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2009-11-12 / Columns

News And Views from the Grand Valley Public Library
by Julie Van Alstine

The Library has started its annual silent auction. This is a great opportunity for patrons to get those special Christmas gifts and is an important fundraiser for the library.

New Books in the Adult Fictions Section include: The Fallen, by Stephen Finucan; The Mistress Of Nothing, by Kate Pullinger; The Prodigal Wife, by Marcia Willet ; The Perfect Liar, by Brenda Novak; Day After Night, by Anita Diamant; Dragon House, by John Shors; Evidence Of Murder, by Lisa Black; Homeland, by Barbara Hambly: Ice Land, by Betsy Tobin; Spartan Gold, by Clive Cussler; The Dying Light, by Henry Porter; The Lost Symbol, by Dan Brown, Also On Cd; The Tale Of Applebeck Orchard, by Susan Wittig Albert; Dead And Alive, by Dean Koontz; The Little Bird Of Heaven, by Joyce Carol Oates; The Last Song, by Nicholas Sparks, Also On Cd; The Spire, by Richard North Patterson; Hell's Kitchen Homicide, by Charles Kipps; Bombproof, by Michael Robotham; Anvil, by Steve Kudlow; A Separate Country, by Robert Hicks, And Vanished, by Joseph Finder.

There are many other new adult fiction books for your reading pleasure. The library encourages you to check out: Love And Summer, by William Trevor; Jericho's Fall, by Stephen L. Carter; Once On A Moonless Night, by Sijie Dai; Rhino Ranch, by Larry Mcmurtry; Self's Murder, by Bernhard Schlink; The Age Of Orphan's, by Laleh Khadivi; The Amateurs, by Marcus Sakey; The Birthing House, by Christopher Ransom; The Consequences Of Love, by Sulaiman S. M. Y. Addonia; The Devil's Company, by David Liss; The Girl Who Played With Fire, by Stieg Larsson; The Law Of Nines, by Terry Goodkind; The Magicians, by Lev Grossman; The New Girl, by Meg Cabot; The Winner Stands Alone, by Paulo Coelho; Twenties Girl, by Sophie Kinsella; On Cd, Blindman's Bluff, by Fay Kellerman, and A Princess Of Landover, by Terry Brooks;

The Fiery Cross, by Diana Galbaldon; The Last Secret, by Mary Mcgarry Morris; The Mystery Of Grac, by Charles De Lint; Twighlight, by Stephenie Meyer; An Irish Country Village, by Patrick Taylor; Dying For Mercy, by Mary Jane Clark; Fear The Worst, by Linwood Barclay; Galore, by Michael Crummey; Hell's Gate, by Stephen W. Frey; Intervention, by Robin Cook; Last Night In Montreal, by Emily St.John Mandel; Order In Chaos, by Jack Whyte; South Of Broad, by Pat Conroy; Swan For The Money, by Donna Andrews; The Confessions Of Edward Day, by Valerie Martin; The Hope Of Refuge, by Cindy Woodsmall; The Pact, by Jodi Picoult; The Siege, by Stephen White; The Traffickers, by W. E. B. Griffin; The White Queen, by Philliappa Gregory; The Wife's Tale, by Lori Lansens, And Treason Keep, by Jennifer Fallon.

The Adult Non-Fiction section has lots of new material, including: Lives In The Balance; My Journey With Farrah, by Alana Stewart; Runaway Devil, by Robert Remington; Consumer Reports Buying Guide; Direct Red, by Gabriel Weston; How To Build A Dinosaur, by John R. Horner; Not Yet, by Wayson Choy; Mommywood, by Tori Spelling; Stop And Smell The Roses, by Patrick Mcdonnell; The Double - Daring Book For Girls And Why He Didn't Call You Back, by Rachel Greenwald.

The Secret Life Of Marilyn Monroe, by J. Randy Taraborrel; An Education, by Lynn Barber; Character Is The Key - Unlocking The Best In Our Children And Ourselves, by Sara Dimerman; Children's Parties, by Scan Callery; Gettin It Through My Thick Skull, by Mary Jo Buttafuoco; Guinness World Records 2010; Hope For Animals And Their World, by Jane Goodall; Investing For Canadians For Dummies, by Eric Tyson; Josie's Story, by Sorrel King; The Big Book Of Canadian Hauntings, by John Robert Columbo; Canadians In Space, by John Melady; Everyday Arthritis Solutions, by Richard Laliberte, And Racing Toward Armageddon, by Michael Mckenzie; Vanished, by Jon Wells.

On Cd, 206 Bones, by Kathy Reichs; Alex Cross's Trial, by James Patterson; Boldface Names, by Shinan Govani; Heaven's Keep, by William Kent Kruegar; Holding Still For As Long As Possible, by Zoe Whittall; Small Wars, by Sadie Jones, And The Fallen, by Stephen Finucan. Two New Young Adult Books Are : Closed For The Season And Deep, Dark And Dangerous, by Mary Downing Hahn.

The Junior and Young Adult Shelves have some new volumes: Be Sure To Try: California Dreaming, by Zoey Dean; Diary Of A Winpy Kid, by Jeff Kinney; Explore, by Chrisy Georzen; Krisen And Massie, by Lisi Harrison; Michele, The Nursing Toddler, by Jane M. Pinczuk; New Moon, by Stephenie Meyer; Reckless, by Cecily Von Ziegesar; Ricky Ricotta's Mighty Robot Vs The Mutant Mosquitos From Mercury, by Dav Pilkey; Snow Is My Favorite And My Best, by Lauren Child; Just Another Hero, by Sharon M. Draper; Ice Road, by Joan Lennon; The Soldiers Of Halla, by D. J. Machale; Catching Fire, by Suzanne Collins; Driving To Grandma's , by Ian Whybrow, And Skippyjon Jones, by Judith Bryon Schachner.

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