![]() ![]() ![]() I absolutely adore Faith, the bright and stalwart FBI special agent. Blackburn has an exceptional gift for weaving twisting plots with characters that walk right off the page. Unknown Threat is a fantastic read! An action-packed opening and sharply drawn characters drew me right in and held me captive.Ronie Kendig Bestselling, award-winning author of The Tox Files This heart-racing romantic suspense is one for the keeper shelf! Don your tactical vests and get ready to engage a compelling story that will forbid you from abandoning its pages. Blackburn's Defend and Protect series is off with a bang in Unknown Threat. ![]() This book will grab you from the beginning and keep you captivated until the end.Malicious Intent has an addictive plot that delves into the dangerous underworld of digital crime, and the protagonists’ chemistry, brewed during a lifetime of friendship and romantic longing, positively sizzles. ![]()
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![]() ![]() Is someone trying to take her team out of the running for a gaming tournament? Or have they uncovered a secret from their past, and wanting them to pay for what they did.Īuthor of All Your Twisted Secrets, Diana Urban’s explosive sophomore novel, These Deadly Games, is a must-listen, propulsive YA thriller with deadly stakes, stunning twists, and a shocking ending you'll never forget-perfect for fans of I Know What You Did Last Summer and One of Us Is Lying.Ī Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books. ![]() But if she refuses to play, the kidnapper will kill her sister. At first, they make her complete bizarre tasks: Steal a test and stuff it in a locker, bake brownies, make a prank call.īut then Crystal realizes that each task is meant to hurt-and kill-her friends, one by one. When Crystal Donavan gets a message on a mysterious app with a picture of her little sister gagged and bound, she agrees to play the kidnapper’s game. If you tell your parents or anyone else, she dies. Diana Urban's latest had my jaw on the floor." (Jessica Goodman, best-selling author of They Wish They Were Us ) ![]() ![]() "A propulsive mystery with high stakes and devious, masterful twists that will leave you guessing until the very last page. ![]() ![]() ![]() As far as I'm concerned, it's a must-read! I absolutely adored this love story about a single mom who heads out with her family to Scotland and ends up meeting her "knight in shining armor." This book made me laugh and it also warmed my heart. Last summer, I read a terrific book by Jojo Moyes called ONE PLUS ONE. You’ll laugh, you’ll weep, and when you flip the last page, you’ll want to start all over again. ![]() One Plus One is Jojo Moyes at her astounding best. But Ed has big problems of his own, and driving the dysfunctional family to the Math Olympiad feels like his first unselfish act in ages. Only Jess’s knight turns out to be Geeky Ed, the obnoxious tech millionaire whose vacation home she happens to clean. That’s Jess’s life in a nutshell-until an unexpected knight in shining armor offers to rescue them. ![]() Your husband has done a vanishing act, your teenage stepson is being bullied, and your math whiz daughter has a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you can’t afford to pay for. Now, with One Plus One, she’s written another contemporary opposites-attract love story. Ever since she debuted Stateside she has captivated readers and reviewers alike, and hit the New York Times bestseller list with the word-of-mouth sensation Me Before You. ![]() One irresistible love story from the New York Times bestselling author of Me Before YouĪmerican audiences have fallen in love with Jojo Moyes. ![]() ![]() Bullseye (2014), a Will Robie / The Camel Club Short Story.ĭavid Baldacci has been writing since childhood, when his mother gave him a lined notebook in which to write down his stories. Librarian's note: there are five novels and a short story in the author's Camel Club series. ![]() ![]() A doting father or an unstoppable killer with his lethal bull's-eye on Oliver Stone? Behind this slaughter stands one man: Harry Finn. One by one, men from Stone's shadowy past are turning up dead. Then a new opponent, who makes Bagger's menace pale by comparison, suddenly arises. She has swindled more than forty million dollars from casino king Jerry Bagger. ![]() Keeping a vigilant watch over our leaders in Washington D.C., the club has won some allies, but it has also earned formidable enemies - including some who will do anything to prevent the Club from uncovering the secret work of the government.Īnnabelle Conroy, an honorary member of the Camel Club, is also the greatest con artist of her generation. Oliver Stone, the leader of the mysterious group that calls itself the Camel Club, is both feared and respected. ![]() It's an unforgettable novel of revenge, conspiracy, and murder that brings the band of unlikely heroes face-to-face with their greatest threat. The #1 bestselling author of "The Camel Club" and "The Collectors" returns with "Stone Cold," number 3 in the series. ![]() ![]() ![]() In Democracy in America he vividly describes the unprecedented “equality of conditions” found in the United States and explores its implications for European society in the emerging modern era. After returning to France, Tocqueville read hundreds of books and documents while reflecting on what his trip had revealed about the “great democratic revolution” that was transforming the Western world. During their nine-month visit they conducted interviews with more than 200 people on American politics, law, and social practices. This Library of America volume presents Alexis de Tocqueville’s masterpiece in an entirely new translation, the first to capture fully the precision and grace of his style while providing a rigorous and faithful rendering of his profound ideas and observations.Ī young aristocratic lawyer, Tocqueville came to the United States in 1831 with his friend and fellow magistrate Gustave de Beaumont to study American penitentiary systems. ![]() ![]() Democracy in America (1835–1840) is arguably the most perceptive and influential book ever written about American politics and society. ![]() ![]() ![]() In particular, the novel explores the themes common to young adult fiction, such as adult authority and the transition from childhood to maturity, as well as broader motifs, such as the place of violence and social structures within a post-apocalyptic society. ![]() The novel has been compared to other young adult books such as The Hunger Games and The Maze Runner because of its similar themes and target audience. ![]() Also driving the novel is a romantic subplot between Tris and one of her trainers in the Dauntless faction, nicknamed Four. The novel follows Beatrice "Tris" Prior as she explores her identity within a society that defines its citizens by their social and personality-related affiliation with five different factions. It is a young-adult dystopian novel set in the so-called Divergent Universe, that features a post-apocalyptic version of Chicago. Divergent is the debut novel of American novelist Veronica Roth, published by HarperCollins Children's Books in 2011. ![]() ![]() ![]() The tempo and rhythm of the score are in perfect harmony with the action and characters throughout the audiobook. *Booktrack is an immersive format that pairs traditional audiobook narration to complementary music. She'll take the new friends, the new job, not to mention the incredible banana bread from the local coffee shop, but love is not on the agenda.However, the people of Carnal know chemistry when they see it, and they're not about to let Tate and Lauren miss their chance. Lauren's fresh start does not include her growing feelings for her boss, Tate Jackson. ![]() Except things are about to get a lot more complicated. After leaving her cheating husband, she moves to Carnal, Colorado, takes a job as a waitress, and realizes she might have finally found the hometown she'd been searching for. Sweet Dreams: Booktrack Edition adds an immersive musical soundtrack to your audiobook listening experience! *When you lose everything, anything is possible.Lauren Grahame needs a whole new life. ![]() ![]() ![]() If you want to read ahead for our fourth season, here’s the reading list: Send your book suggestions to us on the socialsįollow Alex on the socials where you can get tickets to see Alex Song Does Crowd Work at Union Hall on June 28: Mean Book Club is four ladies (from UCB, HuffPost, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) who read, discuss and whine about NYT bestselling books that have questionable literary merit. The book probably also caused a bunch of weird guys in the mid-2000s to approach you in bars and ask if you were into spells. It boomed in popularity again in 2007 with the VH1 television series “The Pickup Artist,” hosted by Mystery, Strauss's mentor in the book. This book chilled on The New York Times Bestseller List for two months after its release in September 2005. ![]() ![]() Waddup, book nerds! Our special guest for this episode is LGBT icon ALEX SONG (The Tonight Show, HBO’s Night of Too Many Stars, Comedy Knockout)! So naturally this week we read The Game: Penetrating the Secret Society of Pickup Artists by Neil Strauss. ![]() ![]() ![]() She lives with her family in Ottawa, Canada, where she also teaches high school. Her books have been named ALA Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers and NYPL Books for the Teen Age. Light of Day is set in the same world as On the Edge (readers will recognize some of their favorite characters in this book) and features a diverse cast.Ībout Allison Van DiepenAllison van Diepen is the author of Street Pharm, Snitch, Takedown, On the Edge, and other novels for teens. Then Gabby discovers the truth about who X really is and the danger that surrounds him. As their search deepens, Gabby and X can't ignore their undeniable attraction to each other. Snitch presents an important object lesson for todays teens.' Booklist 'Van Diepen is brilliant in weaving this complex story and writing with such an authentic voice. ![]() Teaming up with a mysterious stranger known as X, the two go after a gang that's drugging and kidnapping innocent girls off the Miami streets and forcing them into prostitution. When Gabby Perez is almost drugged at a nightclub, she decides to take action. With romance, action, and realistic friendships, this is a gripping story about finding out where you belong, discovering the power to make a difference, and finding true love along the way. ![]() Light of DayAuthor: Allison van DiepenPublisher: HARPERTEENCategory: Children's Fiction, Mystery Books for Kids, Romance Books for Teenagers, Bullying & AbuseAge Group: 12-17Book Format: PaperbackFrom the author of On the Edge and Snitch comes a dangerous, sexy novel perfect for fans of Simone Elkeles. ![]() ![]() ![]() In addition to his literary career Orwell served as a police officer with the Indian Imperial Police in Burma from 1922-1927 and fought with the Republicans in the Spanish Civil War from 1936-1937. His work is marked by keen intelligence and wit, a profound awareness of social injustice, an intense opposition to totalitarianism, a passion for clarity in language, and a belief in democratic socialism. In addition to his literary career Orwell served as a police officer with the Indian Imperial Eric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English author and journalist. ![]() The Author Book By george orwell 1984 and the author of 21 another books.Įric Arthur Blair, better known by his pen name George Orwell, was an English author and journalist. ![]() |