M. Blume read by Kristin Allison 1 cassette 1953. Ten-year-old Franny dreams of taking piano lessons from the Russian concert pianist who has newly arrived in Rusty Nail, Minnesota. Madame Malenkov does not want pupils, and local gossips suspect her of being a communist spy, but Franny is determined to study with her. For grades 4-7. 2007. RC 67015 ## ### Foreign Language Books The following cassette titles are available in the languages designated. Spanish Padres de Hoy: Instrucciones para Criar a Sus Hijos en los Tiempos Modernos (Today's Parents: Advice on Raising Your Children in Modern Times) RC 62981 por Iris Yankelevich leído por María Pino 1 casete La autora es psicoterapeuta que ofrece consejos para criar a sus hijos en el mundo de hoy. Incluye capítulos que enseñan como conseguir que los niños respeten límites, como enfrentarse con la ira de niños, como evitar que mientan, como saber los efectos de amigos y televisión a los niños, como prepararlos para una sexualidad sana, y como darles libertad sin descuidarlos. (A psychotherapist offers advice on how to raise children in the twenty-first century. Covers ways to encourage kids to obey rules, control anger, refrain from lying, handle the negative influences of the media and peer groups, prepare for sexual education, and earn a measure of independence.) 2006. RC 62981 ## Como Comprar un Automóvil (How to Buy a Car) RC 62983 por James M. Kramon leído por Juan Ramírez 1 casete Enseña como comprar, vender, manejar, y mantener un automóvil —incluso opciones para asegurar el vehículo y los pasajeros—en los Estados Unidos. También incluye un glosario de términos y frases sobre automóviles, y apéndices que contienen direcciones de los departmentos estatales que controlan el registro de vehículos a motor, información sobre el seguro automotor mínimo requerido por los estados, una lista de compañías de seguro de último recurso y leyes estatales relacionadas con los sistemas de sujeción para asientos. (Provides basic information on buying, selling, maintaining, insuring, and driving an automobile in the United States. Covers car terminology. Includes appendixes on last-resort insurance companies and state motor- vehicle bureau addresses, minimum-insurance requirements, and seat- belt laws.) 2006. RC 62983 ## La Historia de los Hijos de Húrin (The Tale of the Children of Húrin) RC 62999 por J.R.R. Tolkien leído por Maria Píno 2 casetes Una historia de los Antiguos Días de la Tierra Media que cuenta las aventuras de Húrin—el afligido señor de Dor- lómin—y de sus hijos Túrin y Niënor, durante los tiempos que preceden las historias de El Señor de los Anillos. Versión compilada, actualizada, y editada por el hijo del autor, Christopher Tolkien. (A tale of the Elder Days of Middle-earth that describes the fates of Húrin—cursed lord of Dor-lómin— and his children Túrin and Niënor, in the time preceding the age of El Señor de los Anillos. Version compiled, restored, and edited by the author's son, Christopher Tolkien.) 2007. RC 62999 ## Hija de la Memoria (Memory Keeper's Daughter) RC 65951 por Kim Edwards leído por Juan Ramírez 4 casetes Kentucky, 1964. En su propria consulta médica, el doctor David Henry se encarga del parto de sus proprios hijos mellizos: un varón, Paul, y una niña, Phoebe. Al saber que Phoebe padece del síndrome de Down, el doctor dice a su mujer que la niña ha muerto en el parto. Entonces entrega a Phoebe a la enfermera Caroline Gill para que la criara. Al pasar el tiempo, el secreto hace daño a la familia de David, mientras que la familia de Caroline está contenta. Algunas descripciones de índole sexual. (Kentucky, 1964. Doctor David Henry delivers his own twins: a boy, Paul, and Phoebe, a girl with Down syndrome. Telling his wife that the newborn girl has died, he gives Phoebe to nurse Caroline Gill. Over time, David's family erodes, while Caroline's flourishes. Some descriptions of sex.) 2007. RC 65951 ## El Rapto: En un Momento Desaparecieron—Cuenta Regresiva a los Ultimos Días de la Tierra; Cuenta Regresiva del Rapto, Libro 3 (Rapture: In the Twinkling of an Eye—Countdown to the Earth's Last Days; Countdown to the Rapture, Book 3) RC 65957 por Tim LaHaye y Jerry B. Jenkins leído por Juan Ramírez 3 casetes Debido a la nueva fe de su esposa, el capitán Raimundo Steele prefiere pasar tiempo con una azafata de aerolínea. El político Nicolás Carpatia sigue su ascenso al poder. Mientras tanto, millones de personas desaparecen por toda la tierra y son bienvenidas ante la presencia de Dios. Sigue a El Régimen (RC 62962). (With his wife consumed by newfound faith, pilot and CIA consultant Rayford Steele grows close to a stewardess. Politician Nicolae Carpathia continues his climb to power. Meanwhile, people from all over the globe disappear, called into the presence of God. Sequel to El Régimen (RC 62962).) 2006. RC 65957 ## Por un Día Más (For One More Day) RC 65961 por Mitch Albom leído por Juan Ramírez 2 casetes Después de la muerte de su madre, Charles "Chick" Benetto se hace alcohólico. Pierde su empleo y familia. Aislado y deprimido, Chick decide quitarse la vida, pero fracasa en eso también. Entonces tiene la oportunidad de visitar con el espíritu de su difunta madre y con su cariñosa ayuda, Chick intenta recomponer los trozos rotos de su vida. (When his mother Pauline dies, Charles "Chick" Benetto falls into alcoholism. Chick describes the loss of his job and family and his isolation and depression. After his suicide attempt, Pauline's ghost takes Chick on a tour of her life as a single mother and heals his broken heart.) 2006. RC 65961 ## Se Lo Cuento a Mi Amigo (A Friend to Confide In) RC 65963 por Corín Tellado leído por María Pino 1 casete Tati Junquera es una mujer inteligente con una carrera brillante como profesora de historia. Pero su esposo quisiera tener una mujer servil y doméstica, y la atormenta con sus obcecados celos. Aguanta esta circunstancia, pero cuando aprende que su esposo es infiel, Tati encuentra a un confidente en la persona de Nicolás, un amigo de juventud que ha pasado todo su vida amándola en silencio. (Tati Junquera is an intelligent history professor whose jealous husband wants her to be a servile, domestic housewife. Tati tolerates this situation, but when she learns he is cheating on her, she finds a confidant in Nicholas, a friend from her youth who still loves her.) 2003. RC 65963 ## El Tercer Grado (3rd Degree) RC 65968 por James Patterson leído por María Pino 2 casetes El Club de Mujeres contra el Crimen reune de nuevo para hacer frente a terroristas domésticos que realizan sus ataques brutales en San Francisco. Lindsay Boxer, detective; Jill Bernhardt, abogada; Claire Washburn, forense; y Cindy Thomas, reportera, ayudan a Joe Molinari del Departmento de Seguridad Interior. Y de paso Joe acaba enamorándose de Lindsay. Violencia y lenguaje injurioso. (The Women's Murder Club reconvenes to stop domestic terrorist attacks in San Francisco. Detective Lindsay Boxer, lawyer Jill Bernhardt, physician Claire Washburn, and reporter Cindy Thomas assist Homeland Security's Joe Molinari, who falls for Lindsay. Violence and strong language.) 2005. RC 65968 ## Trescientos Sesenta y Cinco Santos: Su Guía Diaria de Meditación (Three Hundred Sixty-five Saints: Your Daily Meditation Guide) RC 65973 por Woodeene Koenig-Bricker leído por María Pino 3 casetes Un compendio de la sabiduría de los santos que fija al santo con su día del año. Comenzando con la Virgen María el primero de enero y terminando con San Silvestre el 31 de diciembre, el compendio ofrece un año de meditaciones y sugerencias prácticas para emular a los santos hoy en día. (Collection of the wisdom of the saints, with each saint on the appropriate day of the year. Beginning with the Virgin Mary on January 1 and ending with Saint Sylvester on December 31, presents meditations and practical suggestions for emulating the saints in daily life.) 1996. RC 65973 ## La Suma de los Días (The Sum of Our Days: A Memoir) RC 65977 por Isabel Allende leído por María Pino 3 casetes La famosa autora comparte sus pensamientos más íntimos sobre amor, matrimonio, maternidad, espiritualismo, infidelidad, adicción y memoria mientras narra la historia reciente de su vida y familia a los trece años de la muerte de su hija, Paula (RC 43956). (The author shares her thoughts on love, marriage, motherhood, spirituality, infidelity, addiction, and memory. She also describes the history of her exuberant family and her own life experiences during the thirteen years since the death of her daughter Paula (RC 43956).) 2007. RC 65977 ## ### Talking Book Magazines Cassette For a free subscription to these magazines, contact your cooperating library. 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