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Adult Summer Reading 2015: Escape the Ordinary July 27, 2015
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Prize Winners for Week Ending July 26
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Barbara Hull - Shoprite gift card Emil Brisson - Antoinette Chocolatier gift certificate
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A murderous procession
by Ariana Franklin
This is the fourth book in the Mistress of the Art of Death mystery series. Set in the 12th century during the reign of Henry II, this is the continuing story of Adelia Aguilar. Educated as a doctor in the cosmopolitan and enlightened city of Salerno, she became bound by royal decree to solve murders in England, where women doctors are anathema and readily branded as witches. In this book, Adelia is charged by King Henry with safeguarding the health of the royal princess Joanna while escorting her to her future husband, William II of Sicily. An unknown vengeful lunatic, obsessed with killing Adelia, insinuates himself into the royal entourage and Adelia must make the journey without becoming a victim as those around her are murdered. The story was delightful to read, with great attention to period detail and culture. The characters are interesting and drawn to perfection by the author. While each book in the series can be read on its own, I'd highly recommend reading the entire series. Submitted by Reyna.
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French pastry murder
by Leslie Meier
A Lucy Stone Mystery. Lucy and her friends along with their husbands are headed to Paris after being chosen by a daytime TV host and featured in her "Women Who Make a Difference" episode. Along with the all expense paid trip they will take part in cooking classes at Le Cooking School with pastry chef Larry Bruneau. Lucy and her husband have a chance to visit with their daughter Elizabeth who is working at an upscale hotel in Paris. All is going well until Lucy discovers Chef Bruneau with a knife in his chest and the vacation goes downhill from there. What is behind the attack on the Chef? Why was Elizabeth's roommate murdered? Will Lucy and her friends ever get their passports back so they can leave Paris on time for their flight home? Fast read. Submitted by Judy.
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The gods of guilt : a novel
by Michael Connelly
The Gods of Guilt is one of a series of mysteries, whose main character is Mickey Haller, an attorney who doesn't have an office but works out of the back seat of his Lincoln Town Car. The gods of guilt in the title refer to the 12 jurors who act as gods in determining the guilt or innocence of the defendant. In this story, Haller is defending a man accused of murder, but the dead woman is someone with whom he had a connection in the past. There are a lot of twists and turns in the story and it kept me interested till the end. Submitted by Emil.
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True blue
by David Baldacci
Mace Perry was a police officer framed for a crime, who spends 2 years in prison. Now she's out and wants to clear her name and get back on the force. Her sister is the chief of police in Washington DC. While the chief is working through the system to try to solve a couple murders, Mace is working the case in her own way, which frequently brings the sisters into conflict. The murders being investigated are connected to some national intelligence bigwigs who have gone rogue. A lot of action and suspense. A very enjoyable read for mystery fans. Submitted by Emil.
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A head full of ghosts
by Paul Tremblay
Wow! I'd give this book a 7 on a scale of 1 to 5. The story follows the deterioration of a teenage girl as she descends deeper into either demonic possession or schizophrenia. The struggle is worsened by the intrusion of a reality TV film crew into the home, which documents her possession and exorcism, turning her ordeal into a public spectacle. The story is told through the eyes of her 8 year old sister and the author does a convincing job of describing the events using a child's perspective and reactions. The only book so far this summer that I stayed up into the wee hours to finish reading. Submitted by Reyna.
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Winds of Salem : a witches of East End novel
by Melissa De la Cruz
Pulled another all night reading with this book. Couldn't put it down until I finished. Will Freya Beauchamp be trapped in 1692 Salem forever and be hung as a witch? Is it possible for her mother, father, sister and twin brother get her back to the twenty-first century in time? Being accused of witchcraft is not good in 1692. Freya tried to hide her skills but---. Submitted by Judy.
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Another summer
by Georgia Bockoven
Another Summer by Georgia Brockoven is a sequel to the Beach House and Return to The Beach House which I read this summer. Once again they are four different families and their problems that plaque them during the month they rent the beach house. A mother loses her baby and shuts herself off from her son and husband in her grief. Two of the characters from her first book re appear to help her deal with her grief and reunite with her family. A young woman decides to make a career change and be an environmental lawyer after spending her month and dealing with otters and threats to the oceans ecosystem. The last storey also involved two characters Andrew and Julia who meet in the second book and decide to see where their relationship will go in Another Summer. Her characters are her strong suit and the plots are heartwarming and have timely issues. Submitted by Ann.
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The pillars of the earth
by Ken Follett
The size of this work alone is your clue that you will be lost in the 12th century as the characters struggle to exist in a time of chaos,starvation and plenty. Intrigue of state politics overlaps church politics pitting good against evil as the characters evolve. Some of the brutality of the day is graphically described so beware. Follett describes life of the common peasants, craftsmen, and merchants and the challenges that each group faced. Family life is described as well as monastic life. I was sympathetic to some characters and hated others. Questions you have in the beginning will be finally answered. If you stick with it to the end you will have a better understanding of how cathedrals were built and how they changed over time. On the whole, I liked this work although some parts seemed melodramatic to me. Submitted by Carol.
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The intercept
by Dick Wolf
A Jeremy Fisk Novel you can't put down once you start reading it. Right before the 4th of July and dedication of One World Trade Center at Ground Zero someone tries to hijack a plane but is stopped by some brave passengers and flight attendants. Something doesn't sit well with NYPD detective Jeremy Fisk and it turns out there is more terror planned for NYC and as he watches each lead fall apart, chasing shadows he knows time is running out. Will he and his fellow officers be able to stop the planned attack and save many lives in time? Submitted by Judy.
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When? This year's summer reading program runs from Monday, June 22 through Friday, August 14th, with our grand prizes drawn Monday, August 17. Complete an entry slip for each book read during the program. You can submit paper slips at the library or fill out an online entry form. Optionally, if you submit your review online, you can share your opinions with other readers by writing brief reviews on the books you have read. They will be posted in our weekly summer reading newsletter. Prizes: Weekly prizes include gift certificates from some of your favorite local businesses. This year, we are offering two grand prizes. We are giving away a Nook Simple Touch with Glow Light and a Samsung Nook Tablet, both compatible with our 3M Cloud Library digital books catalog.
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We thank the following local businesses for their support of the adult summer reading program:
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