Large Print Collection
Cartland, Barbara. Hidden By Love Thorndike: Thorndike. 1992.
Annotation |
"In disguise, the two flee toward England, the home Nadina had never known. But soon they were caught - willing captives of the wonder and glory of love." Annotation taken from the book jacket by: CC 10/29/99 |
Hoffman, Alice. Local Girls Thorndike: Thorndike. 1999
Annotation |
| "Funny and lyrical, disturbing and
healing, each is a lesson of survival, a reminder of the ties of blood and the power of
friendship."
Annotation taken from the book jacket by: CC 10/28/99 |
Foreman, Amanda. Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Winner of Britain's prestigious Whitbread Prize, this bestselling biography
offer a rich, rollicking picture of late eighteenth century British aristocracy and the
intimate story of a woman, who for a time, was its undisputed leader. Lady Georgiana
Spencer, the great, great, great, great aunt of Diana, Princess of Wales achieved
immediate celebrity at seventeen by marrying on of England’s richest and most
influential aristocrats, the Duke of Devonshire. Original annotation: JK 9-20-00 |
McInerny, Ralph. Irish Tenure Maine: Thorndike Press. 1999.
Annotation |
| Irish Tenure is about two professors going after one tenure position
while each is equally qualified they have their own special inputs. Then all of the sudden
one of them crossed the wrong path and ends up dead. At the same time, speculation is
building about the true origins of an unknown G. K. Chesterton manuscript. Is it somehow
tied into her death? Original annotation: JK 9-20-00 |
Rossi, Agnes. The Houseguest. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Six days after burying his beautiful young wife, a grieving E. Devlin leaves
Ireland to go to America, where he hopes to forget his past. Memories of Ireland’s
war haunt him, but can’t compare to the loss of his wife and daughter. He then meets
a man that’s an owner of a mill to seek work. The owner gives him a job and lets him
into his home. There he meet the owner's neglected wife, setting in motion a chain of
events that will irrevocably altar the lives of four people. Original annotation: JK 9-20-00 |
Krentz, Jayne Ann. The Adventurer. Maine: Thorndike Press. 1990.
Annotation |
| "In
the late 1880’s, a spinster school teacher spent a summer in the Washington mountains
searching for gold. Legend: Emelina Fleetwood found the gold and used it to buy five pairs
of gemstone earrings in the shapes of her favorite flowers. Before she died, she buried
the treasure, then drew a map of the spot. Legacy: A crudely drawn map has been handed
down through each generation of Fleetwood women. If that part’s true, surely the rest
of the legend must be. At least that’s what Sarah Fleetwood believes and she’s
the current owner of the map. Gideon Trace, the treasure hunter she has hired to help her,
isn’t so sure. But Sarah is convinced he’s some kind of hero, and if that’s
enough to keep close to him, Gideon’s more than willing to share the adventure." Annotation adapted from the book jacket by: JK 9-20-00 |
Beaton, M. C. Agatha Raisin and the Wizard of Evesham. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1999.
Annotation |
| This mystery is about a hairdresser whose vitamins are laced with a rare
poison. Mr. John, being accused of being a blackmailer, dies in his shop on a busy
Saturday. Agatha must, of course, investigate. Original annotation: JK 9-20-00 |
Hoffman, Alice. The Drowning Season. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1979.
Annotation |
| "Esther
the White is a Russian Émigré who chooses to live cut off from normal human experience.
A cold matriarch, she presides lovelessly over her family – among them are a son and
grandson that live in Long Island, NY." Annotation taken from the book jacket: JK 9-20-00 |
Cook, Robin. Harmful Intent. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1990.
Annotation |
| "This is a story about an anesthesiologist whose patients die, and
he’s sued and charged with second degree murder. He turns to an old friend to get
help in a similar incident. Pursued by a bounty hunter the two race against time to put an
end to a madman." Annotation taken from the book jacket: JK 9-20-00 |
Fuhrman, Mark. Murder in Greenwich. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1999.
Annotation |
| In
this powerful new book, expert investigator Mark Fuhrman, the controversial former
L.A.P.D. homicide detective and author, uncovers explosive new information as he analyzes
the unsolved murder of 15 year old Martha Moxley, who was bludgeoned with a golf club on
the grounds of her family’s exclusive Greenwich, Connecticut estate October 30, 1975.
Original annotation by Kelly DiLullo 9-20-00 |
Swann, E.L.. Night Gardening. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Maggie
is a vibrant Irish-American widow who is recovering from a life threatening illness. She
has a passion for her beloved garden which has gone to disrepair due to the passing time
of her illness. Maggie meets Tristan, a landscape architect remodeling the garden next
door. They develop a friendship that transforms them both, blossoming along with her
garden that Tristan secretly tends to at night, Maggie and Tristan discover a relationship
between each other that neither of them has ever had before. Original annotation by: Kelly DiLullo 9-20-00 |
Ivins, Molly and Dubose, Lou SHRUB: The Short but Happy Political Life of George W.
Bush.
Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| A
short story detailing the political life of George W. Bush. With happy memories and facts
about this political icon. Original annotation by: Kelly DiLullo 9-20-00 |
Koss, Amy Goldman. The Ashwater Experiment. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Moving
from town to town, leaving no trace, never settling down: These are the constants in
Hillary Siegal’s life. And like her foot loose parents, she’s always wanted it
that way. Each move is an escape, the only thing keeping her from becoming one of the
"sleepwalkers" she’s seen at all of the seventeen different schools
she’s attended. But seventh grade in Ashwater, California, holds something different.
This school, like all the others, has its queen bee, its staying put for a while is a new
and scary prospect-so scary that Hillary decides it’s all an experiment. She’s
the only real person on earth and she’s being monitored by beings called the
watchers, who want her to deal with her problems instead of running away." Annotations taken from the book jacket by KD 9-20-00 |
Stanley, Thomas J. The Millionaire Mind. Thorndike: G.K. Hall & Company. 2000.
Annotation |
| This
interesting book will provide you with a fascinating look at who America’s financial
elite are and how they got there. Dr. Thomas Stanley will also tell you just exactly what
it is that makes the wealthy and rich prosper and succeed. Original annotation by: Kelly DiLullo 9-20-2000 |
Liss, David. A Conspiracy of Paper. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Benjamin
Weaver is an outsider in eighteenth-century London: a Jew among Christians; a ruffian
among aristocrats. A retired pugilist who, hired by Londons gentry, travels through the
criminal underworld in pursuit of debtors and thieves. Now he’s investigating the
death of his estranged father, a notorious stockjobber. To find answers, he must contend
with a prostitute who knows to much about his past and a cabal of powerful men in the
world of British finance whose business dealings are hidden behind a web of deception and
violence. Weaver uncovers the beginnings of a strange new economic order based on stock
speculation." Annotation taken from the book jacket by KD 9-20-00 |
Irving, John. The Cider House Rules. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Homer
Wells was raised from birth in an orphanage. Dr. Larch raised Homer and taught him to take
in unwanted children and deliver children but he wouldn’t perform abortions. Then a
young man brings his fiancée to Dr. Larch and that opens Homers eyes to the outside
world. To his various challenges, confound and confirm the lessons he learned at St.
Clouds. Original annotation by: JK 9-22-00 |
Gallico, Paul. The Small Miracle: A Story of Faith and Love. Kansas City: Hallmark Cards. 1973
.Annotation |
| Many
stories have been told about St. Francis and the Spirit of innocent faith & unselfish
love that was his legacy. One of the most beautiful concerns a small boy named Pipino, his
donkey Violetta and Father Damico, the kind old Franciscan priest who loved them both. Annotation adapted from the book jacket by: JK 9-22-00 |
Black, Dean. Red Petticoats and Old Glory: A Parable of Freedom. Springville: Tapestry Press. 1990.
Annotation |
| What
can a young boy and his teacher learn from a small piece of gray concrete broken from the
Berlin Wall? Plenty, it turns out, with teachers like B. Franklin, H. Keller, J. Campbell,
V. Frankl and I. Newton. The book is about their quest through territories of great
physical adventure and deep spiritual insight. Original annotation by: JK 9-22-00 |
Cartland, Barbara. Lucky Logan Finds Love. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1993.
Annotation |
| "Marcus
"Lucky" Logan was a London legend handsome and fearless, he traveled the world
unearthing one astounding discovery after another – and securing the fortunes of
those who invested in his latest find. Belinda Wyncombe’s step-papa was less
fortunate. Devasted by the loss of Belinda’s mother, he gambled away all he owned. It
was jail or the workhouse – unless Belinda agreed to a perilous subtefuge to learn
Lucky Logan’s secrets. What she found was danger… and the greatest treasure of
all: Destiny’s splendid reward for two true hearts with a never-failing faith in
Love." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/17/00 |
Cornwell, Bernard. Stonehenge. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "One
summer’s day, a stranger carrying great wealth in gold comes to the settlement of
Ratharryn. He is killed in the old temple; the gold is assumed to be a gift from the gods.
But the mysterious treasure causes great dissension. The three sons of Ratharryn’s
Chief each perceive the great gift in a different way. The eldest, Lengar, harnesses his
murderous ambition to be a ruler and take great power for his tribe. Camaban, the outcast
second son, becomes a visionary and feared wise man, and it is his vision that will force
the youngest brother, Saban, to create the great temple on the green hill where the gods
will appear on earth. It is Saban who is the builder, the leader and the man of peace,
whose skills will build the vast temple that will confirm forever the supreme power of the
tribe that built it." Annotation from inside the cover by ck 10/17/00 |
Forsyth, Frederick. The Day of the Jackal. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "The
Jackal. A tall, blond Englishman with opaque, gray eyes. A killer at the top of his
profession. A man unknown to any secret service in the world. An asassin with a contract
to kill the world’s most heavily guarded man. One man with a rifle who can change the
course of history. One man whose mission is so secretive not even his employers know his
name. And as the minutes count down to the final act of execution, it seems that there is
no power on earth that can stop the Jackal." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/17/00 |
Grimes, Martha. The Train Now Departing. Thorndike: Thorndike. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Subtle
and perceptive, atmospheric and lyrical, these two beautifully accomplished novellas are
deceptively profound in their exploration of emotional isolation and identity within human
relationships. Each of the two thematically linked stories centers on a single woman
living a quiet, well-ordered, seemingly contented life. In each, those lives are gradually
altered by meals shared with male acquaintances, though distinct in characterization and
mood, both tales are passionately told in Grimes’s intimitable voice. They combine
the singlular characters and richly textured narrative that readers have come to expect
from this internationally bestselling storyteller." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/17/00 |
Iles, Greg. The Quiet Game. Thorndike: G.K.Hall & Co., 2000.
Annotation |
| A
Houston prosecutor returns home to Natchez, Mississippi with his four year old daughter
after his wife dies. He finds out his father is being blackmailed. Read this book to find
out if he can save him. Annotation by Jennifer G 1/17/01 |
Graham, Heather. A Season For Love. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| A
woman keeps her dying husband a secret when she falls in love with another. Will she
confess that he’s dying or lose her new love? Read this book to find out. Annotation by Jennifer G 1/17/01. |
Dailey, Janet. Enemy In Camp. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1999.
Annotation |
| Victoria,
was going to her family’s summer home on Mackinac Island to relax. When she realized
that her father Charles was going to dinner at the home of the man who was trying to
destroy her father’s political career, through newspaper articles [Dirk Ramsey]. She
thought if Dirk got to know her father, he would change his views about him. She thought
he was very attractive, but and interest he showed in her was strictly business. This is
set in Michigan.’’The internationally best selling author plans to complete the
series by writing novels set in each of the fifty states.’’ Annotation by Alexus |
Cartland, Barbara. Hiding. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| This
book is set in 1823 with the Earl of Kelvindale running from a mistress when he was thrown
by his horse and saved by a young beautiful orphan girl, Carita, herself on the run from
her mean stepfather. In search of protection, Carita, claimed that the Earl was her
husband. Carita fell in love with him, not knowing that he was the most eligible bachelor
in all of Beau Monde. Annotation by Alexus. |
Doctorow, E L. City of God. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "In his
workbook, a New York City novelist records the contents of his teeming brain – a
virtual repository of the predominant ideas and historical disasters of the twentieth
century. But now he has found a story he thinks will become his next novel: The large
brass cross that hung behind the altar of a run-down Episcopal church in lower Manhattan
disappeared, then mysteriously reappeared on the roof of the Synagogue for Evolutionary
Judaism, on the Upper West Side. The church’s maverick rector and the
synagogue’s young female rabbi are trying to learn who committed this strange double
act of desecration and why. Befriending them, the novelist chronicles their pursuit as it
broadens to implicate a large cast of characters, in what proves to be a quest for
authentic spirituality at the end of this tortured century." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/19/00. |
Hannah, Kristin. Angel Falls. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Mikaela
Campbell, beloved wife and mother of two, lies in a coma. Doctors have told her husband,
Liam, not to expect a recovery, but he maintains hope that love can accomplish what
medicine can-not. Day after day, he sits by her bedside, holding her hand and sharing the
stories of their life together. Then he discovers a secret of his wife’s past: her
long-hidden first marriage to movie star Julian True, who was the love of her life.
Mikaela responds to Julian’s name – it is only a blink, but it convinces Liam
that Julian may be the only person who can bring Mikaela back. But at what cost? Angel
Falls is a dramatic, richly nuanced story of an ordinary man faced with an extraordinary
dilemma: to save his wife, he must risk losing her forever." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/17/00. |
Ivory, Judith. The Proposition. Maine: Thorndike Press. 1999.
Annotation |
| "No
man, gentleman or otherwise, has ever looked at Lady Edwina Bollash the way the brash,
handsome man standing before her is doing now. Edwina has accepted the challenge to
transform incorrigible Mick Tremore into a gentleman in just six weeks. And although the
linguist is sure she can rise to the task, she isn’t at all certain she won’t
swoon under his frankly sensuous gaze before her job is done. Mick has lived outside of
London society long enough to know that appearances can be deceiving. Edwina might look
all buttoned up – the perfect English lady – but there is unleashed passion just
beneath her placid façade. And as she prepares him to take his place in society, Mick
prepares Edwina to take her place in his heart…and in his bed." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/17/00. |
Buford, Kate. Burt Lancaster An American Life. Maine: Thorndike Press. 1995.
Annotation |
| "Starling
handsome, witty, fanatically loyal, charming, scary, and intensely sexual, Burt Lancaster
was the quintessential bete du cinema – one of Hollywood’s greatest stars. He
was also an intensely private man who authorized no biographies in his lifetime. Kate
Buford is the first writer to win the cooperation of Lancaster’s widow, close
friends, and colleagues. Her book is a revelation. Here is Lancaster the man, from his
teenage years, bolting Depression-era East Harlem for the life of a circus acrobat and
vaudevillian, to his stunning 1946 Hollywood debut in The Killers. And here is the
Lancaster who, in his extraordinary roster of films, proved to be both a master of
commercial movies with broad appeal and an actor who pushed himself beyond stardom into
cinematic art." Annotation taken from book cover by ck 10/12/00. |
McHugh, Frances Y. The Hyacinth Spell. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "A
small village near Lake Tranquil in upstate New York is the last place in the world one
would expect to find witches and warlocks, men wearing goats’ heads and human
sacrifices by the light of the moon. In fact, Karen Foster had come there to rest and
refresh herself with a visit to her boss’s vacation home. Little did she dream that
the island of Sanctuary – with its clean, bracing, unpolluted air, and its view of
the mountains in the distance – would prove to be a dangerous trap." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/17/00. |
Mindus, Selena. Oh Susannah. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "
Susannah James, a young widow and mother, wanted a complete change. So she bought one. A
quiet cottage at Lee River, Manitoba, and all she had to do now was find it! She should
have suspected, that first dark nigh when she couldn’t find her cottage, that life at
Lee River was going to be more than she had bargained for. She hadn’t expected, for
instance, her bicycle being run off the road, and having to dodge bears, flying axes and
meddlesome neighbors. Worse still, never in her wildest dreams had she imagined that a
single, deadly attractive and just-waiting-for-the-right-woman man might be in the
vicinity. A man intent on disrupting her hard-sought serenity…" Annotation from back of book by ck 10/19/00. |
Graham, Heather. When Next We Love. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Still
mourning the loss of her rock-star husband, Leigh Tremayne didn’t know what to expect
when his partner invited her to his Florida estate. Derek Mallory blamed Leigh for her
husband’s death and she wanted to spend as little time with him as she could. But a
hurricane trapped her in Mallory’s secluded mansion. Soon both of them are caught up
in a turbulent storm of emotions that would either have them at each other’s throats
or in each other’s arms." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 12-12-00. |
Coulter, Catherine. Earth Song. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Phillippa
flees her father’s castle when she hears she’s to be married to the revolting
Baron de Bridgeport. But her daring escape in a wool wagon becomes a disaster." Annotation taken from the book jacket by TW on 12-12-00. |
Lahaye, Tim. Soul Harvest. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Two
men fear they are alone. They have survived the global earthquake, and are separately
searching for their wives. As the world hurdles toward the Trumpet Judgments and the great
Soul Harvest, they are searching for their loved ones from different parts of the
world." Annotation taken from the book jacket by TW on 01-16-01. |
Rosenberg, Nancy Taylor. Buried Evidence. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Lily
Forrester presents the perfect image of a defender of justice. 6 years ago a desperate
crisis drove her outside the law for a personal vengeance. Now her ex-husband threatens to
expose her unless she helps him, and her daughter is being targeted by a madman. Lily must
call on her deepest strength to triumph." Annotation taken from book jacket by TW on 01-16-01. |
King, Stephen. Christine. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1983.
Annotation |
| "When
an awkward, lonely teenager buys an old car that needs fixing, it becomes an obsession.
This harmless tendency turns dangerous, when the car responds in kind and becomes a
jealous friend." Annotation taken from the book jacket by TW on 01-16-01. |
Perry, Anne. Tathea. Maine: G K Hall & Co. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Her
husband and beloved son assassinated, Tathea, once Queen of Shinabar, is alone and in
exile. Numbed by grief, she takes refuge in the Lost Lands, where she tries desperately to
find meaning in a life that has robbed her of her family, her home and her country. But in
her quest for the truth, which takes her far beyond the physical world she knows, she
discovers that it does not come without cost – terrible cost. Both an epic fantasy
and an exploration of the eternal battle between good and evil, Tathea is an extraordinary
new novel from the best-selling creator of the William Monk and the Thomas and Charlotte
Pitt Victorian Mystery Series." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/19/00. |
Ray, Jeanne. Julie and Romeo. Maine: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Here
is a deliciously funny and wickedly sexy novel of love found (finally!) and love
threatened (inevitably) by the families who claim to love us best. Romeo Cacciamani and
Julie Roseman are rival florists in Boston whose families have hated each other for as
long as anyone can remember (what they can’t remember is why). When these two vital,
lonely people se each other across a crowed lobby, an intense attraction blooms that
neither tries to squelch. They’re no sure what fate has in store for them, but
they’re not about to let a generations-long feud stand in the way of finding out.
That is, not until Romeo’s octogenarian mother, Julie’s meddling ex-husband, and
a cast of grown Cacciamani and Roseman children begin to intervene with a passionate
hatred that matches their newfound love, stroke for stroke." Annotation from back of book by ck 10/17/00. |
Vogt, Esther. The Flame and the Fury. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "In
the summer of 1863, Lawrence, Kansas was a growing prairie town, unassuming except for one
thing: its strong antislavery stance. Who would have believed it would be the target of a
cruel massacre? But after the work of William Clark Quantrill and his raiding band, fully
half the buildings were ashes and 150 people were dead. The Davis family, who were
acquainted with Quantrill, feared for their home and their lives during the raid. While
eighteen-year-old Beth Davis and her father are caring for the injured and dying in
it’s aftermath, Beth’s suitor, Dan Wilcox, joins other townsmen who plan revenge
on the attackers. How will the residents of Lawrence rebuild their town when fear has
threatened the faith of so many? And if Dan goes through, with his plan, will Beth ever
see him again?" Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/17/00. |
Clarke, Gerald. Get Happy. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Judy
Garland. The girl with the pigtails, the symbol of innocence in the Wizard of Oz. The
brightest star of the Hollywood Musical and an entertainer of almost magical power. The
woman of a half-dozen comebacks, a hundred heartbreaks, and thousands of headlines. Yet
much of what has been written about her is inaccurate or incomplete, drawing merely a
sketch for the astonishing portrait rendered here by Gerald Clarke. Clarke took ten years,
traveled two continents, conducted hundreds of interviews and examined thousands of
documents, to give us a saga of a time and place that now seem as far away and as clouded
in myth as Camelot. He recreates that era with cinematic urgency, bringing to vivid life
the unforgettable leading characters in the unending drama of Judy Garland." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/25/00. |
Demille, Nelson. The Talbot Odyssey. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1984.
Annotation |
| "For
forty years western intelligence agents have known a terrible secret: the Russians have a
mole – code-named Talbot – inside the CIA. At first, Talbot is suspected of
killing European agents. Then a street-smart ex-cop uncovers a storm of espionage and
murder on the streets of New York, while in a Long Island suburb a civic demonstration
against the Russian mission masks a desperate duel of nerves and wits. Engineered by
Talbot, a shadow world of deception and deceit is spilling onto the streets – leading
to a new Soviet weapon and a first-strike war plan threatening the foundations of American
government. For the U.S., time is running out. For Talbot, the time is now." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/25/00. |
French, Nicci. Beaneath the Skin. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "They
are three very different women: Zoe, the pretty blond schoolteacher; Jenny, the former
hand model turned wife and mother; and Nadia, the irrepressible free spirit who entertains
at children’s parties. They live in different parts of London, struggle with
different problems, dream different dreams. But when they are all targeted by a sadistic
stalker, they become sisters beneath the skin. Someone is sending threatening, macabre
letters that let each woman know she is being watched, studied. At first the police –
and even the women themselves – refuse to take the threats seriously. But eventually
Zoe, Jenny, and Nadia each come to the stark realization that there will be no rescue.
Relationships strain and shatter as their lives are examined in hopes of finding a killer
who could be anyone…" Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/25/00. |
Goldberg, Myla. Bee Season. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Eliza
Nauman, a seemingly unremarkable nine-year-old, expects never to fit into her gifted
family: her autodidact father, Saul, absorbed in study of Jewish mysticism; her brother,
Aaron, the vessel of his father’s spiritual ambitions; and her brilliant but distant
lawyer-mom, Miriam -- But when she sweeps her school and district spelling bees, Saul
takes it as a sign that Eliza is destined for greatness. In this altered reality, Saul
lavishes upon her the attention previously reserved for Aaron, who in his displacement
embarks upon a lone quest for spiritual fulfillment. When Miriam’s secret life
triggers a familial explosion, it is Eliza who must order the chaos. Not merely a
coming-of-age story, Goldberg’s first novel delicately examines the unraveling fabric
of one family." Annotation from the back of book by ck 10/25/00 |
Griffin, W E B. The Fighting Agents. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "
It is early 1943. In the Philippines, a ragtag American guerrilla army battles the
Japanese, under a most unusual commander. In Budapest, an agent must keep two key
prisoners from being interrogated by the Gestapo, his only choice to rescue them – or
kill them. In Washington, an Army Air Corps captain suddenly finds himself assigned deep
under the sea on an improbable mission involving submarines, supplies, arms, and gold. And
in Cairo, an undistinguished pilot wonders why the OSS is interested in his services, only
to find out in the most dramatic way possible – and become a hero in the process.
Everywhere adventure crackles, fueled by the narrative realism, rich characters, and
special flair for the military heart and mind that have always made Griffins novels
unique." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/25/00. |
Hargrove, Brian. My Life as a Dog. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "What
can you say about Moose? You could say that the lovable canine who portrays Eddie on
Frasier is a consummate professional, a bright star in the Hollywood universe. Or you
could just say that he was the little dog that could. The story of Moose is a classic
rags-to-riches story of how an average pound-bound puppy barked, jumped, and mugged his
way up the ladder of success to become a major superstar. Not since Lassie has America
cared so much about one of its four-legged creatures. To be plucked out of obscurity and
thrust into the limelight may be the dream of every actor, but in reality, it’s quite
a challenge. It’s hard not to get caught up in the glitter and hype and completely
lose sight of what’s important. But, as egomaniacal as Moose is, he has never
forgotten where he came from." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 10/26/00. |
Wise, David. Cassidy’s Run. Maine: GK Hall & Co. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Lured
by a double agent working for the United States, ten Russian spies – including a
professor at the University of Minnesota, his wife, and a classic "sleeper" spy
in New York City – were sent by Moscow to penetrate America’s secrets. Two FBI
agents were killed and secret formulas were passed to the Russians in a dangerous ploy
that could have spurred Moscow to create the world’s most powerful nerve gas. Based
on the formerly classified documents and scores of interviews in the United States and
Russia, Cassidy’s Run tells this extraordinary story for the first time. More that a
cloak-and-dagger tale, this is the spellbinding story of one ordinary man, Sergeant Joe
Cassidy, not trained as a spy, who suddenly found himself the FBI’s secret weapon in
a dangerous war." Annotation taken from the back of the book by ck 10/25/00. |
Kingslover, Barbara. Prodigal Summer. New York: HarperCollins. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Prodigal
Summer weaves together three stories of human love within a larger tapestry of lives
inhabiting the forested mountains and struggling small farms of Southern Appalachia. At
the heart of those intertwined narratives is a den of coyotes that have recently migrated
into the region. Deanna Wolfe, a reclusive wildlife biologist, watches the forest from her
outpost in an isolated mountain cabin where she is caught off-guard by Eddie Bondo, a
young hunter who comes to invade her most private spaces and confound her self-assured,
solitary life. On a farm several miles down the mountain, another web of lives unfolds as
Lusa Maluf Landowski, a bookish city girl turned farmer’s wife, finds herself
unexpectedly marooned in a strange place where she must declare or lose her attachment to
the land. And a few more miles down the road, a pair of elderly, feuding neighbors tend
their respective farms and wrangle about God, pesticides, and the complexities of a world
neither of them expected. Over the course of one humid summer, as the urge to procreate overtakes a green and profligate countryside, these characters find connections to one another and to the flora and fauna with which they necessarily share a place. Their discoveries are embedded inside countless intimate lessons of biology, the realities of small farming, and the final, urgent truth that humans are only one part of life on earth." Annotation from inside front cover by ck 10/25/00 |
Arnot, Dr. Bob. The Prostate Cancer Protection Plan. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Dr.
Bob Arnot is back with an exciting new plan to protect men against prostate cancer, the
number one cancer in males that kills 37,000 men each year. Could it happen to you? New
research shows that up to 25 percent of men in their thirties have microscopic, latent
cancer. By their fifties, the figure is up to 40 percent. In some men, these cancers
remain dormant; in others they become clinically significant tumors. At present, nothing
can stop these latent cancers, from forming, but many top researchers believe their
transition into tumors may be delayed or even prevented. Dr. Arnot has found that the food
men eat can have a profound influence on that process. Here he tells us what these
wondrous foods are and how we can use them as part of a sensible, fun, and delicious
eating program." Annotation from back of book by ck 11/28/00 |
Cannell, Dorothy. Bridesmaids Revisited. Thorndike: G.K. Hall & Co.. 2000.
Annotation |
| "With
husband Ben spending quality father-and-twin time away at Holiday camp Ellie Haskell plans
on some quiet redecorating at Merlin’s Court. But she’s spooked by a letter from
three friends of her maternal grandmother—remembered collectively as "the
bridesmaids," although Ellie never knew why – who say that her grandmother
Sophia wishes to make contact. Heartwarming news…except Sophia has been dead for
decades. The bridesmaids want Ellie to visit them at the Old Rectory, and claim that
Sophia has some startling news. Joined by her housekeeper, Mrs. Malloy, Ellie sets out on
a journey that will lead to a foulmouthed parrot, an old diary, a séance…and the
solution to a fifty-year-old murder that will change her life forever." Annotation taken from the back of book by ck 12/6/00. |
Gloss, Molly. Wild Life. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Charlotte
Bridger Drummond is a fiercely independent, freethinking woman of the 1900’s. She
dresses in men’s clothes, avoids housework, and earns her living writing women’s
adventure stories. The sole provider for her five young boys, she fully embraces the
scientific spirit that is sweeping the nation at the dawn of the industrial age. Ready to
show off her knowledge of the local flora and fauna, Charlotte joins a search party for a
child who has disappeared in the deepwood wilderness on the Oregon-Washington border. But,
when she gets lost herself, she enters a mysterious world that not only tests her courage
but challenges her entire concept of reality. Wild Life is a beautifully written tale of a
woman who takes on the untamed world of nature, and discovers much about her own." Annotation taken from back of book by ck 12/6/00. |
Graham, Heather. Tender Taming. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 1983.
Annotation |
| "Public
Relations Director, Whitney Latham, was confident that she could pave the way for a modern
housing development on disputed Seminole land, convinced that even J.E. Stewart, the
Indian’s shrewd representative, could be handled. She hadn’t a doubt –
until she found herself facedown in the Florida Swamp. Fortunately, the formidable White
Eagle appeared out of nowhere to sweep her into his arms, carry her to his isolated cabin,
and dare her to enter a world of savage beauty where love was still a passionate, untamed
territory." Annotation taken from the book by ck 12/6/00. |
Nelson, Antonya. Living To Tell. Thorndike: G.K. Hall and Co. 2000.
Annotation |
| "None
of the Mabie family of Wichita, Kansas, could have imagined that the son who exuded
"the cosmetic loveliness of a saint" would kill his beloved grandmother in a
drunk driving accident. But, after five years in prison, thirty-three-year-old Winston is
returning to his childhood home and the family he left behind. Living to Tell is the
deeply affecting story of this tight-knit clan in the tumultuous year of readjustment
following Winston’s homecoming. Through the Mabies’ wrestling with pregnancy,
broken hearts, obsession, redemption, mortality, and forgiveness, Antonya Nelson weaves a
rich and true tapestry of family." Annotation from back of book by ck 12/6/00. |
Roberts, Nora. Dual Image. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "As
"Amanda Jamison," Ariel Kirkwood suffered stoically through the daily traumas of
a popular soap opera. She was adored by her loyal fans, as well as the real people in her
life, Booth DeWitt had written his greatest script. From the pain of a bitter marriage
came a bitingly brilliant story. Ariel knew she wanted to play the scheming wife – a
complete change from her sweet daytime heroine; Ariel the actress awoke the ghosts of
Booth’s past with her eerily perfect portrayal of his ex-wife. Ariel the woman broke
through his hardened cynicism – and tempted him to love again." Annotation from back of book by ck 11/16/00. |
Deere, Dicey. The Irish Manor House Murder. Thorndike: G.K. Hall & co. 2000.
Annotation |
| Torrey
Tunet’s hopes for a peaceful and quiet stay in the village of Ballynagh are dashed as
mysteries unfold around her. Her friend Roweana attempts to run over her own grandfather.
The grandfather is later found dead. Her friend reveals a secret. Then the will is read
and a mysterious gypsy makes an appearance. Annotation by ck 12/22/00. |
Gilbert, Elizabeth. Stern Men. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Ruth Thomas
was born in the midst of a feud as lobstermen on two remote islands battle each other for
the fishing rights. When she returns home from school she throws everything away and joins
ranks with the men on the lobster boats. The feud continues until Ruth catches sight of
Owney Wishnell. Annotation by ck 12/22/00. |
Howard, Linda. An Independent Wife. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Sallie
wondered if Rhy would recognize her after seven years. She’d lost weight, loosened up
and turned her talents to news reporting for one of the nation’s leading magazines.
After all this time, would Rhy Baines, the new publisher, recognize his wife? Sallie
Jerome, a.k.a. Mrs. Baines, had picked up the pieces of shattered dreams after Rhy walked
out. She’d become the independent, self-possessed woman he’d always wanted. Only
now, she didn’t want him… Or did she?" Annotation from back of book by ck 12/22/00. |
Roberts, Nora. Dual Image. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "As
"Amanda Jamison," Ariel Kirkwood suffered stoically through the daily traumas of
a popular soap opera. She was adored by her loyal fans, as well as the real people in her
life, Booth DeWitt had written his greatest script. From the pain of a bitter marriage
came a bitingly brilliant story. Ariel knew she wanted to play the scheming wife – a
complete change from her sweet daytime heroine; Ariel the actress awoke the ghosts of
Booth’s past with her eerily perfect portrayal of his ex-wife. Ariel the woman broke
through his hardened cynicism – and tempted him to love again." Annotation taken from the book by ck 11/16/00. |
O’Marie, Sister Carol Anne. Requiem At The Refuge. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Sister
Mary Helen’s sidekick, Sister Eileen, has gone back to Ireland to be with her dying
sister. Now Mary Helen has no one with whom to share her fears when the head of St.
Francis College dies suddenly and is replaced by the coldly efficient Sister Patricia.
Surely Mary Helen will be swept aside as too old in the "clean sweep" Patricia
is famous for in the order. To Helen’s rescue comes the much younger Sister Anne, who
runs the Refuge, a shelter for homeless women. Although Anne doubts that Mary Helen can
deal with the women there, kindness leads her to ask the nun to volunteer. Anne quickly
learns that nothing daunts the doughty old woman – not even murder. Sadness over the
brutal death of a very young woman who frequented the Refuge does not deter Mary Helen
from pursuing the clues she uncovers." Annotation from back of book by ck 12/9/00. |
Albanese, Laurie Lico. Lynelle By the Sea Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Lynelle
Page Carter knows how it feels to have a baby inside you, the way it makes you lazy and
yearning and peaceful all at the same time. But she has no words for her grief at the
sudden death of her three-day-old infant daughter. Wracked by sorrow, she returns home to
Florida where she sees an infant in a stroller, alone under a tree. Surely the child is
waiting for her….In Florida visiting her parents, Annie Thompson is torn between the
demands of her family and her own needs. Then, in the blink of an eye it happens. Her baby
boy is there, left with his older brother for an instant – and then he is gone.
Annie’s logic and courage desert her, as she wonders how she will go on. The
alternating voices of Lynelle and Annie recount the shattering impact of a kidnapping on
two women – and two families." Annotation from back of book by ck 12/9/00. |
Dailey, Janet. Bed of Grass. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Returning
home seven years after being forced to leave, Valerie Wentworth must face not only the
funeral of her grandfather, but she must face Judd Prescott. The man who unknowingly
fathered her son. Annotation by ck 12/22/00 |
Benson, Raymond. Doubleshot. Thorndike:Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| In
this new adventure of James Bond, the organized criminal conspiracy known as the Union
seeks to have it’s revenge by destroying Bond’s sanity and reputation. Bond
ignores M’s orders and seeks clues to the Union’s inner circle. Annotation by ck 11/16/00. |
Cookson, Catherine. A House Divided. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Matthew
Wallingham feels he faces a grim future, decorated and blinded in WW II, he sinks into a
depression that family and friends are unable to breach. Only his nurse using her gentle
and warm compassion can reach through the darkness to enlighten his heart. Annotation by ck 11/16/00. |
Dailey, Janet. That Boston Man. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Lexie
Templeton, a news paper reporter thought she recognized Rome Lockwood as a chauvinistic
playboy. But when her comments make the gossip headlines, Rome seeks his revenge. Rome
challenges Lexie to stand by her feminist views. Neither dreamed that the fireworks had
only started. Annotation by ck 11/16/00. |
Edwards, Susan. White House Kids. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "It’s
a place where heads of state and kings and queens are invited for dinner, where the doors
are open to the public for tours, and where the most powerful people in the world meet to
determine the fate of the earth. The White House is also home to the first family, and for
nearly two hundred years, it’s walls have reverberated with the laughter and shrieks
of children who found fun and mischief in every nook and cranny. Tales of their outrageous
adventures provide a candid glimpse of the times and the people who lived in the
world’s most illustrious house. Most important, the children who grew up in the
center of American life. Here is a touching, amusing, and enlightening look at the human
side of the families who are part of American history." Annotation from back of book by ck 11/28/00. |
James, P D. Time To Be In Earnest. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "In
1997, P.D. James the much loved and internationally acclaimed author of mysteries, turned
seventy-seven. Taking to heart Dr. Johnson’s advice that at seventy-seven it is
"time to be in earnest," she decided to undertake a personal memoir. This
enchanting and highly original volume is the result. Structured as the diary of a single
year, it roams back and forth through time, illuminating James’s extraordinary,
sometimes painful, and sometimes joyful life. Interwoven with reflections on her writing
career and the craft of crime novels are vivid accounts of episodes in her past –
from school days in Cambridge, through the war and the tragedy of her husband’s
madness, to her years of public service, culminating in entry to the House of Lords.
Written with exceptional grace, Time To Be In Earnest is a delight." Annotation from back of book by ck 11/28/00. |
Ludlum, Robert and Lynds, Gayle. The Hades Factor. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| At
first there are only three victims across America of an unknown virus. A team of
scientists works to identify the killer virus. When the team’s lead researcher,
returns to the country, he survives several attempts on his life. Devastated by the loss
of his fiancée to this mysterious virus, he assembles a private team to seek the truth,
while the fate of the world rests on the teams ability to match wits with a determined
genius. Annotation by ck 11/16/00. |
Macomber, Debbie. The Playboy and the Widow. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| Cliff
Howard was a wealthy confirmed bachelor Playboy while, Diana Collins was a widow whose
loss in love had moved her to hide her heart where it would be safe. Both seemingly
satisfied with their roles, that is until they met. Annotation by ck 11/16/00. |
O’Carroll, Brendan. This Chisellers. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Mother.
Father. Business consultant. Cop. To her seven high-spirited "chisellers," Agnes
Browne, is all of these and more. In the Dublin working-class neighborhood known as the
Jarro, it’s the Browne clan against the world – and against the back street
villains and white-collar emissaries of market forces that threaten to tear this upwardly
aspiring family apart. The Browne brood is about to be relocated to the wilds of suburban
Finglas when their tenement is demolished as part of an "Inner City Renewal
Plan." With the help of her ambitious eldest boy and her persistent French suitor,
Agnes copes with the ups and downs of "rural" life, one unscrupulous gangster
and the son who is well on his way to breaking his mother’s heart." Annotation taken from the book by ck 11/16/00. |
Palmer, Diana. Heart of Ice. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "
The last thing in the world romance writer Katriane wanted to do was spend Christmas with
her roommates arrogant, infuriating brother. A rugged Wyoming rancher like Egan Winthrop
belonged in New York City about as much as she belonged out in the wilderness. But
Egan’s deep kisses and powerful embrace soon stripped Katriane of her defenses. And
the offer of a visit to his ranch was nothing short of sensual blackmail. Soon Katriane
had lost her heart as completely as the heroines in her own novels. But how could she
convince Egan that, unlike the women in her books, she had never yet been loved?" Annotation from back of book by ck 11/16/00. |
Ramsey, John and Patsy. The Death of Innocence. Thorndike: Thorndike Press.2000.
Annotation |
| This
book by the parents of JonBenet Ramsey, whose 1996 Christmas night murder shocked the
world, tells their side of the story. It speaks frankly of "their nightmare of grief,
fear and persecution." John and Patsy Ramsey speak through the words of this book, to
give us insight into the horrible loss of a child and the anguish of unfair persecution by
the press. Annotation by ck 11/16/00. |
Hill, Grace Livingston. Sunrise. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Jason
Whitney was always being accused of things he didn’t do. So when the bank he works in
is robbed, most people are sure he’s involved. After all, Jason had a history of
being in trouble, and his notebook was found outside the bank’s empty safe. Certain
no one will listen to or believe him, Jason flees. But at least two people stand by him:
his devoted sister and Rose, the minister’s beautiful daughter. Together they turn to
wealthy Rowan Parsons, who agrees to help find Jason and prove his innocence. Then several
months pass with no word from Jason or Rowan. The two women know something has gone
terribly wrong. Where could Jason be? Could the town be right – is Jason a criminal?
And what happened to Rowan? Will they ever see the men they love again?" Annotation taken from the book by ck 12/22/00. |
Hoff, Ellis. Sand Pirates. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Everyone
was coming to Sava – and on an island of only five square miles, that could make
things a bit crowded. But that was just the way Interpol operative Frans Vondel, wanted
it. Pure instinct had prompted him to prevent the fiery redhead, Petra Logan, from
boarding the ferry when she’d came barreling up to the pier at the last minute. Six
months undercover as the island Burgonmaster was finally going to payoff…Petra Logan
didn’t care who was coming to Sava. She just wanted to leave and escape the memories
of her ruined elopement. Had she been speeding? Well, yes, but that Burgonmaster, all wild
blond hair and too many muscles, was up to something. A minor driving infraction and he
practically put her in chains. She had to get away, but there was no escaping those
arms…" Annotation taken from the book by ck 12/22/00. |
Mailer, Norris Church. Windchill Summer. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Cherry
Marshall is the tallest, gawkiest, most unwittingly beautiful girl ever to come out of
Sweet Valley, Arkansas. Her father ‘s a deacon at the first apostolic Holiness Church
of God – a real "Don’t" religion, as she sees it. With her best
friend, Baby, Cherry fights off the drudgery of peeling onions at the pickle plant while
the rest of the country explodes into the summer of 1969. But, when a hip, sexy stranger
comes to Sweet Valley and falls in love with Cherry, she gets a taste of everything
she’d been taught was bad. Cherry comes to see that Sweet Valley isn’t quite
what she thought. Everybody’s got secrets: the boys coming back from the war, her
fellow churchgoers even Baby. And, when a young woman’s body is pulled from the lake
the secrets threaten to sweep away everything good Cherry has ever believed in." Annotation from back of book by ck 12/22/00. |
Eszterhas, Joe. American Rhapsody. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "In American
Rhapsody, Joe Eszterhas combines comprehensive research with insight, honesty, and
astute observation to take an up-close and personal look at the people who run our world.
It is a tale filled with humor, tragedy, and romance; suspense, absurdity, and high drama;
and of course, lots and lots of sex. Eszterhas, an ex-"Rolling Stone" reporter,
blockbuster screenwriter ("Basic Instinct") and national Book Award nominee,
flouts virtually every rule, yet joins a rich journalistic tradition distinguished by such
writers as Norman Mailer and Tom Wolfe. A brilliant, unnerving, hugely entertaining look
at our political culture, this book will delight some and outrage others. It is a
penetrating and devastating panorama of all of us, a fun-house mirror held up to our
morals, hypocrisies, and desires." Annotation taken from the book by Carol K 1/4/01. |
Yudkoff, Alvin. Gene Kelly: A Life of Dance and Dreams. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "This
colorful, moving, and always engaging story follows Gene from his childhood dance lessons
to teaching, to acclaim on the Broadway Stage; then on to Hollywood, where his early films
established his athletic dancing and choreographic style. After serving in the Navy in
World War II. Gene became a leading MGM star, whose uniqueness as a performer changed the
way that dance was integrated into the film musical." Annotation taken from the book by Carol K 1/4/01. |
Paterniti, Michael. Driving Mr. Albert: A Trip Across America With Einstein’s Brain. Thorndike: G.K. Hall & Co. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Albert
Einstein’s brain floats in formaldehyde in a Tupperware bowl in a gray duffel bag in
the trunk of a Buick Skylark. Driving the car is Michael Paterniti, a young journalist
from Maine. Next to him is Thomas Harvey, an eighty-four-year-old pathologist who
performed the autopsy on Einstein in 1955 – and simply removed the brain and took it
home. On a cold February day, the two men and the brain leave New Jersey and set out for
sunny California, where Einstein’s perplexed granddaughter, Evelyn, awaits. Riding
along with them, as the imaginary fourth passenger, is the id-driven genius himself. Part
travelogue, part memoir, part history, part biography, and part meditation, Driving Mr.
Albert is one of the most unique road trips in modern literature." Annotation taken from the book by Carol K 1/4/01. |
Brinkley, Douglas. Rosa Parks. Thorndike: Thorndike Press. 2000.
Annotation |
| "Rosa
Parks, an African American seamstress in 1955 Alabama, had no idea she was changing
history when she refused to surrender her seat to a white passenger on a segregated bus.
Now she is immortalized for the defiance that sent her to jail and triggered a bus boycott
that catapulted Martin Luther King, Jr. into the national spotlight. Who was she, before
and after her historic act, and how did it sound the death knell for Jim Crow? Historian
Douglas Brinkley, who has been acclaimed for his "vigorous language" and
"marvelous portraits" (Stephen Ambrose), brings mid-century America alive in
this brilliant examination of a celebrated heroine in the context of her life and
tumultuous times, revealing the quiet dignity, hope, courage, and humor that have made
this every woman a living legend." Annotation taken from book cover by Carol K. 1/4/01. |