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New York Times Bestsellers – November 1st
The New York Times Bestseller List November 1, 2009 Hardcover Fiction THE LOST SYMBOL, by Dan Brown. Robert Langdon among the Masons. THE SCARPETTA FACTOR, by Patricia Cornwell. Apparent threats on Kay Scarpetta’s life make her hesitate when a TV ...
Bookworms Carnival: A Great List of Africa Book Recommendations
Better late than never right? Welcome to the Bookworms Carnival where today you will get a great list of recommendations of picture books, middle grade fiction, young adult and adult fiction and non-fiction books that are set in Africa or have an A...
New York Times Bestsellers – October 18th
The New York Times Bestseller List October 18, 2009 Hardcover Fiction THE LOST SYMBOL, by Dan Brown. Robert Langdon among the Masons. A TOUCH OF DEAD, by Charlaine Harris. The complete Sookie Stackhouse stories. THE HELP, by Kathryn Stockett. A yo...
2009 National Book Award Finalists Announced
The National Book Award finalists were announced today. Fiction Bonnie Jo Campbell, American Salvage (Wayne State University Press) Colum McCann, Let the Great World Spin (Random House) Daniyal Mueenuddin, In Other Rooms, Other Wonders (W. W. Norton...
New York Times Bestsellers – October 11th
Sorry for not featuring this list for the past couple of months. I think I got a bit burned out with it. But I have heard from many of you that you appreciate this posting each week. So it’s back! The New York Times Bestseller List Octobe...
Benny the Baffled Behemoth by Melissa Leembruggen, Illustrated by Trish McKinney
What in the world is a behemoth? From Job 40:15 in the Bible, “Look at the land beast, Behemoth. I created him as well as you . . . “ In addition to an animal being described in the Bible it also means something large in size or pow...
Do Some Picture Books Teach Our Children Irrational Fears and Behaviors?
Two months ago my oldest boy who is about to turn four (FOUR!) had no clue that he was supposed to be scared of the dark. None. Never occurred to him. We never left a light on for him at night and he was fine wandering around with all the lights ...
New York Times Bestsellers - August 2nd
The New York Times Bestseller List August 2, 2009 Hardcover Fiction THE DEFECTOR, by Daniel Silva. When a Russian defector who once saved his life disappears, Gabriel Allon, an art restorer and occasional spy for the Israeli secret service, attempts...
New York Times Bestsellers - July 19th
The New York Times Bestseller List July 19th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction BLACK HILLS, by Nora Roberts.A South Dakota wildlife biologist and an ex-cop, childhood sweethearts, reunite to pursue a serial killer. SWIMSUIT, by James Patterson and Maxine Paet...
New York Times Bestsellers - June 14th
The New York Times Bestseller List June 14th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction SKIN TRADE, by Laurell K. Hamilton. Investigating some killings in Las Vegas, the vampire hunter Anita Blake must contend with the power of the weretigers. MEDUSA, by Clive Cussl...
New York Times Bestsellers - June 7th
The New York Times Bestseller List June 7th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction THE SCARECROW, by Michael Connelly. A Los Angeles Times reporter tracks a devious killer. GONE TOMORROW, by Lee Child. Jack Reacher discovers a conspiracy dating back to the Sov...
New York Time Bestsellers - May 24th
The New York Times Bestseller List May 24th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction WICKED PREY, by John Sandford. The Minneapolis detective Lucas Davenport deals with mayhem occasioned by the Republican convention. CEMETERY DANCE, by Douglas Preston and Lincoln Ch...
New York Times Bestsellers - May 17th
The New York Times Bestseller List May 17th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction DEAD AND GONE, by Charlaine Harris. Sookie Stackhouse searches for the killer of a werepanther. THE 8TH CONFESSION, by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro. Detective Lindsay Boxer a...
New York Times Bestsellers - May 3rd
The New York Times Bestseller List May 3rd, 2009 Hardcover Fiction FIRST FAMILY, by David Baldacci. Former Secret Service agents, now P.I.’s, search for a child abducted from a party at Camp David. TEA TIME FOR THE TRADITIONALLY BUILT, by Alexande...
New York Times Bestsellers - April 12th
The New York Times Bestseller List April 12th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction LONG LOST, by Harlan Coben. As Myron Bolitar helps an ex-lover who has become a suspect in her husband’s death, they search for her daughter. THE HOST, by Stephenie Meyer. One w...
New York Times Bestsellers - April 5th
The New York Times Bestseller List April 5th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction TRUE DETECTIVES, by Jonathan Kellerman. In the 24th Alex Delaware novel, the interracial half-brothers from “Bones” investigate a young woman’s death. HANDLE WITH CARE, by ...
New York Times Bestsellers - March 29th
The New York Times Bestseller List March 29th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction HANDLE WITH CARE, by Jodi Picoult. A woman whose daughter has a dangerous birth defect must decide whether to sue her obstetrician, an old friend. CORSAIR, by Clive Cussler and ...
New York Times Bestsellers - March 22nd
The New York Times Bestseller List March 22nd, 2009 Hardcover Fiction HANDLE WITH CARE, by Jodi Picoult. A woman whose daughter has a dangerous birth defect must decide whether to sue her obstetrician, an old friend. CORSAIR, by Clive Cussler and ...
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney
Finally! I was so disheartened when I was number 250 something on hold at the library for The Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Last Straw by Jeff Kinney. At that rate it would be months before my turn. That goes to show you how popular The Diary of a ...
New York Times Bestseller List - March 15th
The New York Times Bestseller List March 15th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction HANDLE WITH CARE, by Jodi Picoult. A woman whose daughter has a dangerous birth defect must decide whether to sue her obstetrician, an old friend. THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham...
New York Times Bestsellers - March 8th
The New York Times Bestseller List March 8th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction PROMISES IN DEATH, by J. D. Robb. Lt. Eve Dallas investigates a colleague’s murder; by Nora Roberts, writing pseudonymously. THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham. An idealistic law...
The Christmas Crocodile by Bonny Becker, Illustrated by David Small
Wait! It’s not Christmas! What am I doing reviewing a Christmas book in February?! Well, today is Bonny Becker day! Well, I made that up. But today, on my blog, it’s Bonny Becker day! If you are familiar with children’s au...
New York Times Bestsellers - February 15th
The New York Times Bestseller List February 15th, 2009 Hardcover Fiction THE ASSOCIATE, by John Grisham. An idealistic law-school graduate is forced to take a job at a large, brutalizing law firm. RUN FOR YOUR LIFE, by James Patterson and Michael ...
The 2009 Cybils Book Award Winners and Finalists!
Have you been following The Cybils awards? I have! I’ve been looking forward to Valentines day not for the love and romance but because the Cybils are being announced! The Cybils are a series of book awards given by children’s and young...
