BRAILLE BOOKS 1993-1994
National Library Service
for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Washington, DC  1994
Press Braille--Fiction
Adventure
Bless the Beasts and Children  BR 9261
by Glendon Fred Swarthout
1 volume
Six boys, neglected and scarred as a result of absentee parents
or broken homes, become outcasts at an expensive summer camp in
the canyon country of Arizona. Together they set out to rescue a
group of doomed buffalo, a mission that takes on dangerous
proportions. For junior and senior high and older readers. 1970.
The Far Side of the World  BR 9076
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
The War of 1812 continues. Captain Jack Aubrey of the Royal Navy
is thrilled to take his beloved _Surprise_ on assignment in the
Atlantic with his physician spy friend Stephen Maturin on board.
They have orders to intercept the _Norfolk_, an American frigate
bent on interfering with British whaling interests. They face
extraordinary dangers as their pursuit leads them into waters on
the far side of the world. Some strong language. 1984.
The Fortune of War  BR 8768
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
When Captain Jack Aubrey receives news in the Dutch East Indies
of his appointment to command the best the Royal Navy has to
offer, he and Doctor Stephen Maturin set off for England aboard
HMS _Java_ with all due dispatch. En route the War of 1812 breaks
out and the _Java_ is hit by the USS _Constitution_. Aubrey and
Maturin go as prisoners of war to Boston, where previous
undercover activities make them suspect, and they plot to get
back to sea. 1979.
H.M.S. _Surprise_  BR 8740
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
Captain Jack Aubrey and Dr. Stephen Maturin have orders to escort
an English envoy to India aboard the _Surprise_.  They are aware,
meanwhile, that one of Napoleon's ships is plying the Indian
Ocean, intent on attacking the China fleet.  Captain Aubrey is
equally intent on capturing the French ship and the reward that
would solve his financial problems.  1973.
The Ionian Mission  BR 8811
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
Captain Jack Aubrey and his longtime partner, surgeon and spy
Stephen Maturin, are in the Mediterranean aboard the _Worcester_,
engaged in a British blockade of Napoleon's navy. After several
skirmishes, the admiral of the fleet suddenly reassigns the pair
to the _Surprise_. They sail on a mission to the Ionian islands,
but their battles take an unexpected turn when they are caught up
in a political net off the Greek coast. 1981.
The Letter of Marque  BR 8806
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
When Captain Jack Aubrey is dismissed from the Royal Navy, his
friend, Stephen Maturin, gives him command of the private warship
_Surprise_, a letter of marque. As Maturin's marital problems and
Aubrey's disgrace bring the buddies even closer, Aubrey captures
the frigate _Diane_ in a skirmish against Napoleon and is wounded
in the process. The question now is whether this feat is enough
to bring about his reinstatement. 1988.
The Mauritius Command  BR 8742
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
During the time of the Napoleonic wars, Captain Jack Aubrey is
given command of a British naval squadron in the Indian Ocean.
The squadron's mission is to capture the French bases on the
islands of Mauritius and La Runion, but the problems Aubrey must
cope with arise from the personalities of the other commanders
rather than the hazards of life on a warship. Some strong
language.  1977
The Nutmeg of Consolation  BR 8815
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
When a typhoon wrecks the _Diane_, its captain, Jack Aubrey; its
surgeon, Stephen Maturin; and its crew plot their survival on an
island in the Dutch East Indies. At first they are hoodwinked by
a band of pirates. Eventually they take command of _The Nutmeg of
Consolation_, a small ship with which they outwit a much larger
French enemy vessel and proceed to Australia. There they become
involved in assorted battles that have little to do with the sea.
1991.
The Surgeon's Mate  BR 8770
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
Captain Jack Aubrey, accompanied by surgeon and spy Stephen
Maturin, is aboard HMS _Ariel_ on a mission to persuade Spanish
troops under Napoleon to abandon the Baltic islands under their
control and join British forces. With mission accomplished and en
route home to report victory, they encounter a bizarre chase off
the coast of Brittany and are taken prisoner by the French. Some
strong language. 1981.
The Thirteen-Gun Salute  BR 8813
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
Captain Jack Aubrey and his good friend physician-spy-naturalist
Stephen Maturin take leave of the _Surprise_ and set sail on the
_Diane_, bound for a Malaysian island. Their mission is to
deliver a British envoy intent on signing with the sultan of
Borneo a treaty that undermines Napoleon. They visit a Buddhist
monastery, endure the insufferable emissary, and play chamber
music. Some strong language. 1989.
The _Truelove_  BR 9205
by Patrick O'Brian
2 volumes
Captain Jack Aubrey and surgeon spy Stephen Maturin are assigned
to a merchant ship in the South Pacific. When a young woman is
smuggled aboard by a midshipman in Sydney, a shipboard wedding is
hastily arranged. The bride causes trouble, but her knowledge
proves useful. Meanwhile, the ship's command receives new orders
and their mission becomes the recapture of a British whaler, the
_Truelove_. 1992.
The Wine-Dark Sea  BR 9435
by Patrick O'Brian
3 volumes
Set during the Napoleonic Wars, this installment of the Captain
Jack Aubrey and Stephen Maturin saga finds the pair aboard the
HMS _Surprise_, bound for South America. Smooth sailing it is
not, for they endure natural disasters, such as an underwater
volcanic eruption and a severe squall, and several violent
episodes involving other vessels, including the _Franklin_, an
American ship mastered by a Frenchman. Some strong language.
1993.
Classics
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn (Tom Sawyer's Comrade)  BR
9247
by Mark Twain
3 volumes
Huck's adventures begin as he runs away from home and floats down
the Mississippi River on a raft with a runaway slave. He
encounters a variety of characters on the river and in the towns,
and he faces a difficult moral challenge. For high school and
older readers. 1884.
Almayer's Folly  BR 8710
by Joseph Conrad
2 volumes
Conrad's first novel, a tragedy set in Malaya, dramatizes the
clash between East and West. Almayer is a Dutch merchant, ruined
and despairing after twenty-five years in the East and marriage
to a hateful Malayan woman. He dreams of escaping with his
beautiful daughter, Nina. But Almayer fails to consult Nina,
whose plans involving Dain, a native, foil Almayer's attempt to
escape his self-delusion. 1895.
The _Awakening_ and Selected Stories  BR 8894
by Kate Chopin
3 volumes
First published in 1899, _The Awakening_ is a novel about a
liberated young woman who rebels against the constraints of
marriage and engages in extramarital love. The results are
disastrous, in the book and on the career of the author. In an
introduction to the novel and the twelve short stories in this
collection, the editor reflects on Chopin's continuing impact on
feminist literature. 1983.
Clayhanger  BR 9121
by Arnold Bennett
5 volumes
First published in 1910. Edwin Clayhanger is the central figure
in this portrayal of Victorian lower-middle-class society. A shy
young man, Edwin is bullied by his father, Darius, but he
succeeds in developing his interests in spite of a restrictive
environment. One of Edwin's interests is Hilda Lessways, a young
woman from Staffordshire. Hilda proves to be independent and
enigmatic, while Edwin proves that there are many ways to look at
love. 1989.
Cousin Bette  BR 8897
by Honor de Balzac
4 volumes
First published in France in 1846, this classic novel paints
colorful scenes of mid-nineteenth-century Parisian life. Lisbeth
Fischer, or Cousin Bette, an eccentric, poor relative who works
in gold and silver lace, is jealous of her beautiful cousin
Adeline, wife of Baron Hector Hulot. Cousin Bette's deceptive
behavior develops into a vengeful plot against her patronizing
relatives. 1991.
Cranford  BR 9152
by Elizabeth Gaskell
2 volumes
First printed in the 1850s in serial form in _Household Words_, a
periodical published by Charles Dickens. The Jenkyns family is at
the center of life in the English village of Cranford, surrounded
by characters ranging from the genial to the vulgar, each
attempting to lead a genteel life. But Cranford is subject to the
dramas of everyday life, complete with the unexpected quirks of
human behavior. 1972.
_Death in Venice_ and Other Stories  BR 9105
by Thomas Mann
4 volumes
The title story was first published in Germany in 1913. English
translations of Death in Venice and other stories were first
published in 1930. This collection of writings by the German
author develops the themes of the past's influence on the
present, the meaning of death, the alienation of the artist, and
the inner struggle of intellectualism versus sensualism. 1991.
Don Quixote  BR 8808
by Miguel de Cervantes
9 volumes
Spanish classic originally published in two parts, in 1605 and
1615. This is an English edition of the parody of chivalric
romances, whose hero is an addlepated, idealistic, old country
gentleman. Accompanied by his ignorant but shrewd, practical, and
always skeptical squire, Sancho Panza, Don Quixote sets out like
a knight of old to search for adventure and to right wrongs.
1991.
Emma  BR 8733
by Jane Austen
4 volumes
First published in 1816.  A self-assured but restless young
woman, living with her father in a small English town, finds her
chief amusement in arranging the lives of her friends, a
diversion which leads to complications.  1964.
Far from the Madding Crowd  BR 9212
by Thomas Hardy
4 volumes
When this late Victorian novel about the contrast between love
and passion was first published in 1874, the author suddenly
became famous. Its heroine, Bathsheba Everdene, is a penniless
girl who becomes a woman of means when she inherits her uncle's
farm. The plot focuses on her changing relationships with Gabriel
Oak, who becomes bailiff of her farm; William Boldwood, who owns
a nearby farm; and Sergeant Troy, a handsome charlatan. 1991.
Fathers and Children  BR 8809
by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
2 volumes
Classic nineteenth-century Russian novel portraying the
conflicting points of view of two generations. The protagonist,
Bazarov, is a young, radical intellectual who tries in vain to
convert his aristocratic father and his friend's uncle to his
theories of a new social order. 1991.
Germinal  BR 8892
by Emile Zola
4 volumes
Novel, originally published in 1885, about life in the mines of
France and the grim struggle of the poor. tienne Lanier, a
socialist who is forced to work in the mines, becomes a strike
leader. He counsels moderation, but low wages, fines, and hunger
drive the miners to desperation, and several men are killed when
violence erupts. Lanier is deported, and the miners are forced to
return to the old slavery. 1954.
The Good Earth  BR 9400
by Pearl S. Buck
3 volumes
Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by a winner of the Nobel Prize for
Literature. Describes the rise of Wang Lung, a poor Chinese
peasant. The story begins with his wedding day, as he ponders his
good fortune that now he will have a woman to take over the chore
of lighting a fire to heat the water for his bath. With the help
and patience of his new wife, O-lan, Wang Lung becomes a rich
landowner. For high school and older readers. 1931.
The Good Soldier: A Tale of Passion  BR 8798
by Ford Madox Ford
2 volumes
The narrator is a wealthy American, telling the story of the
nine-year friendship he and his invalid wife have with an English
couple, Leonora and Edward Ashburnham. The deceptively calm
surface of the relationship erodes as affairs, deceits, and
suicides come to light. 1927.
The Hills Beyond: With a Note on Thomas Wolfe by Edward C. Aswell
BR 9089
by Thomas Wolfe
3 volumes
When Wolfe died at the age of thirty-seven, he left behind
numerous unpublished stories. Ten of these short stories are
collected here, along with the title piece, a series of sketches.
Also included is an essay by Wolfe's last editor. 1941.
The House of Mirth  BR 9091
by Edith Wharton
3 volumes
First published in 1905. Lily Bart, the orphaned daughter of a
New York merchant, is endowed with beauty and charm and
hopelessly addicted to the pleasures of luxury and wealth. Though
she relentlessly pursues her goal to marry someone with money,
she is attracted to Lawrence Selden, a lawyer of modest means.
1991.
I Heard the Owl Call My Name  BR 9406
by Margaret Craven
1 volume
With only two years to live, a young minister is sent by his
bishop into the wilds of British Columbia to a parish called
Kingcome. There, among struggling Indians, Mark Brian learns
enough of the meaning of life not to fear death. For junior and
senior high and older readers. 1973.
Letters from My Windmill  BR 8869
by Alphonse Daudet
2 volumes
A collection of short, humorous stories by the French author
Daudet, first published in 1869. Daudet lived alternately in
Paris and Provence, and his fiction explores the difference
between the northern and the southern characters and
temperaments. One of the most successful novelists in France,
Daudet's work was admired by Flaubert, Dickens, and Henry James.
1978.
Mansfield Park  BR 8717
by Jane Austen
4 volumes
First published in 1814, this novel tells of family of Sir Thomas
Bertram of Mansfield Park: his selfish and indolent wife and his
two sons and two daughters. The Bertrams take charge of Fanny
Price, a girl of nine, who comes from a large and poor household.
Fanny, by her modesty and honest disposition, becomes an
indispensable member of the group. 1964.
Middlemarch: A Study of Provincial Life  BR 9063
by George Eliot
7 volumes
First published in 1872. A morality tale set in a provincial
English town. The author links the lives of her middle-class
characters in two essentially separate stories. Their personal
lives reflect the contrast between a shallow, selfish existence
and one made worthwhile and content by a more genial, vital
response to the world around them. 1991.
The Mysterious Stranger and Other Stories  BR 8858
by Mark Twain
2 volumes
This collection of nine stories contains several humorous pieces,
such as "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which
is about a trickster. Others, such as "The Man That Corrupted
Hadleyburg" and "Luck," are more satirical. The title story,
which appears at the end of the collection, is pessimistic
fiction reflecting the author's bitterness in his final years.
1962.
_Northanger Abbey_, _Lady Susan_, _The Watsons_, and _Sanditon_
BR 8766
by Jane Austen
4 volumes
A collection of four works from the early nineteenth century. In
_Northanger Abbey_ the daughter of a well-to-do clergyman is
taken to Bath for the season by friends and there falls in love
with a man, but causes difficulties by conjuring up a gruesome
mystery about his eccentric father. _Lady Susan_ is written in
the form of letters. _The Watsons_ was left incomplete by choice
and _Sanditon_ by the author's death. 1990.
Of Mice and Men  BR 8851
by John Steinbeck
1 volume
Lennie, strong but feeble-minded, and George, his responsible
friend, are two itinerant laborers during the depression who
dream of owning their own farm. Their hopes are shattered when
Lennie accidentally kills the boss's daughter-in-law. Strong
language. 1937.
The Picture of Dorian Gray  BR 9281
by Oscar Wilde
2 volumes
First published in the late nineteenth century. A beautiful youth
has his portrait painted by an artist with a flair for the
morbid. The portrait becomes the mirror of its innocent-appearing
subject's inner life. This Gothic melodrama created such a
scandal that the author added a preface to defend his aesthetic
philosophy, stating: "There is no such thing as a moral or an
immoral book. Books are well written, or badly written. That is
all." 1992.
The Princess Casamassima  BR 9154
by Henry James
5 volumes
First published in 1886. Hyacinth Robinson enters life as the
illegitimate son of a nobleman.  His mother, a French dressmaker,
murders his father and is sentenced to life imprisonment.
Robinson, reared in London by another poor dressmaker, becomes
sympathetic to radical causes and revolutionary politics. When
the princess introduces him to ideals that conflict with his own,
he agonizes over the dilemma. 1991.
Riceyman Steps  BR 8763
by Arnold Bennett
3 volumes
First published in 1923, this James Tait Black Memorial Prize
winner depicts a miserly London bookseller's life with his new
wife and their kindhearted maid. The husband's frugality causes
him and his wife to fall ill with malnutrition and reduces the
servant to stealing household food and delaying living her own
life with her troubled ex-soldier lover. 1923.
Robinson Crusoe  BR 9250
by Daniel Defoe
3 volumes
First published in the early eighteenth century. Crusoe runs away
to sea, is shipwrecked, and leads a solitary existence on an
uninhabited island near the Orinoco River for twenty-four years.
He meets the difficulties of primitive life with ingenuity and at
length finds a companion in a native whom he saves from
cannibals. 1992.
The Secret Agent: A Simple Tale  BR 9079
by Joseph Conrad
3 volumes
First published in 1907. Set in a London back street, amid a
group of anarchists. Focuses on Verloc, an agent-provocateur in
the employ of the Russian embassy in London. Conrad paints a
satirical picture of Verloc's relationships with his employers,
with indolent civil servants, with corrupt police inspectors,
with revolutionary anarchists, and above all with members of his
own family. 1984.
A Sportsman's Notebook  BR 9075
by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
4 volumes
These sketches from a hunter's album were first published in
Russia between 1847 and 1852. The stories are noted for their
poetic country settings, their contrasts between hero and
heroine, and their objective portrayal of heroes of the Russian
intelligentsia. A hatred of injustice marks all of Turgenev's
writings, and it is believed that this book inspired the uprising
of the serfs in 1861. 1992.
Three Classics by American Women:  _The Awakening_, _Ethan
Frome_, _O Pioneers!_  BR 9404
by Kate Chopin, Edith Wharton, and Willa Cather
3 volumes
These novels were first published around the turn of the century.
_The Awakening_ is the story of a woman's growing awareness of
her love for a man who is not her husband. _Ethan Frome_ is a
tale of retribution about a couple whose lives change when the
wife's cousin joins their household. _O Pioneers!_ portrays the
struggles of immigrants. 1990.
To Kill a Mockingbird  BR 9237
by Harper Lee
3 volumes
Scout Finch is an outspoken and literate six-year-old tomboy when
she begins her tale of growing up in a small Alabama town with
her brother Jem and her attorney father, Atticus. The children's
intense curiosity about a reclusive neighbor is eclipsed by
Atticus's attempt to defend a black man against charges of raping
a white woman. Pulitzer Prize winner. For high school and older
readers. 1960.
Tristram Shandy  BR 8812
by Laurence Sterne
5 volumes
This classic tale, written in 1760, created a scandal when it was
first published. Masquerading as an autobiography, Tristram's
novel is a chaotic and droll account of his life from the time of
his conception. In mock disdain for all rules of writing a novel,
he creates highly original characters, digresses to offer his
opinions at the slightest whim, and yields to suggestive humor.
1991.
_Typhoon_ and Other Stories  BR 8814
by Joseph Conrad
3 volumes
Three short stories that provide psychological portraits of men
who face tests of physical or moral courage. In _Typhoon_ (1902),
a ship's captain faced with mutiny and a typhoon deals shrewdly
and bravely with his men and his ship. _The Nigger of the
"Narcissus"_ (1897) is about a man dying of tuberculosis, and
_The Shadow-Line_ (1917) deals with the effect of a mental or a
moral shock on a young man. 1991.
The Warden: Chronicles of Barsetshire, Volume 1  BR 8866
by Anthony Trollope
2 volumes
First published in 1855. The warden, Septimus Harding, is living
a peaceful life in the cathedral town of Barchester. Suddenly the
gentle, innocent, and popular old cleric is attacked by the
newspapers for pocketing income from a variety of sources. Half
in fear and half because of his scruples, he resigns his post and
lives in poverty. 1991.
The Woman in White  BR 9083
by William Wilkie Collins
6 volumes
A Victorian melodrama concerning a mysterious woman in white who
bears an uncanny resemblance to the fiance of Count Fosco, a
sophisticated fortune hunter. First published as a serial between
1859 and 1860, this chronicle of evil, suspense, and villainy is
believed to be the first English novel to deal with crime
detection. 1991.
Family
Charms for the Easy Life  BR 9256
by Kaye Gibbons
2 volumes
The tale of three generations of North Carolina women, narrated
by Margaret, daughter of Sophia and granddaughter of Charlie
Kate. Charlie Kate once rescued the victim of a lynching, who
gave her the "easy-life charm" he had been wearing. It does not
always work for Charlie Kate, known to the community as a midwife
and healer, but she maintains her status as family matriarch and
sees that Sophia and Margaret have a better life. Bestseller
1993.
The Friendly Persuasion  BR 9135
by Jessamyn West
2 volumes
Jess Birdwell is an Irish nurseryman who is homesteading in
Indiana with his wife, Eliza, a Quaker minister, at the time of
the Civil War. Jess is also a music lover who enjoys fast
horses--worldly desires for a Quaker. With a sense of sharing and
humor, the Birdwell family negotiates the arrival of a new organ
and the threat of Confederate soldiers. 1940.
Holding on to Ettie  BR 8703
by Abe Goldman
1 volume
A fictionalized account of the author's continuing fight against
the progression of his wife's Alzheimer's disease.  A retired
business tycoon, Jake Silverstein refuses to passively watch his
wife, Ettie, decline.  He cares for her at home until she needs
the constant supervision of a nursing home.  There he continues
to work with Ettie during daily visits and manages to help slow
down the course of the disease.  1991.
The Immigrant's Daughter  BR 9164
by Howard Fast
3 volumes
The fifth volume of the Lavette saga tells the story of Barbara,
eldest child of Dan Lavette. Living in San Francisco as a foreign
correspondent, Barbara tosses everything away to run for
Congress. Caught in the whirlwind of politics and foreign
intrigue, she finds excitement, romance renewed, and danger in
the jungles of Central America. Sequel to _Legacy (BR 8656)_.
Some strong language. 1985.
A Suitable Boy  BR 9262
by Vikram Seth
14 volumes
This saga involves the extended families of the Chatterjis, the
Kapoors, the Khans, and the Mehras. Lata Mehra is a central
figure in this huge cast, and throughout the story the quest for
a suitable husband for Lata is a dominant, recurring theme. The
story is set in India in the 1950s, and background scenes depict
the political climate of a newly independent country and the
religious rivalries of Hindus, Muslims, and Sikhs. Bestseller
1993.
Fantasy
All the Weyrs of Pern  BR 8699
by Anne McCaffrey
4 volumes
For more than 2,500 years, the people of Pern have taken to the
sky on their faithful dragons to attack the terrible spores known
as Thread, and they have searched for a way to destroy Thread
forever.  Now with the discovery of their original landing site
and the exposing of Aivas, the Artificial Intelligence
Voice-Address System, they have the vital information.  Sequel to
_Renegadesof Pern (BR 8114)_.  Bestseller  1991.
The Dragon Knight  BR 9094
by Gordon R. Dickson
4 volumes
In this sequel to _The Dragon and the George (BRA 15180)_, Jim
Eckert, now the Baron de Bois de Malencontri et Riveroak and his
wife, Angie, have settled down in the fourteenth century, in a
castle with many twentieth-century conveniences. But the baron
has a problem--his magical talents have surfaced and he often
finds himself in the form of a dragon. Will his magic help when
he is called upon to rescue the heir to England's throne? 1990.
Eight Skilled Gentlemen  BR 8807
by Barry Hughart
2 volumes
Master Li and his faithful sidekick Number Ten Ox are back for
more adventures in Hughart's mythical seventh-century China. A
villain's execution is interrupted by the appearance of a vampire
ghoul. This ominous sign marks the beginning of a long,
complicated confrontation between the duo and characters who
appear to be prehistoric demons. Sequel to _The Story of the
Stone (BR 7876)_. Violence, some strong language, and
descriptions of sex. 1991.
The Falling Woman  BR 8700
by Pat Murphy
2 volumes
Alienated from modern society, archaeologist Elizabeth Butler
finds contentment excavating an ancient Mayan city in the Yucatan
jungle.  Her grown daughter seeks her out to renew their
mother-daughter relationship, but Elizabeth's life becomes bound
up with the specter of a long-dead Mayan priestess who shows her
the ancient rituals of the Maya.  The priestess, though, requires
a horrible sacrifice.  Nebula Award.  1986.
The Worm Ouroboros  BR 9204
by E.R. Eddison
5 volumes
The heroic lords of Demonland are arrayed in epic battle against
the minions of the warlock King Gorice XII. Against exotic
landscapes, amidst swordplay and sorcery, passion and violence,
intrigue and betrayal, and ample bloodletting, the Demon lords
begin their odyssey toward an enchanted mountain and the final
desperate battle. This adventure fantasy in archaic prose was
first published in 1922 and is an acknowledged forerunner of its
genre. 1926.
General
Adrift on the Nile  BR 9307
by Naguib Mahfouz
1 volume
First published in Arabic in 1966. In the late 1960s, a cozy
circle of middle-class, middle-aged friends gravitates toward
Anis Zaki's houseboat in Cairo in the evening to smoke, drink,
and talk about art and life. This seemingly harmless pastime
changes little until Anis's work begins to suffer and a newcomer
upsets the coterie's complacency. Suddenly tragedy strikes, and
the group surrenders to a need to face reality. 1966.
Due North  BR 9330
by Mitchell Smith
3 volumes
Sara is used to making decisions. Except that last year, frozen
by fear, Sara chose not to come to her husband's aid when he was
attacked by a bear. Tormented by guilt and the cruelty of the
Alaskan wilderness, she decides to return to the civilization of
Seattle. What she discovers is a different set of problems, the
courage to confront her fears, and renewed independence. Strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
The Sheltering Sky  BR 8835
by Paul Bowles
2 volumes
Published in 1949 and later made into a motion picture, this is a
macabre tale about Kit and Port, a young American couple who,
with Tunner, another American, are on a visit to Africa after
World War II. As the trio drift across the deserts and travel
together to occasional cities, their inability to comprehend this
alien culture mirrors their personal psychological frailty. Some
violence and some strong language. 1949.
Growing Up
The Brave  BR 9395
by Robert Lipsyte
1 volume
Sonny Bear--part Native American, part white--is rejected by both
worlds. Tired of being a "nobody," Sonny leaves the Moscondaga
Reservation to find his artist mother in New York City. There he
is picked up by two hustlers who steal his wallet, and he foils a
drug bust for narcotics sergeant Alfred Brooks, a former boxer
who sees Sonny's talent. For junior and senior high readers.
1991.
Finding David Dolores  BR 9170
by Margaret Willey
1 volume
Arly, thirteen, is at odds with her mother and with growing up.
Solitary and aloof, she finds herself drawn to an older boy she
admires from afar. David Dolores is handsome and talented, and
Arly's determination to find out all that she can about him gives
her life new meaning. Enter Regina, a new girl at school and a
self-styled outcast. They become fast friends, and Arly shares
her feelings about David. For junior and senior high readers.
1986.
Pardon Me, You're Stepping on My Eyeball!  BR 9185
by Paul Zindel
2 volumes
"Marsh" Mellow and Edna Shinglebox, both fifteen, meet in the
therapy group at Curtis Lee High School on Staten Island. Marsh
is in therapy because he won't accept the death of his father and
has become a compulsive liar. Edna is "normal," though persecuted
by her mother because she hasn't had a boyfriend. They help each
other move toward selfacceptance. Strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 1976.
The Pigman  BR 9275
by Paul Zindel
1 volume
An "epic memorial" told alternately by John Conlan and Lorraine
Jensen, two clever high school sophomores who don't get along
with their parents. They describe their friendship and
misadventures with Mr. Pignati, the "Pigman," who is elderly,
lonely, and senile. And they tell of the bitter lesson they learn
when they abuse his affection and betray him. Followed by
_Pigman's Legacy (BR 6309)_. For junior and senior high readers.
1968.
Red Sky at Morning  BR 9373
by Richard Bradford
2 volumes
A boy of seventeen accompanies his mother to their summer home in
New Mexico while his father is serving in World War II. He
describes their life in the remote mountain village and the comic
escapades that occur. Through it all runs the strain of holding
the family together. For high school and older readers. 1968.
The Revolution of Little Girls  BR 9309
by Blanche McCrary Boyd
2 volumes
Even at the age of eight, Ellen knew that she would rather play
Tarzan than Jane with friends Hutch and Scooter. And growing up
in the traditions of the South, Ellen never quite sheds her
down-home qualities. But learning to become an adult means more
than coming to terms with family problems, with memories of
sexual and drug experimentation, and with conventional female
stereotypes. Some descriptions of sex and strong language. 1991.
Roadside Valentine  BR 9241
by C.S. Adler
2 volumes
Jamie wants love, not friendship, and he'll do almost anything to
convince Louisa that they belong together. But his impulsive and
very public declaration of love on Valentine's Day brings him
more trouble than love. Some strong language. For junior and
senior high readers. 1983.
Thief of Dreams  BR 9302
by John Yount
2 volumes
Young James Tally and his mother return to her parents' home in
the North Carolina mountains. James is struggling to understand
himself, and while he often has wonderful ideas and feelings, he
doesn't know how to express them. He also blames himself for his
parents' separation and injuries to his best friend. Thus James
heads into his beloved mountains in hopes of inventing himself.
Some strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.
Historical
The Bronze Bow  BR 9149
by Elizabeth George Speare
2 volumes
A young Jew joins a brutal band of outlaws to seek revenge
against the Roman soldiers who killed his parents and destroyed
his home. The boy's consuming hatred orders his life until he
meets a rabbi from Capernaum named Jesus. For junior and senior
high readers. Newbery Medal. 1961.
California Glory: The Holts; An American Dynasty, Volume 4  BR
8772
by Dana Fuller Ross
3 volumes
1893. Tim Holt has purchased a San Francisco newspaper, hoping to
make it a widely read paper again. His hopes hinge on a story
about the Pullman railroad car strike. But when he gets involved
with Dan Schumann from Chicago, Tim finds that he has endangered
his paper and his family--especially the family matriarch. Some
strong language. Sequel to _Carolina Courage (BR 8617)_. 1991.
Cracking India  BR 9318
by Bapsi Sidhwa
3 volumes
Lenny, eight, worries about what is happening to her world in the
affluent area of Lahore, India, in 1947. Lenny's carefree days
are spent with her ayah (nanny) and her parents, and in visits to
her godmother, her aunt, and her aunt's son. But those
lighthearted times are quickly disappearing as tensions increase
among Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs, and Parsees. And when her ayah is
kidnapped, Lenny's life is never the same. Violence and strong
language. 1991.
The Crown and the Crucible: The Russians, Volume 1  BR 9334
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella
4 volumes
Change comes to Russia, and Anna Burenin is forced to leave her
loving family and go to work in the palace in St. Petersburg.
With her she takes the family Bible and her faith--which will be
sorely tested as she, Princess Katrina, and Prince Sergei watch
their beloved country being torn by war. War also separates Anna
and Sergei. Prequel to _A House Divided (BR 9335)_. 1991.
Gai-Jin: A Novel of Japan  BR 9235
by James Clavell
12 volumes
Yokohama, 1862. Three _gai-jin_ (foreigners) have been attacked.
One of them is Angelique Richaud, a Frenchwoman, who hopes to
marry Malcolm Struan, heir to the Noble House. Malcolm is also
wounded in the attack, and while he recovers Angelique is raped
and becomes pregnant with the child who will be heir to the
family trying to take over the Noble House. Strong language,
violence, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
The Grisly Wife  BR 9356
by Rodney Hall
2 volumes
Hall's fictional history of nineteenth-century Australia ends
with _Captivity Captive (BR 7368)_. _The Second Bridegroom (BR
8874)_ took his history back to the 1830s. Now Hall fills in the
story through the eyes of Catherine Byrne, who comes to Australia
with a charismatic preacher and the women of the Household of
Hidden Stars. She recalls the voyage to Australia and the events
leading up to a multiple murder. 1993.
Hawaii Heritage: The Holts; An American Dynasty, Volume 5  BR
9093
by Dana Fuller Ross
3 volumes
Sam Brentwood, arrested for aiding the overthrown queen, suffers
in prison while Annie struggles with their sugarcane plantation.
His young sister Eden runs away to be with aspiring filmmaker
Mike Holt in New York, where Dr. Janessa Holt Lawrence is helping
Ellis Island immigrants. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Sequel to _California Glory (BR 8772)_.
1991.
A House Divided: The Russians, Volume 2  BR 9335
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella
3 volumes
Prince Sergei Fedorcenko has returned home from war. He still
loves Anna, but he is too confused to know his own heart. Anna's
brother Paul has joined the opposing side in the
conflict--causing Anna to choose sides. She must call upon her
faith to help hold together the two families she loves, as
Katrina finds her future. Sequel to _The Crown and the Crucible
(BR 9334)_. 1992.
The Leopard  BR 9102
by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa
3 volumes
First published in Italy in 1958, this historical novel laments
the decline of old virtues and defends conservative issues. The
author traces the fortunes of the Sicilian House of Salina from
1860 to 1910, during the Risorgimento. Don Fabrizio, the central
character, struggles with the forces of democracy and nationalism
that eventually remove the aristocracy. The book also contains
two short stories and an account of the author's childhood. 1962.
The Marriage of Cadmus and Harmony  BR 9298
by Roberto Calasso
3 volumes
"But how did it all begin?" This novel, originally published in
Italian, explores early creation myths and the interactions of
humans and gods. Calasso begins with time in ancient Greece,
before the gods were born, and ends with the wedding feast for
Cadmus and Harmony, the final celebration attended by mortals and
gods and the birth of a human world without heroes. Violence and
some descriptions of sex. 1988.
Middle Passage  BR 9054
by Charles Johnson
2 volumes
The year is 1830. Rutherford Calhoun, a witty, well-educated,
freed slave eking out a living as a petty thief in New Orleans,
hops aboard a square-rigger to evade the prim Boston teacher who
wants to marry him. But the _Republic_ turns out to be a slave
clipper bound for Africa. Calhoun hates himself for acting as
henchman to the ship's captain, a dwarfish tyrant. Before the
crew can mutiny, African captives stage a revolt. National Book
Award. 1990.
The Nationalists: The Australians, Volume 11  BR 9148
by William Stuart Long
4 volumes
In the 1890s, a generation of Australians now call themselves
natives. They work together for the common goal of a united land,
led by Java Gordon, daughter of Jessica Broome; Tolo Mason, heir
to a fortune and defender of the aborigines; and Sabina Caldwell,
who has the courage to stand up for justice. Violence, strong
language, and descriptions of sex. Sequel to _The Seafarers (BR
7791)_. 1989.
North and South  BR 8723
by John Jakes
7 volumes
Panoramic novel of two wealthy families, the aristocratic,
slave-owning Mains of Carolina and the Hazards, industrialists
from Pennsylvania. The lives of the two families are intertwined
when their sons meet as West Point cadets and become fast
friends. But the families, their fortunes, and their friendship
are severely tried by the impending Civil War. Some strong
language. 1982.
The Scarlet City: A Novel of Sixteenth-Century Italy  BR 9315
by Hella S. Haasse
3 volumes
Depicts some of Italy's most illustrious citizens, such as
Michelangelo and Machiavelli, during the Italian Wars. Giovanni,
one of the Borgias, finds his ancestry a mystery he hopes to
solve by moving about among rivals. Just as there are no ready
answers to the outward turmoil, Giovanni has difficulty finding a
solution to his problem. His search, recorded in entries from a
diary, alternates with other personal narratives. 1990.
The Second Bridegroom  BR 8874
by Rodney Hall
2 volumes
The first in a trilogy that ends with _Captivity Captive (BR
7368)_ is the story of a nineteenth-century English prisoner. He
writes his account in a letter to the wife of an Australian
plantation owner. In transit to the colony to work on a
plantation, the prisoner is provoked to murder the abusive man
shackled to him. Upon landing, the prisoner escapes to live among
aborigines until he is recaptured. Strong language and violence.
1991.
Sierra Triumph: The Holts; An American Dynasty, Volume 6  BR 9322
by Dana Fuller Ross
3 volumes
In the sequel to _Hawaii Heritage (BR 9033_), as journalist Tim
Holt tries to get over one woman, another forces him to think
about women's suffrage. Meanwhile Tim's cousin Frank Blake is
enlightened by impoverished immigrants and, abandoning military
plans, decides to become a hobo. Frank's unexpected reunion with
his brother Peter is fiery. Strong language, some violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Sign of Misfortune  BR 9294
by Vasil Bykov
3 volumes
English translation of Byelorussian novelist's depiction of life
under Stalin's regime and the Nazi occupation forces during World
War II. Stepanida and Petroc, an elderly peasant couple, endure
years of physical hardship and degradation, yet they somehow
escape the moral corruption that surrounds them. Bykov also
portrays scenes from village life and the countryside in this
1986 winner of the Lenin Prize. 1990.
Spartacus  BR 9118
by Howard Fast
3 volumes
Spartacus, a bold Thracian, excites his fellow slaves and
gladiators to flee and form a renegade army. As the revolt
spreads, the rebellious throng almost succeeds in its attempt to
overthrow its cruel Roman masters. This story of Spartacus and
his beloved Varinia was the subject of an epic film. Violence and
some descriptions of sex. 1951.
Storyville  BR 9142
by Lois Battle
4 volumes
In the early 1900s, Julia arrives in New Orleans as the young
bride of Charles Randsome, whom she married against her family's
wishes. Kate also comes to New Orleans as a young woman,
abandoned by a man who used her and left her penniless. Their
very different connections with the notorious red light district
of Storyville draw them together. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
The Strange Case of Mademoiselle P.  BR 9182
by Brian O'Doherty
1 volume
A fictional account of an eighteenth-century Viennese patient of
Dr. Franz Mesmer. Mysteriously blind since three years of age,
eighteen-year-old Marie Therese Paradies is an accomplished
pianist favored by the Empress. Using "animal magnetism," Mesmer
restores her sight. But the girl's father, angered that her
musical skill has been lost in the process, insists that the
treatment be stopped. 1992.
Ten Thousand Seeds  BR 9201
by Linda Ty-Casper
2 volumes
A young American couple, Edward and Calista Rowbotham, are
honeymooning in Manila in 1898 just after Dewey's rout of the
Spanish from Manila Bay. Their journey is symbolic of human
growth toward maturity and freedom, and the Filipino people's
struggle toward national independence. 1987.
Travail and Triumph: The Russians, Volume 3  BR 9336
by Michael Phillips and Judith Pella
3 volumes
Prince Sergei's book is finished, but the contents soon bring
trouble to him and his entire family. Sergei will eventually be
sent to Siberia. But Anna's faith will continue to sustain her as
she struggles to deal with the problems created by Sergei's book,
the birth of Katrina's daughter, and a proposal of marriage.
Sequel to _A House Divided (BR 9335)_. 1992.
The Vast Memory of Love  BR 9350
by Malcolm Bosse
4 volumes
In eighteenth-century London, after he is unjustly dismissed by
the Earl of Sandwich, Ned Carleton burns his hand trying to
rescue a woman from a fire. When no one will hire him, he is
forced to turn to robbery. Planning to quit once he blackmails
his former employer, Ned is thrown in prison instead. His only
hope is novelist Henry Fielding, who has taken an interest in him
and his sweetheart. Strong language, violence, and descriptions
of sex. 1992.
Voice of the Eagle: Time Circle Quartet, Volume 2  BR 8887
by Linda Lay Shuler
5 volumes
Kwani, cast out of her village and tribe as a witch, is now
Tolonqua's mate. On the way to Tolonqua's home, Cicuye, Kwani's
son Acoya is born. He, like her, is protected by the spirit of
the White Buffalo. But when Kwani uses her powers to try to
convince the people of Cicuye to build a new fortified city, she
is condemned. Sequel to _She Who Remembers (BR 7557)_. Some
violence and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1992.
Yukon Justice: The Holts; An American Dynasty, Volume 7  BR 9323
by Dana Fuller Ross
3 volumes
In the sequel to _Sierra Triumph (BR 9322)_, Frank Blake is on
the road again following the explosion at the Sierra refinery.
After a stint with a circus, Frank heads for the Yukon territory
and is pleased to meet up again with Peggy, his favorite Sierra
resident. Meanwhile his doctor cousin Janessa faces opposition
for helping poor women obtain birth control. Strong language,
some violence, and descriptions of sex. 1992.
Human Relationships
Alburquerque  BR 9291
by Rudolfo Anaya
3 volumes
Albuquerque native Abrn Gonzlez learns of his adoption when his
biological mother requests his presence at her deathbed. She dies
before revealing the identity of Abrn's father and Abrn becomes
consumed with finding him. Meanwhile, the controversial
Albuquerque mayoral race is heating up--involving even Abrn, who
is exploited by one candidate and seduced by another. Some strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
The Bean Trees  BR 9389
by Barbara Kingsolver
2 volumes
Taylor Greer, a poor but plucky Kentucky girl with a sharp
tongue, a soft heart, and a strong spirit, sets out to find a new
life in the West. While having her flighty 1955 Volkswagen
repaired in the Oklahoma flatlands, she finds an abused Indian
child in the front seat of the car. Taylor becomes the child's
guardian, settles in Tuscon, and meets friends who help her cope
with her new responsibilities. Some strong language. 1988.
The Burden  BR 8862
by Mary Westmacott
2 volumes
In 1929, after her brother has died, Laura sees her chance to
become her parents' favorite vanish when they have another baby,
Shirley. Laura's jealousy changes to protective love when she
saves the baby's life. From that point on, Laura devotes herself
to raising her sister. When nineteen-year-old Shirley is swept
off her feet by a playboy, Laura is torn between protecting her
sister and letting the girl choose her own life. 1956.
Hank and Chloe  BR 9379
by Jo-Ann Mapson
3 volumes
After a childhood of foster homes and then the death of her older
alcoholic lover, thirty-three-year-old Chloe Morgan works two
jobs and lives in a rustic shack in order to pursue her passion
for horses. Used only to the company of her dog, her elderly
horse, and some aging cowboys, Chloe is unsure if there is room
in her life for the professor who has become attached to her.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.
Her Monster  BR 9123
by Jeff Collignon
2 volumes
Alone in his cabin, Edward writes a science fiction series
featuring a perfectly formed man shunned by a world of mutants.
Edward's own isolation is similar--a variety of birth defects
forces him to stay hidden from view, seen only by his aging
mother, who brings him supplies. But when an injury forces his
mother to rely on young Katherine to deliver the food, Edward's
life-style is abruptly altered. Strong language and some
violence. 1992.
A Hero Ain't Nothin' but a Sandwich  BR 9354
by Alice Childress
1 volume
The story of Benjie Johnson, a thirteen-year-old heroin addict in
Harlem, is told from various viewpoints, including his own.
Benjie tells of his introduction to drugs and his feelings about
school, his mother, his grandmother, his stepfather, his best
friend Jimmy-Lee Powell, and himself. We also hear the voices of
these individuals as they reveal Benjie's story and their own
ideas about life. Strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1973.
Indigo; or, Mapping the Waters  BR 9364
by Marina Warner
3 volumes
Miranda Everard expects to be the heiress to her grandfather's
legacy, dating to the British conquest of the Caribbean island of
Enfant-Beate. But then he remarries and has a daughter, Xanthe.
The girls grow up as sisters, cared for by Serafine, their
Caribbean nurse, who constantly tells them stories of their
heritage. But when the girls go back to Enfant-Beate, their
troubles begin! Strong language. 1992.
Jazz  BR 9346
by Toni Morrison
2 volumes
Joe, a middle-aged salesman, kills his teenaged mistress, Dorcas.
Violet, Joe's wife, goes berserk at the funeral and attempts to
mutilate the corpse. Against the steady pulse of Harlem in the
1920s, a narrator improvises on the passionate and tragic themes
of these three central figures. Past and present voices, like
jazz, fade out, share the spotlight, build up a head of steam,
and quietly sing the blues. Some strong language. Bestseller
1992.
Jewels  BR 8800
by Danielle Steel
4 volumes
Sarah, Duchess of Whitfield, is celebrating her seventy-fifth
birthday. As she awaits the arrival of her children and
grandchildren, she reflects on her life. Sarah recalls her first
marriage that ended in divorce, her marriage to the Duke of
Whitfield, the births of their children, the struggle to survive
World War II, and the founding of the family business. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1992.
The Junk-Drawer Corner-Store Front-Porch Blues  BR 9344
by John R. Powers
2 volumes
Donald Cooper's forty-fifth birthday becomes one he will
certainly remember. First he learns he may have lung cancer, then
his girlfriend walks out on him, and that night a doctor calls to
inform him that his mother has broken her hip. When he arrives in
Chicago, his mother insists he bring her a brown box from the
house--where Donald has not been in twenty years. By the next day
Donald has done a lot of growing up. 1992.
Looking for Atlanta  BR 9319
by Marilyn Dorn Staats
2 volumes
Margaret Bridges has been accused more than once of exaggerating
her miseries but, by 1981, her life is pretty much a mess. Her
daughter died accidentally the year before; her husband has
reacted by getting a hair transplant and leaving her for a young
professional woman; she's been kicked out of the country club;
her old Atlanta neighborhood is disappearing; and her son has
shaved one side of his head and is strangely secretive. 1992.
Mixed Blessings  BR 9144
by Danielle Steel
3 volumes
Three California couples, each married the same day, struggle
about having children. Diana and Andrew Douglas want at least
four, but after a year Diana still is not pregnant. Barbara and
Charles Winwood have differing opinions on children--she couldn't
care less, and he wants lots. Pilar and Bradford Coleman wonder
if it is too late to have a child of their own when Brad is about
to become a grandfather. Some strong language. Bestseller 1992.
Montana Women  BR 9120
by Toni Volk
3 volumes
In 1944, twenty-five-year-old Pearl and her younger sister Etta
live together, supported by dead-end jobs. Etta learns through
spiritual experiences to cope with the death of her young
husband, but Pearl remains despondent over the disappearance of
her soldier boyfriend. After she meets Buck and moves out to his
ranch, the imperfect marriage results in Katie, another Montana
woman. Some strong language and descriptions of sex. 1992.
Perfect Together  BR 9317
by Nora Johnson
2 volumes
At thirty-six Fran, a New York lawyer, tells her husband Charlie
she has suddenly decided she wants a baby. After years of
fruitless attempts, Fran begins to give up on the idea. But
apparently Charlie hasn't, because now the maid is pregnant with
his child and he is fighting to convince a horrified Fran to
adopt the baby. Fran takes up smoking and drinking and loses her
job, but it is Charlie who faces an even greater irony. Some
strong language. 1991.
Persephone's Song  BR 9104
by Mary M. Schmidt
2 volumes
Rory McCormick has been Longianna Raimondi's friend since she
started working with him at the record company. When Rory is
diagnosed with AIDS and his panicked lover leaves, Gianna helps
him cope with his illness and listens to the stories of his first
true love and his family's rejection. Hoping for a reunion
between Rory and his estranged family, Gianna attempts to contact
his twin sister Pat about his illness. Some strong language.
1992.
Pigs in Heaven  BR 9239
by Barbara Kingsolver
3 volumes
The new family formed by Taylor Greer and her foundling child
Turtle is threatened when an act of heroism by Turtle puts them
on Oprah Winfrey's show. Cherokee attorney Annawake Fourkiller
recognizes Turtle and questions the adoption's legality. Taylor
and Turtle go on the lam and Taylor's mother invades the Cherokee
Nation to defend them. Sequel to _The Bean Trees (BR 9389)_. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
Replacing Dad  BR 9293
by Shelley Fraser Mickle
2 volumes
Mother and teenaged son--Linda and Drew--take turns telling about
the effect divorce is having on their family. Since George Senior
left Linda for another woman, Linda and Drew have been attempting
to maintain normalcy for the sake of hyperactive George Junior
and suddenly allergy-prone Mandy. When Linda lies her way into a
medical assistant's job with the new town doctor, Drew is
relieved at her happiness but afraid it won't last. Some
descriptions of sex. 1993.
Sam's Crossing  BR 9287
by Tommy Hays
2 volumes
Although Kate witnesses a lot of tragic births as a social worker
in a neonatal unit, she has decided she wants a baby and a
stronger commitment from her live-in boyfriend Sam. Sam has
failed in his attempt to be a writer and he doesn't want to fail
in this arena also. When he hesitates too long, Kate amazes him
by moving out, playing the field, and getting pregnant. Some
strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.
Scruples Two  BR 9100
by Judith Krantz
5 volumes
Billy Ikehorn, owner of Scruples, is trying to find a way to tell
her Oscar-winning husband she is pregnant when his unsuspected
sixteen-year-old daughter, Gigi, shows up. Gigi and Billy quickly
develop a lasting friendship and together weather the storms when
Billy's marriage crumbles. Sequel to _Scruples (BRA 16198)_.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1992.
Sotah  BR 9278
by Naomi Ragen
4 volumes
Dina Reich, sixteen, lives with her family in the haredi
community of Jerusalem where Jews strictly follow the law.
Accordingly, Dina's husband is chosen for her. Although happy at
first, Dina soon longs for something more. An encounter with a
married man disgraces her, and she is forced to leave her husband
and child and flee to America. Working in a wealthy Jewish
household, she comes to terms with her heritage. Some
descriptions of sex. 1992.
Surviving the Wreck  BR 9283
by Susan Osborn
2 volumes
Shep is an alcoholic but his wife is proud of the way he manages
his problem and provides for his family. Shep adores his daughter
Megan, while his wife prefers their son Kyle (who, in turn, longs
for Shep's attention). Using flashbacks, an adult Megan describes
her own changing reactions to her father's attentions--from her
initial delight and encouragement to her growing disgust. Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.
To Know a Woman  BR 8774
by Amos Oz
2 volumes
An Israeli man faces an altered life after his wife dies and he
retires from the secret service. The novel traces the next year
and a half as he gradually pulls himself out of the numbness of
grief and the monotonous routine he has fallen into. 1989.
Two Lives: _Reading Turgenev_ and _My House in Umbria_  BR 9156
by William Trevor
3 volumes
Two novels tell of two women's lives. In _Reading Turgenev_, an
Irish girl, trapped in a marriage of convenience, finds escape
when a young man reads Russian novels to her. But when he dies,
she retreats into her mind. In _My House in Umbria_, a woman buys
a villa in Italy with her earnings as a prostitute. She finds
peace writing romances, until a terrorist bomb strikes. 1991.
The Waking Spell  BR 9321
by Carol Dawson
3 volumes
When very young, Sarah Lynn Grissom was taken to the attic of
Grandmother Northgate's Texas home and introduced to the "ghost."
To her brother and cousins it was a joke, but for Sarah it was
real. Over the years she has been constantly reminded of the
spirit she felt in the attic, and now as an adult, she returns to
that Texas house to confront the presences that have dominated,
and suppressed, the Northgate family women. 1992.
Who Was David Weiser?  BR 9310
by Pawel Huelle
2 volumes
The Polish summer of 1957 becomes magical for young Heller and
his friends when they take up with mysterious Jewish classmate,
David Weiser. Weiser's games and talents put their own to
shame--levitating, animal training, and spectacular tricks with
guns and explosives left over from the war. Years later, Heller's
life is still touched with Weiser's magic and he is determined to
uncover the mystery behind Weiser's final disappearing act.
Strong language. 1987.
Humor
Loser Takes All  BR 8783
by Graham Greene
1 volume
Bertram, a fortyish assistant accountant, and Cary, half his age,
are to be married in a quiet ceremony at St. Luke's and then go
on to Bournemouth for a two-week honeymoon. When a quirk of fate
changes their plans to a wedding and honeymoon in Monte Carlo,
Bertram wins at the roulette table and finds he has to choose
between Cary and the casino. 1954.
War with the Newts  BR 8688
by Karel Capek
3 volumes
Captain van Toch discovers a previously unknown species of
intelligent salamanders off the coast of an island near Sumatra.
He teaches these "newts" how to harvest pearls and dreams of
turning their skills into a profitable enterprise.  But the
clever creatures plot to continue their activities along other
coastlines, invading, if necessary, the land preferred by humans.
The only hope is for a war of newts against newts.  1985.
WLT: A Radio Romance  BR 8714
by Garrison Keillor
3 volumes
In 1926, business is slow at Ray and Roy Soderbjerg's restaurant.
Maybe it is because the building was once a mortuary. So the
brothers decide to launch their own radio station--WLT (with
lettuce and tomato)--to advertise the restaurant. It doesn't help
the cafe, but for the next quarter century the station prospers
as characters fill the airwaves with news, comedy, and romance.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1991.
Mystery and Detective
"B" Is for Burglar  BR 8802
by Sue Grafton
2 volumes
Spunky young female cop-turned-private-detective Kinsey Millhone
is visited by wealthy Beverly Danziger, who wants help in
locating her sister, Elaine Boldt. It appears that Elaine's
signature is needed on some legal papers, and it is presumed she
left her local condominium for one in Florida. Kinsey flies to
Boca Raton seeking the missing woman, knowing full well she may
not be alive. Follows _"A" Is for Alibi (BR 5587)_. Strong
language. 1985.
"C" Is for Corpse  BR 8838
by Sue Grafton
2 volumes
Private eye Kinsey Millhone meets rich, twenty-three-year-old
Bobby Callahan in a weight-lifting club one night. The intrepid
woman detective learns that Bobby's disfigured face and frame are
the results of a car crash that he believes was no accident.
Kinsey takes on the case, but not in time to avert another
accident, this time fatal. Now she must find the killer. Some
strong language. 1986.
The Case of the Curious Bride  BR 9059
by Erle Stanley Gardner
2 volumes
Carl W. Montaine, potential heir to a fortune, has recently
married Rhoda against his family's wishes. Though it is more than
seven years since the death of Gregory Moxley, Rhoda's previous
husband, she is still afraid to collect his insurance. She also
wonders if she could be prosecuted if Moxley's body is ever
found. Poorly disguised as Helen Crocker, Rhoda consults criminal
lawyer Perry Mason. 1934.
The Cat Who Could Read Backwards  BR 8864
by Lilian Jackson Braun
2 volumes
Jim Qwilleran arrives early for his appointment with the managing
editor of the _Daily Fluxion_. His recent employment history is
not good, and he really needs this job. But they want him to be
an art writer! As Jim begins his assignment, he and his sidekick,
KoKo, find themselves hot on the trail of a murder at the art
gallery. 1966.
The Cat Who Played Brahms  BR 9171
by Lilian Jackson Braun
2 volumes
Fed up with his newspaper job, Jim Qwilleran accepts eccentric
"Aunt" Fanny's invitation to stay at her cabin in remote Pickax
City. Although somewhat charmed by the surroundings, Qwilleran
and his two Siamese cats can't help noticing mysterious
happenings around the cabin. When a neighbor is murdered, the
cats point out clues for Qwilleran to pursue. Just as he solves
the mystery, Qwilleran receives news that will change his life.
Some violence. 1987.
The Cat Who Played Post Office  BR 9173
by Lilian Jackson Braun
2 volumes
Awakening in a hospital after a bicycle crash, amnesiac Jim
Qwilleran slowly recalls the events that led up to the accident.
While exploring their newly inherited mansion in Pickax City,
Qwilleran and his two cats become curious about the apparent
disappearance of the previous owner's maid. Qwilleran fails to
pay the proper attention to clues his cat Koko uncovers until his
own snooping leads to several suspicious deaths. 1987.
The Cat Who Wasn't There  BR 9181
by Lilian Jackson Braun
2 volumes
Jim Qwilleran rushes home from his vacation when he learns that
his librarian friend, Polly Duncan, is being bothered by a
prowler. Polly is okay when he arrives and they decide to take a
bus tour of Scotland along with several other residents of
Pickax--one of whom is Jim's former lover. Their trip disrupted
by the death of their guide, the group returns home to find
valuable jewels and teddy bears missing and one of the group
acting strangely. 1992.
The Choice  BR 8836
by Barry Reed
3 volumes
Since winning the case against St. Catherine Laboure Hospital in
_The Verdict (BR 4689)_, attorney Frank Galvin's career has taken
off. Now a partner in a prestigious firm, Galvin is defending a
huge pharmaceuticals corporation against claims that their wonder
drug causes birth defects. Although troubled to be up against his
old partner Moe Katz, Galvin feels he has a strong case, until
key people start to die. Some descriptions of sex. 1991.
"D" Is for Deadbeat  BR 9080
by Sue Grafton
2 volumes
Kinsey Millhone is hired by ex-con Daggett to deliver a cashier's
check for $25,000 to one Tony Gahan, address unknown. When, a few
days later, Daggett's body is washed ashore, Kinsey discovers
many people with motives for murder, including Daggett's wife,
who faced an intolerable marriage; his daughter, who hated him;
and the families of the victims of his drunken driving. Some
strong language and descriptions of sex. 1987.
Decked  BR 9306
by Carol Higgins Clark
2 volumes
Regan Reilly, private investigator, has returned to Oxford for a
ten-year reunion of her semester-abroad class. She wonders if her
former roommate Athena, who mysteriously disappeared one weekend,
will return for the reunion. Regan certainly does not expect to
hear that Athena's body has just been found. After assisting in
the investigation, Regan sails for home, accompanying Lady Exner.
They both soon find their lives in danger. Bestseller 1992.
Defend and Betray  BR 9362
by Anne Perry
4 volumes
London 1857. At a dinner party, Thaddeus Carlyon fell over a
stair bannister, landing on a suit of armor. But it wasn't the
fall that killed him--someone stabbed him after he fell. His wife
Alexandra claims responsibility, but Carlyon's sister Edith does
not believe her, and calls upon her friend Hester Latterly for
help. Hester enlists Inspector William Monk and barrister Oliver
Rathbone, who uncover shocking circumstances during the trial.
1992.
The End of the Pier  BR 9088
by Martha Grimes
2 volumes
Maud Chadwick works as a waitress during the day, and at night
she sits at the end of her pier drinking martinis, reading
poetry, and watching the party across the water. Frequently with
her is Sheriff Sam DeGheyn, who muses about the three murders
that have occurred in the last four years and worries that the
real killer is not the man behind bars. He also fears that Maud
may be the next victim. Strong language and some violence. 1992.
Frozen Assets  BR 8769
by James Leasor
3 volumes
In this Jason Love mystery, the part-time British sleuth is sent
to Pakistan by an insurance company to check out a vintage Cord
valued suspiciously high. Love's doubts escalate as he finds
himself immersed in a case involving not only the car but also
the recently discovered frozen body of a seventeenth-century
explorer and an ancient map leading to a metal deposit.  1989.
The Galton Case: A Lew Archer Novel  BR 9067
by Ross MacDonald
2 volumes
Maria Galton is dying and, at her request, Lew Archer is hired to
find her son who left home twenty years earlier. Archer's
investigation leads him through a perplexing tale of murder,
adultery, impersonation, and involvement with the mob. 1959.
Gideon's Sport  BR 8755
by J.J. Marric
2 volumes
Commander Gideon of Scotland Yard and his men are involved in a
series of cases centering on attempts to fix or subvert key
sports events during a hot English summer.  1970.
God in Concord  BR 9297
by Jane Langton
3 volumes
When a developer sets his sights on the hallowed banks of Walden
Pond and Concord's elderly inhabitants begin to die at an unusual
pace, retired detective Homer Kelly goes back to work. Soon the
environmentalists, town planners, an owner of souvenir shops, and
a pilgrim in search of an authentic Thoreau experience are at
odds. Meanwhile, Kelly sorts through the people and their
politics for an acceptable solution to a deadly problem. Some
strong language. 1992.
Good Night, Mr. Holmes  BR 9382
by Carole Nelson Douglas
3 volumes
Nell Huxleigh, a parson's daughter, relates this tale of Irene
Adler--opera singer and detective. Miss Adler, who has the
uncanny ability to outsmart even Sherlock Holmes, became a
detective in the early days of her operatic career. Her sleuthing
results in encounters with Victorian personages such as Charles
Lewis Tiffany, Oscar Wilde, and Anton Dvork, and with the
mysterious Godfrey Norton, who aids her in her search for a skein
of diamonds. 1990.
"I" Is for Innocent  BR 8801
by Sue Grafton
3 volumes
Kinsey Millhone is now working with lawyers Kingman and Ives and
has taken over a case handled by private investigator Morley
Shine, who died of a heart attack. Ken Voight, the first husband
of Isabelle Barney, is accusing David Barney of killing her, even
though Barney has been acquitted of the murder. Kinsey's
investigation leads to new evidence, suspicions about Shine's
death, and threats to her own life. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1992.
I Know What You Did Last Summer  BR 8860
by Lois Duncan
2 volumes
Nearly a year has passed since the nightmare evening that Julie
and her friends have tried so desperately to forget. But somebody
else knows what they did, and they soon realize that the
mysterious figure who haunts them is seeking revenge. For junior
and senior high readers. 1973.
"J" Is for Judgment  BR 9224
by Sue Grafton
3 volumes
Private detective Kinsey Millhone is asked to free-lance for her
ex-employer California Fidelity Insurance, who, after paying
$500,000 to Wendell Jaffe's widow, learns that Jaffe has just
been spotted in Mexico. Five years earlier, when his business
scam backfired, he threw himself off his boat--leaving his
partner facing prison and his family feeling abandoned. Now he
has to explain why he's still alive. Strong language. Bestseller
1993.
King of the Corner  BR 9357
by Loren D. Estleman
2 volumes
Conclusion of the Detroit trilogy, following _Whiskey River (BR
8823)_ and _Motown (BR 8824)_. Seven years after Doc Miller, a
six-foot-five relief pitcher for the Tigers, was locked up for
hosting a party where a guest overdosed, Doc's out and in need of
a job. Reluctantly he accepts an offer from Maynard Ance, a bail
bondsman, and is plunged into a series of fast-moving events.
Strong language and violence. 1992.
Kiss: A Novel of the Eighty-seventh Precinct  BR 8753
by Ed McBain
3 volumes
The man accused of killing Detective Steve Carella's father has
finally been brought to trial, and Carella wants to be there. But
he is assigned to investigate attempts on the life of Emma
Bowles, wife of stockbroker Martin Bowles. So why doesn't Carella
close the case when the assailant is found dead and devote his
time to the trial? Strong language. Bestseller  1992.
Maigret and the Burglar's Wife  BR 9145
by Georges Simenon
1 volume
First published in France in 1951. The French detective is pitted
against a surly dentist and his cunning mother. The wife of a
respected safe-cracker has come to Maigret after her frightened
husband tells her of stumbling upon a corpse while robbing the
dentist's house. When the dentist and his mother deny being
robbed or any knowledge of a corpse, Maigret must sharpen his
interrogation skills. 1955.
Maigret at the Gai-Moulin  BR 8870
by Georges Simenon
1 volume
When two indebted Belgian youths attempt to rob their favorite
nightclub, the Gai-Moulin, they stumble upon the body of a
mysterious Greek man they had noticed there earlier. One of the
boys is soon brought in for questioning and finds no one will
believe or support his story. Why did the Greek's body reappear
at the zoo and why is Paris Inspector Maigret involved in the
case? First published in France in 1931. 1940.
Motown  BR 8824
by Loren D. Estleman
3 volumes
The second of Estleman's Detroit crime series, which began with
_Whiskey River (BR 8823)_, is set in 1966. The 1930s' gangster
wars have evolved into impending conflict with the blacks who
have been edging into Mafia territory. Meanwhile, the auto
industry is in an uproar over a consumer advocate, and Detroit
policemen--honest or corrupt--still have their hands in all of
it. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex. 1991.
Sadie When She Died  BR 8859
by Ed McBain
2 volumes
Although a local junkie has confessed to the killing of a man's
adulterous wife, the detective is not satisfied. Strong language.
An 87th Precinct mystery. 1972.
Saratoga Hexameter  BR 8857
by Stephen Dobyns
2 volumes
Private Investigator Charlie Bradshaw makes his sixth appearance,
simultaneously taking on three cases that involve bad poetry.
After receiving a cryptic message from an old acquaintance,
Bradshaw arrives at their meeting to find the friend murdered.
Bradshaw learns later that his mother's hotel has been robbed and
that a poetry critic is being threatened at an artist's colony.
Violence. 1990.
Saratoga Snapper  BR 9327
by Stephen Dobyns
2 volumes
Charlie Bradshaw and his friend Victor Plotz live in Saratoga
Springs, New York, where they work at Charlie's mother's hotel.
Charlie is the night manager, and Victor is the hotel detective.
But mostly Victor takes happy pictures of happy people.
Unfortunately, someone appears to be unhappy about his
picture-taking and has just hit him with a car and stolen his
camera. Then the body of one of the maids is found in a laundry
hamper. 1986.
Sons of the Morning  BR 9332
by DeWitt S. Copp
3 volumes
After a group of anthropologists disappears, French-Canadian
pilot Montour thinks he has hit the mother lode when he finds a
scientist's notebook left behind. The scientist refers to a
discovery as being "pure gold," and Montour takes him literally.
During World War II, the notebook falls into the hands of various
people, each with an individual agenda for interpreting it. Now,
fifty years later, the puzzle may be solved. Strong language and
some violence. 1992.
Strange Loyalties  BR 9210
by William McIlvanney
3 volumes
Scotland's Detective Inspector Jack Laidlaw takes a busman's
holiday to investigate his brother Scott's "accidental" death.
Through a blur of grief and excessive drinking, Jack begins to
sort out clues from Scott's wife, colleagues, lover, and old
school chums, and from Scott's eerie paintings that put Jack on
the trail of the man with the green coat. Strong language, some
violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.
Sweet Deal  BR 9125
by John Westermann
2 volumes
Nassau County policeman Jack Mills's great looks gave him a
career in community relations, but Jack, determined to finally do
some "real" police work, transfers to homicide. His first big
case is the murder of a newly retired cop who was hated by
everyone except his police-groupie mistress. Jack's inexperience
is balanced by crack detective Claire Williamson. Strong
language, violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
They Came to Baghdad  BR 9078
by Agatha Christie
2 volumes
When Victoria Jones's boyfriend leaves London for a cultural
conference in Baghdad, she decides to follow him. Once there, she
becomes involved in a spy and counter-spy operation. 1951.
Three Blind Mice  BR 8767
by Ed McBain
2 volumes
Jessica Leeds, resident of the wealthy west Florida town of
Calusa, has been brutally raped. Accused of the crime are three
Vietnamese men.  When they are acquitted, Stephen, Jessica's
husband, vows revenge.  Then the three are found murdered and
mutilated.  Is Stephen guilty? When Florida lawyer Matthew Hope
is hired by Jessica, he finds himself involved in a very
explosive case.  Strong language and descriptions of sex.  1990.
The Way through the Woods  BR 9289
by Colin Dexter
3 volumes
While taking a holiday, Inspector Morse can't stop himself from
snooping a bit in regard to a mysterious female guest at the
hotel. Morse's busman's holiday is cut short, however, when a
newspaper prints a poem that sparks renewed interest in his
year-old missing-person case. The new investigation is fraught
with poetry analysis, birdwatchers, and pornography, and it
hinges on a surprising look-alike. Some strong language. 1992.
Whiskey River  BR 8823
by Loren D. Estleman
3 volumes
While testifying before a grand jury, journalist Connie Minor
relives the previous decade of Prohibition in Detroit, gangster
wars, liquor runs, and police corruption. A key figure in Minor's
recollections is Jack Dance, a young hood who quickly rose
through the ranks. First book of Estleman's Detroit crime series,
followed by _Motown (BR 8824)_. Violence and strong language.
1990.
Winter Prey  BR 9198
by John Sandford
3 volumes
Lucas Davenport, ex-cop, battles an unusually cold Wisconsin
winter as he helps track down a killer known as the Iceman. The
Iceman is after a photo that shows him in a compromising
situation, and he'll kill as many people as it takes to get the
photo. In fact, four people are already dead. Lucas must find the
photo and identify the Iceman before he strikes again. Violence,
strong language, and some descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
Occult and Horror
Bless the Child  BR 9338
by Cathy Cash Spellman
5 volumes
Three years ago, Jenna, Maggie O'Connor's drug-addicted daughter,
surfaced just long enough to dump her baby daughter, Cody, with
Maggie. Now Jenna and her husband have come to claim the little
girl. Concerned about the environment into which Cody is taken,
Maggie finds herself risking everything to protect Cody from the
satanic cult that wants to claim her. Violence and strong
language. 1993.
Darkest Hour  BR 9258
by V.C. Andrews
3 volumes
In this prequel to the Cutler series, Lillian Booth spends her
childhood tormented by her evil sister, Emily. Lillian finds
solace in her invalid younger sister, her flighty mother, and her
friend Niles. But she cannot ignore what Emily has cruelly told
her--that she is actually the daughter of Emily's dead aunt, and
that she has brought bad luck to the family. Some strong
language, some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1993.
Dawn  BR 8825
by V.C. Andrews
3 volumes
They are on the move again. It seems to teenagers Dawn and Jimmy
Longchamp that it always happens just as they are getting settled
into a new home. But this time maybe it will be different. Their
father finally has a good job, they can go to a private school,
and maybe their mother, who won't have to work anymore, can
recover from the birth of their baby sister. But then their
mother dies and their world is shattered. Bestseller 1990.
The Haunting of Lamb House  BR 9206
by Joan Aiken
2 volumes
A young boy in the eighteenth century experiences ghosts and
family tragedy in his English manor. He records his story in a
journal that is discovered a century later by another of the
manor's tenants--writer Henry James. James's attempts to edit and
publish the journal are thwarted and another century passes. The
manor is now occupied by author E.F. Benson, who inadvertently
brings the whole ghostly business out in the open. 1991.
Midnight Whispers  BR 9165
by V.C. Andrews
3 volumes
As Christie celebrates her sixteenth birthday, she feels a dark
cloud hanging over her. Soon her world is turned upside down. Her
parents die when their hotel burns, and her Uncle Philip
expresses more than a familial interest in her. Fleeing to New
York, and then to the plantation, The Meadows, is no help because
the curse that haunts the Cutlers still oppresses her.
Descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Twilight's Child (BR 8827)_.
Bestseller 1992.
Needful Things  BR 8752
by Stephen King
6 volumes
Leland Gaunt, a new resident in Castle Rock, sets up a curio
shop, Needful Things, where a person can have anything his or her
heart desires--but for a price! Customers must play a prank on a
designated person, and sometimes the jokes have serious
consequences. Perhaps the residents are paying too high a price
for happiness, for Castle Rock has become a battleground. Some
violence and strong language. Bestseller 1991.
Secrets of the Morning  BR 8826
by V.C. Andrews
3 volumes
Dawn Cutler's dream of being a singer just might come true now
that she is in music school. But Dawn can't seem to forget her
boyfriend, Jimmy, and the secrets they share. Then Michael
Sutton, a new singing teacher, arrives, and Dawn falls victim to
his promises of fame and romance. When he disappears, Dawn is
once again the victim of her grandmother's twisted schemes. Some
descriptions of sex. Sequel to _Dawn (BR 8825)_. Bestseller 1991.
Twilight's Child  BR 8827
by V.C. Andrews
4 volumes
Dawn Cutler's evil grandmother finally dies, and Dawn is reunited
with her baby and given control of the Cutler's Cove hotel. She
and Jimmy marry, but they must still contend with Dawn's
extensive, mostly hateful, family. As many long-hidden
relationships and cruelties are exposed, Dawn and Jimmy's chance
at happiness is constantly threatened. Sequel to _Secrets of the
Morning (BR 8826)_. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1992.
Political Themes
Donovan's Wife  BR 9207
by Tom Wicker
3 volumes
A former _New York Times_ political columnist's satire on
campaigns. Victor T. Donovan, a lackluster congressman,
challenges veteran Senator O. Mack Bender's seat in a race
resembling contemporary electoral contests. It's all there--sex,
dirty tricks, posturing, rumors, damage-control, and lack of
issues--and the reader may well ponder if life in fact imitates
art. Descriptions of sex and strong language. 1992.
Incident at Akabal  BR 9272
by Joanne Omang
3 volumes
With help from the United States, a Central American country has
been taken back from the communists and is now under military
control. Following a guerrilla's instructions, Miguel, a young
Indian from the village of Akabal, bombs an army barracks.
Maliciously embroidering Miguel's offenses, the army tells the
villagers and their Ladino mayor (who has a secret past as a
"communist" rebel) that they must produce the fugitive or be
considered traitors. Violence. 1992.
The Unbearable Lightness of Being  BR 8839
by Milan Kundera
2 volumes
Novel blends social and philosophical questions with personal
concerns of the principal characters: Tomas, a Czech surgeon; his
wife, Tereza; his mistress; and a Swiss professor who is the
mistress's lover. They grapple with their sexual and political
problems in the difficult years following the 1968 Soviet
invasion of Czechoslovakia. Descriptions of sex. 1984.
Romance
Adam's Fall  BR 9428
by Sandra Brown
2 volumes
Lilah Mason would do almost anything for her sister Elizabeth.
But what Elizabeth is asking her to do now is impossible. Lilah
cannot stand Adam Cavanaugh, her sister's boss. Although Adam has
a serious spinal cord injury, Lilah, an excellent physical
therapist, refuses to help him. But Elizabeth convinces her to
try, and when Lilah arrives in Hawaii to work with Adam, the
sparks fly! Some strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1988.
The Christmas Bride  BR 9314
by Grace Livingston Hill
2 volumes
Gregory Sterling had left town ten years ago, vowing to come back
a rich man. Now he is returning, but it doesn't seem like home
anymore--his mother is dead and his girlfriend has married
someone else. On the trip he meets Rhoderick Steele, a minister,
who begins to cause changes for Gregory. And shortly after he
arrives home, Gregory rescues a young girl who is destined to
become an important part of his life. 1934.
The Color of Love  BR 9313
by Binnie Syril
2 volumes
The rain had turned to sleet when painter Judith Blake left the
Centre Gallery in Baltimore and headed home--and right into an
auto accident that would leave her blind and end her career. Mark
Leland, whom she holds responsible for the accident, wants to
help her. But can she overcome the rage she feels toward him, and
more importantly, the way she feels when he takes her into his
arms? Harlequin novel. Some strong language and descriptions of
sex. 1989.
The Controversial Countess  BR 9136
by Mary Jo Putney
3 volumes
A novel of romance and adventure set in the period following the
battle of Waterloo. Duke Rafael Whitbourne is sent to Paris to
discover and expose a traitor in the British delegation of peace
negotiators and to persuade England's most effective spy to leave
retirement and become active again. To his surprise, he discovers
the spy is the notorious Countess Magda, his former lover. 1988.
Forever in Your Embrace  BR 9202
by Kathleen E. Woodiwiss
4 volumes
When Countess Synnovea Zenkovna's father dies, the tsar orders
her to come to Moscow to take up residence with a guardian,
Prince Aleksei. En route, Synnovea's carriage is attacked.
Fortunately she is rescued by Colonel Tyrone Rycroft, leading one
of the tsar's regiments, and she is delivered to the prince.
Realizing the prince intends to bed her, she turns to the colonel
for help and entangles him in a compromising situation.
Descriptions of sex. 1992.
The Generous Earl  BR 9084
by Catherine Coulter
2 volumes
When English duke Ian Carmichael inherits a Scottish earldom, he
seizes the opportunity to visit his new property. The new earl's
plans to make the ancient estate self-sufficient are complicated
by his growing attraction to his young relative,
seventeen-year-old Brandy, along with an unexpected visit from
his fiance and a mysterious attempt on his life. Some strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1981.
The Gossamer Cord  BR 9340
by Philippa Carr
3 volumes
Violetta Denver narrates this tale of her twin sister Dorabella's
marriage to Dermot Tregarland and its consequences. Dorabella has
always been impulsive, so it was not unusual for her to marry
Dermot after a whirlwind courtship. Violetta soon discovers that
Dermot hides some secrets, including a previous marriage and the
fact that his wife drowned. Then Dorabella disappears, and Dermot
commits suicide. Prequel to _We'll Meet Again (BR 9341)_. 1992.
In Tune with Wedding Bells: A Novel of Enduring Romance  BR 9311
by Grace Livingston Hill
2 volumes
Reuben Remington is about to embark on a month-long vacation when
coworker Gillian Guthrie faints at her desk and needs to be taken
to the hospital. But she will not go until she knows someone will
take care of Noel, her five-year-old brother. Having no specific
holiday plans, Reuben volunteers. Attracted to Noel's religious
beliefs, Reuben soon finds faith in God is important in his life,
as are Gillian and Noel. 1941.
Lady Anne's Deception  BR 9214
by Marion Chesney
1 volume
Sick of her spoiled, beautiful sister Marigold, Annie vows to
marry first. When she surprises even herself by landing the
sought-after marquess of Torrance, Annie makes the mistake of
admitting her plot to him. Jealousies and misunderstandings
abound, giving the new marriage a very rocky start. Only after
naive Annie narrowly escapes being caught up in a murder plot do
the two profess their true feelings. Explicit descriptions of
sex. 1985.
Lady Fortescue Steps Out: The Poor Relation, Volume 1  BR 9284
by Marion Chesney
2 volumes
At seventy, Lady Fortescue has become a poor relation with only a
house on Bond Street and a small income to call her own. A chance
meeting in Hyde Park with Colonel Sandhurst, who faints from
hunger, gives Lady Fortescue an idea. She and the colonel
convince some of their friends, also in dire straits, to join
them in establishing a hotel in her home, where the guests will
be served by the nobility. Her nephew is not happy. 1992.
Like Water for Chocolate: A Novel in Monthly Installments, with
Recipes, Romances, and Home Remedies  BR 9187
by Laura Esquivel
2 volumes
When Pedro asks Mama Elena for the hand of her youngest daughter,
Tita, he is offered her sister instead. By family tradition, Tita
is to remain unmarried to care for her mother. Tita, a magical
cook, shares recipes that, seasoned by her emotions, have an
extraordinary impact on the events that follow her mother's
decision. Descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1989.
The Love Child  BR 9055
by Catherine Cookson
3 volumes
Anna Dagshaw is one of six illegitimate children born to
Nathaniel Martell and Maria Dagshaw. Nathaniel's drunken wife
will not divorce him, so he, Maria, and the children live as a
family and endure the spitting, taunts, hostility, and even
violence of the villagers. Anna is determined to overcome her
heritage, but fears she will never marry--until she meets Timothy
Barrington, who has his own pain. Strong language and violence.
1990.
The Magic of You  BR 9245
by Johanna Lindsey
2 volumes
Amy Malory has her coming-out party just in time to try seducing
Warren Anderson, who has arrived in England from America to see
his sister Georgina's baby. Unfortunately, Amy's uncle
(Georgina's husband) can't stand Warren and, what's worse, Warren
refuses to succumb to Amy's flirtations. Then they both become
prisoners in the same cabin on a Chinese ship. Strong language,
some violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
Man of My Dreams  BR 9074
by Johanna Lindsey
2 volumes
Megan Penworthy doesn't plan to marry just any man, she plans to
marry the Duke of Wrothston. But when she first meets the duke,
he is disguised as Devlin Jefferys, a horse breeder who will be
living on her family's estate. Megan's father is privy to the
duke's deception, but Megan isn't, and so she faces a dilemma
when she begins to fall in love with Jefferys. Some strong
language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1992.
Miss Tonks Turns to Crime: The Poor Relation, Volume 2  BR 9386
by Marion Chesney
1 volume
The Poor Relation Hotel in London is again short of funds to keep
it running. Miss Tonks has agreed to relieve her sister of a
diamond necklace and tiara, which should provide the needed cash.
Posing as a highwayman, Miss Tonks acquires the jewels, but upon
her return she brings her niece who seems to have fallen in love
with the highwayman when "he" kissed her. Sequel to _Lady
Fortescue Steps Out (BR 9284)_. 1993.
Moods  BR 8795
by Louisa May Alcott
4 volumes
Sylvia Yule is an adventurous tomboy who goes on a river camping
trip with her brother, Mark, and his two friends, Adam Warwick
and Geoffrey Moor, both of whom fall in love with her. At
seventeen Sylvia impulsively marries Geoffrey, but soon
recognizes her mistake--she is in love with Adam. For a
nineteenth-century woman such a predicament is a form of bondage
and just cause for moods. 1991.
Mrs. Budley Falls from Grace: The Poor Relation, Volume 3  BR
9387
by Marion Chesney
2 volumes
The Poor Relation Hotel is again in financial trouble, and Mrs.
Budley has been chosen to carry out the latest scheme to acquire
money. She is to claim relationship to the Marquess of Peterhouse
who is supposedly old and senile. But of course he isn't, and
romance follows. A problem cook adds to the confusion that often
reigns at the Poor Relation. Sequel to _Miss Tonks Turns to Crime
(BR 9386)_. 1993.
Mystery Ride  BR 9331
by Robert Boswell
3 volumes
In April 1971, Stephen and Angela bought a farm in Iowa and
settled down to farm life and raising their daughter Dulcie. Five
years later they separated. Although each now has another
partner, they still maintain a love for one another. When Dulcie
becomes a rebellious teenager, Angela hopes a summer spent on the
farm with Stephen will help. But is Angela ready for the memories
the farm brings back? Strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1992.
No Greater Love  BR 8746
by Danielle Steel
3 volume
Edwina Winfield, her parents and siblings, and her fianc are all
exceedingly happy as they sail home to America aboard the
_Titanic_ in 1912. But Edwina's life changes forever the night of
April 14. Suddenly she is left with five younger children to care
for and her father's newspaper to run. As the years pass and the
children go their own ways, Edwina is finally able to free
herself from the past and take a new chance on romance.
Bestseller 1991.
November of the Heart  BR 9211
by LaVyrle Spencer
4 volumes
In the late 1800s, Norwegian immigrant Jens Harken is working in
the Barnetts' summer home when he hears Gideon Barnett discussing
a yacht race. Harken's proposal that Barnett invest in his
innovative boat design is met by outrage until eighteen-year-old
Lorna Barnett steps in. After convincing her father to finance
the boat, she persuades Harken to ignore class differences and
fall in love with her. Explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1993.
Prairie Bouquet  BR 9190
by Jeanne Williams
4 volumes
At seventeen, Kirsten Mordal leaves her native Sweden in search
of a better life in America. In Kansas, Kirsten's sewing skills
are enhanced by her first sewing machine and soon she is the
proud owner of a traveling sewing wagon and is saving up to
homestead. But her happiness is marred by her longing for a man
she can never have--Pat O'Brien, who has married the fiance of
his deceased best friend. Some violence and some strong language.
1988.
Prisoner of My Desire  BR 8762
by Johanna Lindsey
3 volumes
Rowena Belleme is being forced by her stepbrother Gilbert to wed
the elderly Lord Lyons. Gilbert wants an heir and the lands kept
from him by Rowena's father. But Lyons is old and Rowena is
contemptuous of him and her stepbrother. Lyons dies before
bedding Rowena, and Gilbert must find a suitable replacement, or
all his plans will be for naught. Warrick de Chaville might be a
perfect substitute. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller  1991.
Private Pleasures  BR 9151
by JoAnn Ross
3 volumes
When Cassie McBride is offered a job at the Gallagher mansion,
she jumps at the chance to spend more time with handsome Roarke
Gallagher. But Roarke's powerful father separates them, sending
pregnant and penniless Cassie to New York. Cassie finds success
in modeling but, after devastating news from back home, she
blames herself for her daughter's deafness. Explicit descriptions
of sex, some violence, and some strong language. 1992.
Promise Me a Rainbow  BR 8729
by Cheryl Reavis
3 volumes
Perhaps fate caused Catherine Holben to buy the gnomes.  She is
struggling to put her life back together after being deserted by
her husband because she couldn't have children.  Joe D'Amaro and
his children are selling the gnomes because his building company
is not doing well and they need the money.  Both are nursing
painful losses and don't want to set themselves up for more.  But
fate has other ideas.  Strong language and descriptions of sex.
1990.
Relative Sins  BR 9366
by Cynthia Victor
4 volumes
Because Kailey Davids had polio as a child and limps, she never
believed a man would marry her. So she jumps at the chance to
marry Cameron Hawkes, in spite of her parents' warnings. Now she
is paying the price of her hasty marriage. She flees Cameron, and
she believes her baby daughter is dead. But the child is alive,
and over the next twenty-five years seeks to be reunited with her
mother. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.
Sapphire  BR 9343
by Venita Helton
3 volumes
1861. Sir James Lloyd, accompanied by his daughter, Arienne
Dauphina Lloyd, is on a special mission to America--he is
carrying guns to the Confederates. His ship is attacked, and
Arienne is rescued by Major Joshua Langdon, a Union soldier
masquerading as a Confederate. Their individual loyalties force
them to separate, but they are eventually tempted by their
attraction to each other. Strong language and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.
Silver Wings  BR 9161
by Grace Livingston Hill
2 volumes
First published in 1931. Amory Lorrimer is thrilled to get a
position as social secretary in the Whitney household. On the
very day that she arrives, she watches a small plane landing
nearby. Before another day passes, the pilot, Gareth, presents
her with his silver wings. But soon Gareth makes a nonstop flight
to Alaska and crashes short of his destination. Everyone believes
him to be dead except Amory, who is sure that he will be saved.
1988.
Sweet Memories  BR 8782
by LaVyrle Spencer
3 volumes
Theresa, twenty-five, is looking forward to Christmas. Her
brother Jeff will be home on leave, and the entire family will be
together. So why does Jeff have to bring his friend Brian?
Christmas is for families! But Brian has no family, and, besides,
Jeff wants him to meet Theresa. Brian might be just what she
needs to overcome the feelings about her generously endowed
figure that make her so unsure of herself. Some descriptions of
sex. 1984.
The Trail of Conflict  BR 9234
by Emilie Loring
2 volumes
Daniel Glamorgan gives Peter Courtlandt an ultimatum--the
Glamorgan money for the Courtlandt name. In other words, a
marriage of convenience between Steve Courtlandt and Geraldine
(Jerry) Glamorgan. After they marry, Steve inherits a ranch in
Wyoming--if he and Jerry live there, on Steve's money, for one
year. At last it seems their marriage of convenience may become a
marriage for love. Then a misunderstanding threatens everything.
1950.
The Volcano Lover: A Romance  BR 9355
by Susan Sontag
4 volumes
In the late eighteenth century, British ambassador Sir William
Hamilton is in Naples. When his wife dies, Sir William marries
Emma, a young woman of dubious background, who in turn falls in
love with Lord Horatio Nelson. Sir William's passion for
collecting clouds his ability to see objects for their true
value, a costly failing. Violence, some strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.
We'll Meet Again  BR 9341
by Philippa Carr
2 volumes
Dorabella Tregarland and Violetta Denver, twins, live on
neighboring estates in Cornwall. World War II is beginning, and
Violetta's fianc, Jowan, has joined the army. As Violetta awaits
Jowan's return, she and Dorabella, who devotes most of her time
to her fatherless son, turn their mansions into convalescent
homes, with the help of a British captain. Then they find
themselves involved in kidnapping and treason. Sequel to _The
Gossamer Cord (BR 9340)_. 1993.
Science Fiction
The Best from Fantasy and Science Fiction: A Fortieth Anniversary
Anthology  BR 8711
edited by Edward L. Ferman
4 volumes
Collection of stories by contemporary science fiction and fantasy
authors that tell about a feline detective, conceited aliens, a
science project gone awry, misdirected interdimensional missiles,
plaited moonbeams, backwoods horror, religion in a box, miniature
soldiers, the Spanish Armada revisited, ingrown toenails, and
counterspells. Strong language. 1989.
Chains of Command  BR 9101
by W.A. McCay and E.L. Flood
2 volumes
In a remote area of space, the starship _Enterprise_ discovers a
lost colony of humans that has been enslaved by an alien
bird-like race called the Tseetsk. The humans are in revolt
against their overseers and expect the help of the _Enterprise_,
but Captain Picard and his crew find the situation very
complicated. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. 1992.
China Mountain Zhang  BR 9295
by Maureen F. McHugh
3 volumes
On twenty-second-century Earth, China has become dominant and the
United States is a secondary power. China Mountain Zhang, an
American-born Chinese, who is homosexual and hides this fact from
the authorities, begins his personal odyssey through several
layers of this society and from a much-changed New York City to
the technological glitter of Beijing. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1992.
Dark Force Rising: Star Wars, Volume 2  BR 9288
by Timothy Zahn
4 volumes
The heroes of the New Republic--Princess Leia, Han Solo, Lando
Calrissian, Chewbacca, and Luke Skywalker--continue their
dangerous missions to consolidate their victories against the
Empire. But now they must face the evil genius of Grand Admiral
Thrawn as well as a sinister new threat from the Dark Side of the
Force. Sequel to _Heir to the Empire (BR 8668)_. Bestseller 1992.
The Day of the Triffids  BR 8820
by John Wyndham
2 volumes
In this English science fiction work, a blinding blast from
meteors causes Earth to be overrun by great flesh-eating plants,
which almost exterminate humankind. The survivors are fighting
not only against a hostile form of life, but also against each
other and themselves. 1951.
The Disinherited  BR 9086
by Peter David and others
2 volumes
Captain Kirk and the crew of the _Enterprise_ have been sent to
investigate the attack by an alien fleet on the colony of Gamma
Xaridian. Seeing the destruction, Captain Kirk realizes that the
Federation is in trouble, but he doesn't know how serious the
situation is until Spock makes a discovery of his own. Some
strong language. A Star Trek Novel. Bestseller 1992.
Downbelow Station  BR 8797
by C.J. Cherryh
4 volumes
When probes from Sol Station were sent out by Earth Company, they
found many stars on their journey. But Pell's Star was the first
to prove habitable. Over the years, as more star colonies were
established, Pell became a liability for Earth Company, and now
it is the focus of a conflict among Earth's colonies. Pell wants
to remain a neutral star but must resist or succumb to Earth
Company's struggle to regain its lost empire. 1981.
Fahrenheit 451  BR 8799
by Ray Bradbury
2 volumes
Social satire set in the future, when owning or reading books is
a crime. Guy Montag, the fireman-hero, becomes a fugitive when he
succumbs to temptation. Some strong language. 1953.
The Fall of Hyperion  BR 8684
by Dan Simmons
read by
6 volumes
The war between the Hegemony and the Ousters continues on the
planet Hyperion.  The seven pilgrims, who have come to confront
the Shrike, are waging their own war within the Time Tombs
against this hideous creature whose freedom will mean death to
humanity.  Sequel to _Hyperion (BR 8683)_. Some strong language
and some descriptions of sex.  Bestseller  1990
Falling Free  BR 9367
by Lois McMaster Bujold
2 volumes
Leo Graf, a highly skilled welding engineer, has come to Cay
Project, an orbital habitat, to teach the inhabitants welding.
When Graf arrives, he discovers there are only 400
downsiders--average people--living there. The other 1,000 are
quaddies--children with two sets of arms and no legs. Graf is
concerned about their lack of knowledge of the outside world. And
rightly so. For soon two quaddies attempt to escape to that
world. Some strong language. 1988.
Forbidden Planet  BR 8822
by W.J. Stuart
2 volumes
United Planets cruiser C-57-D is on a mission to learn the fate
of a scientific expedition to the planet Altair-4. The would-be
rescuers find the sole survivors, Dr. Morbius and his daughter,
along with their robot servant, living an idyllic existence on
the exotic planet. And Morbius, who possesses the knowledge and
power of a long-dead super-civilization, does not want to be
rescued. Novel based on the landmark science fiction film. 1956.
Imbalance  BR 9090
by V.E. Mitchell
2 volumes
The Federation has been contacted by the Jarada, a secretive,
insect-like race, regarding the establishment of diplomatic
relations. They specifically ask that Captain Picard of the
_Enterprise_ act as chief negotiator. The negotiating crew is
shown every courtesy and negotiations proceed without difficulty
until the crew is cut off from their ship and the ship is
attacked. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. Bestseller
1992.
Imzadi  BR 9119
by Peter David
3 volumes
"Imzadi" is a term used on the planet Betazed to describe a
long-standing bond of friendship between people. Commander Riker
of the starship _Enterprise_ and crew member Deanna Troi now
consider themselves Imzadi. When Deanna dies of a mysterious
illness, Riker finds himself having to choose between strict
Starfleet rules and Imzadi. Strong language and some descriptions
of sex. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. Bestseller 1992.
The Land That Time Forgot  BR 9215
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
1 volume
A man vacationing in Greenland finds a thermos bottle washed up
on shore. Inside is the journal of Bowen Tyler, Jr. Tyler's tale
begins on the afternoon of June 3, 1916, when he skirmishes with
Germans and boards their submarine. Soon Tyler, his dog, a few
fellow crew members, and the young girl he rescues are on the
forgotten island of Caspak, where time apparently stopped with
the Bronze Age. Prequel to _The People That Time Forgot (BR
9216)_. 1918.
The Last Command: Star Wars, Volume 3  BR 9292
by Timothy Zahn
4 volumes
Grand Admiral Thrawn has mobilized the Empire's forces against
the Rebel Alliance. His cloned soldiers can be replaced faster
than the Alliance can destroy them. Things look bleak for the
Alliance. Luke Skywalker leads a small force to destroy the
cloning machines, only to find the Dark Jedi C'baoth waiting for
him. Sequel to _Dark Force Rising (BR 9288)_. Bestseller 1993.
Nerilka's Story  BR 8867
by Anne McCaffrey
1 volume
When a terrible plague descends upon the planet Pern, everyone
pitches in to help except Nerilka's father. Ashamed and
determined to help, Nerilka packs up medicines and supplies and
sneaks off to aid her people. While on her quest, she meets Lord
Alessan, who is frantically preparing a serum for mass
inoculations, and finds true love and happiness. Bestseller 1986.
Neuromancer  BR 9062
by William Gibson
2 volumes
Case, a twenty-first century computer interfacer, is caught
stealing and receives nerve damage as punishment. When even
Japan's medical minds can't repair the injury, drug-addicted and
penniless Case loses hope, until he is kidnapped by strangers who
promise to cure him if he uses his expertise on their dangerous
project. Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of
sex. Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick Awards. 1984.
No Enemy but Time  BR 9195
by Michael Bishop
3 volumes
While on a time-travel assignment in prehistoric Africa, John
Monegal joins a group of early prehumans. He shares in the
intimate life of the group and in their struggle for survival in
a brutal world. After fathering a child, he returns to the
present, where he finds the conflicting realities of two
different lives in two different times have changed him forever.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Nebula Award.
1982.
Out of Time's Abyss  BR 9217
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
1 volume
Bradley, who landed on the primitive island of Caspak with Bowen
Tyler, Jr., and others, is now searching for Tyler and a young
girl within its ancient jungles. But Bradley is not prepared for
the terrible secret he comes upon when he enters the city at the
heart of the island. Nor is he prepared for the deadliest
challenge of all. Sequel to _The People That Time Forgot (BR
9216)_. 1918.
The People That Time Forgot  BR 9216
by Edgar Rice Burroughs
1 volume
Bowen Tyler, Jr.'s, manuscript has been turned over to Tom
Billings, who has set out to find Caspak and rescue Tyler. Having
located the forgotten island, Billings has built a plane and
flown over the cliffs into Caspak's center. But his plane crashes
and he finds himself face to face with a young woman and the
fierce beast that inhabits the island. Sequel to _The Land That
Time Forgot (BR 9215)_. 1918.
Perchance to Dream  BR 8852
by Howard Weinstein
2 volumes
Captain Picard and the crew of the starship _Enterprise_
encounter an alien race called the Tenirans who vie with the
humans over possession of a newly discovered world. When an
_Enterprise_ shuttle craft disappears, Picard is ready to blame
the Tenirans. But when Picard himself suddenly vanishes from the
_Enterprise_ bridge, it becomes apparent that a much more
powerful alien force is at work. A Star Trek: The Next Generation
novel. 1991.
Probe  BR 9072
by Margaret Wander Bonanno
3 volumes
The Romulan Praetor has died and the Federation has come together
for talks that they hope will at last bring peace to the galaxy.
But news that the Probe has entered Romulan space sends Captain
Kirk, Mr. Spock, and the crew of the _Enterprise_ on a dangerous
mission and a confrontation with the menace. Some strong
language. A Star Trek novel. Bestseller 1992.
Reunion  BR 8757
by Michael Jan Friedman
3 volumes
_Enterprise_ commander Picard, a past captain of the _Stargazer_,
has been asked to escort his former ensign, Morgen, to Morgen's
homeworld of Daa'V.  Picard is looking forward to a pleasant
reunion with Morgen and other former crew members.  Suddenly an
accident caused by an assassin propels the _Enterprise_ into
Romulan space.  The assassin must be found before peace is
destroyed within the galaxy.  Star Trek: The Next Generation
novel.  Bestseller  1991.
The Rift  BR 9096
by Peter David
2 volumes
Three times a century a rift opens up in space and joins the
Federation with enigmatic aliens called Calligar. A Federation
delegation led through the rift by Mr. Spock is captured, leaving
Captain Kirk to discover the evil mystery of the Calligar and to
rescue his friends before the rift closes for another
thirty-three years. A Star Trek novel. Bestseller 1991.
Sanctuary  BR 9138
by John Vornholt
2 volumes
The starship _Enterprise_ tracks a space pirate to an unknown
planet. The planet appears to be the fabled world of Sanctuary,
where anyone can find refuge from pursuit or persecution. Not to
be dissuaded by the legend, Captain Kirk, Mr. Spock, and Dr.
McCoy trail their quarry to the planet's surface. There they find
not a refuge but a deadly prison from which no visitor can ever
escape. A Star Trek novel. 1992.
Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country  BR 8890
by J.M. Dillard
2 volumes
Captain Kirk and the crew of the _Enterprise_ are sent to escort
a Klingon emissary into Federation space for peace talks. An
insidious assassination terminates the discussions, and Kirk and
Dr. McCoy end up in the hands of the Klingons, charged with
murder. Meanwhile Spock and the rest of the crew must identify
the real murderer to avert a galactic war. Star Trek novel based
on the motion picture. 1992.
Unification  BR 9117
by Jeri Taylor
2 volumes
Ambassador Spock makes an unauthorized journey to the center of
the Romulan Empire. Federation leaders suspect defection. Captain
Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the _Enterprise_ are sent on a
dangerous, secret mission to Romulus, the home world of the
Romulans, to find Spock and discover his intentions. Star Trek:
The Next Generation. Bestseller 1990.
Z for Zachariah  BR 8837
by Robert C. O'Brien
2 volumes
The diary of Ann Burden, sixteen, who thinks she is the only
survivor of nuclear war until a man with a radiation-proof suit
comes into the valley. Though John Loomis seems pleasant enough
at first, his arrival soon brings disaster, uncertainty,
loneliness, and terror for Ann. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1974.
Short Stories
African Visas: A Novella and Stories  BR 8853
by Maria Thomas
2 volumes
In the novella "The Jiru Road," six-foot-two-inch Peace Corps
volunteer Sarah Easterday arranges for destitute Ethiopian
villagers to build a useless road in a food-for-work program.
Like the novella, the accompanying stories revolve around the
African experiences of outsiders including do-gooders, tourists,
and people searching for their roots. The late author spent
eighteen years in Africa. Some strong language. 1991.
And the Angels Sing: Stories  BR 9383
by Kate Wilhelm
2 volumes
A dozen stories focusing on people coming to terms with their
fate in life. In "The Look Alike," a woman imagines seeing a
double of her stillborn child. "Forever Yours, Anna" tells of a
graphologist who falls in love with a woman because of her
handwriting. In "The Great Doors of Silence," a woman recalls the
abuse she suffered as a child, and "The Day of the Sharks"
depicts a couple's idyllic Florida vacation that becomes a
nightmare. Some strong language. 1992.
The _Awakening_ and Selected Stories  BR 8894
by Kate Chopin
3 volumes
First published in 1899, _The Awakening_ is a novel about a
liberated young woman who rebels against the constraints of
marriage and engages in extramarital love. The results are
disastrous, in the book and on the career of the author. In an
introduction to the novel and the twelve short stories in this
collection, the editor reflects on Chopin's continuing impact on
feminist literature. 1983.
The Cat Who Had Fourteen Tales  BR 9167
by Lilian Jackson Braun
2 volumes
Most of the cats in Braun's stories are of the Siamese variety
and vastly superior to their human companions. In "The Fluppie
Phenomenon," cat sitters take on a kitten with a mechanical
fetish, putting their appliances in danger. The protagonist of
"Phut Phat Concentrates" tries to teach his humans a more
advanced method of communicating. "Stanley and Spook" are a cat
and a boy with oddly reversed traits. Some violence. 1988.
_Death in Venice_ and Other Stories  BR 9105
by Thomas Mann
4 volumes
The title story was first published in Germany in 1913. English
translations of _Death in Venice_ and other stories were first
published in 1930. This collection of writings by the German
author develops the themes of the past's influence on the
present, the meaning of death, the alienation of the artist, and
the inner struggle of intellectualism versus sensualism. 1991.
The Foreseeable Future  BR 9286
by Reynolds Price
2 volumes
Three short stories set in rural North Carolina. In "The Fare to
the Moon," Kayes Paschal must face the reality of leaving his
mistress, as well as his estranged wife and son, and go off to
World War II. In the title story, Whit Wade, who has come home a
wounded veteran of World War II, must learn to live again. And in
"Back before Day," Dean Walker confronts jealousy, childhood
devotion, and death. Some strong language and some descriptions
of sex. 1991.
Good Gossip  BR 9285
by Jacqueline Carey
2 volumes
These stories are narrated by Rosemary, who discusses her
thirty-something New York friends and acquaintances as they
frequent endless parties and bars. The title story focuses on the
surprising results when flamboyant Susannah makes the unlikely
decision to marry a staid attorney. Others feature a playwright
who, after graciously giving Rosemary her boyfriend, goes
incognito as a salesclerk to meet a diamond in the rough. 1992.
The Hills Beyond: With a Note on Thomas Wolfe by Edward C. Aswell
BR 9089
by Thomas Wolfe
3 volumes
When Wolfe died at the age of thirty-seven, he left behind
numerous unpublished stories. Ten of these short stories are
collected here, along with the title piece, a series of sketches.
Also included is an essay by Wolfe's last editor. 1941.
Historical Christmas Stories 1990  BR 8732
by Nora Roberts and others
3 volumes
Roberts reintroduces the MacGregor family when a young widow
falls for wounded minuteman Ian MacGregor. Another story explores
the conflicting emotions of relatives and sweethearts divided by
the Civil War. Lastly, a rancher's daughter and a former town
troublemaker are reunited. Some descriptions of sex.  1990.
The Lilac Bus: Stories  BR 9077
by Maeve Binchy
3 volumes
Every weekend seven villagers travel home from Dublin to Rathdoon
aboard Tom Fitzgerald's Lilac Bus. Separate sketches, which
combine to create a larger tale, portray the villagers' concerns:
Judy Hickey's loss of the custody of her two children, Mikey
Burns's affluent brother, and Tom's hospitalized sister. The
collection also includes _Dublin 4_, stories set in the city.
1984.
_The Mysterious Stranger_ and Other Stories  BR 8858
by Mark Twain
2 volumes
This collection of nine stories contains several humorous pieces,
such as "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County," which
is about a trickster. Others, such as "The Man That Corrupted
Hadleyburg" and "Luck," are more satirical. The title story,
which appears at the end of the collection, is pessimistic
fiction reflecting the author's bitterness in his final years.
1962.
The Past Leads a Life of Its Own  BR 9371
by Wayne Fields
2 volumes
Collection of short stories in which the author, through the eyes
of young Lonnie, recalls bits and pieces of his own childhood.
Lonnie, who lives on a farm with his parents, grandfather, and
uncle, grows up quickly in post-World War II America. He learns
to cope with poverty and death, and discovers the meaning of
work, pride, strength, and respect. As he grows up, he comes to
realize that there is a world beyond his family. Some strong
language. 1992.
_Run for Your Life_ and Other Stories  BR 8883
by Jane Anderson and others
1 volume
This collection of short stories presents information. Topics
include battered wives, horoscope signs, extraterrestrials, and
kitchen hints. Easy reading for adults. 1983.
A Sportsman's Notebook  BR 9075
by Ivan Sergeevich Turgenev
4 volumes
These sketches from a hunter's album were first published in
Russia between 1847 and 1852. The stories are noted for their
poetic country settings, their contrasts between hero and
heroine, and their objective portrayal of heroes of the Russian
intelligentsia. A hatred of injustice marks all of Turgenev's
writings, and it is believed that this book inspired the uprising
of the serfs in 1861. 1992.
Strange Business  BR 9326
by Rilla Askew
2 volumes
A sequence of ten stories set in a small Oklahoma town over a
period of twenty-five years. Each story is titled by a date and
features a single character--who may reappear, even from beyond
the grave. A brief preface sets life in this microcosmic world in
motion--a life where white men's rules vie with Choctaw spirits.
Some strong language. 1992.
Sweet Talk  BR 8794
by Stephanie Vaughn
1 volume
A collection of ten short stories in which Gemma, a young girl
who appears in several stories, grows up on a succession of army
bases. She learns how to cope with her ailing mother, her
difficult father, Zachary, and her kid brother, MacArthur.  She
carries some of what she learns into adolescence and adulthood in
both comic and tragic memories. Some of the "sweet talk" is in
military-speak, such as "Able Baker Charlie Dog." 1990.
They Brought Their Women: A Book of Short Stories  BR 9179
by Edna Ferber
2 volumes
A collection of eight short stories written between 1927 and
1933. The title story describes the gulf between two Chicago
couples, Leonard and Muriel Starrett, steel-mill aristocracy from
the North Side, and Jeff Boyd and his wife, Hank, from the South
Side. Other stories include "Glamour," "Fraulein," "Meadow Lark,"
"Hey! Taxi!," "Wall Street--'28," "No Foolin'," and "Keep It
Holy." 1933.
Toward the Radical Center: A Karel Capek Reader  BR 8786
by Karel Capek
4 volumes
English translations of three plays and several short stories,
essays, and assorted sketches on gardening and travel provide a
sampling of the work of this prolific Czechoslovakian writer. The
word "robot" from his 1922 play _R.U.R._ (_Rossum's Universal
Robots_), included here, has entered everyday language. 1990.
_Typhoon_ and Other Stories  BR 8814
by Joseph Conrad
3 volumes
Three short stories that provide psychological portraits of men
who face tests of physical or moral courage. In "Typhoon" (1902),
a ship's captain faced with mutiny and a typhoon deals shrewdly
and bravely with his men and his ship. "The Nigger of the
_Narcissus_" (1897) is about a man dying of tuberculosis, and
"The Shadow-Line" (1917) deals with the effect of a mental or a
moral shock on a young man. 1991.
Suspense
After All These Years  BR 9339
by Susan Isaacs
3 volumes
Rosie Meyers does not give up hope that her estranged husband
Richie will reconsider divorcing her until she trips over his
corpse in the kitchen. Her attempt to yank the knife from his
body seals her fate as the prime suspect. Realizing that the real
killer's trail is growing cold, Rosie dodges the cops while
trying to wrest the truth out of Richie's friends and associates.
Strong language and some explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1993.
After the First Death  BR 8796
by Robert Cormier
2 volumes
On a rickety bridge in New England, terrorists hijack a bus
loaded with small children and demand the abolishment of a secret
government agency nearby. The general who heads the agency drafts
his teenage son as a messenger to the terrorists, and this
heartless decision results in tragedy for everyone involved. Some
strong language and some violence. For junior and senior high and
older readers. 1979.
An Agent in Place  BR 9134
by Robert Littell
3 volumes
Fearing the end of the Cold War, a mysterious, autonomous
American agency hatches a plot to thwart changes in the Soviet
Union. The bureau's patsy is agent Ben Bassett, sent to Moscow
supposedly to eradicate all paper traces of a CIA operation
called Ironweed. While both American and Soviet operatives track
his movements, Ben further complicates the plan by falling in
love with a Russian poet. Explicit descriptions of sex and some
strong language. 1991.
The Black Sea  BR 9363
by Richard Setlowe
4 volumes
American Maggi Chancellor is on board a Russian ship off the
coast of Singapore when it is hijacked and hidden in a jungle
river. Claiming responsibility is the fanatical Malayan Tengku
Haji Azhar, who wants to exchange hostages for arms. As Maggi
works as an interpreter, trying to calm the passengers, Tengku
sends another severed head to Singapore every day to reinforce
his demands. Violence, strong language, and descriptions of sex.
1991.
The Doll's House  BR 9159
by Evelyn Anthony
3 volumes
As her marriage disintegrates, the Foreign Office's Rosa Bennett
accepts a temporary assignment with British Intelligence. Her
mission is to investigate Harry Oakham, a retired British spy
suspected of going bad. Sure enough, Oakham has collected an
international group of spies to sell terrorist activities out of
posh hotel headquarters. Unfortunately, Rosa is wildly attracted
to Oakham. Strong language, violence, and descriptions of sex.
1992.
Downtown  BR 8899
by Ed McBain
2 volumes
Florida businessman Michael Barnes's trouble begins on Christmas
Eve in a New York bar, where he's killing time before his flight
home. First he's accused of stealing a woman's ring, then a fake
detective steals the contents of his wallet, and finally a fake
movie producer steals his car. When the "producer" turns up dead,
Barnes begins a frantic, humorous search for clues to clear
himself. Violence, strong language, and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1989.
Dragon Tears  BR 9169
by Dean Koontz
3 volumes
Detectives Harry Lyon and Connie Gulliver, who are on a mission
to fight corruption, encounter a respectable-looking man who
enters a diner and suddenly peppers the room with bullets. While
investigating, Harry is approached by a strange man who predicts
Harry and others will be dead by dawn. Harry begins to wonder if
he is dealing with a case of possession. Violence, strong
language, and descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
I'll Be Seeing You  BR 9253
by Mary Higgins Clark
3 volumes
The first shock for television reporter Meghan Collins that night
is seeing the stabbing victim's face at the hospital--it is
identical to her own. Her second is the faxed message she
receives when she arrives home--"Mistake. Annie was a mistake."
Was someone after Meghan instead? Or is there a connection to the
recent accidental death of her father? Is her father even dead?
His body stubbornly refuses to turn up. Some violence. Bestseller
1993.
Jurassic Park  BR 9345
by Michael Crichton
4 volumes
Something is terribly wrong at Jurassic Park on a remote island
off the coast of Costa Rica. Visitors and residents are being
attacked by strange-looking animals that maul them and leave
behind a sticky saliva. In reality, dinosaurs cloned and raised
by a genetic engineering firm have escaped the island.
Consultants are brought in to solve the problem, but soon
everyone is running for dear life. Some strong language.
Bestseller 1990.
The Kidnapping of Christina Lattimore  BR 8840
by Joan Lowery Nixon
2 volumes
The daughter of a wealthy Houston family is kidnapped and held
for a hefty ransom. Her release marks the beginning of the real
nightmare as she discovers that everyone--even her
parents--believes that she was an accomplice in her own
kidnapping. Taut suspense for junior and senior high readers.
1979.
Loves Music, Loves to Dance  BR 8888
by Mary Higgins Clark
2 volumes
Erin Kelley and Darcy Scott, friends since college days, agree to
help one of Darcy's friends with a research project about people
who answer personal ads and the experiences they have. Erin and
Darcy answer an ad that begins "Loves Music, Loves to Dance," and
soon find themselves facing a serial killer. Bestseller 1991.
The Narrowing Stream  BR 8821
by John Mortimer
1 volume
Swinton is off to work leaving his wife, Julia, to get on with
her care of the house and their three children. Suddenly little
Sam reveals that there is a strange man in the boathouse. And
soon Julia learns that this appealing person is the brother of
Molly Paneth, a well-known actress who has just been found dead
on a houseboat. When Swinton's cigarette case is found in Molly's
bedroom, the situation becomes even more disturbing. 1954.
Night over Water  BR 8793
by Ken Follett
4 volumes
It is September 1939, and England has just declared war on
Germany. A group of passengers, fleeing the approaching conflict,
board a luxurious Pan Am Clipper for a thirty-hour flight to New
York. Among them are an English fascist and his family, a Jewish
refugee, a jewel thief, a princess, and an American widow and her
brother. None are prepared for the nightmare journey over the
ocean. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex.
Bestseller 1991.
Pleading Guilty  BR 9301
by Scott Turow
3 volumes
When attorney Bert Kamin vanishes along with a large chunk of a
client's money, the firm partners turn to another of their
attorneys--ex-cop Mack Malloy--for confidential help. Secretly
impressed by Kamin's daring, Malloy begins his search. A trail of
frightening clues leads Malloy to believe that Kamin is in even
deeper trouble than suspected--maybe even dead. Strong language,
violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1993.
Scimitar  BR 9290
by John Abbott
3 volumes
It was shortly after 9:00 a.m. when Sonny Hemkar got the coded
phone call telling him to come to New York. When he arrives his
contact is dead, but the backup intermediary informs Sonny that
he is to assassinate President George Bush and, if possible,
Margaret Thatcher. The assignment has come from the Middle East.
But Sonny's foolproof plans hit a snag, all because of his sexual
prowess. Violence, strong language, and some descriptions of sex.
1992.
Seven for a Secret  BR 8885
by Victoria Holt
3 volumes
"And seven for a secret never to be told" is part of a poem
written on the wall of Lane Cottage. Although simple, it serves
as a reminder of secrets to be kept and foreshadows great
tragedies. Frederica, who has come to live in Harper's Green with
her aunt Sophie, quickly makes friends with two classmates. As
the three grow up they find love, betrayal, marriage, and murder
before they learn the secret never to be told. Bestseller 1992.
Silent Prey  BR 9111
by John Sandford
3 volumes
Serial killer Dr. Bekker manages to escape custody during his
trial. When his killing pattern surfaces in New York City, the
police turn to Lucas Davenport, the ex-cop who captured Bekker
the first time. Trying to flush Bekker out, Davenport helps an
ex-lover on the force investigate suspected police vigilantism.
Strong language, violence, and some explicit descriptions of sex.
1992.
Snake Eyes  BR 9325
by Rosamond Smith
3 volumes
Michael and Gina O'Meara live in a comfortable New Jersey
neighborhood with their twin sons and appear to have a happy
marriage. Michael frequently does work for the ACLU. He is
responsible for having Lee Roy Sears's death sentence commuted
and seeing that he has a job in the O'Mearas' hometown. But Sears
becomes too much a part of the O'Mearas' life, causing
long-hidden secrets to emerge. Violence, strong language, and
some descriptions of sex. 1992.
Virus  BR 8708
by William Harrington
3 volumes
A computer virus attacks the reservations system of major U.S.
airlines at Thanksgiving.  Soon the hackers behind this scheme
are identified.  It seems that a disgruntled computer genius,
Darius Whitney, is intent on destroying the company that he
founded but lost in a buyout.  The plan expands when his talents
are enlisted by drug dealers, who intend to disrupt more than the
airline reservations system.  Some strong language.  1991.
War Stories
The Moon Is Down  BR 8785
by John Steinbeck
1 volume
The German invasion of Norway is presumably the background for
this story of a small village and an occupying army that the
villagers ignore whenever possible and attempt to defeat by
destroying the army's morale. 1942.
North and South  BR 8723
by John Jakes
7 volumes
Panoramic novel of two wealthy families, the aristocratic,
slave-owning Mains of Carolina and the Hazards, industrialists
from Pennsylvania. The lives of the two families are intertwined
when their sons meet as West Point cadets and become fast
friends. But the families, their fortunes, and their friendship
are severely tried by the impending Civil War. Some strong
language. 1982.
Sentries  BR 8842
by Gary Paulsen
1 volume
The common theme of nuclear disaster and human vulnerability
interweaves the lives of four young people with the lives of
three veterans of past wars. The young people are Sue Oldhorn, a
seventeen-year-old Ojibway Indian; David Garcia, a
fourteen-year-old illegal immigrant; Peter Shackleton, a rock
star and band leader; and Laura Hayes, a sheep rancher's
daughter. For junior and senior high readers. 1986.
Westerns
Blackwood  BR 9433
by B.J. Peverley
2 volumes
Blackwood sets off in search of the outlaws who gunned down his
parents and raped his sister. During his methodical journey from
town to town he meets a wagon full of prostitutes heading for
California. Blackwood offers his services as a guide through
Indian country, and together they encounter warriors, revenge,
and sudden death. Some strong language. 1989.
Deep West  BR 9266
by Ernest Haycox
2 volumes
Cattle rustling is going on in Granite Canyon, and ranch foreman
Jim Benbow knows he has got big trouble, especially when the
Cattleman's Association range detective is shot to death. Cash
Gore is probably responsible for both acts, and, unfortunately,
rumor has it that Benbow's friend Clay Rand may be working for
Gore. A showdown is inevitable! Some strong language. 1937.
The Deserter Troop  BR 9333
by Jack Cummings
2 volumes
When Sergeant Joe Madden saw Private Raymond Craig's courage on
being dishonorably discharged from the U.S. Army and branded a
deserter, he knew Craig would be an excellent choice for the unit
of gunmen he was forming. Madden had no problem getting others to
desert with him, as few people liked Captain Brandon Falk. But
Madden did not count on Craig's conscience and Chief Lone Horse's
vengeance. Violence and some strong language. 1991.
Gold Rush Prodigal  BR 8779
by Brock and Bodie Thoene
2 volumes
David Bollin, son of a missionary to Hawaii, is on his way to
Boston and life as a gentleman when a freak accident aboard ship
tosses him overboard. He is rescued by a whaling ship, and when
it docks in California months later, the gold rush has begun.
Lured by the dream of a life of ease, Bollin is drawn into a web
of murder and greed. And his plan to be a gentleman seems to have
collapsed. Saga of the Sierras. 1991.
Gold Town  BR 8704
by Clay Dawson
2 volumes
Gabe Conrad, son of white settlers, was raised by the Indians.
They call him Long Rider, and he feels caught between two worlds.
Now Gabe rides into Danville, where gold fever is raging, and
meets Mae Morgan, the lady no man can possess--no man until Gabe.
Some strong language and descriptions of sex.  1989.
The Lone Star Ranger  BR 9199
by Zane Grey
3 volumes
After killing a man in self-defense, Buck Duane becomes an outlaw
and a companion of criminals, gunfighters, and rustlers who live
along the Texas border. Some strong language and some violence.
1915.
The Man from Shadow Ridge  BR 8777
by Brock and Bodie Thoene
2 volumes
When the Civil War began, Tom Dawson moved to California. Along
with his brother Jesse and Jesse's wife and sons, they run a
small ranch beneath Shadow Ridge. Now in 1863, it appears that
trouble has moved west and Tom's peaceful existence is about to
be destroyed. A stagecoach has been robbed, several people have
died, and Tom finds himself with Montgomery, a small black boy,
on his hands. Saga of the Sierras. 1990.
Raiders of Spanish Peaks  BR 9168
by Zane Grey
3 volumes
Hoping the climate will be better for his health, John Lindsay
has bought a ranch and moved his family out West. But when the
Lindsays arrive, they find they have actually bought an old,
deserted military post, where ranchers and cattle rustlers still
do battle with one another for control of the land. Strong
language. 1938.
Riders of the Silver Rim  BR 8778
by Brock and Bodie Thoene
2 volumes
When "Pickax" Springer comes upon Joshua Roberts in the desert,
Roberts is near death. As the man rallies and becomes aware of
his surroundings, he wonders how much he said while he was
delirious. But Pickax tells him that out West, a man has no past.
Now recovered, Roberts has three plans: to find a job, to find
the woman who gave him water, and to find the man who left him to
die. Saga of the Sierras. 1990.
Sequoia Scout  BR 8780
by Brock and Bodie Thoene
2 volumes
Will Reed has been searching for his fortune in the High Sierras
for ten years. Now he stands on the threshold of Spanish
California--the land, so stories say, of riches. Few Americans
have survived the trip through the mountains. It is not just
nature and the Mohave tribe that make the trip hazardous, but
also the threat posed by newly independent Mexico. But Will has
never shied from danger. Saga of the Sierras. 1991.
Streets of Laredo  BR 9394
by Larry McMurtry
5 volumes
Sequel to Pulitzer Prize-winning _Lonesome Dove (BR 6198)_. Years
have passed and Captain Call, hired by the railroad, heads for
the desert to track down Joey Garza, a young train robber. When
the trail leads to Mexico, Garza's protective mother Maria and
his blind sister Teresa have a profound effect on Call. Loyalty
also sends Lorena Parker in search of her husband, Call's partner
Pea Eye. Some strong language and violence. Bestseller 1993.
Summer of the Smoke  BR 8764
by Luke Short
1 volume
Army scout Keefe Calhoun is tracking the escaped Apache renegade,
Maco, and is accompanied by Lieutenant Benson and Trooper Carney.
They are ambushed and Calhoun and Carney are injured. They manage
to make it to Weymarn's Trading Post, where Benson leaves the two
wounded men.  It is here that Calhoun meets Hallie Thompson and
discovers an enemy who wants Maco to remain at large, but wants
Calhoun dead.  1958.
Violent Summer  BR 8639
by H.B. Broome
2 volumes
Tom English, Texas rancher, doesn't go looking for trouble; it's
just there when he wakes up in the morning.  His latest trouble
comes in the form of Julian Haynes, who wants his ranch.  When
English kills a man, Haynes sees the opportunity he's been
waiting for and has English arrested, tried, and sentenced to
death.  But a loyal friend rescues English from jail, and once
again he's facing trouble. Some strong language.  1990.
The Wildcats  BR 9126
by J.T. Edson
2 volumes
The legendary "Floating Outfit" fought for the South in the Civil
War. Now Mark Counter, one of the Outfit, is called on by his
uncle, Tune Counter, the marshal of Tennyson, Texas, to help
protect the town from the Cousins clan. Madam Bulldog, the owner
of the Bull's Head saloon--a tough lady by anyone's
standards--has killed Breck Cousins, and Tune knows the clan will
come looking for revenge. 1965.
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