Sixteen-year-old Norah Bloom develops a crush on James, a member of her book group which meets at the Book Nook. She develops a plan, based on a romance novel, to win his heart while dealing with her more popular sister, Stacey, and confiding in her best friend, Audre.

Margaret and Steve Frawley’s three-year old twin girls, Kelly and Kathy, are mysteriously kidnapped the evening of their birthday while their parents attend a black-tie dinner in New York City. They return home to find the babysitter unconscious and the girls missing. An eight-million-dollar ransom note has been left behind by the kidnapper who calls himself the Pied Piper. Clark takes the reader inside the minds of the parents and gang of kidnappers as they try to rescue both girls from the clutches of evil. Clark is a master of suspense and this page turner will not disappoint.

This is a good title for a Young Adult or an Adult. This was a good book. It was a fast read and I liked how the protagonist overcame so many hurdles because of her creativity, openness to new ideas, and general positive attitude. I like how the author incorporates a reverence for nature in her books. And I am a sucker for a good love story and a happy ending...

A collection of essays revolving around everything from veterans practicing for a funeral ceremony in his back yard to trucking to Prudhoe Bay on the frozen Haul Road.

The humorist focuses on three themes: working on his truck, falling in love and getting married, and the joys of gardening.

Perry reflects on various characters and ambulance runs he encountered while serving as a volunteer fire fighter at his hometown of New Auburn, WI, population 485.

This book is based on a Tlingit legend about two young children who always played together (Lupan and Lapowinsa). Lapowinsa makes a bad remark about the moon and is swept up into the sky by a rainbow. Lupan tries to save her by shooting arrows into the sky. The arrows form a chain which allows him to enter the sky. The story is reminiscent of the Jack and the Beanstalk tale.

Peterson has brought together numerous stories written by WWII veterans to form this collection. The stories reveal the human side of the war experience and what happened when the soldiers came home.

I remember that this book moved me tremendously--it made me laugh and cry. The stories were poignant and real. I liked the author's move from New York City to such a small town. I liked the great vocabulary he used in his writing. And I liked the author's sensitivity to the issues of his town, neighbors and family. Excellent, fast read.

Wow, she did it again, another terrific book by this author! This fictional account of what both witnessing violence and/or being the target of violence can do to people ends on a positive note. A family is dealing with the death of man who was very cruel and abusive. A child is able to teach them about forgiveness and the need to set the man off on the right path for the next world. I like how Lucy, the child, describes that a stressful time for a family can set all the rubber bands snapping off. In other words, each family member is "tightly wound" and able to keep it together until there (correction on website) is an explosion which sets off a series of explosions. I found this to be very true! I think many families have experienced this. Lucy's interest in psychology and her interpretations of event around her were very enlightening. Loved it!

Delightful! Tender and wonderful! I loved this book. We see the events unfolding from the perspective of Earwig, the main character in this book. He is a "simpleton" who is actually the most sage and sensitive character in the book. He watches his brother Jimmy leave for World War II. He tells about all the changes in the world and in HIS world during World War II. Earwig experiences much personal growth in this story. So do the people surrounding him. The reader is left with an uplifting attitude toward life despite all the hardships and negativity that can be dealt people. Deceptively simple writing packs a powerful punch. Earwig becomes a reflection of the era and ourselves. Kring is excellent at setting up important details which are revisited later in her books.

This is a character driven book. It takes place in Wisconsin, 1961. The book is narrated by nine year old Button Peters. The story begins when Winnalee and her sister Freeda Malone blow into town. Button is fascinated by the sisters, especially Winnelee. Winnelee carries around a shiny silver urn with her mother's ashes and a notebook she calls "The Book of Bright Ideas." Once the girls become friends, Button is welcome to add her own "Bright Ideas" to the notebook. This is a coming of age book and also a story of friendship. Not just between the two girls but with all the women in their life at that time.

The book is definitely a romance. Boy meets girls, sparks fly, conflict keeps them apart but is resolved in the end. The book was not overly preachy, religious beliefs provided the basis for the main character, Dr. Kara's life and when she saw the main man, Marcus, also had deep faith, they became a couple. Book was rather formulated so it you liked this one, check out all the Love Inspired publications.

This was really great! I knew going into it that it was "inspirational" and right away you can tell that Jake is a person who is emulating Jesus. It is the way the conflict is written between the "gypsies" and the town people that is so compelling. I read it in one sitting and really liked the messages of forgiveness and tolerance. Here are sparse words that really pack a punch. Murray is a good storyteller.

This was a fast read and quite good. The writing was good about how Elle was grappling with her faith and trying to find true love. The plot kept moving and there were swift twists and turns. Developing a relationship with God was important to several characters in the book but not overdone. The only detraction/distraction was all the typos in this book--yikes!