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Book:	A Lady's Pleasure by Renee Bernard ( )
Summary:	I liked reading this book-it was a good, fun read. Although, at times, it seemed a little far-fetched, I liked this book.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	A Mommy in Mind (A Tiny Blessings Tale) by Arlene James ( )
Summary:	This was an inspirational book, about a young girl her baby and family, a foster hoping to adopt mother, and finding true love.
Reviewed by:	Lee Hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	A Peach of a Murder by Washburn, Livia J. ( )
Summary:	Set in a small town in Texas, this mystery begins when retired teacher Phyllis Newsom is picking peaches to use in her entry in the cooking contest at the Peach Festival. Newt, the owner of the orchard, is found dead under his car. Was it an accident or could the jack have been deliberately released to cause his death? Later at the Peach Festival, one of the judges collapses and dies after tasting Phyllis's Spicy Peach Cobbler. A coincidence or a connection? Phyllis gets involved with trying to solve these murders to prove that her friend Carolyn isn't guilty. Interesting characters and mouth-watering recipes add to the enjoyment of this fast moving novel. I wasn't able to solve the mystery until the end when the murderer was revealed, so the book kept my mind busy right to the finish. Satisfying and not too gruesome.
Reviewed by:	Peggy King (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini ( )
Summary:	Hosseini is a prolific writer who weaves intimate portraits of distant worlds. His setting for this novel is the same as his first novel (The Kite Runner)--Afghanistan. However, his subjects are different and their stories are amazing. Hosseini brings us in to the lives of two Afghani women who are brought together by war, loss, and fate. Their sacrifices, resilience and losses are heart-breaking but their instinct for survival is inspiring.
Reviewed by:	RDas (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	a word a day by Anu Garg ( )
Summary:	This is a book of words. The author takes out of the ordinbary words and defines them with humor and examples of proper use. It is a fun easy read.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	A Year of Afghans - 2000 by Leisure Arts / Oxmoor House ( )
Summary:	Great vairety of afghan patterns and beautiful full-color pictures of each afghan. Easy to follow directions as well as step by step stitch directions in the back of the book for review.
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	About Alice by Calvin Trillin ( )
Summary:	This is Calvin Trillin's memorial to his wife Alice, who died after a long fight with cancer. Trillin is never maudlin, his genuine love for his wife shines through every line of this brief book. It is a heartfelt tribute from a husband to his beloved wife.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Alibi Man by Tami Hoag ( )
Summary:	Actually, I think this book deserved about 3.5 stars. Elena Estes, the lead character, is once again caught up in murder and mayhem but this time she's no longer a police officer. As she investigates the murder of a local stable hand she gets caught between the "rich boy's club" and the Russian Mafia. A good read, the ending however left a little to be desired.
Reviewed by:	Dee (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Always in My Heart by Catherine Anderson ( )
Summary:	Ellie and Tucker Grant's two boys gang up to try and get their parents back together again. Read about their trials, tribulations and heartbreak. Will they be successful at getting their parents to fall in love again?
Reviewed by:	Lee Hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	Angel Falls by Nora Roberts ( )
Summary:	This was an interesting book. Was there a murder or is the main character going nutty? Read this book to find out. It is an action filled romantic intrigue book that keeps the reader wondering.
Reviewed by:	Lee Hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	Bait & Switch by Darlene Gardner ( )
Summary:	I thought this was an ok read, although this was a little slow at times.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Beyond Daring by Kathleen O'Reilly ( )
Summary:	I enjoyed reading this book. I liked the characters and the story line.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Bread Alone by Judith Hendricks ( )
Summary:	This book appeals to the mind and the senses. Throughout the story, which involves a woman trying to come to terms with the separation and eventual divorce from her husband,are many recipes for different kinds of bread.She finds release from stress by baking. It is also the story of relationships with family, friends and members of the opposite sex. I found it quite enjoyable.
Reviewed by:	Bonnie Silver (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Cerulean Sins by Laurell K. Hamilton ( )
Summary:	The Anita Blake series gets better and better with each passing book!! I highly recommend this whole series. It is fantastic!
Reviewed by:	Lisa Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke ( )
Summary:	This is a great book if you enjoy a good mystery and good recipies! Hannah makes finding a dead person funny and exciting. Joanne is an amazing writer. This was a very interesting book with a good twist.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth Waltz (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Circus of the Damned by Laurell K. Hamilton ( )
Summary:	Another excellent book in the Anita Blake series!!!
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Cod by Mark Kurlansky ( )
Summary:	The subtitle of this book is: A Biography of the fish that changed the world. In other hands this might be a dull tome, but Kurlansky makes the historical progression of this humble fish read like a real page-turner. Who knew how critical cod was to the survival of so many different cultures spanning so many centuries? Not me, not until reading this book. Now I want to go and read his earlier work: Salt.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier ( )
Summary:	This story tells the tale of Inman, a young soldier who leaves his home in the Blue Ridge Mountains to fight for the confederacy. He becomes disillusioned and deserts the army and struggles to return home to his home, Cold Mountain and to Ada the minister's daughter, whom he loves and left behind. This is also Ada's story, of a young woman raised to be a lady who must learn a new way of being in order to survive the harsh reality of life in a remote part of the country without the strong support of men that she is accustomed to. I read this book after seeing the movie. Now I feel like such an intellectual lightweight, because the book has won awards and is highly praised, but I preferred the movie version.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Crochet Gifts to Go! by House of White birches ( )
Summary:	This book provides a great variety of projects for all skill levels and ages. The projects are all quick to make up and very portable. I liked it so much, I'm going to add it to my personal library!
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Crocheted Afghans by Oxmoor House ( )
Summary:	Nice variety of patterns ranging from easy to difficult - truly something for everyone!
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Daddy's Girls by Tasmina Perry ( )
Summary:	I enjoyed reading about the glamourous Balcon sisters, although I could only really relate to one-Cate. At times the book seemed to drone on and on.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Dead Famous by Carol O'Connell ( )
Summary:	This is one of a series of novels about a young female detective with very quirky ways. On the streets alone before the age of ten she is found and raised by a police detective and his wife. The author allows the reader into her mind, which does not function as a "normal" person's would. Alone and fending for herself during her formative years, she has never learned proper interaction with others. This book takes one through several murders with a rather strange twist. Mallory, the detective, solves the puzzle because she is able to think like the murderer. If she was not on the police force she would make a wonderful criminal.
Reviewed by:	Virginia Green (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Dear John by Nicholas Sparks ( )
Summary:	This book was in words, GREAT!!!! The story was happy, sad, and made you want to continue to read. I recomend this book for a good summer read, or at any time.
Reviewed by:	Joann D'Agostino (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Dog: a short novel by Michelle Herman ( )
Summary:	On impulse, a college professor/poet in a quiet midwestern town, adopts a dog. The changes that Phil, the dog, bring to her orderly life are surprising to her. An enjoyable, quick read.
Reviewed by:	Kelly Davenport (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Double Take by Catherine Coulter ( )
Summary:	A whodunit that keeps you wondering to the last minutes. FBI agents Savich and Sherlock are back again and as entertaining as ever. A great summer read.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Evening by Susan Minot ( )
Summary:	Ann Lord is 65 years old and dying of cancer. On her deathbed her life is truly flashing before her eyes - that is she is remembering different scenes from her life as her family gathers around her. I found the story a little difficult to follow given the way that sequence of time seems to flow back and forth pretty quickly and without much warning, but the story was poignantly told all the same. I wanted to read it before seeing the movie that is out this summer, but the movie, while having a stellar cast, does not seem to be getting very good reviews.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Everything on a Waffle by Polly Horvath ( )
Summary:	Very cute. A young girl's parents are lost in a storm at sea. Everyone believes they're dead but her. Primrose never gives up hope and her parents eventually return to everyone else's surprise.
Reviewed by:	Cynthis King (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Fall from Grace by Kristi Gold ( )
Summary:	A short romance novel with likable characters and a nice story. There is nothing gripping about this book, but if you are looking for a light read that doesn't require much thought, this is perfect.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Fanged and Fabulous by Michelle Rowen ( )
Summary:	This is the next book in the Immortality Bites series, and I really enjoyed reading it!
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	For Her Son's Love by Kathryn Springer ( )
Summary:	Will Miranda Jones find a permanent Home for her son and her or will she run from her past? Is her son's adoption legal? What secrets does Miranda have?
Reviewed by:	Lee hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	Fudge Cupcake Murder by Joanne Fluke ( )
Summary:	Enjoyed another delicious book by Joanne Fluke. Hannah makes solving a mystery enjoyable. She always gets herself in a situation and finds her way out. I like how she envolves her family and friends. Also enjoy all the recipes.
Reviewed by:	Suzanne Musser (at Maple Shade Library)
Book:	Gary Null's Power Foods by Gary Null ( )
Summary:	While the recipes in this book look good, some of Gary Null's ideas are not doable for me. The book was interesting, but a little extreme.
Reviewed by:	Lisa Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Good Night Nobody by Jennifer Weiner ( )
Summary:	A friend recommended this book and since I liked Weiner's other book "In Her Shoes", I gave this one a try. It is a murder mystery and the main character, Kate Klein, is a housewife and mother in an upscale Connecticut community. When she finds one of the other suburban moms murdered in her kitchen, Kate tries to find out who did it. Kate's character shares some common characteristics with Weiner; full-figured, an Ivy league graduate, a writer and a mother of young children but for all of it's attempts to portray the lead character as homey, down-to-earth and one of us, I found this book hard to get through. It just seemed to drag on and on.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Guilty Pleasures by Laurell K. Hamilton ( )
Summary:	I LOVED this book and can't wait to continue reading the entire Anita Blake series!!! I highly recommend this book!
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris ( )
Summary:	I am an avid reader and in general, if I start a book, I am going to finish it. Well, this book was so horrible and so brutal and so unnecessary that I put it down before I finished it. Harris' books are usually on the dark side, so I wasn't completely unprepared for some of the same, but this was way over the top. Skip it!!
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	Quick read. Sad with so many deaths but the ending was good. It ties all the other books together.
Reviewed by:	Cyndi K King (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	Wow! I can't believe it's really ended. This book was terrific. It really wrapped up all of the secrets of the other books in the series. I'm sad to see it end.
Reviewed by:	Lisa Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	An amazing book. Well worth the wait and so disappointing when it's over. Take your time with this book and enjoy it.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J.K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	The long-awaited, much heralded 7th and final book in the Harry Potter series, and it is well-worth the wait. Harry, Ron and Hermione pitch the final battle against Voldemort and his Death-Eaters. Without giving the ending away, let me just say I found it a most satisfying read and a thoroughly remarkable series, start to finish.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Deathly Hollows by JK Rowling ( )
Summary:	jk Rowling is a master in writing, her ability to conjure up the images in the book so clearly to where I felt sure I could hear/smell/feel the action is incredible. A great ending to a great series.
Reviewed by:	Linda Osmun (at Evesham Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Pheonix by J.K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley are back for Year 5 at Hogwarts School of Withcraft and Wizardry. Everyone is getting a little more grown-up, Harry has his first girlfriend. Year 5 students must sit for the O.W.L.S., a standard wizarding exam. As in every volume, there is a new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher, this time it is a woman by the name of Dolores Umbridge. I read the book after seeing the movie and there is much more material in the book than can be covered in a two-hour movie, making it well worth the read.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix by J.K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	Rowling is an amazing writer. She keeps you on the edge of your seat. Harry is an amazing boy and keeps cool (most of the time) through tough situations. He learns to cope with the tragic loses that seems to happen to him whenever he finds something that makes him happy. Rowling writes like you are there with Harry, experiencing the trials, happiness, and sorrows throughout the book and the continuing story.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth Waltz (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Harry Pottter and the Half-Blood Prince by J. K. Rowling ( )
Summary:	Harry, Ron and Hermione are back for Year 6 at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. This is the next to the last book in the series, as there are only 7 years of schooling at Hogwarts. In this year Ron and Hermione are again prefects, Harry is now captain of the Quidditch team. The new Defense Against the Dark Arts teacher is Snape, although the new teacher in the book teaches Potions and his name is Horace Slughorn. As with all the Harry Potter books, I could not put this one down and I eagerly await finishing the series in the next volume.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Heart Full of Soul by Taylor Hicks ( )
Summary:	If you are an "American Idol" fan this is a nice memoir of the fifth season winner. He tends to repeat himself which can get a bit irritating, but mostly it is an easy read.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	High Noon by Nora Roberts ( )
Summary:	Nora Roberts knows how to write a great story and doesn't disappoint with her latest effort. Strong characters and an entertaining storyline makes this a great summer read.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	How to Crochet by Pauline Turner ( )
Summary:	This is an excellent book no matter what your level of experience with crochet! There is a wonderful variety of projects and clear step-by-step instructions for stitches, joining methods, increasing & decreasing and borders.
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	I Feel Bad About My Neck by Nora Ephron ( )
Summary:	Ephron, of "Sleepless in Seattle" and "When Harry Met Sally" fame, has written a collection of witty essays about aging, apartments, purses, personal maintenance (hair coloring, manicures and more) that are at once funny and painful to read, if you are over a certain age. However, I found that many of these essays apply to a life of privilege that I do not ascribe to; I had a hard time relating to the part about de rigeur twice-weekly hair appointments and comparing recipes with a Pulitzer prize-winning author, so some of the essays, while admittedly funny gave the impression that the author breathes some rarified air. On the other hand, the essays about reading and her purse were dead-on.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Julie and Julia: 365 Days, 524 Recipes, 1 Tiny Apartment by Julie Powell ( )
Summary:	If you were to cross Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking" with "Bridget Jones's Diary" this would be the result. Julie Powell is a real live person and for one year (2004) she tackled all of Julia Child's recipes, in addition to her full-time job as a temp secretary and moving from one tiny apartment to another. She kept a very popular blog and this is the resultant book from that experience. This book is not for the faint of heart, you have to read it with an open mind, but personally, I didn't find the lively language half as disturbing as the chapters dealing with the recipes in which she had to kill a lot of lobsters. It was at turns, funny and deeply disturbing and by the end deeply moving. For as she deals with friends, family, life and infertility and these insane recipes, Julie learns to embrace life and really lives fully, which was also true of Julia Child and it comes through in these pages.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Just Shy of Harmony by Philip Gulley ( )
Summary:	Being in a Pastor's family makes me laugh at these books even more! Philip is an amazing writer and puts into words what an every-day Pastor deals with; problem people in the congregation that you just don't want to deal with at the end of a service, not being heard during a meeting, and having people make ridiculus sugesstions when they will end up doing what they want anyway. You will enjoy all the "trouble" Sam goes through.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth Waltz (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Kafka's Soup: A Complete History of World Literature in 14 R by Mark Crick ( )
Summary:	This is a very funny book if your favorite pastimes are reading and cooking. Mark Crick has written 14 recipes in the style of 14 distinctive authors. For example there is Lamb with Dill Sauce a la Raymond Chandler ("Feeling the knife in my hand I sliced an onion, and before I knew what I was doing a carrot lay in pieces on the slab. None of them moved.") or there is Tarragon Eggs a la Jane Austen ("It is a truth universally acknowledged that eggs, kept for too long, go off.") It was a fast read, but I found myself laughing the whole way through. Crick has a real ear for mimicking the style of famous authors.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Key Lime Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke ( )
Summary:	Mouth watering read as usual. Solving this crime took time but, in a clue building way. Get out your notebooks and keep up. Everyone got in on the sleuthing. Good twists and turns and surprises. Got to try the deep-fried milky way!
Reviewed by:	Jeanette Ulrich (at Maple Shade Library)
Book:	Kingdom Come by Jerry B. Jenkins ( )
Summary:	This was a good ending to the Left Behind series. However it could have had a better ending in the book. It seemed that the author ran out of time to finish the book so they just summed it all up in one chapter at the end. Not one of their better books but it was interesting.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth Waltz (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Laced by Carol Higgins Clark ( )
Summary:	This is the latest Regan Reilly mystery which finds her on her honeymoon with new husband Jack Reilly in the land of their ancestors, Ireland. Their stay at a castle is interrupted by the theft of an antique lace tablecloth - a theft done deliberately to embarrass the Reillys and carried out by another couple, thieves who have been a bane to Jack, a NY detective, and Regan, a PI. I enjoyed the characters in this book, as well as the nonstop humor and ironic plot twists. (You almost feel sorry for the thieves, but not quite!)Everything ends well and even the castle ghost is satisfied. This was a short, but very enjoyable mystery.
Reviewed by:	Janet M. Walsh (at Pinelands/Medford Library)
Book:	Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich ( )
Summary:	Another great installment to her Stephanie Plum series. It never amazes me how much trouble Stephanie gets herself into and to have two hot guys saving her over and over. (I myself love Morelli) As always the book was very entertaining and funny. It is a very good summer read and I look forward to number 14....
Reviewed by:	Suzanne Musser (at Maple Shade Library)
Book:	Lean Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich ( )
Summary:	A great summer read. Entertaining and funny, with the introduction of several new characters, Janet Evanovich never fails to deliver. I already can't wait for the next installment.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Lean, Mean Thirteen by Janet Evanovich ( )
Summary:	This is the latest in the Stephanie Plum series by Evanovich. All the familiar characters are there: Grandma Mazur, Ranger, Morelli, Uncle Sandor's Buick. As always with the books in this series, I found it to be an amusing summer read, a little light reading.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Lemon Meringue Pie Murder by Joanne Fluke ( )
Summary:	The book was a good read. I enjoyed it very much. Hannah faces murder and mayhem with good cheer and shares delicious recipes. Keeps you in suspense from beginning to end. It was hard to put down. This is the 4th Hannah Mystery. I am looking forward to reading the first three books and the books following this one.
Reviewed by:	Suzanne Musser (at Maple Shade Library)
Book:	Let's Misbehave by Lisa Plumley ( )
Summary:	Don't forget to pack this in your beach bag. Very light reading and very enjoyable. It's hard not to love the main character -- after you get to know her. This book is definitely worth the time.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Lord of the Silent by Elizabeth Peters ( )
Summary:	This is one of a series of books about a wonderful archaeologist-turned-sleuth. Set in Egypt during the time of the First World War. Amelia and her husband and their extended family discover bodies, a treasure, theives and murderers. It is a fun read. I like the author's humor, which constantly turns up enexpectedly.
Reviewed by:	Virginia Green (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Love, Lies and Liquor: An Agatha Raisin Mystery by M. C. Beaton ( )
Summary:	In bestseller Beaton's somewhat entertaining 17th Agatha Raisin mystery; Agatha still carries a torch for her ex-husband, James Lacey, who invites her on holiday after moving back to the cottage next door to hers in the small English village of Carsely. Regrettably, the surprise destination is a ramshackle British seaside town, Snoth-on-Sea, where a fellow visitor at their hotel is murdered, strangled with Agatha's scarf. Before Agatha can make much progress in her sleuthing, two more guests are murdered. More appealing than the typical crime solving varieties —but the underdeveloped victims and suspects are hard to tell apart, let alone care about. But I enjoyed the back-and-forth between Agatha and James. Driven by Agatha's strong personality, this predictable pleasant book will please most readers.
Reviewed by:	April Hughes (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Magic in a Jelly Jar by Sally Tyler Hayes ( )
Summary:	This dentist dresses like the Tooth Fairy and does magic tricks to ease the fears of her young patients. Can a little boy trade baby teeth to the Tooth Fairy for a wish?
Reviewed by:	Lee Hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	Mercy by Jodi Picoult ( )
Summary:	In this story love takes many forms, the love between husband and wife, the spark of an affair, the love of homeland for an elderly person recently moved away, and most importantly, the love of a husband for his terminally ill wife. Jamie Macdonald has fulfilled his wife's dying wish and ended her painful, terminal life. He goes to the chieftain of his Scottish clan, Cameron Macdonald, who is now the chief of police in a small, close-knit Massachusetts town, and turns himself in. This is one of Picoult's earlier works, it was not my favorite, but it was well-done.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Momzillas by Jill Kargman ( )
Summary:	One of the funniest books I have read in a long time. The story takes place in New York City where a new mom is transplanted from California. She has to learn the ropes of being not only a mom but how to interact with her new upscale NY "friends" who become known as the Momzillas. As mothers we have known a momzilla. These are the mom's who do everything right, get their kids into the right schools, and know all the right people. Hysterical! A must read for mom's of all ages!
Reviewed by:	Kim Gould (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Mrs. Dalloway by Virginia Woolf ( )
Summary:	Virgina Woolf tells the story of a day in the life of Clarissa Dalloway, an upper class society matron preparing to give a party. As she prepares for the party that evening she muses on her life as well as those of the people around her. Her story is interwoven with the story of Septimus Warren Smith, a veteran of The Great War, and his descent into madness. I found the juxtaposition of the two stories intriguing and Woolf's writing style to be deceptively soothing, because in her story she is actually commenting pretty critically on politics, relationships, the medical community and more.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Murder On The Iditarod Trail by Sue Henry ( )
Summary:	The book contains both mystery and romance. The author's description of Alaska's landscape of snow, ice, mountains and its beauty makes one feel that are riding along the Iditarod Trail themselves.
Reviewed by:	Patricia Taylor (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Murdering Americans by Ruth Dudley Edwards ( )
Summary:	The major character in this book, Baroness Jack Troutbeck, is an very interesting character but overall the book itself dragged along. There was too much extra information and details to make for smooth reading.
Reviewed by:	Lydia Evans (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult ( )
Summary:	Jodi Picoult's fiction examines the causes and consequences of modern-day moral dilemmas in a very insightful way. This story looks at the case of a young girl who was conceived to be an organ donor for her sister who suffers from a rare form of leukemia. 13-yr.-old Anna, the younger sister, decides she no longer wants to be her sister's savior and consults a lawyer. the story is written from many different points of view: Anna, her brother, her sister, her mother (who is a lawyer, Anna's father and the lawyer. The story will have you riveted to your seat, and the ending will take your breath away.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Naked Pictures of Famous People by Jon Stewart ( )
Summary:	I like to watch the Daily Show with Jon Stewart. I enjoyed reading his other book, "America (the book)". This book was written earlier in his career. Clearly Stewart's humor (and writing) has evolved over time, because I thought this book was dreadful. It was offensive, not funny and not worth the read. If there had been a "no stars" option on these reviews, it would have gotten that.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Narcissus in Chains by Laurell K. Hamilton ( )
Summary:	I absolutely love Laurell K. Hamilton's 'Anita Blake' series. Each book in the series seems to get better and better. Maybe because we get to know Anita more with each passing book! I highly recommend this book (and the whole series).
Reviewed by:	Lisa Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Native Guard by Natasha Trethewey ( )
Summary:	This is a nice slender book of poetry. The author's theme deals with her life in Mississippi and some of the state's history. The poetry paints vivid pictures and tells stories that the reader can understand and relate to.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Next by Michael Crichton ( )
Summary:	Fascinating, frightening, futuristic story of gene engineering. The tale of who owns the human body, man, science or corrupt gene engineering companies. A tale of what happens when science and greed try to override the rights of humankind and the animal kingdom. This book will have you wondering, Is this really what the future holds for us?
Reviewed by:	Lydia Evans (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Nicolae: The Rise of Antichrist by Tim LaHaye ( )
Summary:	I liked this book very much. It was very interesting to read. All of Tim LaHaye's books are interesting and very suspenseful till the end. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes books dealing with the rapture and the tribulation period.If you are not a christian yet these books will make you think about becoming one. They really make you think about the future in this world. I give this book two thumbs up.
Reviewed by:	Kim Virgil (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Night Light by Terri Blackstock ( )
Summary:	The scenario presented in this book is absolutely terrifying and hopefully, not at all realistic...or is it? The characters are fascinating and the writing is very engaging. A book about Faith and Hope and Love and Strength. Very worthwhile.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Nights in Rodanthe by Nicholas Sparks ( )
Summary:	Another good book by Nicholas, I just enjoyed reading, and reading it. I felt that I was part of being in the setting of the story.
Reviewed by:	Joann D'Agostino (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult ( )
Summary:	This book deserves 5 stars for the quality of writing, but was quite disturbing - hence the 3 stars. I was engrossed to the end, but also felt extremely sad throughout the book. Picoult writes about true life events set in fiction and does an excellent job.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Nineteen Minutes by Jodi Picoult ( )
Summary:	In this book Jodi Picoult tells the story of two childhood friends who grow apart as they grow up. One becomes a bright, outgoing member of the "in" group, the other is responsible for a Columbine-style killing at their high school. The story is told from various points of view, the two friends, and their mothers and fathers, and the detective, all trying to make sense of what happened, all trying to figure out what circumstances could have led to such a horrific act. This book was both gut-wrenching and impossible to put down.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	North River by Peter Hammil ( )
Summary:	"North River" by Peter Hammill really captures the emotions of normal people just trying to make it in this world, following the Depression and World War I. A doctor, who doesn't even bother to charge his patients anymore, tries to become whole again after suffering permanent damage to his arm in the war, losing his wife and then suddenly finding his young grandson, alone, at his door. The strong arm of the Mafia pervades everything that happens. Each character, from the daughter who left her son to the woman the doctor hired as a nanny, comes with their own set up emotional baggage. It's worth getting to know all these characters.
Reviewed by:	Suzanne Pollak (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Obliviously On He Sails by Calvin Trillin ( )
Summary:	The subtitle of this book is: "The Bush Administration in Rhyme". Trillin is very tongue-in-cheek and the clever verses skewer various members of the current administration and their foibles and follies. If you like this you may also want to check out Trillin's follow-up book of poetry: A Heckuva a Job: More of the Bush Administration in Verse.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	One Hundred Years of Solitude by Gabriel Garcia Marquez ( )
Summary:	The book is about a family that found a town in the jungle and the years of the growth of the family.
Reviewed by:	Cynthia King (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	One Skein - 36 Quick Projects to Knit & Crochet by Leigh Radford ( )
Summary:	I was disappointed that the majority of the projects (28 of 36)were for knitting. Some of them were really cute but no attempt was made to convert any to crochet and I haven't learned how to knit yet. (Maybe it's time to learn!)
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	One Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini ( )
Summary:	This was a another wonderful piece of fiction by Mr. Hosseini. He is a gifted storyteller. Similar to Kite Runner, we follow the lives of young children into their adulthood. In this novel, our main characters are female and their saga is spellbinding. It takes a tremendous amount of spirit to withstand the lifestyle these women were subjected to. It certainly makes one realize how much we take for granted in our country. Superb!
Reviewed by:	Susan Sheeran (at Evesham Library)
Book:	Out of my Mind by Andy Rooney ( )
Summary:	This is a collection of essays on various topics by the 60 minutes commentator. Some of the essays are right on but some are a little off target. The book is divided into various parts, such as Money,The English Language, Food and Drink, Sports, etc. So you could find topics that would appeal to you. Good choice for commuting or right before bed since they are essays.
Reviewed by:	Paula Rooney (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Owls and Other Fantasies by Mary Oliver ( )
Summary:	This slim book contains some of my favorite Mary Oliver poetry. The bonus is that it also contains a few essays as well. If you like poetry or would like to try reading some poetry I highly recommend Mary Oliver. Her poetry is some of the most beautifully written that I have ever come across.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Past Perfect by Susan Isaacs ( )
Summary:	Katie Schottland wrote a spy novel and now she is the writer for the tv series that developed from her book. She is also happily married to Adam, a vet and has a son Nicky. But before she was a wife and mother she worked for the CIA, and was forced to leave under a cloud of suspicion. Then one day, out of the clear blue, a former colleague calls her, says it's urgent, has to speak with her, promises to explain about the circumstances that led to her dismissal. Then the colleague disappears. And dead bodies keep turning up. I enjoy Susan Isaacs' books. Her characters are smart, funny women, with normal lives, until something strange occurs and turns their lives upside down. This book is like that too. I was laughing and sitting on the edge of my seat at the same time.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Peony in Love by Lisas See ( )
Summary:	This is a sad and haunting story about life in 17th century China and the role of women in that life. This book brings to life another time and place. It explores the many kinds of love and addresses the themes of friendship, family, and women's rights.
Reviewed by:	bonnie silver (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Perfect by Judith McNaught ( )
Summary:	This was a wonderfully written book. The story had many layers and kept you turning pages to see what would happen next. The characters were immediately likable and engaging. A great book!
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith by Anne Lamott ( )
Summary:	This is a collections of essays written by Lamott, many which have already appeared online in Salon. They talk about coming to terms with her aging, her son becoming a teenager, and a variety of other things. I really liked her way of writing, I found it to be genuine. It felt like getting advice from a good friend, not too preachy, not too fundamentalist, just a down-to-earth kind of faith, based in a little practical thinking. I especially liked the quotes about God and faith from her friend the minister.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Potshot by Robert B. Parker ( )
Summary:	Although this is a detective novel, I consider it light reading. There is a lot of dry humor in it. The plot is easy to follow and the characters interesting. This is only one book in a series that features the main characters.
Reviewed by:	Virginia Green (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Rebirth of the Goddess by Carol P. Christ ( )
Summary:	If you are at all on a spiritual search and have an interest in the goddess movement this is an excellent book. The author takes the reader through the history of goddess worship and where it is today. She explains the meaning of the various perspectives held by historians, archeologists and followers. She also uses personal stories to help make the book one that the reader can relate to in a personal way rather than just being a dry dissertation.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Return To Me by Robin Lee Hatcher ( )
Summary:	A book about forgiveness and grace written very well and very entertainingly. This book is definately worth the read.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	S Is for Silence by Sue Grafton ( )
Summary:	The book is about Violet Sullivan who left for a Fourth of July firework display and was never heard from again. Some people in the small town where she lived said she ran off with a lover and some said she was murdered by her abusive husband. After 34 years her daughter who was 7 at the time of her mother's disappearance wants closure. She wants to know if her mother left her and her father or if she was murdered. This is the 19th book in Sue Graftons Kinsey Millhone series. It alternates between Kinsey's current investigation and the day leading up to Violet's disappearance told by the people who knew her. Like all of the alphabet books, it keeps you guessing until the end. It was a very good read.
Reviewed by:	Suzanne Musser (at Maple Shade Library)
Book:	Sam's Letters to Jennifer by James Patterson ( )
Summary:	I really enjoyed this book. It was touching. To be able to learn things about your grandparents that you wouldn't expect is hard to handle. I laughed and cried reading this book and it made me realize that I should appreciate what I have in life. It was a really awesome book
Reviewed by:	Theresa Moskowitz (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Seven UP by Janet Evanowich ( )
Summary:	I love the Stephanie Plum series books. Since I grew up in Trenton I can associate with them. The things that happen to her are funny and she always gets what she wants in the end.
Reviewed by:	Theresa Moskowitz (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Shrink Rap by Robert B. Parker ( )
Summary:	Sunny Randall is a Boston P.I. who takes the job of protecting a best-selling author as she travels around the States. Plenty of action. The characters are well developed and very human.
Reviewed by:	Virginia Green (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Sick by Jonathan Cohn ( )
Summary:	This is an interesting book about how the current health care system came into being in the United States. The author points out its failings and then uses the personal stories of various people from around the country to back up his assertions. It's not just about those who can't afford health care but the trouble many have obtaining it even when they have enough money. I recommend this book.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Silver Bells by Luanne Rice ( )
Summary:	All of Luanne's books are just great reads. A great story that takes place during the holidays. Just a fun, and joy to read.
Reviewed by:	Joann D'Agostino (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Simple Crochet by Erika Knight ( )
Summary:	This is a good book for someone with a basic knowlege of crochet and looking for some new twists. There is a nice variety of projects and the author uses a variety of yarns and textiles - she even shows samples of some and lists the chararterists and suggestions for use of the different yarns.
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Simple Gifts by Lori Copeland ( )
Summary:	A very nice piece of Christian fiction. Easy to read and not extremely thought provoking, but entertaining nonetheless.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman ( )
Summary:	Alice Hoffman's books often explore the possiblity of ghosts or supernatural phenomena. In this book Arlyn is a young girl of 17 who's father has just died. She decides that the first man who comes down the street will be her true love. So she meets and marries John Moody, a Yale student. After his architect father dies they move into his house, named Glass Slipper House. Most of the story concerns itself with their two children, Sam and Blanca, and their growing up after their mother dies at an early age. The au-pair/nanny was my favorite character, she becomes the glue that helps the family heal to some extent. I liked this book, although the initial premise seems a bit far-fetched, because I like Alice Hoffman's style of writing.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Snow Flower and the Secret Fan by Lisa See ( )
Summary:	Lisa See tells the story of Lily and Snowflower, two young girls in China who are "lao-tong" or "old-sames", which is a form of lifelong friendship between two women in China. The story is told from the point of view of Lily as an old woman reminiscing about the past. Lily and Snowflower communicate with one another through a special form of secret writing called "nu-shu" known only to women in China. They write to one another on a fan, hence the title of the story. It is a poignant tale of friendship, love and loss.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Stalking the Puzzle Lady by Parnall Hall ( )
Summary:	The Puzzle Lady is a great character, and what a character. She is ornery, older lady with no holds barred attitude and also says exactly what she means. The other characters: her niece Sherry; the niece's boyfriend, Aaron; Dennis, Sherry's ex-husband; Brenda, Dennis's new wife; and Becky the town lawyer all add spice and craziness to the book. The Puzzle Lady solves the mystery while interacting with all the other characters. Plot is well written. Easy reading. Light comedy added in to the mystery. This is the second puzzle lady book I read. REALLY ENJOY THESE BOOKS. GREAT IF YOU WANT QUICK, EASY, WITTY AND LITTLE COMEDY IN A MYSTERY BOOK.
Reviewed by:	Pat Cliver (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	State of the Union by Brad Thor ( )
Summary:	The story was very captivating: a terrorist plot needing to be thwarted. The main character was tough, rugged, and easy to like. The writing however, was not always easy to read. The book got a bit technical at times and a little confusing with Russian names and military jargon being thrown around. Thor is a good author though, and worth a try.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Step on a Crack by James Patterson ( )
Summary:	This is the start of another great series by James Patterson. It's a quick read just like his others. I would definitely recommend it!
Reviewed by:	Lisa Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Storm Front by Jim Butcher ( )
Summary:	First in the series about another wizard named Harry. Harry Dresden is a wizard for hire and his adventures are now chronicled on the SciFi series, the Dresden Files. Rich characters, imaginative magic and dark humor make this an entertaining start to a series that I will continue to follow.
Reviewed by:	Kelly Davenport (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Stray by Rachel Vincent ( )
Summary:	This was a great read from a fresh new author! I loved the dynamic between all of the characters.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Sugar Cookie Murder by Joanne Fluke ( )
Summary:	Joanne always finds some way to get Hannah into another murder mystery. The way that Hannah's mother reacts every time she find a dead person make the story even better... "Hannah, finding all these dead people is not very appealing to a man!" Joanne is an amazing writer.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth Waltz (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Sugar Daddy by Lisa Kleypas ( )
Summary:	I really enjoyed reading this book. Throughout the story I truely felt for Liberty and the troubles she was facing. I would recommend this book to everyone!
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Summer at Willow Lake by Susan Wiggs ( )
Summary:	Good beach read. This book is part of the lake shore chronicles and I look forward to reading the other two titles, Winterlodge and Dockside (08/2007) The story hops back and forth from past to present. The main character is a woman who truly finds herself and her true love at summer camp. It shows how your past will eventually catch up to you and sometimes its not a bad thing. I enjoyed it.
Reviewed by:	Kim Gould (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Summer Breeze by Catherine Anderson ( )
Summary:	Miss Rachel's family was murdered in front of her and she was left for dead 5 years ago. Read how this agoraphobic lady conquers her past and learns to live and love again. Read Joseph's love letter to her.
Reviewed by:	Lee Hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	Summer of Roses by Luanne Rice ( )
Summary:	If you enjoy Luanne 's books, you will enjoy this summer story, that also takes place during the summertime. Another book that wants to let you keep in reading and reading on.
Reviewed by:	Joann D'Agostino (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Sunrise by Karen Kingsbury ( )
Summary:	Although this book is the first in this series, the characters were introduced and developed in a previous series. Karen Kingsbury is a great author with characters who grow close to your heart. While this is another wonderful story from her, it is worth it to go back and read the previous series first.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Sweet Nothings by Catherine Anderson ( )
Summary:	This was a very entertaining book and took you through a variety of emotions.
Reviewed by:	Lee hoisington (at Bookmobile)
Book:	Tales from the Crib by Jennifer Coburn ( )
Summary:	Not as funny, to me,as Sophie Kinsella,but there were definitely some laugh out loud moments.Plus, it was a good story,I'll defintely read more of her books.
Reviewed by:	Linda Osmun (at Evesham Library)
Book:	The Bachelor List by Jane Feather ( )
Summary:	While this book was enjoyable, it was not what I have come to expect from Jane Feather. It is not a book I would read again.
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	The Barnum Museum by Steven Milhauser ( )
Summary:	This book is a compilation of short stories. The Pulitzer-prize-winning author is a college professor and has written several novels. His short stories have appeared in The New Yorker and Harper's Bazaar. I read this because it contained the short story "Eisnheim the Illusionist" which was the basis for the recent fim "The Illusionist" with Ed Norton. The title piece and the Illusionist were my two favorite stories, but the rest of the collection was well worth reading.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Big Over Easy by Jasper Fforde ( )
Summary:	If you liked the "Fractured Fairy Tales" from the old Bullwinkle show you will love this book. It is written as a pulp fiction detective story using nursery rhyme characters. It is full of puns and carefully crafted humor. If you read it too fast you will miss some of the more subtle humor. I highly recommend this book as a fun read.
Reviewed by:	Roberta Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Bride Hunt by Jane Feather ( )
Summary:	This is the second book in a series about three sisters (one book for each sister). It was enjoyable, but not what I expected from Jane Feather. Not a book I would read again.
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	The Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers by Lilian Jackson Braun ( )
Summary:	I was very disappointed in this episode. I've read all the stories about Qwill and his mystery-solving Siamese, Koko, but this book ended abruptly with no questions answered - I almost thought the book was missing a few chapters. Yes, there was a murder but there was no actual investigating or unveiling, more of a "oh, by the way, ___ did it and got away". A loved landmark in the books in destroyed by arson, but we aren't told why or by whom and have to guess that it was unknown vandals? A longstanding relationship ends, but again, abruptly and with no explanation. I love the characters, but the story ended with an empty feeling.
Reviewed by:	Janet M Walsh (at Pinelands/Medford Library)
Book:	The Courage to Teach by P. J. Palmer ( )
Summary:	I found this book an encouragement to me in my own teaching. Palmer approaches his writing with vulnerability and an open heart. He speaks about the constant need for resiliency in this field. He shares some of his personal moments of great teaching success that are often followed by unexpected, devastating failure. He finds these challenges as reasons to continue to pursue new avenues and methods to awake the learner in each of his students. I believe that this book has allowed me to reflect on my own teaching, and look for ways to continue to desire to ever improve my teaching. I appreciate that. Rose Taylor
Reviewed by:	Rose Taylor (at Evesham Library)
Book:	The Essential Groucho by Stefan Kanfer ( )
Summary:	If you are a fan of the Marx Brothers, especially Groucho, you will enjoy this book. It is a compilation of some of his funniest works: snippets from movie scipts like "Duck Soup", "A Night at the Opera", "A Day at the Races", Horsefeathers" and many other favorites, as wll as magazine articles, bits from his radio and TV shows and his letters. While I thoroughly enjoyed the script highlights, the best part of the book for me was the correspondence between Groucho and the poet T.S. Eliot, it is hilarious.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Forest by Edward Rutherfurd ( )
Summary:	Centuries of familes in the English, New Forest. How murder and deceit follow the families through the centries.
Reviewed by:	Cynthia King (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Freedom Writers Diary by The Freedom Writers with Erin Gruwell ( )
Summary:	This is the book on which the movie was based. The writing is poignant and evokes many different emotions. I would be crying while reading one entry and laughing out loud while reading the next. It is much better than the movie and gives the reader a more detailed reality of the lives these kids led.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Good Guy by Dean Koontz ( )
Summary:	What a good book! It was extremely fast-paced and had you hooked from the first page. You had to root for the main character. He was truly a "hero".
Reviewed by:	S. Sheeran (at Evesham Library)
Book:	The Hours by Michael Cunningham ( )
Summary:	Cunningham's book is an intriguing weaviong of the stories of three women in this homage to Virginia Woolf's classic "Mrs. Dalloway"; Clarissa Brown is a modern-day Clarissa Dalloway living in Greenwich Village, Laura Brown is a housewife and mother from the 1950's who is reading Mrs. Dalloway for the first time, and Virgiania Woolf herself, as she struggles to write Mrs. Dalloway. I read this book as well as Woolf's "Mrs. Dalloway" after seeing the movie. I thought that this is one of those rare cases where the book (Cunningham's) actually holds up in comparison to the movie.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Husband by Dean Koontz ( )
Summary:	This was a fast paced and easy read. It shows that you have no idea what you are capable of doing until you are faced with an incredible situation. As usual, Mr. Koontz keeps it exciting.
Reviewed by:	Sue Sheeran (at Evesham Library)
Book:	The Imaginary Girlfriend by John Irving ( )
Summary:	In between writing novels, John Irving has written a brief autobiography. I found it interesting and humorous, like his fiction, but this book will be most enjoyed by people who like wrestling, because so many of his story involve his experiences both as a member of the wrestling team (in high school and later on in college) and as a wrestling coach.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton ( )
Summary:	Another great Anita Blake novel! I LOVE this series!
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Law of Similars by Chris Bohjalian ( )
Summary:	Leland Fowler is a lawyer. His wife has recently died, leaving him to bring up their young daughter alone. He develops an incurable cold and consults the local homeopath, Carissa Lake. One of her patients is in a drug-induced coma, and it may be due in some way to Carissa's treatment. Fowler's office is the investigative firm on the case. If you liked Bohjalian's earlier book, "Midwives", you'll probably like this book as well, as it has similar settings, storylines, writing style.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Lunatic Cafe by Laurell K. Hamilton ( )
Summary:	I love the Anita Blake series, it's packed with tons of action!
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Memory Keeper's Daughter by Kim Edwards ( )
Summary:	This book was recommended to me by many fellow booklovers and they were absolutely right. This is a well-written tale of a family and its deep emotional undercurrents. Dr. David Henry delivers his wife of twins in a snowstorm. Their son is born healthy, their daughter is born with Down's Syndrome. Due to a history of illness in his birth family, he cannot face the outcome of handling this child in his own family, so he gives her to the nurse with instructions to institutionalize the child, hoping to spare his wife and son the pain he experienced growing up. Only it doesn't work out that way. His wife never gets over the loss of the twin, and the nurse raises the girl as her own daughter. Once I got into this story, I couldn't put it down.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Memory Keepers Daughter by Kim Edwards ( )
Summary:	This was a very poignant story of a woman who gave birth to twins in the 1960's, one of whom had Down's Syndrome. It is a story of guilt and loss and hope. I would recommend it highly.
Reviewed by:	Susan Sheeran (at Evesham Library)
Book:	The Mistress of Spices by Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni ( )
Summary:	I read this book after seeing the movie. As is usually the case, the book is far superior to the movie. In this book the award-winning author tells the story Tilo, a headstrong woman from India, who disguises herself as an old woman and runs a unique store "The Spice Bazaar" in San Francisco. As Mistress of Spices she is bound by many rules, but when the rules of her heart run counter to the Spice Mistress rules, headstrong Tilo often listens to her heart and ends up paying the consequences. The description in the book are gorgeous, you can almost smell the spices along with learning some of their purported healing properties.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Mysterious Stranger (and Other Stories) by Mark Twain ( )
Summary:	An article on salon.com made mention of this story and that is how I came to read it. The title story is about three boys who meet up with Satan's nephew (also called Satan). He is a handsome, charming fellow and he proceeds to show the boys the extent of his powers. The only problem being that he has no "Moral Sense", i.e. he is completely a-moral. This story was written towards the ends of Twain's life, and it was originally unfinished. Apparently Twain was very embittered and down on religion towards the end of his life and it is made clear in this chilling tale. Even though it is set in Austria during the 1500's, it reads as a disturbingly prescient metaphor for the current administration and the state of the country as a whole. The paragraph about the nature of war is powerful reading. The other stories in the book are not in the same vein. This one was well worth the read.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Painted Veil by Somerset Maugham ( )
Summary:	This story is set in China in 1925. Walter Fane is a serious young scientist. He falls in love with Kitty, a young socialite. She agrees to marry him, then has an affair with Charles Townsend, an attractive but very much married local official. As a means of separating them and as an act of vengeance, Walter accepts a position with the Health Dept. in a very remote village in China to deal with cholera breakout there. He forces Kitty to accompany him or face divorce and disgrace. I read the book after seeing the movie and while both pieces stand on their own merits, each focuses on a slightly different aspect of the story. The book is more about Kitty's growth from a shallow young girl to someone who appreciates people's worth. I was glad I read the book as it illuminated more about Kitty's relationship with her father.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Partner by John Grisham ( )
Summary:	We know what he did, but we don't know the whole story and it keeps you turning the pages as bits and pieces are revealed. John Grisham delivers again in this page turner.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Quickie by James Patterson ( )
Summary:	As always, with James Patterson, the chapters were short and it was a nice quick summer read. Twists and turns abounded aplenty. Another nice effort by Patterson.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Refuge by Sue Henry ( )
Summary:	I've enjoyed every adventure of Maxie McNabb and her dachshund, Stretch - it's so refreshing to have a 60+ heroine with intelligence and the ability to take care of herself! When Maxie isn't at her home in Alaska, she's traveling the country in her Winnebago, meeting new people and solving mysteries as they cross her path. The Refuge found Maxie in Hawaii, without her "Winnie" or Stretch, as she helps a friend from Alaska pack up her home in Hawaii. Soon, there's a midnight prowler, mysterious phone calls, and strangers following her - and is her friend really a friend? This one had a surprise at the end that I never saw coming. It's a great read - I can't wait to see where she goes next! (There's always enough local history to make me want to travel to the same places.)
Reviewed by:	Janet M. Walsh (at Pinelands/Medford Library)
Book:	The Sleeping Doll by Jeffrey Deaver ( )
Summary:	Loved it!! We previously saw the main character in one of Lincoln Rhyme's novels and she was refreshing there and completely enjoyable as a main character in what will hopefully turn into a new series by Deaver. You were guessing until the end, but were completely sure of several things. He is a great author and this is one of his best efforts.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Tenth Circle by Jodi Picoult ( )
Summary:	This is the story of a small family, Daniel Stone, a comic book artist and stay-at-home dad, his wife Laura, a college professor who specializes in Dante, and their 14 year old daughter Trixie. When Trixie breaks up with her boyfriend, then accuses him of rape, the seemingly picture-perfect family shows signs of fraying and falling apart at the seams. The Dante metaphors are ever-present. I like Jodi Picoult's work and I found this to be one of her most compelling stories.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield ( )
Summary:	Margaret Lea's works in her father's rare books store. She is bookish and a bit of a loner, until one day Vida Winter, a renowned author, summons Margaret and subsequently commands her to write Winter's biography. But first Margaret must unravel truth from fiction, for Winter has a made a fairytale out of her own life. It turns out there are many eerie parallels between Lea and Winter's lives and Lea must also search for the thirteenth tale from Winter's final book, which was called Thirteen Tales, but only contained twelve. This was a fun ghost story to read.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	The Weaving Visions: New Patterns in Feminist Spirituality by Judith Plaskow & Carol P. Christ ed. ( )
Summary:	This is a book of short essays by many different women looking at spirituality from the feminist perspective. My favorites were the essays by Alice Walker, Audre Lorde, and Starhawk.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	The Wedding Game by Jane Feather ( )
Summary:	This is the third book in a series about three sisters (one book for each sister). It was enjoyable, but not what I expected from Jane Feather. Not a book I would read again.
Reviewed by:	Leanne Fleming (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Thursday Next: First among Sequels by Jasper Fforde ( )
Summary:	This is a great entry into the Thursday Next, literary detective, series. Fans had to wait a bit while Fforde started another series, but it was worth it. All the elements that have made this series successful are there: literary references, time travel, suspense and humor. Be sure to start off with the Eyre Affair or you'll be completely lost.
Reviewed by:	Kelly Davenport (at Burlington County Library)
Book:	Touch the stars by Emilie Richards ( )
Summary:	This book is about a family dealing with the return of a divorced husband/parent who returns to their life to recuperate from a near death experience. There are 2 separate story lines-one about the family itself and a separate one about a family who lived in the same area during the civil war. It will bring you to tears and also make you laugh.
Reviewed by:	Bonnie Silver (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	True Light by Terri Blackstock ( )
Summary:	This is the 4th book in the series and this remains the scariest series I have ever read. Not because there is a serial killer lurking, or a madman, but the topic of these books is terrifying to ponder - nothing electric in the world, works, at all, nothing! Christian fiction and very entertaining.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Under the Tuscan Sun by Frances Mayes ( )
Summary:	Frances Mayes is a professor of Creative Writing at a college in California. This book chronicles her experiences as she and her husband buy a summer home in Italy and gradually fix it up and fall under the spell of the house, the town, the people and the surrounding countryside. Interspersed are some recipes that must taste better with the localy grown foodstuffs over there. This book is best read in a hammock on a hot summer day, because you will fall under the spell of this book and find yourself wishing for a chance to spend all your summers with a handyman's special in this magical part of the world.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Unexpected by Lori Foster ( )
Summary:	I didn't really get into to this book at all, it was boring.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Up High In The Trees by Kiara Brinkman ( )
Summary:	Sebby Lane is a six-year-old boy whose mother has died. They were best friends and he has such a hard time dealing with her death that he retreats into his own little world. It is very hard for his father and siblings to help him through this difficult time. It’s difficult for them too.
Reviewed by:	Jane Armento (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Vigil by Robert Masello ( )
Summary:	A tale of good and evil. Fallen angels, Dead Sea scrolls, explorers, palentologists,and everyday folk clash in this horrifying tale of a mysterious fossil that is found and what happens when science and religion meet. This book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Fascinating and very hard to put down.
Reviewed by:	Lydia Evans (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Wanted: Mistress and Mother by Carol Marinelli ( )
Summary:	I was bored with this book. I didn't connect with any of the characters and couldn't really get into the book.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Wanted: One Sexy Night by Judi McCoy ( )
Summary:	This was a slow read, and I didn't really relate or feel for any of the characters.
Reviewed by:	Aimee Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Water With Lemon by Zonya Foco, RD and Stephen Moss ( )
Summary:	This book had an interesting twist - it was a novel, but it was a teaching novel. It taught 8 common-sense steps to health (including weight-loss). I found it really informative. It's a great idea.
Reviewed by:	Lisa Joy (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	When Darkness Falls by James Grippando ( )
Summary:	This book is about a criminal taking several people hostage and a blind negotiator trying to have the hostages freed. It is a typical police/investigation story that has many exciting moments but the ending is a little too quick and left me wanting more detail.
Reviewed by:	Dee Rivas (at Pemberton Twp Library)
Book:	Without Feathers by Woody Allen ( )
Summary:	This is a collection of essays by Woody Allen that were written around 1986. It was fun reading, but I did not find it as enjoyable as the Groucho Marx collection.
Reviewed by:	Susan Gavin-Leone (at Cinnaminson Library)
Book:	Womanspirit Rising by Carol P. Christ & Judith Plaskow, Editors ( )
Summary:	This is a book of short essays by several women from different stations in life. The main theme of all the essays is femist thinking on religion and spirituality. Since it contains short essays, it is an easy book to pick up and put down and to read around a busy schedule.
Reviewed by:	Bobbie Taylor (at Bordentown Library)
Book:	Yada Yada Prayer Group Gets Rolling by Neta Jackson ( )
Summary:	This is well into the series of the Yada Yada prayer group and each book is as good as the previous one. If you haven't read any of these books, go back and start at number one to become acquainted with each unique woman who makes up the prayer group. I am already looking forward to the next installment.
Reviewed by:	Elizabeth McCullough (at Bordentown Library)