The Sweetheart of Prosper County

From Teen Book Reviewer author: Alexander, Jill S. The Sweetheart of Prosper County For people, who enjoy activities like horse-back riding, and strive in open areas, then this is the book for you. This book is about a girl named Austin Gray. She always wanted to be the sweetheart of prosper county. She did everything [...]

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Shape of Mercy

From Ginny Pisciotta author: Meissner, Susan The shape of mercy : a novel College student Lauren Durough takes a part-time job with an elderly retired librarian.  Her job is to transcribe the journal entries of her employer’s ancestor, Mercy Hayworth, a victim of the Salem witch trials.  She is really drawn to the young girl [...]

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Changes : a novel of the Dresden files

From Rosemarie Jerome author: Butcher, Jim Changes : a novel of the Dresden files Being the 12th book in the Dresden Files series, we have seen Harry fight demons, vampires, ogres, rogue wizards, werewolves and other nefarious creatures to help others and save the world but now he must face his past.  In his latest [...]

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Chelsea Chelsea bang bang

Chelsea Chelsea bang bang From Jackie Cantwell author: Handler, Chelsea Warning: contains scatological humor, sex/drug references, adult situations, cursing, etc. It is also laugh-out-loud funny.  Skip the first two chapters: she covered similar ground in previous books (including trying to get a Cabbage Patch doll). There’s a practical joke involving a supposed dead dog and [...]

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Menopause matters : your guide to a long and healthy life

From Lola Ferris author: Schlam Edelman, Julia Menopause matters : your guide to a long and healthy life If you are confused by the many contradictory and misleading sound bites about women’s health, you will find this book a refreshing change. Dr. Edelman is a specialist in menopause, and her advice is a welcome alternative. [...]

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The supernatural power of a transformed mind : access to a life of miracles

From Ginny Pisciotta author: Johnson, Bill The supernatural power of a transformed mind : access to a life of miracles If you are tired of reading and talking about a gospel of power, but not seeing it in action, this book is a must read. Miracles should be a normal part of Christianity. To return [...]

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Cowgirl cuisine

From Jackie Cantwell author: Disbrowe, Paula Cowgirl cuisine : rustic recipes and cowgirl adventures from a Texas ranch Successful NY food writer moves with baker/husband to Texas Hill Country. Think: scorpions, campfires, cowboys, ranch life, chuck wagons, horse riding. Excellent recipes for salsas, desserts, meats, appetizers, potato salad, cocktails. Most recipes have many ingredients (15 [...]

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Flow : the cultural story of menstruation

From: Rosalia Millan author: Stein, Elissa Flow : the cultural story of menstruation This book was such a brilliant idea, and the authors did a great job.  Flow tells the cultural history of the period and how women’s status and health care have changed over time. It’s written in a friendly, personable style to try [...]

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The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines

From Rosalia Millan author: Madrid, Mike The Supergirls: Fashion, Feminism, Fantasy, and the History of Comic Book Heroines This book gives a great overview of the place that female superheroes have held in comics over the last 70 years. The author writes in a very easy to read style that makes the book fun and [...]

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Testimony

from Lisa Kropp: Centered around a private high school, Testimony relates what happens to lives, both young and old, when one horrible decision spirals out of control. The story is told through the voices of different characters, so instead of traditional chapters, the pages alternate from character to  character; each adding their own pieces to [...]

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