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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Rental Mania

Umm, I went a little nuts at the library today. Pretty funny considering all of the books are due in three weeks. (g) I'm like a kid in a candy store, tho, and well...FREE...free books. I couldn't stop at 1...or 5...erm, I DID stop somewhere around 10. LOL.

I've decided to delve into the mystery section... Wow. A lot to choose from, but luckily the forumites pointed me towards some of their faves. Obviously, I had to limit myself somewhat (heh). I figure if they don't hook me right away, I'll move on. Easy peasy.

Some of the titles:

THE BEEKEEPER'S APPRENTICE by Laurie R. King
COCAINE BLUES by Kerry Greenwood
KNOTS AND CROSSES by Ian Rankin
MYSTIC RIVER by Dennis Lehane
FACE OF A STRANGER by Anne Perry
A FATAL THAW by Dana Stabenow
HOUSE by Frank Perretti and Ted Dekker
SKIN by Ted Dekker

Okay, the last two aren't mysteries, but I can't help myself when it comes to freaky books. (g) I have NO idea how I'll manage all of these before they're due back, but luckily most of them are fairly short.

Off to bake big sis some cookies. I'm late with her birthday present and boy is she unhappy. Grandma's oatmeal cookies should smooth things over. Wish me luck. (g)

2 comments:

Jenna said...: It's about time you discovered the library (my church lol)! I'm all for buying books...obviously since they're in piles all over my house. But there's definitely something to be said about an endless supply of free books.

I've heard of a couple of the books that you mentioned, but can't say I've read any. Ted Dekker is an interesting author, though I have to say he's a lot like Frank Pereti (which makes sense since they wrote a book together (g)) in the fact that his books are strange.

Can't wait to find out what you think about the others. If they're any good I may have to put them on my list.; June 5, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Jennifer Hendren said...: Jenna,

Yes...the library is a good place. My main problem is renting books and then losing interest on the way home. LOL. I often have to pay late fees, and well, might as well buy 'em then. (g)

I will definitely let you know. I started the Anne Perry last night.

Jen; June 6, 2008 at 10:55 AM

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FAKING IT

Madison Krauss isn’t your average professional. She cusses like a sailor, drinks like a fish, and has a penchant for poker. All of this doesn’t exactly warrant a nomination for Employee of the Year, but it does make her one of the best undercover narcotics investigators her company has seen since Vinnie the Fink back in ’99.

On assignment in a manufacturing plant, Madison sets her sights on a heroin dealer suspected of causing several deaths. She was prepared for anything but his sexy right-hand man, Gabriel Marquette. It’s tough to bust the bad guy when she keeps picturing his friend naked. Accustomed to living a dual life, Madison finds herself overwhelmed with all of the additional lies she’s forced to tell him and her equally hot boss. It’s only a matter of time before everything crashes in on her.

As things come to a head with the kingpin, Madison discovers Gabe is keeping secrets of his own – secrets that leave her wondering if her narrow focus on one suspect has allowed another to creep through the backdoor…and into her heart.

From rolling fatties with potheads to fake snorting lines of cocaine off bathroom counters, FAKING IT is a suspense/mystery told with a humorous voice.

BY THE PALE MOONLIGHT

Makenna Wilhelm knows all of her friends have their quirks, but when Ty shows up naked in her yard one morning, she finds it beyond weird. Stranger still are the deep gashes across Ty’s chest and his sudden ability to hear and smell things that no human should.

When her boyfriend tries to take advantage of her during a moonlit night, Ty’s secret is revealed when he comes to her rescue. He’s no longer the boy she’s crushed on forever, but rather a werewolf with one serious aversion for all things silver. Makenna is left wondering if he’s to blame for the recent death of one of their classmates, the apparent victim of an animal attack.

With the help of Melanie, the dead girl’s friend, they manage to prove Ty’s innocence, only to discover Makenna was the intended prey. Even worse, she’s still a target. In a race against the full moon, the trio struggles to find who murdered the young woman. However, without a way to cure Ty, they have no way of knowing who poses the greater threat: Ty or the unknown enemy.

BY THE PALE MOONLIGHT is an edgy young adult novel and the first in a series.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Rental Mania

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