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Fiction                                       

Adventure

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn BR 10687
by Mark Twain 
3 volumes
A comprehensive edition of Twain's 1885 tale about a boy who
runs away from home and floats down the Mississippi on a
raft with an escaping slave. Includes four episodes
originally deleted from the first edition, an introduction
by Twain biographer Justin Kaplan, and an addendum of
explanatory and interpretive notes. Strong language. 1996.

Captain Hawaii BR 10319
by Anthony Dana Arkin 
2 volumes
Captain Dan's Zodiac Pirate Tours sounds exciting to Arron,
who is a nature lover. Unlike his parents, he didn't come to
Hawaii just to sit by the pool. And he is pleased that Kate,
the captain's daughter, is pretty too. But then events erupt
when a rival tour company tries to put Captain Dan out of
business, involving Kate and Arron in the process. For
junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Classics

Across the River and into the Trees BR 11204
by Ernest Hemingway 
2 volumes
In Hemingway's final novel, which is set in Venice near the
end of the second World War, an aging and battle-scarred
American colonel finds a renewed enthusiasm for life when he
falls in love with a young Italian countess. Some strong
language. 1950.

Adventures of Huckleberry Finn BR 10687
by Mark Twain 
3 volumes
A comprehensive edition of Twain's 1885 tale about a boy who
runs away from home and floats down the Mississippi on a
raft with an escaping slave. Includes four episodes
originally deleted from the first edition, an introduction
by Twain biographer Justin Kaplan, and an addendum of
explanatory and interpretive notes. Strong language. 1996.

The Aspern Papers and Other Stories BR 11097
by Henry James 
3 volumes
First published in 1888, "The Aspern Papers" is set in a
crumbling Venetian palazzo, where a determined scholar tries
to charm its inhabitants--the Misses Bordereau--out of a
collection of letters by the American poet Aspern. Three
short stories first published in the 1890s complete the
collection. 1983.

The Blithedale Romance BR 11196
by Nathaniel Hawthorne 
5 volumes
Hawthorne's novel is based on his experiences living on
Brook Farm, the experimental transcendentalist community in
Massachusetts. The novel tells of Zenobia's love for
Hollingsworth, an egotistic reformer who does not return her
affection. First published in 1852. 1996.

Cannery Row BR 11086
by John Steinbeck 
2 volumes
The story of a happy-go-lucky colony of bums on the
Monterey, California, waterfront and of their friends,
ladies of easy virtue in a nearby establishment. A
sentimental theme is treated with realism and with the
philosophy that poverty-stricken independence is better than
commercial success. Some strong language. 1945.

Daisy Miller BR 10809
by Henry James 
1 volume
First published in 1878, this short story tells how Daisy,
an American girl, is ostracized for going sightseeing in
Rome with a man but without a chaperone. 1878.

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories BR 11088
by Nikolai Gogol 
2 volumes
These stories, by the father of Russian realism, are set
both in his native Ukraine and in St. Petersburg, the city
that was to have an obsessive effect on him. Critics have
acclaimed the early nineteenth-century writer for his
uncanny understanding of the development of mental illness.
1972.

Erewhon BR 11198
by Samuel Butler 
2 volumes
An English traveler discovers the remote land of Erewhon
inhabited by irrational people with exasperating ideas. A
satirical novel aimed at lampooning nineteenth-century
English society, customs, and manners. First published in
1872. 1970.

The Europeans BR 11214
by Henry James 
2 volumes
A fortune-hunting European countess and her charming brother
come to visit their straight-laced cousins near Boston.
Their rich and imaginative, but immoral, way of living is
contrasted with the dull, but upright, American way.  1878.

Finnegans Wake BR 10256
by James Joyce 
6 volumes
A controversial experimental novel first published in 1939.
The book is apparently a dream sequence representing one
night in the unconscious mind of a Dublin tavern keeper.
Joyce's unique style makes extensive use of slang, arcane
puns, and obscure allusions. 1939.

The Gambler BR 11100
by Fyodor Dostoevsky 
2 volumes
Set in a fashionable nineteenth-century German spa, this
story tells of a young Russian tutor who becomes so addicted
to the passion of gambling that everything else loses
meaning for him. Originally written in 1866. 1964.

Great Expectations BR 11178
by Charles Dickens 
5 volumes
Pip, a poor orphan boy, is befriended by an unknown
benefactor and goes to London to live the life of a
gentleman. The sequence of events and his meetings with
strange and colorful characters change him from a shallow
youth to a mature man. Includes an introduction by G.K.
Chesterton. 1860.

The Great Gatsby BR 11057
by F. Scott Fitzgerald 
2 volumes
First published in 1925, this classic is set in the
ebullient Jazz Age of the 1920s. Wealthy Jay Gatsby strives
desperately to recapture his past and his lost love, Daisy
Buchanan. Gatsby's hedonistic pursuit of the American dream
leads him to a tragic fate. 1992.

Hard Times BR 10964
by Charles Dickens 
3 volumes
A protest against materialism, set in an industrial coketown
in mid-nineteenth-century England. Governed solely by
self-interest, Thomas Gradgrind destroys his children,
Louisa and Thomas, by a complete absence of sympathy and
sentiment. 1854.

The Hunchback of Notre Dame BR 11219
by Victor Hugo 
5 volumes
This historical romance, set in 1482, concerns Quasimodo,
the hunchback bell-ringer of the Paris cathedral of Notre
Dame, and his love for the gypsy girl, Esmerelda. 1831.

Jane Eyre BR 10514
by Charlotte Bronte 
4 volumes (Reissue)
First published in 1847, this English novel is about a plain
and intelligent woman who becomes the governess for an
estate, is caught up in the mysteries of the manor, and
falls in love with the master of the house. 1993.

Laughing Boy BR 10379
by Oliver La Farge 
2 volumes
A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in the Navajo Southwest
of 1915. In telling the haunting story of the young lovers,
Laughing Boy and Slim Girl, the author depicts the lives of
the Indians from his experience as an anthropologist. Some
violence and some strong language. For high school and older
readers. 1929.

A Lost Lady BR 11262
by Willa Cather 
1 volume
A portrayal of the moral disintegration of a lovable woman
as seen through the eyes of a boy. Some strong language.
1923.

The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg BR 11193
by Mark Twain 
1 volume
A mysterious stranger leaves a sack of gold to an unknown
citizen of Hadleyburg on the condition that the townsman can
prove he is the kind person who once befriended a man in
need. The temptation has a remarkable effect on the
townspeople, who take great pride in their virtue. For
junior and senior high and older readers. 1986.

My Antonia BR 11320
by Willa Cather 
3 volumes
A lawyer recalls his Nebraska boyhood and the girl who was a
strong influence on his life in this novel about pioneering
conditions and the assimilation of immigrants. Contains a
historical essay by James Woodress that describes the
origin, writing, and reception of the book. 1918.

Nineteen Eighty-Four BR 10312
by George Orwell 
3 volumes
Classic dark satire written in 1949. In a future time under
a totalitarian regime, the people believe ignorance is
strength and war is peace. For senior high and older
readers. 1949.

The Old Man and the Sea BR 10599
by Ernest Hemingway 
1 volume (Reissue)
An old Cuban fisherman hooks a giant marlin after
eighty-five days without a catch. He then fights a losing
battle with sharks that seek to deprive him of his triumph.
Pulitzer Prize winner. Bestseller 1952.

The Professor's House BR 11281
by Willa Cather 
2 volumes
A psychological study that concerns the emotional crisis of
a fifty-year-old professor at a midwestern university who,
at the height of his career, begins to be dissatisfied with
himself. 1925.

Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins BR 10430
by Mark Twain 
3 volumes
Two novels by an American humorist. In Pudd'nhead Wilson
Twain provides a complex, ironical and morally disturbing
account of human nature under slavery as a brilliant and
inventive nineteenth-century lawyer attempts to prove his
case by using the newfangled science of fingerprinting.
Those Extraordinary Twins is about Siamese twins who share
many amusing problems. 1894.

The Red Pony BR 10887
by John Steinbeck 
1 volume
In this story, originally written in 1933, Jody Tiflin is
only ten years old when he receives the red pony as a gift.
As Jody matures, his experiences with horses, an old
ranchhand, and the birth of a colt teach him about the
interconnections between life and death. 1994.

Redburn: His First Voyage; Being the Sailor-boy Confessions
and Reminiscences of the Son-of-a- Gentleman in the Merchant
Service BR 11203
by Herman Melville 
4 volumes
Wellingborough Redburn makes his first voyage to Liverpool,
where there is widespread poverty and a lack of democracy.
He enjoys a wild excursion in London and faces a harrowing
voyage home. Based on the author's first voyage in 1837.
1849.

The Rise of Silas Lapham BR 11064
by William Dean Howells 
4 volumes
First published in 1885. A wealthy, self-made businessman
attempts to win acceptance for his family in high society of
nineteenth-century Boston. 1996.

Shadows on the Rock BR 11283
by Willa Cather 
2 volumes
Historical novel that records the last days of Count
Frontenac and the daily life of frontier Quebec as seen
through the eyes of a child. 1931.

Silas Marner BR 11257
by George Eliot 
1 volume
A simplified retelling by Clare West of Eliot's 1861 novel.
When an embittered weaver is robbed of his gold, he finds by
chance a yellow-haired child who delights him and becomes
his treasure. Also intertwined is the story of the local
squire and his two sons. 1994.

Sketches from a Hunter's Album BR 11373
by Ivan Turgenev 
4 volumes
Short stories by the Russian novelist who was born in 1818
and died in 1883. His work is noted for the poetic
atmosphere of country settings, the contrast between hero
and heroine, and the objective portrayal of heroes who
represent the development of the Russian intelligentsia. A
hatred of injustice marks all  his writings. 1990.

The Sorrows of Young Werther and Novella BR 11208
by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe 
2 volumes
The eighteenth-century German romantic story of a young man
who, while playing with the pistols of a friend, becomes
distracted by his own unhappiness and passion for a married
lady and idly decides to press the muzzle to his forehead.
Originally published in 1774. Also includes the short story,
"Novella." 1971.

The Stranger BR 10394
by Albert Camus 
1 volume
An existential novel, set in Algiers, about a man who
resists any commitment, rendering his life meaningless. He
does not react to his mother's death nor to a killing he
commits, and he becomes a placid prisoner convicted of
murder. His own impending death, however, leads him to some
realizations. 1988.

Sweet Thursday BR 11062
by John Steinbeck 
2 volumes
To depict the common bonds of love that unite humankind, the
author turns to the outcasts of a California skid row.
Portrayed are an alcoholic, a prostitute, and a down-at-the-
heels philosopher. Strong language and explicit descriptions
of sex. 1954.

A Tale of Two Cities BR 10640
by Charles Dickens 
4 volumes
Two men who bear a strong physical resemblance to each other
love the same woman. The sacrifice of one, Sydney Carton, is
the climax of this classic story set in London and Paris
during the French Revolution. 1850.

Tales of Mystery and Imagination BR 10839
by Edgar Allan Poe 
6 volumes
Forty-six popular tales including "The Tell-Tale Heart,"
"The Premature Burial," "The Black Cat," "The Pit and the
Pendulum," "The Murders in the Rue Morgue," "The Fall of the
House of Usher," "The Masque of the Red Death," "The Oblong
Box," and "The Purloined Letter." Some violence. 1993.

Tender Is the Night BR 11055
by F. Scott Fitzgerald 
3 volumes
An American psychiatrist, studying in Europe in the 1920s,
falls in love with a beautiful, wealthy patient in this 1934
novel about rich American expatriates. In their marriage, he
reacts against her great dependence on him as both husband
and doctor before he realizes his equal dependence on her.
1934.

This Side of Paradise BR 10994
by F. Scott Fitzgerald 
2 volumes
The author's first novel, which catapulted him to fame at
the age of twenty-three, relates the life and times of a
young college man born healthy, wealthy, and extraordinarily
good-looking. 1920.

Typee: A Peep at Polynesian Life BR 10985
by Herman Melville 
4 volumes
Records the adventures of a whaling voyage in the Pacific.
First published in 1846 and based on the author's actual
experience, this novel portrays a civilized man held captive
by Polynesians, who were then practicing cannibalism. 1846.

Ulysses BR 10287
by James Joyce 
7 volumes
Epic novel that deals with a single day--June 16, 1904--in
the life of Leopold Bloom, a Dublin advertising salesman.
The stream-of-consciousness style and the use of interior
monologues expose the personalities of the characters.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1922.

The Vicar of Wakefield: A Tale, Supposed to Be Written by
Himself BR 11061
by Oliver Goldsmith 
2 volumes
A pastoral tale written in the 1760s, told by an unworldly,
generous, and kindly vicar. He and his family are forced to
move to humbler dwellings. The vicar's fortitude prevails
despite the seduction of his daughter and his imprisonment
for debt. 1981.

Washington Square BR 11098
by Henry James 
2 volumes
Classic American novel written in 1881. Shy, plain Catherine
is courted by a dashing Morris Townsend. When he learns that
Catherine's wealthy, sardonic father will disinherit her if
she marries him, Townsend deserts the heartbroken young
woman. 1982.

The Wayward Bus BR 11090
by John Steinbeck 
2 volumes
A group of travelers interrelate when they are stranded
overnight at a roadside gas station and lunchroom in
California. Some strong language. 1947.

What Maisie Knew BR 11099
by Henry James 
3 volumes
Each of the divorced parents of a perceptive twelve-year-old
girl subsequently remarries, and she continues to spend six
months of the year with each family. She observes the same
adulterous activities by her stepmother and stepfather as
she saw by her parents, but this knowledge matures rather
than corrupts her. Written in the 1890s. 1996.

Contemporary

Alphabetical Africa BR 10553
by Walter Abish 
1 volume
A unique telling of a mystery tale. Alex, Allen, and Alva
arrive in Antibes in the first chapter, which consists only
of words beginning with the letter "a." Each chapter
progresses a letter, until the story reaches Zambia and
Zanzibar. Each subsequent chapter deletes a letter until
"Africa another alphabet." In the process, a murder mystery
punctuated with kinky sex is solved. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1974.

Entertaining Angels BR 10721
by Marita van der Vyver 
2 volumes
South African prize-winner about Griet, a thirty-year-old
woman dealing with miscarriage and divorce. With her quirky
sense of humor and feminist viewpoint, she survives by
rewriting fairy tales with contemporary settings. Adam, a
golden, angelic hunk, appears to fulfill her emerging
fantasies. Explicit descriptions of sex and some strong
language. 1994.

The Lighthouse at the End of the World BR 10691
by Stephen Marlowe 
3 volumes
An experimental work combining biographical fiction,
fantasy, and history. An impoverished Edgar Allan Poe sets
out on a quest to recover an enchanted relic that his
brother had secreted from a South Sea island. Poe enters a
phantasmagorical realm, where he confronts his tragic past
and encounters a gallery of characters of his own creation.
1995.

Mister Touch BR 10445
by Malcolm Bosse 
5 volumes
A dark tale in which a virus has destroyed civilization,
leaving a decayed world of ill people and wild dogs. The
Skulls, a group of survivors, is lead by Mister Touch, a
sleazy Wall Street criminal, who is named for his blindness.
He leads a caravan on a dangerous epic journey to Arizona,
where they hope to start a new civilization. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.

Mumbo Jumbo BR 10734
by Ishmael Reed 
2 volumes
Experimental novel combining form and substance. The
people's movement of Jes' Grew comes from nowhere and
spreads everywhere, rivaling the efforts of the Harlem
Renaissance and causing consternation in the Harding
cabinet. This imaginary cultural phenomenon appears in many
voices that, like jazz elements, interact with a prevailing
theme. Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex.
1972.

The Stone Raft BR 10693
by Jose Saramago 
3 volumes
A parable about the European community. A series of ominous
events leads to catastrophe as the Iberian Peninsula is
inexplicably set adrift from the continent. The frantic
residents band together in a bid to survive a world out of
control. 1995.

Family

April and the Dragon Lady BR 10659
by Lensey Namioka 
1 volume
When April Chen is a junior in a Seattle high school, she
begins dating Steve even though she knows her grandmother
won't approve of a white boyfriend. Grandma's Chinese ways
are tiresome, especially when she dotes on April's brother
and widowed father and expects April to serve them all. When
April's father decides to remarry and April begins to make
plans for college, Grandma plots to stop them. For junior
and senior high readers. 1994.

Dance Real Slow BR 10830
by Michael Grant Jaffe 
2 volumes
When his wife runs off to see the world, small-town lawyer
Gordon Nash is left to care for their four-year-old son.
Nash contends with the trials of fatherhood and develops a
special relationship with his son. After two years, Nash's
wife reappears and upsets the life that he has built. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1996.

Faces in the Moon BR 10522
by Betty Louise Bell 
1 volume
"I was raised on the voices of women. Indian women." So
begins the story of Lucie, who has returned to Oklahoma as
her mother is dying. Memories of three generations of women
talking around the oilcloth-covered table fill Lucie,
reminding her of changes in the Indian culture over time.
Stories told over and over shine down on her, just as her
grandmother had promised to watch down from the moon after
she died. 1994.

Homecoming BR 11360
by Belva Plain 
1 volume
Annette Byrne, eighty-five, has had enough of the
estrangement between her two sons and among other family
members. She summons them all to her home on a wintry
December day. Tensions are high, and harsh words begin to
flow. Then a near tragedy puts a different light on the day
for each of those present. Bestseller 1997.

An Independent Woman BR 11309
by Howard Fast 
3 volumes
Barbara Lavette, matriarch of a diverse California family,
writes columns for her ex-husband's newspaper. After being
robbed in her home, Barbara refuses to prosecute her
assailant, believing him a victim of society, and instead
tries to rehabilitate him. Shortly after, while planning a
family wedding, Barbara unexpectedly falls in love with the
minister, Philip Carter. 1997.

Jackie by Josie BR 11306
by Caroline Preston 
3 volumes
Josie should be writing her dissertation on an obscure poet,
but when a celebrity biographer offers her a summer job
researching Jackie Onassis, Josie surprises herself by
accepting. This means staying in New England with her mother
and toddler son, while her husband moves to Berkeley with
their female friend. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1997.

Talent Night BR 11053
by Jean Davies Okimoto 
1 volume
Although his sister claims Asians can't be rap artists,
Rodney Suyama plans to prove her wrong. If that happens and
Ivy Ramos becomes his girlfriend, life will be perfect. This
fantasy is interrupted when Rodney's Japanese great-uncle
demands proof that Rodney and his sister have retained their
Japanese culture. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Whiteoaks of Jalna BR 10968
by Mazo de la Roche 
3 volumes
Finch, the awkward, misunderstood musical genius of the
Whiteoak family, finds growing up difficult. Events reach a
climax when his eccentric old grandmother dies and leaves
her fortune to him. Sequel to Jalna (BR 4977) and prequel to
Finch's Fortune (BR 5044). Some strong language. 1929.

You Can't Get There from Here BR 11478
by Earl Hamner Jr. 
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old Wes tells of a day spent combing New York
in search of his father. As he recalls incidents of family
life and various friends and relatives from Virginia, the
juxtaposition of easy Southern country ways with the hectic
pace of New York makes a droll contrast. 1965.

Fantasy

An Acceptable Time BR 10728
by Madeleine L'Engle 
2 volumes
In this companion to A House like a Lotus (BR 6368),
sixteen-year-old Polly O'Keefe visits her grandparents' farm
in Connecticut and discovers a "time gate" that takes her
back three thousand years. There she meets Anaral, a Native
American girl; Karralys, a druid expelled from Britain; and
Tav, a warrior who has accompanied Karralys. For junior and
senior high readers. 1989.

Belgarath the Sorcerer BR 10904
by David and Leigh Eddings 
6 volumes
In this prequel to the Belgariad and the Malloreon series,
Belgarath the Sorcerer is encouraged by his grandson,
Garion, to explain how the evil god Torak split the world
apart and how Aldur set it right again with Belgarath's
help. 1994.

The Dragon and the Djinn BR 10692
by Gordon R. Dickson 
3 volumes
In this sequel to The Dragon, the Earl, and the Troll, (BR
10530), the Dragon Knight and his friend, Sir Brian, venture
to the Holy Land in search of the father of Brian's
betrothed. But the quest becomes a dangerous odyssey as they
encounter pirates, sea giants, and the wizardly Djinn. 1996.

The Dragon, the Earl, and the Troll BR 10530
by Gordon R. Dickson 
4 volumes
In this sequel to The Dragon at War (BR 9385), Jim Eckert,
the Dragon Knight, learns that hostile trolls have
infiltrated and besieged the castle during the Christmas
feast. Aided by his wife, his wolf, and a master magician,
Jim battles the Dark Powers to keep chance and history in
balance. 1994.

Dragon's Blood BR 10937
by Jane Yolen 
2 volumes
Jakkin Stewart steals a hatchling dragon and trains it
secretly in the desert. If Heart's Blood, the young dragon,
can win in the gaming pits, his young owner can buy his
freedom and win the love of a mysterious girl. Jakkin can't
even think of what will happen if his dragon loses. First
book of the Pit Dragon trilogy. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1982.

Dream Spinner BR 10489
by Joanne Hoppe 
2 volumes
When Mary Barrone's widowed father remarries, the new family
moves into an old Victorian house. For a high school
project, Mary decides to experiment with lucid
dreaming--willing herself to fly in her dreams. She
succeeds, and night after night finds herself flying around
her house but during an earlier time in history. She becomes
involved with former residents of the house and tries to
alter history. For junior and senior high readers. 1992.

Ghost of Chance BR 10674
by William S. Burroughs 
1 volume
A cautionary fantasy tale about humankind, religion, and the
environment. In the 1700s, Captain Mission founds a
settlement on the coast of Madagascar. His strict laws to
protect nature classify the killing of lemurs as a capital
crime. But the destruction of a mysterious stone temple
discovered by Mission wrecks the future of the gentle beasts
and leaves a horrible legacy. Violence, strong language, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1991.

The Green Mile: Part 1, The Two Dead Girls BR 10648
by Stephen King 
1 volume
In this first installment of a serial novel, death-row
supervisor Paul Edgecombe thinks back to 1932 when John
Coffey was brought in for the rape and murder of
nine-year-old twin girls. Prequel to The Mouse on the Mile
(BR 10649). Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996.

The Green Mile: Part 2, The Mouse on the Mile BR 10649
by Stephen King 
1 volume
In the second installment of a serial novel, elderly Paul
Edgecombe continues his tale of death row in 1932. A mouse
that has befriended a condemned man angers a hard-nosed
guard, and a new inmate stirs up trouble from day one.
Strong language and violence. Sequel to The Two Dead Girls
(BR 10648). Bestseller 1996.

The Green Mile: Part 3, Coffey's Hands BR 10650
by Stephen King 
1 volume
In the third installment of a serial novel, inmate John
Coffey heals death row supervisor Paul Edgecombe's vicious
urinary infection just by touching him. This and Coffey's
gentle nature make Edgecombe question his guilt. Sequel to
The Mouse on the Mile (BR 10649). Strong language and
violence. Bestseller 1996.

The Green Mile: Part 4, The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix BR
10651
by Stephen King 
1 volume
In the fourth installment of a serial novel, inmate John
Coffey again proves his miraculous healing powers to
death-row supervisor Paul Edgecombe, this time by coming to
the rescue of Mr. Jingles, the mouse. Meanwhile, Edgecombe
plots to get rid of a cruel guard. Sequel to Coffey's Hands
(BR 10650). Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996.

The Green Mile: Part 5, Night Journey BR 10652
by Stephen King 
1 volume
In the fifth installment of a serial novel, death-row
supervisor Paul Edgecombe sneaks inmate John Coffey out of
prison to test his healing powers on the warden's ill wife.
Sequel to The Bad Death of Eduard Delacroix (BR 10651).
Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1996.

The Green Mile: Part 6, Coffey on the Mile BR 10686
by Stephen King 
1 volume
The final installment of a serial novel. At 104, former
death-row supervisor Paul Edgecombe finishes telling the
story of huge inmate John Coffey, little mouse Mr. Jingles,
and the other characters introduced in the first five parts.
Sequel to Night Journey (BR 10652). Violence and strong
language. Bestseller 1996.

The Last Unicorn BR 10311
by Peter S. Beagle 
2 volumes
A beautiful white unicorn worries that she is the last of
her species and so sets out in search of any surviving
relatives. Accompanied by a second-rate magician and a sad,
thin woman, the unicorn has fairy-tale adventures and finds
her family enslaved by a wicked king. 1968.

The Magic and the Healing BR 10524
by Nick O'Donohoe 
3 volumes
B.J. Vaughan's dreams of becoming a veterinarian are
shattered when she discovers she has Huntington's chorea.
However, before she leaves school, B.J. travels to
Crossroads, a world where imaginary creatures live and where
a unicorn needs her help. Prequel to Under the Healing Sign
(BR 10525). For senior high and older readers. 1994.

Neverwhere BR 11353
by Neil Gaiman 
3 volumes
En route to a formal dinner, London businessman Richard
Mayhew spots a young woman lying wounded in the street. He
takes the victim to his home and awakes the next day to find
that he has lost his identity in the real world. Mayhew
joins the now-healed woman in a perilous quest through an
eerie subterranean realm. 1997.

No One Noticed the Cat BR 10919
by Anne McCaffrey 
1 volume
The venerable Mangan, regent of Esphania, dies, ceding the
throne to Prince Jamas and bequeathing his wisdom to his
cat, Niffy. When Jamas becomes the target of usurpers and
falls deeply in love, Niffy protects him from harm and
guides him on a true path. 1996.

Once upon a Galaxy BR 11067
by Josepha Sherman 
2 volumes
Forty-two tales of folklore, fantasy, and science fiction.
Five categories, each prefaced by an essay, include the
fantastic voyage, the child who becomes a heroic leader, the
hero ignorant of his origins, the quest for a magic item,
and the cunning of the trickster. Violence. 1994.

Out of Time BR 10804
by Caroline B. Cooney 
2 volumes
In this sequel to Both Sides of Time (BR 10273), 1990s Annie
Lockwood once again travels through time to see the friends
she made in 1895. The young man she loves, Strat, has been
institutionalized because of his description of Annie. She
is his only chance for escape. For junior and senior high
readers. 1996.

The Tangle Box BR 11179
by Terry Brooks 
3 volumes
Ben Holiday, sovereign of the Magic Kingdom of Landover,
allows confidence-man Horris Kew to return from exile on
Earth. But Horris has become the unwitting dupe of the evil
sorcerer Gorse, who plans to enslave the fairy folk of
Landover and imprison Ben and his companions in the Tangle
Box. Sequel to Wizard at Large (BR 7846). 1994.

Under the Healing Sign BR 10525
by Nick O'Donohoe 
3 volumes
In this sequel to The Magic and the Healing (BR 10524), B.J.
Vaughn, a young veterinarian, practices her work in
Crossroads, an alternate world inhabited by imaginary
creatures. When evil Morgan obtains the secret map to
Crossroads, B.J. must battle Morgan's army to save the land.
For senior high and older readers. 1995.

Veronica BR 10719
by Nicholas Christopher 
2 volumes
A tale of magic and illusion. Leo falls in with the
mysterious and beautiful Veronica, who needs him to contact
her vanished magician father. She leads the compliant Leo on
a mystical and spiritual quest through time and space.
Explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.

Witches' Brew BR 11451
by Terry Brooks 
2 volumes
Ben Holiday, High Lord of the Magic Kingdom of Landover, is
challenged by King Rydall of Marnhull for mastery of the
realm. And Ben cannot refuse to do battle with the champions
that Rydall sends against him, because Ben's daughter has
been abducted through a witch's magic, and Rydall holds the
key to her fate. Sequel to The Tangle Box (BR 11179). 1995.

Wren to the Rescue BR 11175
by Sherwood Smith 
2 volumes
Wren and Tess have become close friends while living at
Three Groves Orphanage, but Wren is still surprised when
Tess announces she is really a princess and has been hiding
from the evil King Andreus. The time has come for Tess to
return home, and she takes Wren with her. But they are only
there one day when Tess is kidnapped. Prequel to Wren's
Quest (BR 11176). For junior and senior high readers. 1990.

Wren's Quest BR 11176
by Sherwood Smith 
2 volumes
Exhilarated by saving Tess in Wren to the Rescue (BR 11175),
Wren is eager for more excitement. She also wants to find
her own parents now that she sees how happy Tess is to be
back with her family. Wren, now attending magician's school,
takes time out to look for her parents--and is off on
another adventure. For junior and senior high readers. 1993.

Wren's War BR 11177
by Sherwood Smith 
2 volumes
In this sequel to Wren's Quest (BR 11176), Princess Teressa
is returning from a diplomatic mission when she sees her
parents being brutally murdered. With the help of Wren,
Tyron, Connor, and their magic, Tess prepares to take on the
role of ruler. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Zod Wallop BR 10718
by William Browning Spencer 
2 volumes
Fictional Harry Gainesborough writes Zod Wallop while being
treated in a psychiatric hospital following the death of his
daughter Amy. The book becomes a bestseller, and a producer
wants to make it into a movie. Also another patient at the
hospital, who has read the book, wants to bring the
characters to life. Strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1995.

Folktales

Bulfinch's Mythology: The Age of Fable BR 10347
by Thomas Bulfinch 
4 volumes
A reprinting of the 1855 classic with a foreword by
professor Norma Lorre Goodrich. Harvard-educated Bulfinch, a
successful businessman, set out to counter common ignorance
of mythology by presenting the stories as a "source of
amusement." He details Greek and Roman legends from
Prometheus to Aeneas and touches on the stories of Thor, the
Druids, and others. 1995.

Two Old Women: An Alaska Legend of Betrayal, Courage, and
Survival BR 10504
by Velma Wallis 
1 volume
Based on an Athabaskan Indian legend the author heard from
her mother. Ch'idzigyaak, seventy-five, and Sa', eighty, are
members of a migratory tribe. The winter has been harsh, and
food has been scarce. So the tribe leader decides to abandon
the two old women when it is time to move on--after all,
they will soon die anyway. But the pair take courage and
decide they will die trying to survive. 1993.

The White Deer and Other Stories Told by the Lenape BR 10825
edited by John Bierhorst 
1 volume
Native American tales of the Lenape people, who were
indigenous to New Jersey and its bordering states. The
legends tell of magic dogs, lost children, and heroes. The
title story depicts a white deer that can give game to
hunters or can protect game by killing the hunters. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.

General

Absolution BR 10732
by Olafur Johann Olafsson 
2 volumes
He does not ask for forgiveness, but his life has been
shaped by guilt over a crime of passion he committed in his
youth. After fleeing his native Iceland, the wealthy and
manipulative old man has spent his adult years in New York
City. Estranged from his children, he reflects on the events
of his life and sifts through his motivations and
obsessions. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. 1991.

Athena BR 11377
by John Banville 
2 volumes
Freddie Montgomery of The Book of Evidence (BR 8400) and
Ghosts (BR 9511) has changed his name to Morrow. Now in
Dublin, he is hired to write descriptions of Flemish
paintings stolen from the same house Freddie once burgled.
Morrow also describes his affair with a mysterious woman he
calls A. Some descriptions of sex and some violence. 1995.

Blood Dance BR 10545
by James William Brown 
2 volumes
On an isolated Greek island, the village is steeped in
tradition and gossip of the past and present. Amalia is a
young, strong-willed woman who wants desperately to escape
the island's hold, but the ties are powerful. The story is
told several times by different people, and each telling has
its own link to the past. The author is American, but lived
in Greece for ten years. Some descriptions of sex and some
violence. 1993.

Child of God BR 10633
by Cormac McCarthy 
1 volume
Falsely accused of rape, Lester Ballard is driven out of his
home and then allowed to roam free in the hills of
Tennessee. He preys on the people in the area, collecting
their bodies in a cave. Violence, strong language, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1973.

Dancing Lessons for the Advanced in Age BR 10727
by Bohumil Hrabal 
1 volume
In one long sentence, the acclaimed Czech author presents
the monologue of a spirited old shoemaker who has enjoyed a
full life. His loves and lusts, the history of
Czechoslovakia, and the pleasures of drink play roles in the
shoemaker's story. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1964.

Diana: The Goddess Who Hunts Alone BR 10822
by Carlos Fuentes 
2 volumes
A fictionalized account of a Mexican writer's love affair
with an American film actress in 1970, a time of social and
political turmoil. Their passionate interlude ends
tragically with the woman's suicide when her reputation is
ruined by government slander. Strong language and
descriptions of sex. 1995.

Don't Call It Night BR 10823
by Amos Oz 
2 volumes
A story set in a small Israeli town about the waning
relationship of a stolid middle-aged engineer and his
vibrant younger lover, a schoolteacher. After one of her
students dies in a drug-related incident and the teacher
becomes chief advocate for a drug rehab clinic, her new role
tests the limits of the couple's bond. 1994.

The Fatigue Artist BR 10766
by Lynne Sharon Schwartz 
3 volumes
At age forty, Laura, a New York writer, is beset by lethargy
and other mysterious physical symptoms. She suspects these
are reactions to her husband's tragic death and her current,
desultory love affair. When medical approaches yield no
help, Laura seeks and finds relief in a journey of
self-discovery. 1995.

Fire in the Canes BR 10689
by Glenville Lovell 
2 volumes
A novel of magic realism set in post-slavery West Indies.
When the sensuous Peata and her nubile daughter, Midra,
arrive in the village, they attract the men's attention and
the women's jealousy. Midra becomes pregnant by the
mysterious Prince, adding to the strange happenings.
Violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Garden Where the Brass Band Played BR 10591
by S. Vestdijk 
3 volumes
As this Dutch novel begins, Nol, the central character, is a
small boy who is exposed to the joys of music. As a judge's
son, Nol enjoys a privileged life, but he is not immune to
disappointments and hard-earned lessons ranging from
resentment of an older brother to rejection by the girl he
loves. 1950.

The Golden Apples BR 11247
by Eudora Welty 
2 volumes
Interconnected short stories evoke a Southern small town in
the early 1900s. In "June Recital," Virgie Rainey exhibits a
talent that will support her independent streak--a quality
that sets her apart from her more conventional friends. In
"Moon Lake" a girl nearly drowns, and a Boy Scout performs
his good deed. Children grow up, but do not necessarily
fulfill their parents' expectations. 1949.

Haveli BR 10586
by Suzanne Fisher Staples 
2 volumes
Continues the story begun in Shabanu: Daughter of the Wind
(BR 8312). Shabanu and her young daughter are never safe
from the cruelty within Rahim's family. Hoping for a better
future, she begs to go with Rahim to his ancestral home in
Lahore. But even there she remains in danger. For junior and
senior high readers. 1993.

Hollywood Husbands BR 10996
by Jackie Collins 
5 volumes
Depicts the brash hedonists of Tinseltown and centers on
movie star Mannon Cable, studio executive Howard Soloman,
and TV talk-show host Jack Python. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1986.

Hollywood Kids BR 10967
by Jackie Collins 
4 volumes
Spoiled offspring of dysfunctional Hollywood families share
love and adventure. Jordanna Levitt, a movie producer's
daughter, assists handsome, cruel movie star Bobby Rush.
Cheryl Landers runs a call-girl service with Grant Lennon, a
struggling agent. Then an ex-convict turns on the heat.
Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and some
violence. Bestseller 1994.

Hollywood Wives BR 11051
by Jackie Collins 
5 volumes
Can Buddy Hudson hide his lurid past and go on to be the
next Marlon Brando? Will voluptuous Gina Germaine satisfy
her ravenous sexual appetite and land her first serious
movie role? Does Elaine Conti ever win back husband Ross?
The answers capture the essence of life lived on the fastest
track of all. Strong language and explicit descriptions of
sex. Bestseller 1983.

The Last Known Residence of Mickey Acua BR 10334
by Dagoberto Gilb 
2 volumes
Mickey Acua is staying at the YMCA in El Paso because he
needs an address where he can get mail. He is waiting for a
check. But as the weeks go by and the check doesn't come,
Mickey takes on odd jobs, finally ending up as the desk
clerk at the YMCA. He then learns someone is tampering with
the mail, and he soon suspects imminent disaster. Some
strong language. 1994.

The Long Season of Rain BR 10921
by Helen Kim 
2 volumes
Eleven-year-old Junehee Lee lives a secure life in Seoul
with her mother and three sisters, as her father is often
away on business travel. Then her world begins to change
when her family adopts an orphan boy and Junehee comes to
realize that she will someday marry and leave home. For
junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Magic Village BR 10447
by Rosanne Keller 
1 volume
A book for new readers. After an earthquake destroys her
village in Guatemala, Lupe moves to Arizona to live with her
brother. She is lonely and wants to make friends, so she
takes a job in a bakery. Even there Lupe feels left out. She
consoles herself by making figurines from leftover dough,
creating a tiny village. 1990.

Microserfs BR 10245
by Douglas Coupland 
3 volumes
In 1993 Dan, twenty-six, works at Microsoft and worships
Bill Gates. He and five other microserfs live in a group
home and realize that they have to give up their entire
lives if they want to work on cool projects. When gifted
Michael breaks away to form his own company, he offers to
take the others with him. They move in with Dan's mother and
father (who has been laid off from IBM) and begin "coding"
in earnest. Strong language. Bestseller 1995.

Moon Dancer BR 10594
by Margaret I. Rostkowski 
1 volume
Mira, fifteen, is on a camping trip with her sister Jenny,
her cousin Emily, and Emily's friend Max. They are in the
Utah canyons searching for historic drawings recorded in a
long-ago journal by the subject of Emily's college paper,
Katie Weston. By trip's end, Mira is seeing the place
through the eyes of Katie and women before her and realizes
that Max is attracted to her rather than beautiful Jenny.
For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

MotherTongue BR 10362
by Demetria Martnez 
1 volume
His nation of El Salvador had chewed him up and spit him
out. Mary, nineteen, met him at the New Mexico airport after
he was smuggled into the country. It was up to her to help
him adjust to life in the United States, but she had also
decided she would fall in love with him. Now twenty years
later, Mary explains to their love child why their love had
no future. 1994.

Mr. Ives' Christmas BR 10918
by Oscar Hijuelos 
2 volumes
Abandoned as an infant, Edward Ives is adopted into a devout
home, studies art, finds work in advertising, marries, and
raises a family. When his teenage son is murdered on a city
street, Ives faces a spiritual crisis that tests his faith
in the meaning of life itself. Strong language. 1995.

Much Ado about Prom Night BR 10493
by William D. McCants 
1 volume
Becca Singleton left her high school paper to start a peer
counseling program for her classmates. It is successful but
her much-admired former editor keeps writing critical
articles about the program. To make matters worse, Becca's
boyfriend cheats on her, and her counseling is not helping
her brother cope with their parents' divorce. Meanwhile,
Becca and her friends agonize over the upcoming prom. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.

My Drowning BR 10877
by Jim Grimsley 
2 volumes
Story of a woman reminiscing about her girlhood in rural
North Carolina, where she grew up poor and abused in a
dysfunctional family. Haunted by a recurring dream of her
mother drowning in a river, she analyzes the painful
memories and reaches a new level of self-awareness. Strong
language. 1997.

The Persian Pickle Club BR 11261
by Sandra Dallas 
2 volumes
As the crops wither without rain, members of the Persian
Pickle Club keep up their spirits by swapping gossip and
fabric scraps while quilting. The bonds among the "stitch
and itch" ladies are tested when a newcomer investigates a
murder in the small Kansas town of the 1930s. 1995.

Raintree County BR 10207
by Ross Lockridge, Jr. 
10 volumes
Epic novel describes a day in the life of a schoolteacher on
July 4, 1892, when he participates in the holiday ceremonies
in his small Indiana town. His meeting with two old boyhood
friends sets off a series of flashbacks in which he relives
his schooldays, Civil War experiences, and marriages. Some
strong language. 1948.

Rookery Blues BR 11344
by Jon Hassler 
4 volumes
During the turbulent sixties, five dissimilar professors
find a common interest in music. Forming a jazz band, the
Icejam Quintet, they try to enliven the small, isolated
campus of Rookery State. But outside forces--the Vietnam
War, union strife, and love affairs--threaten the harmony of
college life. Some strong language. 1995.

A Separate Peace BR 10776
by John Knowles 
2 volumes
The rivalry in the friendship of two roommates at a New
Hampshire boarding school during the summer session of 1942
is dramatized by a crippling accident that leads to further
tragedy. Some strong language. 1987.

A Stone for Danny Fisher BR 11220
by Harold Robbins 
4 volumes
Chronicles the life of Danny Fisher from his eighth birthday
through his Bar Mitzvah, his marriage, his loss of a child,
and his attempts to survive the cutthroat underworld of New
York City in the 1930s and 1940s while holding on to his
dream of a happy, peaceful home and family. Some strong
language, some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1951.

Suttree BR 11251
by Cormac McCarthy 
4 volumes
After serving time in the workhouse, young Suttree chooses a
ramshackle houseboat on the Tennessee River instead of his
family's conventional lifestyle. Drifting through the seamy
side of Knoxville in the early 1950s, he encounters whores,
petty thieves, and derelicts, but remains emotionally
detached from his surroundings. Strong language, some
violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1979.

Under the Feet of Jesus BR 10658
by Helena Maria Viramontes 
1 volume
Thirteen-year-old Estrella and her mother, sisters, and
brothers are migrant workers traveling from farm to farm
with Perfecto, the mother's almost-husband. It is while they
are picking peaches that Estrella meets Alejo and gives
herself to him. But she will soon have to fight for Alejo's
life when he is sickened by sprayed pesticides. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1995.

Wild Meat and the Bully Burgers BR 10613
by Lois-Ann Yamanaka 
2 volumes
During the 1970s, Lovey Nariyoshi lives with her poor
Japanese American family in Hilo, Hawaii, and wants very
much to be white (haole). As her teacher berates her and her
classmates for not being able to speak standard English,
Lovey has humorous fantasies of having Farrah Fawcett hair,
store-bought clothes, an American name, and a haole husband
with hairy legs. Strong language and some descriptions of
sex. 1996.

The Year of the Frog BR 11216
by Martin M. Simecka 
3 volumes
Milan is a young Czechoslovakian intellectual who is
prevented from attending college by communist authorities
because of his father's dissident activities. Forced to
work, he takes a series of menial jobs and turns to his two
great passions: long-distance running and his soon-to-be
wife, Tania. 1992 winner of the Pegasus Prize for
Literature. 1993.

Growing Up

Annotations BR 10716
by John Keene 
1 volume
Acclaimed novel about an African American child coming of
age in the St. Louis suburbs during the 1960s. In poetic
prose, describes the narrator's discovery of racial, sexual,
and intellectual identity during turbulent times. Some
descriptions of sex. 1995.

Another Way to Dance BR 10957
by Martha Southgate 
1 volume
Vicki Harris, fourteen, has been chosen to study at the
School of American Ballet for the summer. Her family is
concerned that Vicki will have to turn her back on her
African American heritage to succeed in the mostly white
world of ballet. As the summer progresses, Vicki must deal
with her own concerns about race. For junior and senior high
and older readers. 1996.

Beyond Providence BR 10889
by Steven Schnur 
2 volumes
Twelve-year-old Nathan Burns lives with his family on a
struggling Hudson River sheep farm. Life is hard, and his
brother Eric and Pa are always fighting. In fact, their
fighting drove Mama away. When Eric leaves, too, Nathan's
cousin Kitty comes to help out and brings love back into the
family. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Cowboy Angst BR 10707
by Jasen Emmons 
2 volumes
When Dennis McCance comes home to Prairie View, Montana, he
must break the news to his family that he has dropped out of
law school. Their anger and dismay is compounded by learning
of his alternate career choice: that of a drummer in a
country music band. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.

Digging to Australia BR 10593
by Lesley Glaister 
2 volumes
Just as Alice escaped to Wonderland, Jennifer longs to
escape her English hometown, her terribly odd parents, and
her loneliness. As she turns thirteen, all is topsy-turvy:
truths and dark mysteries about her birth mother, a
deceitful friend, an ominous transient, and adolescence
itself. By sorting through the mysteries she finds some, but
not all, answers to her questions. Some strong language and
some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Fire on the Wind BR 11449
by Linda Crew 
1 volume
In the summer of 1933, the loggers of Oregon are facing fire
threats and work shutdowns. Meanwhile, Storie has completed
eighth grade and is confused about her future. Her mother
wants her to go to high school in town and become something
other than a logger's wife, but her father wants her to be a
camp cook. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

From the Notebooks of Melanin Sun BR 10808
by Jacqueline Woodson 
1 volume
For the most part, thirteen-year-old Melanin Sun is happy
living with his single mother, hanging out with his friends,
and dreaming about a girl. But when forced to come to terms
with differences in sexual preferences and race, Melanin Sun
turns to his journal, where he records thoughts he can't
speak out loud. For junior and senior high readers. Coretta
Scott King Award. 1995.

Letters from the Inside BR 10705
by John Marsden 
1 volume
Bored, Australian teenager Mandy answers an ad for a pen pal
from a girl named Tracey. After the two develop a friendship
through their letters, Mandy learns an astonishing fact
about Tracey. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 1991.

Mary Wolf BR 11206
by Cynthia D. Grant 
2 volumes
When Mary Wolf's father loses his upscale position, he takes
his family on the road in an RV for an extended vacation.
Mary, sixteen, soon realizes they are actually homeless and
broke, her pregnant mother shoplifts, and her angry father
can't hold down even the most menial job. Some strong
language and some violence. For senior high and older
readers. 1995.

Musical Moment and Other Stories BR 10725
by Yehoshua Kenaz 
2 volumes
Four stories of a young Israeli boy's coming-of-age in the
1940s and 1950s. In "The Three-Legged Chicken," the narrator
recalls the day of his grandfather's funeral and the men who
flocked to see the spectacle of a deformed chicken. In
"Henrik's Secret," the narrator wants to know why someone is
"bad friends" with him. 1995.

Parrot in the Oven: Mi Vida BR 10995
by Victor Martinez 
1 volume
A Chicano boy comes of age and is inducted into a gang in a
hardscrabble California desert town. As his dysfunctional
family suffers one setback after another, he struggles to
overcome poverty and prejudice and grow up a respected
person. Violence. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

Secret Lives BR 11286
by Caroline Macdonald 
1 volume
Australian Ian Ganty, fourteen, lives with his grandmother
because his parents died. When she leaves town for a few
days, Ian's life spirals out of control. First, his new
older friend Gideon steals a car, and then Ian becomes a
suspect in two other crimes. He tries to break free of
Gideon, but can't escape his partner's overpowering
influence. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1993.

That Summer BR 11256
by Sarah Dessen 
2 volumes
The summer she is fifteen, Haven must endure the weddings of
both her father and her sister, her mother's new lifestyle,
her growth spurt to almost six feet, and her best friend's
turning into a boy-crazy stranger. Missing her old life,
Haven is relieved to meet a boy her sister dated during
happier times. Some strong language. For junior and senior
high readers. 1996.

What Kind of Love? The Diary of a Pregnant Teenager BR 10412
by Sheila Cole 
1 volume
In her diary, Valerie worries about her late period. She's
fifteen and has had sex only once with her boyfriend, Peter,
so surely she can't be pregnant! When Valerie is finally
tested, it is too late for an abortion. Peter decides they
should marry, but Valerie's happiness is cut short when
their parents find out. Some strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.

Historical

Berlin Encounter: Rendezvous with Destiny, Book 4 BR 10598
by T. Davis Bunn 
1 volume
The army isn't finished with Colonel Jake Burnes. Having
seen French Resistance hero Patrique Servais return safely
to Paris in Sahara Crosswind (BR 10597), Jake and his wife,
Sally, are now in Germany. Jake is responsible for rescuing
two rocket scientists from Stalin's regime. As he executes
his plan, Sally learns his life is in mortal danger. But
Jake's faith in God remains unshakable. 1995.

Daughter of the Storm BR 10521
by Jeanne Williams 
3 volumes
Scottish Mairi Mor loses her baby after a skirmish with
constables trying to evict Mairi's crofter clan. She agrees
to take in orphaned Christy who, like Mairi, becomes a
skilled harper, learns Gram's herbal cures, and dotes on
Mairi's older son, David. Sad events send David away to the
university to learn to defend his oppressed clan. As Christy
awaits his return she gives her own kind of help. Sequel to
The Island Harp (BR 10520). Some violence. 1994.

Dreams beyond Tomorrow BR 10472
by June Masters Bacher 
1 volume
In this sequel to Journey to Love (BR 10471), Rachel and
Colby's marriage of convenience has yet to be consummated as
the wagon train arrives at its Oregon destination. Colby
must now travel to Portland to finalize plans for the city
he will build. Rachel and her adopted daughter remain with
the other settlers and Rachel's friend Yolanda, whose family
settled there earlier. But a traitor from the trail
threatens everything, even the young women's friendship.
1985.

Drums of Change: The Story of Running Fawn BR 11231
by Janette Oke 
2 volumes
In 1874, Martin Forbes, a young missionary, arrives in
Alberta, Canada, to establish a school and bring
Christianity to the Blackfoot Indians. Two star pupils,
Running Fawn and Silver Fox--the chief's son--are then sent
to school in Calgary, where Silver Fox is able to accept
Christianity, but Running Fox returns home to her family and
beliefs--at least for a while. 1996.

The Fifth Conspiracy BR 10528
by Ted Jones 
4 volumes
This sequel to Hard Road to Gettysburg (BR 9743) portrays
Civil War battles and espionage. Union officer Sam Wade
becomes involved in clandestine operations deep in enemy
territory, where he frees his brother from a rebel prison
and discovers a plot to assassinate President Lincoln. 1995.

The Ghost Road BR 10741
by Pat Barker 
2 volumes
Final book in World War I trilogy, following Regeneration
(BR 10543) and The Eye in the Door (BR 10645). Psychologist
William Rivers struggles with the dilemma of healing men who
must then rejoin the battle. Patient Billy Prior wants to
return to the French front, though the war is nearing an
end. Some strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1995
Booker Prize winner. 1995.

Gibraltar Passage: Rendezvous with Destiny, Book 2 BR 10596
by T. Davis Bunn 
1 volume
In this sequel to Rhineland Inheritance (BR 10595), Major
Pierre Servais and Lieutenant Colonel Jake Burnes learn that
Pierre's twin brother, Patrique, may still be alive.
Together they make the treacherous passage through
Gibraltar. With help from Jasmyn, who Pierre believes once
betrayed him, they begin the dangerous search for Patrique.
As they persevere, Jake is able to share his faith with
Pierre. 1994.

Homecoming: The Holts; an American Dynasty, Volume 9 BR
10569
by Dana Fuller Ross 
3 volumes
In this sequel to Pacific Destiny (BR 9770), Henry Blake is
discouraged by the protracted war in Manila, but falls in
love with a local woman. Frank returns from the Yukon, only
to be drawn back to the West. Aspiring artist India
Blackstone must fight to pursue her dreams. Strong language,
some violence, and some descriptions of sex. 1994.

A House Divided: Good Earth Trilogy, Volume 3 BR 10743
by Pearl S. Buck 
3 volumes
In this sequel to The Sons (BR 9578), Wang Yuan, son of Wang
the Tiger, returns home after six years abroad to find his
native China in the midst of a peasant rebellion. While his
sister dishonors the family with her premarital pregnancy,
and his warlord father stubbornly adheres to traditional
ways, Wang Yuan tries to restore peace to his family. 1930.

The Island Harp BR 10520
by Jeanne Williams 
3 volumes
On a Scottish island in 1844, Mairi's home is torched, and
the handsome Iain MacDonald enters her life. An ancient
harp, for which Mairi's grandfather sacrificed his life,
becomes her symbol of strength as she leads her family to
rebuild. Prequel to Daughter of the Storm (BR 10521).
Explicit descriptions of sex and some violence. 1991.

Istanbul Express: Rendezvous with Destiny, Book 5 BR 11079
by T. Davis Bunn 
2 volumes
Colonel Jake Burnes, his wife Sally, and the newlyweds,
Major Pierre Servais and Jasmyn, have been dispatched to
Istanbul to oversee a massive aid program in the
Mediterranean. But as they travel on the Orient Express, the
wives receive a message that their husbands are in great
danger. Sequel to Berlin Encounter (BR 10598). 1995.

Journey to Love BR 10471
by June Masters Bacher 
1 volume
After her mother dies, Rachel Buchanan watches her father
drink away her inheritance. His sober moments are spent
trying to find a wealthy man to marry Rachel. Horrified,
Rachel asks Colby Lord to take her with him on a wagon train
to Oregon Territory. Like Rachel, Colby is a Christian, and
he agrees to help her escape. He suggests a marriage in name
only to keep other men from bothering her. 1985.

The Knight and the Dove BR 10699
by Lori Wick 
3 volumes
King Henry VIII has ordered a marriage between Bracken of
Hawkings Crest and a daughter of Lord Vincent of Stone Lake.
When Marigold refuses, Vincent offers his youngest, Megan.
She and Bracken get off to a shaky start, but matters worsen
when Marigold learns Bracken is to become a duke. Sequel to
Who Brings Forth the Wind (BR 10698). 1995.

Kristin Lavransdatter: Volume 2, The Mistress of Husaby BR
10086
by Sigrid Undset 
4 volumes
Set in medieval Norway, the story of Kristin's stormy
married life and her struggle to preserve an estate for her
seven sons. Sequel to The Bridal Wreath (RC 40412, BR
10085). 1925.

Kristin Lavransdatter: Volume 3, The Cross BR 10087
by Sigrid Undset 
4 volumes
A historical novel set in fourteenth-century Norway,
concerning Kristin's problems with her husband and children,
her retirement to a convent, and the horrors of the Black
Plague. Sequel to The Mistress of Husaby (BR 10086). 1927.

Laughing Boy BR 10379
by Oliver La Farge 
2 volumes
A Pulitzer Prize-winning novel set in the Navajo Southwest
of 1915. In telling the haunting story of the young lovers,
Laughing Boy and Slim Girl, the author depicts the lives of
the Indians from his experience as an anthropologist. Some
violence and some strong language. For high school and older
readers. 1929.

Let the Drum Speak: A Novel of Ancient America BR 10654
by Linda Lay Shuler 
4 volumes
In this sequel to Voice of the Eagle (BR 8887), Antelope is
chosen by her mother, Kwani, to succeed her as the people's
revered leader. Antelope journeys with her mate and child to
the City of the Great Sun, yet is torn between enjoying her
newfound power here or returning home to warn her people of
impending doom. 1996.

Love's Children BR 10786
by Judith Chernaik 
2 volumes
The stories of four women surrounding romantic poet Percy
Bysshe Shelley in 1816 and 1817. Fictional journals and
letters tell of the loves and lives of Shelley's first wife,
Harriet Westbrook; his second wife, Mary Godwin; her
half-sister, Fanny Godwin; and Mary and Fanny's stepsister,
Clare Clairmont. 1991.

Milton in America BR 11207
by Peter Ackroyd 
2 volumes
"What if the outspoken seventeenth-century English poet John
Milton had fled England in 1660 to avoid arrest and
emigrated to Puritan America?" supposes Ackroyd. In his
scenario, the aging and blind agitator establishes a
settlement named New Milton, where he rules with an iron
hand and wages war on a neighboring colony of Roman
Catholics. 1996.

Now Face to Face BR 10371
by Karleen Koen 
6 volumes
1721. Financially ruined by her late husband's involvement
in a scandal, Barbara Devane, twenty, flees to Virginia to
grow tobacco on her grandmother's plantation. Meanwhile,
George I and James III battle for control of the British
crown. When a more mature Barbara returns to England, she
becomes caught up in the Jacobite plots. Sequel to Through a
Glass Darkly (BR 6696). Strong language and some explicit
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1995.

The Ornament Tree BR 11448
by Jean Thesman 
2 volumes
Orphaned at fourteen, Bonnie Shaster goes to live with her
mother's female relatives in Seattle in 1918. They welcome
her, even though they, too, have fallen on hard times and
are forced to take in boarders--including a young man
blinded in the Great War. An ornament tree, which grants
secret wishes, helps Bonnie settle into her unusual new
home. For junior and senior high readers. 1996.

The Peculiar People BR 10419
by Jan de Hartog 
3 volumes
The final novel, covering the 1830s, in a trilogy on the
Quakers in the United States. The struggles within the
church are chronicled through the lives of Mordecai Monk,
who becomes a Society of Friends evangelist, and Lydia Best,
an Indiana schoolteacher who champions the rights of Indians
and escaped slaves. Sequel to Peaceable Kingdom (BR 2590),
but can stand alone. Some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Pride of Lions BR 10690
by Morgan Llywelyn 
3 volumes
In this sequel to Lion of Ireland (BR 4971), Donough, Brian
Boru's son, vies for his father's crown after the latter's
death in 1014. Plotting against Donough, however, is his
formidable mother, Gormlaith, who was exiled by Boru. And
Donough must choose between his bride, Neassa, and Cera the
druid, of whom the church staunchly disapproves. Some
descriptions of sex. 1996.

Pushing the Bear: A Novel of the Trail of Tears BR 10845
by Diane Glancy 
2 volumes
A tale based on the 1838 forced migration of some thirteen
thousand Cherokee from their southeastern homeland to
Oklahoma. The story follows the journey of a young woman and
her family as they face cruelty, cold, and hunger in their
struggle to survive the torturous Trail of Tears. Violence.
1996.

Rhineland Inheritance: Rendezvous with Destiny, Book 1 BR
10595
by T. Davis Bunn 
2 volumes
With just seven weeks of duty left, Captain Jake Burnes is
given a new assignment. He and Frenchman Captain Pierre
Servais are to monitor the border between Germany and France
for suspected smuggling of Nazi goods. Jake puts many
people's lives in danger as he seeks the truth. When he ends
up in trouble himself, Jake finds a new faith in God.
Prequel to Gibraltar Passage (BR 10596). 1993.

Runs with Horses BR 10655
by Brian Burks 
1 volume
Based on events beginning in 1886, when Geronimo, Chief
Naiche, and a band of Chiricahua Apaches break out of the
Arizona Fort Apache reservation and hide in the Sierra Madre
mountains. There they train the young men to become
warriors. In this fictionalized account, Runs with Horses is
being trained by his father to become the best warrior of
the group. Some violence. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.

Sahara Crosswind: Rendezvous with Destiny, Book 3 BR 10597
by T. Davis Bunn 
1 volume
Having outmaneuvered Sultan Musad al Rasuli, Colonel Jake
Burnes and Major Pierre Servais successfully rescued
Pierre's brother Patrique in Gibraltar Passage (BR 10596).
But Patrique's life is still in danger. He has uncovered
Nazi collaboration in the upper levels of the French
government, and it is up to Jake and Pierre to see that
Patrique makes a safe return to Paris--after they cross the
Sahara desert. 1994.

Scarlett: The Sequel to Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the
Wind BR 11428
by Alexandra Ripley 
7 volumes
Continues the saga of Scarlett O'Hara which began in
Margaret Mitchell's Gone with the Wind (BR 11427). Scarlett
returns to Tara after Melanie's funeral, but then makes her
way to Ireland where she struggles to get Rhett Butler back
into her life. The author was chosen by Mitchell's heirs to
write the sequel. Bestseller 1991.

Seasons of Love BR 10473
by June Masters Bacher 
1 volume
In this sequel to Dreams beyond Tomorrow (BR 10472), pioneer
Rachel Lord mourns the death of her newborn daughter. But
she soon returns to teaching, realizing that "God was
pointing out a path of service that would ease her sorrow."
Meanwhile Rachel's husband prepares their grand new home,
and the neighbors learn that gold has been found near their
Oregon town. 1986.

A Tale of Two Cities BR 10640
by Charles Dickens 
4 volumes
Two men who bear a strong physical resemblance to each other
love the same woman. The sacrifice of one, Sydney Carton, is
the climax of this classic story set in London and Paris
during the French Revolution. 1850.

A Time for Silence BR 11210
by Philippa Carr 
3 volumes
Britishers Lucinda and Annabelinda, who have been friends
since childhood, are delighted when they both have the
chance to attend an exclusive finishing school in Belgium.
But an indiscretion on the part of Annabelinda and the
beginning of World War I send both girls fleeing back to
England and an uncertain future. 1991.

Tree of Heaven BR 10724
by R.C. Binstock 
2 volumes
China, 1938. In this tale of forbidden love, Japanese
officer Kuroda, stationed in China, prevents his men from
raping Li and then offers her his protection. The two will
come to trust and love each other, but will also realize the
impossibility of a future together. 1995.

White Nights, Red Morning: The Russians, Volume 6 BR 11194
by Judith Pella 
4 volumes
As 1905 draws to an end in St. Petersburg, Anna Fedorcenko
faces more tragedy. Still overwhelmed by her husband's
death, Anna must deal with paralyzing strikes and the desire
of her youngest son to avenge his father's death by becoming
a revolutionary. Sequel to The Dawning of Deliverance (BR
10264). 1996.

Human Relationships

Be I Whole BR 10765
by Gita Brown 
2 volumes
Sizway, an herbalist and member of a community of black
gypsies known as the Ki, marries Papa Job, a bellboy, in the
1950s. They settle down in Ohio to raise a family, but after
the death of a child, Papa Job turns to gambling and
alcohol. Sizway then seeks help from the Ki community to
bring the family back together. 1995.

Blue Italian BR 10722
by Rita Ciresi 
3 volumes
Hospital social worker Rosa Salvatore thinks her husband is
fatigued from having an affair while teaching night school,
working at the Legal Council, and studying for the bar exam.
She learns that, instead, at thirty-one Gary has cancer.
Rosa reflects on their flawed courtship and three-year
marriage. Strong language and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1996.

The Body Is Water BR 10607
by Julie Schumacher 
2 volumes
Jane Haus quits another in a line of teaching jobs and
arrives pregnant at her father's house in Sea Haven, New
Jersey. As she waits for the birth of her child, Jane tries
to figure out her own confusing childhood with a mother who
has since died of cancer; a father who used to sit by her
bed and tell her lies about the universe; and a brilliant
sister, Beatrice, who has now arrived to help. Some strong
language. 1995.

Don't Think Twice BR 10829
by Ruth Pennebaker 
2 volumes
In 1967, Anne Harper is shocked to be living in a home for
unwed pregnant teenagers. She has always been studious and
shy. At first Anne thinks of the baby as a tumor and her
housemates as idiots, but her mood gradually changes. Strong
language and some explicit descriptions of sex. For junior
and senior high readers. 1996.

Go Ask Alice BR 10978
by Anonymous 
1 volume
Based on the diary of a fifteen-year-old girl who turned to
drugs because of her feelings of loneliness and rebellion
against the world. Though she tries to stop, she dies of an
overdose three weeks after her seventeenth birthday. Strong
language. For junior and senior high readers. 1971.

Hometown BR 10799
by Marsha Qualey 
3 volumes
Sixteen-year-old street kid Border Baker is unhappy when his
divorced father moves the two from Albuquerque to his small
Minnesota hometown. Border's father dodged the draft during
the Vietnam War, and now with the Gulf War heating up and
patriotism surging, Border must bear the brunt of the town's
animosity toward his father. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.

I Am an Artichoke BR 10376
by Lucy K. Frank 
1 volume
Sarah, fifteen, wants desperately to get away from her
family for the summer. When she learns of a job as a
mother's helper, it seems a dream come true. But writer
Florence Friedman is not a typical mother, and Sarah can't
understand why Florence needs help with her twelve-year-old
daughter, Emily. Emily doesn't do anything except exercise
and avoid food. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

An Imaginative Experience BR 10763
by Mary Wesley 
2 volumes
When Londoner Sylvester Wykes's commuter train hisses to an
emergency halt, he is impressed to see a woman passenger
leap to the aid of a stranded sheep. Later the housecleaner
he hires turns out to be the same altruistic woman, and
Wykes falls in love. 1994.

In Your Dreams BR 10703
by Colin Neenan 
2 volumes
Hale, fifteen, and his older brother, Tom, are at the beach
when they first see Sheri. Hale is attracted to her but
knows that with his looks he doesn't stand a chance. When
Tom starts dating Sheri, Hale's crush continues. Hale is
mortified when Clay, a new girl in his class, catches him
spying on the couple. Since Clay is a friend of Hale's
younger sister, who hates him, his secret is bound to come
out. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Lost Son BR 10795
by Brent Spencer 
2 volumes
It's been six months since Ellen left Redmond, her live-in
lover of twelve years. Feeling guilty about also leaving her
sixteen-year-old son, Nick, Ellen is on her way back to
explain and find closure. Meanwhile, Nick and Redmond are
waging a silent war against each other. As each of the three
reflects on what led to this point, Redmond's abusive father
reappears. Strong language, some violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.

Love and Houses BR 11250
by Marti Leimbach 
2 volumes
Novelist Meg Howe is seven months pregnant when her
husband's chronic fear of commitment prompts him to move
out, leaving her with mortgages on an apartment and the
house they are remodeling. Meg's former boyfriend, an
extremely successful author, reenters her life when he buys
the building in which she lives. Some strong language. 1997.

Necessary Madness BR 11065
by Jenn Crowell 
2 volumes
Novel by a seventeen-year-old tells of a young American
widow in London. As Gloria Burgess helps prepare a show of
her late English husband's paintings, she reflects the
contrast between her short marriage and the unhappy union
her parents endured after Gloria's father lost the love of
his life. Some strong language. 1997.

The Other Side of Silence BR 10803
by Margaret Mahy 
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Hero of New Zealand is the middle child in a
family of prodigies. Hero, who has chosen not to talk to
anyone, lives in two worlds. Her outward world is the one at
home, but her true life is the one she experiences up in a
tree and with her neighbor Miss Credence, whose house guards
a shocking secret. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Past Forgiving BR 11266
by Gloria D. Miklowitz 
1 volume
Fifteen-year-old Alexandra can't believe popular senior
Cliff is her boyfriend. When they both get summer jobs at
the Y, Alexandra is surprised by Cliff's temper and
jealousy, but she refuses to believe her friends' warnings
about him. Some strong language. For junior and senior high
readers. 1995.

Pippa Passes BR 10494
by Rumer Godden 
2 volumes
The romance of Venice captures the imagination of Pippa on
her first tour with the ballet company. At seventeen, she is
a beautiful ingenue and enjoys captivating a handsome
gondolier. She learns, however, that there is a darker side
to attractiveness in the same way that there is a gritty
side to Venice and to life itself. Some strong language and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Price of Land in Shelby BR 11192
by Laurie Alberts 
3 volumes
The Chartrain family of Shelby, Vermont, live on crazy hope.
Over a thirty-year span, each of the five siblings born to
Lowell and Anne Chartrain grow, change, and survive into
adulthood, although often at great emotional cost. Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.

Quiet-Crazy BR 10309
by Joyce Durham Barrett 
2 volumes
When depression causes her to stop working at a pants
factory, twenty-eight-year-old Elizabeth Miller leaves her
parents' home to go to a mental hospital. There she reflects
on the problems she has with her domineering mother. When
Elizabeth's older sister was four, Mrs. Miller accidentally
ran over her. Thereafter Mrs. Miller acted strangely,
especially toward her second daughter. Strong language.
1993.

Rabbit Redux BR 10982
by John Updike 
4 volumes
In this sequel to Rabbit, Run (BR 10965), it's the summer of
1969, Harry "Rabbit" Angstrom is ten years older, and now
it's his wife who is leaving. Harry takes an
eighteen-year-old runaway into his home, becoming her lover
as well as her father-protector. Explicit descriptions of
sex and some strong language. 1971.

Rabbit, Run BR 10965
by John Updike 
3 volumes
Weary of his marriage, Henry leaves his pregnant wife and
job and lives with a prostitute. He returns home after his
child is born but leaves again at the death of the infant.
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1960.

Rain BR 10337
by Kirsty Gunn 
1 volume
Twelve-year-old Janey adores and mothers her little brother,
Jim, who is five. While her parents spend the summer
socializing, Janey and Jim search for hidden places at the
lake to play and picnic. Until the unthinkable happens.
1994.

Range of Motion BR 11234
by Elizabeth Berg 
2 volumes
After her beloved husband is hit by a piece of ice that
falls from a rooftop, Lainey must learn to cope with the
uncertainty of his comatose state. Helping her is her
neighbor, who is going through a crisis of her own, and the
spirit of the woman who lived in Lainey's house in the
1940s. 1995.

Seventeenth Summer BR 10584
by Maureen Daly 
2 volumes
A woman recalls her seventeenth summer when she lived in a
small Wisconsin town in the leisurely days before World War
II and fell in love for the first time. 1942.

The Shadow Brothers BR 10625
by A.E. Cannon 
1 volume
Marcus admires his Navaho foster brother, Henry. Henry's
widowed father sent him to live with Marcus's Mormon family
in Utah when both boys were seven. Now sixteen and in high
school, Henry stars in academics and sports. Although Henry
is popular, Marcus knows that secretly Henry feels his brown
face is a symbol of how complete the white man's victory
was. And his growing discontent is causing tension between
them. For junior and senior high readers. 1990.

Sights Unseen BR 10434
by Kaye Gibbons 
1 volume
Five years after Maggie Barnes's death at sixty-two, her
daughter, Hattie Barnes, remembers the times before her
manic-depressive mother was stabilized. Hattie and her
brother were raised primarily by maid Pearl Wiggins, but
they still had to ride out Maggie's storms. Some strong
language. 1995.

Smithereens BR 10798
by Susan Taylor Chehak 
2 volumes
Sixteen-year-old May Caldwell lives a dull life with her
Iowa family, waiting for something to happen. And happen it
does with the unexpected arrival of Frances (Frankie) Crane,
a slightly older girl from Appalachia whom the family has
financially sponsored. Amoral and vibrant, Frankie unlocks
the latent wildness in May's troubled psyche. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1995.

Spinsters BR 10571
by Pagan Kennedy 
1 volume
In the 1960s, Fran and her older sister, Doris, are
unmarried and in their thirties when their ailing, widowed
father dies. Growing old with Doris sounds fine to staid
Fran, and the sisters accept an invitation to move in with a
spinster aunt. But Doris soon becomes restless and takes
reluctant Fran on a long road trip. 1995.

Taking It BR 10802
by Michael Cadnum 
1 volume
Anna Charles, seventeen, runs away to her brother's house,
leaving behind her wealthy well-known father, her newly
married mother, her confused feelings about her stepfather,
and the latest in a string of shoplifting accusations. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Tears of a Tiger BR 10779
by Sharon M. Draper 
1 volume
Andy Jackson is consumed with guilt when his drinking causes
an accident that kills his best friend Robert Washington, a
star athlete. Journal entries, letters, homework
assignments, newspaper articles, and conversations tell the
tragic story of Andy's inability to deal with his
depression. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

Three NBs of Julian Drew BR 10787
by James M. Deem 
1 volume
Julian Drew's notebooks are his lifeline to survival since
the death of his mother and the subsequent abusive treatment
from his cruel stepmother and his indifferent father. While
forced to endure isolation and starvation in his room,
Julian uses cryptic codes and veiled terminology in his
journals. For junior and senior high readers. 1994.

A Time for Dancing BR 10714
by Davida Wills Hurwin 
2 volumes
High school girls Sam and Jules spend the summer before
senior year preparing for a dance concert, struggling over
Jules's breakup with her boyfriend, and agonizing about odd
symptoms that baffle Jules's doctors. When she is diagnosed
with cancer, the girls' friendship is put to a severe test.
Strong language. For junior and senior high readers. 1995.

When She Hollers BR 10540
by Cynthia Voigt 
1 volume
One morning Tish warns her stepfather, Tonnie, that she is
carrying a knife at all times. Her mother ignores the
conversation. As Tish walks to school with the knife tucked
in her boot, she thinks about Miranda, the classmate who
hanged herself last week. Tish knows she and Miranda shared
the same problem, but Tish doesn't want to die. Some strong
language. For high school and older readers. 1994.

You Will Learn to Love Me BR 10333
by Susan Chace 
1 volume
Kate adores her small daughter, Eliza, but Kate realizes
that she does not love Hank, her husband of eight years.
Like Eliza's friend's mother who is dying, Kate must learn
to withdraw, to say goodbye. Some strong language. 1994.

Humor

Big Babies BR 11376
by Sherwood Kiraly 
2 volumes
A lengthy, humorous letter to his unknown birth mother
describes the life of A.J. Fleger and that of his older
brother, Sterling. Sterling's acting career is halted for
years after an embarrassing error, and his comeback brings
out his own odd birth family. Meanwhile A.J. finally
stumbles into a career in child safety and provides
Sterling's big break. Strong language. 1996.

Blood Lake and Other Stories BR 11290
by Jim Krusoe 
2 volumes
A collection of eight darkly humorous short stories, each
revealing a bizarre twist on ordinary events. The title tale
opens with two men fishing in a leaky boat on a lake of
actual blood, so that occasionally they need to dip their
lures in anticoagulant. Some violence and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1997.

A Dog's Life BR 10858
by Peter Mayle 
1 volume
The author presents the autobiography of the "mutt" Boy, who
was abandoned at an early age by his mother, mistreated by
his master, and eventually adopted by the Mayles family. Boy
tells how he learned to please and manipulate "the
management" and mixes a lighthearted account of his
adventures with advice on dealing with the human species.
Bestseller 1995.

Fresno Stories BR 11333
by William Saroyan 
1 volume
A collection of eleven of the author's humorous short
stories that span the length of his career. Each story
revolves around ethnic families in Fresno, California, in
the early part of the century. 1936.

Miss You like Crazy BR 10682
by Eliza Clark 
2 volumes
Marylou travels to Florida where Flossie, who was her mother
and best friend, died playing gin rummy. The trip back to
Kansas with her father becomes an adventure filled with odd
characters, including the flighty neighbor, CeCe, who leaves
her doltish husband and beetle-eating young son. Strong
language and some descriptions of sex. 1991.

Politically Correct Holiday Stories: For an Enlightened
Yuletide Season BR 10730
by James Finn Garner 
1 volume
Garner, who wrote Politically Correct Bedtime Stories (BR
9870) and Once upon a More Enlightened Time (BR 10132), now
rewrites holiday favorites for the 1990s. Includes "'Twas
the Night before Solstice," "Frosty the Persun of Snow," and
"Rudolph the Nasally Empowered Reindeer." In "A Christmas
Carol," Marley is visited by spiritual facilitators.
Bestseller 1995.

Pudd'nhead Wilson and Those Extraordinary Twins BR 10430
by Mark Twain 
3 volumes
Two novels by an American humorist. In Pudd'nhead Wilson
Twain provides a complex, ironical and morally disturbing
account of human nature under slavery as a brilliant and
inventive nineteenth-century lawyer attempts to prove his
case by using the newfangled science of fingerprinting.
Those Extraordinary Twins is about Siamese twins who share
many amusing problems. 1894.

Straight Man BR 11294
by Richard Russo 
4 volumes
A week in the life of Hank Devereaux, interim chairman of a
mediocre English department at West Central Pennsylvania
University. He maintains a sense of humor as he deals with
budget problems, paranoid colleagues, and family crises.
Some strong language. 1997.

Where You Are BR 11241
by George Constable 
2 volumes
Lake Stevenson has just inherited a house from his late Aunt
Ilsa, but her will stipulates that Lake live in the house
with her springer spaniel, Randall, until the dog dies.
Wanting to sell the house, Lake begins thinking of ways to
get Randall out of the picture. 1996.

Wilkes: His Life and Crimes BR 11304
by Winston Schoonover 
3 volumes
As reported by his law partner Schoonover, Wilkes is more
colorful than most of his New York clients. The two
attorneys are jailed in contempt of court and participate in
a jailhouse riot. Wilkes's cases involve him in a rigged TV
game show, in defending a pimp from his prostitutes, and
even in obstructing his own election to a judgeship. Strong
language. 1981.

Literature

The Book of Hrabal BR 10536
by Peter Esterhazy 
2 volumes
Esterhazy looks at the changes taking place in countries
once behind the iron curtain through the eyes of a writer,
his wife, and two angels. Anna is pregnant with her fourth
child and wants to have an abortion. Her husband, who is
writing a book about Czech author Bohumil Hrabal, objects.
So does God, who sends two angels to keep an eye on Anna to
make sure she does not have the abortion. Some strong
language. 1993.

Caprice BR 11361
by Ronald Firbank 
1 volume
Sally Sinquier, a provincial clergyman's daughter, steals
from her family in order to pursue her dream of becoming an
actress. After fleeing to London, she discovers a new world,
both complex and humorous. 1917.

Deep River BR 10737
by Shusaku Endo 
2 volumes
Novel of spiritual questioning by award-winning Japanese
author. Four Japanese travelers visit the Ganges River in
India, where they confront the dramas of their lives. The
river has symbolic significance, especially evoking the
convergence of the Buddhist, Christian, and Hindu religions.
1994.

A Devil in Paradise BR 11336
by Henry Miller 
1 volume
Autobiographical novel set in Big Sur, California, after
World War II. An acquaintance from Miller's Paris days soon
wears out his welcome, especially after Miller discovers his
evil secrets. 1956.

The Garden of Eden BR 11272
by Ernest Hemingway 
2 volumes
Salvaged from three manuscript versions, this early novel is
set in the 1920s in France and Spain. Young and successful
writer David Bourne is honeymooning with his wife,
Catherine. She has her hair cropped as short as a boy's and
tells David of her yearning to play sex-role games. David
temporarily acquiesces, but trouble begins to brew. Some
strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. Bestseller
1986. 1961.

In Our Time BR 11224
by Ernest Hemingway 
1 volume
Collection of Hemingway's earliest stories including parts
one and two of "Big Two-Hearted River" and "The Doctor and
the Doctor's Wife." Some strong language. 1925.

Old New York: Four Novellas BR 10570
by Edith Wharton 
2 volumes
Originally published in 1924, these four stories offer a
glimpse of New York life in the 1840s, 1850s, 1860s, and
1870s and cover topics dealing with infidelity,
illegitimacy, the class system, and the treatment of women.
"False Dawn," set in the 1840s, shows a father's contempt
for a son who does not follow his instructions to the
letter. "New Year's Day," set in the 1870s, reveals the
motivation behind a woman's infidelity. 1924.

Sapphira and the Slave Girl BR 11305
by Willa Cather 
2 volumes
In the period prior to the Civil War, Sapphira Colbert
develops an irrational jealousy of one of her house
servants, Nancy. Henry Colbert, Sapphira's husband, is fond
of Nancy and doesn't take the matter seriously. Their
daughter Rachel, however, decides to take matters into her
own hands. Her decision changes Nancy's life forever. Some
strong language. 1940.

She Came to Stay BR 11252
by Simone de Beauvoir 
4 volumes
Originally published in 1943 as L'Invitee. In Paris on the
brink of World War II, two intellectuals try to establish
intimacy with a newcomer. Francoise probes her feelings of
love and jealousy when her long-term relationship with
Pierre becomes threatened by Xaviere, a younger woman.
Xaviere is determined to stay, regardless of the
consequences. 1954.

Mystery and Detective

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes BR 10562
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
4 volumes
Collection of twelve stories that originally appeared in
Strand magazine. In the first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia,"
Holmes finds himself defeated by "the woman"--Irene Adler.
In "The Beryl Coronet," a bank officer is greatly distressed
when stones go missing from the coronet given to him for
safekeeping. Includes a chronology of Doyle's work and an
introduction by editor Richard Lancelyn Green. 1993.

Bay of Sorrows BR 10458
by Gaylord Dold 
2 volumes
For Deputy Sheriff Tom Poole, life has become as suffocating
as the acrid and thick air on the Texas Gulf coast. He is
tired of corpses, but he knows that the old Vietnamese
fisherman shot through the head was not a suicide, contrary
to the bloated sheriff's decree. Even clashes between local
and Vietnamese shrimpers don't account for what Poole begins
to uncover. Violence, strong language, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Betrayal: The Fear Street Saga, Volume 1 BR 10368
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
In Wickham Village, Massachusetts, in 1692, Susannah Goode
and her mother are accused of witchcraft by Benjamin Fier,
the father of the boy Susannah loves. They may be burned at
the stake. And in 1900 in the village of Shadyside, Nora
Goode stands before the Fear mansion listening to the
screams of those trapped inside the blazing house. Prequel
to The Secret (BR 10369). For junior and senior high
readers. 1993.

The Burning: The Fear Street Saga, Volume 3 BR 10370
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
New Orleans, 1845. Simon Fier has changed his name to Fear
and moved to New Orleans in hopes of escaping the curse that
has afflicted his family for generations. But the curse
seems to persist. And in 1900 in the village of Shadyside,
Simon's grandson meets Nora Goode and they fall in love.
Sequel to The Secret (BR 10369). For junior and senior high
readers. 1993.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes BR 10559
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
3 volumes
Originally published in 1927, this was Doyle's last
collection of stories featuring Sherlock Holmes. The twelve
cases include "The Illustrious Client," "The Veiled Lodger,"
and "Thor Bridge." Includes an introduction by editor W.W.
Robson and Doyle's chronology. 1993.

The Cat Who Ate Danish Modern BR 10321
by Lilian Jackson Braun 
2 volumes
Jim Qwilleran, a prize-winning reporter, and Koko, the
Siamese cat with extraordinary talent and a flair for
mystery, are joined by Yum Yum--a lovable Siamese adored by
Jim and Koko. This unusual detective team investigates a
very clever murderer. 1967.

The Cat Who Tailed a Thief BR 10979
by Lilian Jackson Braun 
2 volumes
A rash of petty thievery, newcomers in Pickax, a wedding,
and a couple of murders Down Below keep Qwilleran, who has
bought a condo for the winter, and his cats, KoKo and Yum
Yum, busy during the holiday season. Bestseller 1997.

A Certain Justice BR 11358
by P.D. James 
4 volumes
Commander Adam Dalgliesh and his team investigate the murder
of respected, though disliked, lawyer Venetia Aldridge.
Among the likely suspects is one of her last successfully
defended clients, Garry Ashe, a sociopath and murderer who
is dating her daughter. Several other suspects turn up, but
as a review of the court system reveals, justice is not
always served. Bestseller 1997.

Dover: The Collected Short Stories BR 10750
by Joyce Porter 
2 volumes
Eleven stories published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
between 1968 and 1985. Vulgar British Chief Inspector Dover
fits his investigations around his more important
activities: eating, drinking, smoking, sleeping, and going
to the bathroom. Includes a foreword on Porter's work by
writer Robert Barnard and an afterword by Porter's brother.
1995.

The Edge of the Crazies BR 10474
by Jamie Harrison 
3 volumes
Archaeologist Jules Clement has returned to his hometown of
Blue Deer, Montana, at the edge of the Crazy Mountains,
where he follows in his late father's footsteps as sheriff.
He finally has a case of substance when someone shoots
screenwriter George Blackwater through his office window.
George survives, but when his bitter wife becomes a target,
she is less fortunate, which eliminates her as Clement's
main suspect. Strong language and violence. 1995.

The Far Side of the Dollar BR 10335
by Ross Macdonald 
2 volumes
Detective Lew Archer seeks a youth who escaped from a
private school for delinquents. The search reveals the
disturbing values of a California coastal society. 1964.

For the Sake of Elena BR 10400
by Elizabeth George 
4 volumes
Scotland Yard detectives Thomas Lynley and Barbara Havers
are assigned to the murder case of Cambridge college student
Elena Weaver, who was killed during her morning run along
the river. Why had she told her running partner--her
stepmother--that she was not running that morning? Or had
someone else used the visual display telephone, pretending
to be the deaf Elena? Strong language, some violence, and
some explicit descriptions of sex. 1992.

"G" Is for Gumshoe: A Kinsey Millhone Mystery BR 10854
by Sue Grafton 
2 volumes
Kinsey Millhone has just taken the job of locating Irene
Gersh's mother, Agnes, who has not been heard from for six
months. Then Kinsey learns there is a contract out on her
own life. As she pursues Agnes, Kinsey works under the
watchful and romantically interested eye of security expert
Robert Dietz. Strong language. Bestseller 1990.

The Ghostway BR 10363
by Tony Hillerman 
2 volumes
Navajo Albert Gorman is injured in a shoot-out, and the
other man dies. Albuquerque tribal policeman Jim Chee is
with the FBI when they find Gorman's body at his elderly
relative's hogan. The hogan's owner has vanished but not
before mailing a warning letter to his granddaughter. The
double-murder case is being handled by the FBI, but Chee
conducts an investigation into the disappearance of the
granddaughter. Some strong language and some violence. 1984.

His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes BR 10567
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
3 volumes
Seven stories by Doyle and three unsigned pieces by P.G.
Wodehouse. In "His Last Bow," Holmes, crippled by attacks of
rheumatism, comes out of retirement to help the British
government track down a German agent. In "Wisteria Lodge,"
Mr. Eccles asks Holmes for help when he awakens one night at
the lodge to find everyone gone, even his host. Introduction
by Owen Dudley Edwards. Includes a Doyle chronology. 1993.

The Hound of the Baskervilles: Another Adventure of Sherlock
Holmes BR 10565
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
1 volume
The evil of Sir Hugo, master of the lonely Baskerville manor
on the moors, began the curse of the Baskervilles in the
seventeenth century. Now, generations later, the legendary
hound howls and Sir Charles Baskerville dies. Sherlock
Holmes and Dr. Watson move in to solve the crime. Includes
introduction by editor W.W. Robson and Doyle's chronology.
1993.

The Knotted Strings BR 11332
by Jake Page 
2 volumes
A movie of the Pueblo Rebellion of 1680 is being shot on the
reservation, but some of the Native Americans are unhappy.
Blind sculptor Mo Bowdre, whose Hopi girlfriend has a small
part in the film, becomes involved when the leading man and
the agent who leased the land to Hollywood are murdered.
Strong language and some violence. 1995.

Listening Woman BR 10390
by Tony Hillerman 
2 volumes
Navajo detective Joe Leaphorn investigates the dual murder
of an old soothsayer and a young girl, the bizarre
kidnapping of a Boy Scout troop, and attempts on his own
life. Some strong language and some violence. 1978.

"M" Is for Malice BR 10667
by Sue Grafton 
3 volumes
In this sequel to "L" Is for Lawless (BR 10162), private
detective Kinsey Millhone is hired to locate a missing
person. Years ago, as a young drug and alcohol abuser, Guy
Malek left home in disgrace. Now his father has died, and
Guy's brothers are outraged to learn Guy is still in the
will. Some strong language and some violence. Bestseller
1996.

Manila Time BR 10696
by Jack Trolley 
3 volumes
In this sequel to Balboa Firefly (BR 10531), detective
sergeant Donahoo can't understand why a local crime boss is
trying to bribe him. What Donahoo doesn't know is that his
dead partner had been blackmailing the criminal and hinting
that Donahoo was involved. Strong language, violence, and
descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes BR 10563
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
4 volumes
Follows the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (BR 10562). Doyle
offers eleven more tales of Holmes and Dr. Watson, including
Holmes's meeting with Moriarty, the Napoleon of crime. In a
final note, Doyle explains Holmes's demise. Includes a
chronology of Doyle's work and an introduction by editor
Christopher Roden. 1993.

Missing Joseph BR 10620
by Elizabeth George 
5 volumes
When the St. Jameses visit Lancashire, they are shocked to
learn that an acquaintance, the vicar, has died of
poisoning. They are also disturbed because the constable
handling the case is having an affair with Juliet Spence,
the herbalist responsible for the "accidental" poisoning.
But, since the vicar was trying to help Juliet with her
troubled thirteen-year-old daughter, would she kill him?
Strong language and explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

Murder at the God's Gate BR 10626
by Lynda S. Robinson 
2 volumes
The young pharaoh Tutankhamen is beset by problems: a
crumbling empire, invaders at the gates, and unrest within
his court. Pharaoh's adviser, Lord Meren, suspects a
conspiracy and uses ingenious investigative methods to
uncover a plot that threatens the Egyptian empire. Sequel to
Murder in the Place of Anubis (BR 10186). 1995.

Murder at the National Gallery BR 11218
by Margaret Truman 
3 volumes
Luther Mason, curator at the National Gallery for more than
twenty years, is finally getting the Caravaggio exhibit he
has dreamed of. But Luther also has other visions--he plans
to keep one of the original paintings and substitute a
forgery. Some violence. Bestseller 1996.

Oxford Exit BR 10605
by Veronica Stallwood 
2 volumes
Novelist Kate Ivory is asked to help identify who is
stealing books from the Oxford Bodleian Library and deleting
their records from the computer database. Posing as a
cataloger, Kate investigates the handful of people with the
necessary computer access. She also looks for a link to the
recent murder of a library trainee. Meanwhile, a friend of
Kate's is getting odd essays from a student in the creative
writing class she teaches. Some violence. 1994.

Payment in Blood BR 10398
by Elizabeth George 
3 volumes
Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and Detective Sergeant
Barbara Havers, introduced in A Great Deliverance (BR
07624), are investigating the murder of playwright Joy
Sinclair. She and a group of theater people had gone to a
remote Scottish estate for the reading of her play, and
there she was murdered. Lynley's ability to solve the crime
is hampered by the fact that the woman he loves is one of
the suspects. Some strong language. 1989.

Presence of Mind BR 10397
by Fred Hunter 
2 volumes
Elderly Emily Charters recognizes the faces of two murder
victims in the newspaper, but can't place them. When her
friend Meg also dies, she finally remembers. They were three
of a handful of people who attended a community play. She
takes her findings to Detective Jeremy Ransom, who has been
stumped by the first murder. He agrees there must be a
connection, but why would anyone kill off an audience?
Violence and some strong language. 1994.

Rainbow's End: A Richard Jury Novel BR 10314
by Martha Grimes 
4 volumes
Scotland Yard's Superintendent Richard Jury has been called
in to investigate the deaths of three women, all from
"natural causes." The first victim, a young American from
Santa Fe, New Mexico, died in Salisbury. The other two, who
were British, died in London and Exeter. When Jury learns
that all three had been in New Mexico at the same time, he
is off to the U.S. to sleuth. Some strong language. 1995.

Red Sky at Night BR 11235
by James W. Hall 
3 volumes
As private detective Thorn is investigating the mysterious
slaughter of eleven captive dolphins, he is assaulted and
left paralyzed from the waist down. Though beset with pain
and anguish, Thorn must match wits with a doctor who is
driven by a diabolical obsession. Strong language, violence,
and descriptions of sex. 1997.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes BR 10568
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
4 volumes
Ten years after the fictional death of Sherlock Holmes,
Doyle bows to public pressure and breathes new life into his
creation. Using incidents from his own life, Doyle provides
thirteen adventures for his amateur detective and Holmes's
frequently baffled colleague, Dr. Watson. Includes a
chronology of Doyle's work and an introduction by editor
Richard Lancelyn Green. 1993.

Second Skin BR 11211
by Eric Lustbader 
5 volumes
In this sequel to Floating City (BR 9818), Mafia boss Mick
Leonforte schemes to take over the Japanese underworld from
an old friend of Nicholas Linnear. Linnear's own livelihood
and personal safety are also threatened as he moves to
thwart the mob. Strong language, violence, and descriptions
of sex. 1995.

The Secret: The Fear Street Saga, Volume 2 BR 10369
by R.L. Stine 
1 volume
Wickham Village, Massachusetts, 1737. Ezra Fier and his
family return to Wickham where Ezra vowed revenge against
George Goode, the brother of Susannah Goode, who was burned
at the stake. Now Ezra has found the Goodes at last. And in
1900 in the village of Shadyside, Nora Goode must continue
to write the story of what happened in Wickham years
earlier. Sequel to The Betrayal (BR 10368). For junior and
senior high readers. 1993.

Spare Parts BR 10444
by Rick Hanson 
2 volumes
Ex-cop turned sculptor Adam McCleet lives in fear of his
sister Margot. Now Margot is demanding that Adam find the
latest of her many husbands, orthodontist Phillip Stang, who
went to Seattle for a convention but failed to check in with
her. This is so uncharacteristic of the staid Phil that Adam
reluctantly agrees to go to Seattle to play detective.
Strong language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex.
1994.

Spirit Seeker BR 10777
by Joan Lowery Nixon 
2 volumes
Holly Campbell is furious with her police detective father.
Once again he is working late, missing an anniversary
celebration with her mother. But when Mr. Campbell does
arrive, he has some shocking news: Holly's boyfriend may be
a suspect in the murder of his parents. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

The Stolen Gods BR 10360
by Jake Page 
2 volumes
When Santa Fe gallery owner Walter Meyers is murdered, FBI
agent Larry Collins tries to prove Meyers was involved in
stolen Hopi religious symbols. Local blind sculptor Mo
Bowdre is also intrigued with Meyers's death, especially
when it turns out to peripherally involve his half-Hopi
girlfriend. As the FBI track one lead across the Southwest,
Bowdre turns to the reservation for clues. Strong language
and some violence. 1993.

Stress BR 10783
by Loren D. Estleman 
2 volumes
Companion to Edsel (BR 10156). It is New Year's Eve 1972
when a Detroit cop moonlighting at a posh party shoots and
kills three intruders. On the case is officer Charlie
Battle, who knows the department is protecting its own yet
doggedly pursues the truth up to the startling courtroom
climax. Strong language and descriptions of sex. 1996.

A Study in Scarlet BR 10561
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
3 volumes
Published in 1887 when Doyle was twenty-five, this, his
first book, introduces the characters of Sherlock Holmes and
Dr. Watson. Holmes tackles a gruesome case that begins with
the murder of a girl and her lover in Utah, spreads to the
capital cities of Europe, and reaches a fatal climax in
England. Includes an introduction by editor Owen Dudley
Edwards and a chronology of Doyle's work. 1993.

Under My Skin: A Hannah Wolfe Mystery BR 10507
by Sarah Dunant 
2 volumes
London private investigator Hannah Wolfe is hired when
someone begins sabotaging Castle Dean, a women's health spa.
Hannah soon identifies the staff member who put maggots in
the yogurt and pulled other pranks to ruin business. But
whoever paid the saboteur has also targeted the spa owner's
plastic-surgeon husband and is still at large. Some strong
language, some violence, and some explicit descriptions of
sex. 1995.

The Valley of Fear BR 10660
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
3 volumes
Sherlock Holmes grapples with the criminal mastermind
Professor Moriarty to solve a foul murder that takes place
in a Sussex manor house. The investigation uncovers an
earlier and grimmer history of lawlessness and wholesale
slaughter in a mining valley in the United States. Includes
Doyle's chronology and an introduction by editor Owen Dudley
Edwards. 1993.

The Venus Deal BR 11089
by Ken Kuhlken 
3 volumes
In this prequel to The Loud Adios (BR 9977), it's 1942 and
private eye Tom Hickey is part owner of a supper club. When
crowd-pleasing seventeen-year-old singer Cynthia Moon
doesn't return from her vacation, Hickey, using clues from
her startling diary, sets out to bring her back. Some strong
language and some violence. 1993.

Well-Schooled in Murder BR 10399
by Elizabeth George 
4 volumes
Scotland Yard Inspector Thomas Lynley is asked to look for a
boy who has disappeared from boarding school. In deference
to old school ties with the boy's housemaster, Lynley
reluctantly agrees. He enlists the help of Detective
Sergeant Barbara Havers and forensic scientist Simon
Allcourt-St. James. When the missing schoolboy's body is
found, their investigation uncovers some secrets in this
privileged and loyal community. 1990.

When Death Comes Stealing BR 10429
by Valerie Wilson Wesley 
2 volumes
Now a private detective, Tamara Hayle quit her job on the
police force when her young son, Jamal, was harassed by cops
just because he was black. Her ex-husband, DeWayne Curtis,
has four other sons, all by different women. When two of the
sons die, DeWayne begs Tamara to find out if someone killed
them. Strong language, some violence, and some descriptions
of sex. 1994.

Occult

Darkness, I: Third in the Blood Opera Sequence BR 10663
by Tanith Lee 
3 volumes
Continues the saga of the vampiric and elegant Scarabae.
Rachaela gives birth to Anna, who may be a reincarnation of
Rachaela's first daughter. Anna grows to adolescence in two
years and is kidnapped to Cain's ancient and evil
underground. Sequel to Personal Darkness (BR 10865). Strong
language, violence, and explicit descriptions of sex. 1994.

A Fate Totally Worse than Death BR 10800
by Paul Fleischman 
1 volume
The Huns are a group of very rich students at Cliffside High
School. Earlier three Hun girls arranged the death of an
outsider who tried to date a Hun. Now Helga, a new girl, is
showing interest in a Hun boy. But as the girls make their
plans for Helga, their bodies start aging rapidly. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.

Noctuary BR 11091
by Thomas Ligotti 
2 volumes
A discussion of the genre of weird fiction, followed by
twenty-seven short weird tales, presented in three parts.
"The Medusa" probes the power of classical myth in modern
life, "Conversations in a Dead Language" explores the
tradition of trick or treating at Halloween, and "Autumnal"
examines death. 1994.

Personal Darkness: Second in the Blood Opera Sequence BR
10865
by Tanith Lee 
3 volumes
The Scarabae vampires settle in an elegant house outside
London after being burned out by young Ruth, who flees her
clan. She finds her way through London by drinking the blood
of her unwitting hosts. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

The Time of the Vampires BR 10868
edited by P.N. Elrod and Martin H. Greenberg 
3 volumes
Eighteen stories of vampires down through history, from
ancient Greece to the modern day. Some are tales of terror,
while others seem poignant and even humorous. In the opening
story, the undead spirit of a slain Athenian soldier returns
to convince Socrates of death's horror and to guide him into
the netherworld. Violence. 1996.

Political Themes

The Garlic Ballads BR 10775
by Yan Mo 
3 volumes
A tale of oppression and revolt in rural China. When a
glutted garlic market in 1987 forces farmers to let their
crop rot in the fields, the farmers rise in revolt against
the Communist government. The resulting official retribution
brings together three prisoners who reveal the hardships
they have suffered. Strong language and violence. 1995.

It Can't Happen Here BR 10789
by Sinclair Lewis 
3 volumes
Inspired by events that were unfolding in Europe, this 1935
cautionary tale portrays America descending into
totalitarianism. In 1936, the newly elected president
determines that extreme measures are needed for dealing with
the liberal press and with certain groups in society. His
actions bring horrifying results. 1993.

Religious Themes

The Bluebird and the Sparrow BR 10427
by Janette Oke 
2 volumes
Berta gets a new playmate, a baby sister. But it is a long
time before Glenna is old enough to play with, and her
arrival upsets Berta's world. As they grow into young women,
Berta finds herself resenting the lovely Glenna and vows to
be her complete opposite. Berta soon drives a wedge between
herself, the rest of the family, and her God. It will take a
family tragedy to change Berta's attitude. 1995.

The Gift BR 10453
by T. Davis Bunn 
1 volume
Grace Mendez, middle aged and very devout, has finally given
in and entered the hospital to have her hip operated on.
While she is recuperating, Leslie Denton, an independent and
ambitious young woman, becomes her roommate. Leslie, who
broke her ankle on an escalator and just happened to be
rescued by Grace's son, at first has no time for Grace and
her love for God. But as the two become friends, each finds
herself growing in spirituality. 1994.

God on a Harley: A Spiritual Fable BR 11380
by Joan Brady 
1 volume
Disillusioned with love and life, an unmarried trauma nurse
encounters a mysterious, alluring biker in a bar. He
proceeds to guide her on a spiritual journey, helping her to
overcome her self-defeating attitudes and accept a set of
"new commandments" that lead to her self-renewal. 1995.

Romance

The Bar Sinister BR 11209
by Sheila Simonson 
2 volumes
Emily Foster is a widow who wants a companion for her
four-year-old son, Matt. Captain Richard Falk needs someone
to care for his two children, both under three, while he is
away from home. It seems the perfect solution for Emily.
However, Richard's life is in danger, and that affects not
only his children, but also Emily and her son. 1986.

A Difficult Truce BR 10857
by Joan Wolf 
2 volumes
Niall MacCarthy, the earl of Clancarthy, is dead. He was the
last survivor of the great chiefs of old Ireland, and the
Catholics would have risen to follow him and become a nation
again. Can his nineteen-year-old daughter Christina take his
place as head of the clan? Dreams are dashed when enemies
capture Christina. Her only hope lies in her marriage to
Charles Standish, duke of Dacre. But she must not allow
herself to fall in love with him. 1981.

The Dreadful Debutante BR 11282
by Marion Chesney 
1 volume
Drusilla and Mira Markham are to have their London season
together. But while the beautiful Drusilla looks forward to
the event, plain, tomboyish Mira does not. The only good
thing to Mira is that Lord Charles Devere, her longtime
friend, will be there. When Charles falls for Drusilla,
Mira's jealous reaction draws the attention of a marquess.
For high school and older readers. 1994.

For Your Eyes Only BR 11189
by Rebecca York 
2 volumes
Jenny Larkin lost her sight in a car accident in high
school. She blames herself, though no one else does. Ben
Brisco has always loved Jenny, yet never expressed it. Their
feelings come to the surface when Jenny becomes a possible
witness in her best friend's murder. Some descriptions of
sex. 1997.

A Heart Speaks BR 10977
by LaVyrle Spencer 
3 volumes
Two novellas. In Forsaking All Others, Allison Scott,
photographer, is looking for the perfect man for a book
cover contract. She finds him in Richard Lang--who becomes
more than just a model. In A Promise to Cherish, Lee Walker,
a construction estimator, grabs the wrong suitcase at the
airport and ends up meeting Sam Brown of Brown and Brown,
whose bid just happens to be lower. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1983.

Hidden Fires BR 10417
by Sandra Brown 
3 volumes
Lauren Holbrook, daughter of a preacher, leaves her North
Carolina home and comes to Texas to work for Ben Lockett.
But when she arrives, she learns that Ben died that very
morning. Now what is she to do? When Ben's wife, Olivia,
asks Lauren to enter an in-name-only marriage with son
Jared, Lauren agrees but suspects the motives behind the
request. Strong language, explicit descriptions of sex, and
some violence. 1982.

I'll Be Seeing You BR 11441
by Lurlene McDaniel 
1 volume
Carley Mattea is in the hospital yet again when Kyle Westin
is admitted. Kyle has been temporarily blinded by a
chemistry experiment gone awry, so he cannot tell that
Carley's face has been disfigured by cancer. Kyle falls in
love with the Carley he knows, but she is determined that he
will never see her after he recovers. For senior high and
older readers. 1996.

Incidents in the Rue Laugier BR 10675
by Anita Brookner 
2 volumes
After her mother's death, Maffy finds a pink silk kimono and
a cryptic diary. Surprised, Maffy creates a story about her
parents' lonely lives. In this tale, Maud's passion for a
playboy leaves her pregnant, and the seducer's reserved
friend offers the protection of marriage. Some strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Love Letter BR 10710
by Cathleen Schine 
2 volumes
Helen MacFarquhar is a flirtatious bookshop owner and
divorced mother in her forties whose well-ordered life is
disrupted by an anonymous love letter. She becomes consumed
with finding the author, which leads to a secret affair with
Johnny, her twenty-year-old summer employee. Some strong
language. 1995.

Masquerade BR 11270
by B.J. Hoff 
2 volumes
Danni St. John has returned to her hometown of Red Oak,
Alabama, to work as the editor of the newspaper being
published by the Colony, a cult that has established a
compound just outside of town. She soon finds herself
involved in a series of terrifying events, which she
investigates with the aid of Sheriff Logan McGarey, with
whom she is falling in love. 1996.

Old Lover's Ghost BR 10976
by Joan Smith 
2 volumes
Charity Wainwright's father has the unusual power of being
able to communicate with ghosts. Thus Charity and her father
spend a lot of time traveling, and she has little time for
herself--or romance. But their visit to Keefer Hall does
hold some promise. 1994.

Once upon a Rose BR 11255
by Judith O'Brien 
3 volumes
Young country-music writer and singer Deanie Bailey has come
to England to record a music video at Hampton Court Palace.
When taping is over for the day, she decides to investigate
the maze. Shortly after entering, Deanie is transported back
to 1540 and is rescued by Kit Neville, Duke of Hamilton, who
also seems to be from another time. 1996.

The Patch of Blue BR 10806
by Grace Livingston Hill 
2 volumes
For Chris Walton, life is great. He is part of a warm and
loving family, and in a few weeks he will return for his
senior year in college with a brand new car. But his world
is turned upside down when his bank-president father must
close the bank. Chris soon learns that one person in town
understands his new circumstances. 1932.

Surrender BR 10375
by Amanda Quick 
3 volumes
Victoria Huntington, twenty-four, is not above getting into
mischief. With her friend Annabella, she plans to leave the
ball and go to the fair, escorted by Annabella's brother.
Fortunately he has confided in Lucas Colebrook, the earl of
Stonevale, for the earl's presence will be needed. But
Victoria is suspicious of the earl, because she fears all
men are out to get her fortune. Some explicit descriptions
of sex. 1990.

Twice a Hero BR 11347
by Susan Krinard 
3 volumes
In 1997, at her dying grandfather's request, MacKenzie
Sinclair reluctantly visits the ruins of Tikal to apologize
to the spirit of Liam O'Shea, a man betrayed by a Sinclair
in 1885. She then finds herself transported back through
time into O'Shea's arms. Explicit descriptions of sex, some
violence, and some strong language. 1997.

The View from the Summerhouse BR 10694
by Barbara Whitnell 
3 volumes
Memories come flooding back to David Holt when his son Simon
calls to say he has been commissioned to write an article on
Caleb Carne, a broadcaster during World War II. David often
visited Caleb, his wife, and their daughters during the war
and was in love with one of the girls, but it is the memory
of a terrible night just before D-Day that David has tried
to forget. Simon's search for information on Caleb is
interwoven with David's memories. 1994.

A Visit to Highbury BR 10339
by Joan Austen-Leigh 
2 volumes
The great-great-great-niece of Jane Austen has taken some of
the minor characters from Austen's Emma (BR 8733) and
allowed them to come into the spotlight. Letters between
Mrs. Goddard, the school headmistress in Highbury, and her
recently remarried sister, Mrs. Pinkney, in London speculate
on events in the lives of residents of both
locations--especially a few romances. 1993.

Who Brings Forth the Wind BR 10698
by Lori Wick 
3 volumes
Having grown up in the country, Stacy Daniels is hesitant to
go to London. But at her family's urging, Stacy goes and is
quickly caught up in the social season of 1853. A chance
meeting with Lord Tanner Richardson soon brings happiness
and then turmoil into her life. Sequel to Wings of the
Morning (BR 9604). 1994.

Science Fiction

Brothers in Arms: A Vorkosigan Adventure BR 10666
by Lois McMaster Bujold 
3 volumes
Just as he is lamenting the peace that has idled his
Dendarii Free Mercenary Fleet, Miles discovers that brigands
have stolen the Dendarii payroll. The fact that he himself
has been cloned presents Miles with the additional problem
of unraveling his personal identities and loyalties. Prequel
to Mirror Dance (BR 10665). Violence and strong language.
1989.

Cetaganda: A Vorkosigan Adventure BR 10688
by Lois McMaster Bujold 
3 volumes
While Miles Vorkosigan and his dim-witted cousin Ivan are on
a diplomatic mission to the Cetaganda Empire, the Cetagandan
empress dies. After another mysterious death, Miles
investigates and is drawn into a treacherous game of court
politics and romance in an alien land. 1996.

The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall BR 11188
by Anne McCaffrey 
2 volumes
Five stories about the early adventures of humans on the
dragon planet, Pern. Includes stories on the discovery of
Pern by humans, the human liaison with the indigenous flying
dragons, the first battle with the deadly Threadfall, and
the final isolation of the planet from the rest of humanity.
Sequel to All the Weyrs of Pern (BR 8699). 1993.

The Devil's Heart BR 10428
by Carmen Carter 
3 volumes
Captain Jean-Luc Picard and the crew of the Enterprise
investigate the suspicious deaths of a team of Vulcan
archaeologists on a barren planet. As a result, Picard finds
the Devil's Heart, a legendary artifact that imparts
unimaginable power to its possessor. It is an object that
many are willing to kill for, and even a man of Picard's
character may not be able to resist its seductive powers. A
Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. 1993.

The Dolphins of Pern BR 11186
by Anne McCaffrey 
3 volumes
As the struggle against the deadly Thread spores continues
in the Dragonriders of Pern series, humans rediscover the
planet's long-forgotten dolphins. Rebuilding the connection
between land and sea rekindles the old dream of an ideal
Pern. Sequel to The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall (BR
11188). 1994.

Door Number Three BR 10695
by Patrick O'Leary 
3 volumes
A comely patient confides to therapist John Donelly that
aliens have allowed her one year to convince a sane person
that she is not of this earth. Donelly agrees to be that
sane person and commences a bizarre year in which he falls
in love, discovers the meaning of dreams, and saves the
earth. Strong language. 1995.

Dragonseye BR 11187
by Anne McCaffrey 
3 volumes
It's been over two hundred years since the deadly silver
strands called Thread fell from the skies of Pern. Now a new
generation of Dragonriders unite in their efforts to prepare
for the next cycle of Threadfall. But one of the Lord
Holders refuses to cooperate and jeopardizes the safety of
all. Sequel to The Dolphins of Pern (BR 11186). 1997.

Manhattan Transfer BR 10761
by John E. Stith 
3 volumes
Without warning, all of Manhattan is swept into space by an
alien force and encased in a giant bubble. The trapped
humans soon discover that their city is but one of many that
have been kidnapped. A small group devises a way to escape
and attempts to communicate with people in other bubbles.
Some strong language. 1993.

The Martian Chronicles BR 10324
by Ray Bradbury 
2 volumes
Science fiction classic covering the period from January
1999 through October 2026. Closely connected short stories
chronicle repeated visits by humans to Mars. The Earth
people attempt to create a new world, but they get an
unfriendly reception from the Martians. For high school and
older readers. 1958.

The Masterharper of Pern BR 11464
by Anne McCaffrey 
4 volumes
Child prodigy Robinton, born at Harper Hall, is popular
among the harpers, who teach the culture of Pern through
their music. But the harpers are losing credibility because
the dreaded Thread has not fallen for centuries. And in the
north, the hatred of Robinton is growing. Falls between
Dragonflight (BR 5797) and Dragonsdawn (BR 7601). 1998.

Memory: A Vorkosigan Adventure BR 11295
by Lois McMaster Bujold 
4 volumes
The dual identity of Miles Vorkosigan as Admiral Naismith
and Lord Miles is central to this adventure. After Naismith
is ousted from the military, an assassination plot against
Simon Illyan, security chief of the Barrayar empire, gives
the Admiral's other identity, Lord Miles, a chance to prove
his worth. Sequel to Mirror Dance (BR 10665). 1996.

Mining the Oort BR 10999
by Frederik Pohl 
3 volumes
There isn't much wrong with Mars that a decent atmosphere
wouldn't fix. So Mars's Dekker DeWoe is happy humans are
mining comets from the Oort cloud and sending them to Mars
to create a livable atmosphere. When he has to move out of
the comets' path, Dekker heads to Earth hoping to become a
member of the mining team. But surprises await. Strong
language and descriptions of sex. 1992.

Mirror Dance: A Vorkosigan Adventure BR 10665
by Lois McMaster Bujold 
4 volumes
In this sequel to Brothers in Arms (BR 10666), Miles
Vorkosigan discovers that his clone-brother and rival, Mark,
has impersonated Admiral Naismith and led a raid on planet
Jackson's Whole. When the mission goes awry, Miles is killed
and put in cryogenic suspension. Mark revives his brother's
body, then falls victim to an old foe. 1994.

PartnerShip BR 11172
by Anne McCaffrey and Margaret Ball 
3 volumes
As a brand-new member of the elite Central Worlds' Courier
Service, shellperson Nancia, half human and half spaceship,
undertakes her first mission, carrying a group of young
aristocrats across the galaxy. She faces a dilemma when her
passengers hatch a conspiracy to acquire power and wealth.
Sequel to The Ship Who Sang (BR 11171). Strong language.
1992.

Podkayne of Mars BR 11197
by Robert A. Heinlein 
2 volumes
Indomitable young Podkayne (Poddy) Fries jumps at the chance
to accompany her uncle Tom on a mission to Earth. The only
drawback is that she'll have her loathsome little brother
along for the trip. But even greater dangers face the niece
of a diplomat from Mars who has powerful enemies. For junior
and senior high and older readers. 1963.

Random Acts of Senseless Violence BR 10684
by Jack Womack 
6 volumes
The diary of twelve-year-old Lola Hart records the crises of
her deteriorating family life in a crumbling, futuristic New
York City. When misfortune forces her family to move to the
poor and violent Upper East Side, Lola takes to the mean
streets with the Death Angels, a girls' gang. Some strong
language. 1993.

The Ship Who Sang BR 11171
by Anne McCaffrey 
2 volumes
Born a deformed human, Helva wins the title of shellperson
and her brain is transferred into the control center of an
intergalactic scout ship. Traveling among the stars, she
shares her missions with one normal human, and Helva finds
that even a spaceship can fall in love. 1969.

The Ship Who Searched BR 11173
by Anne McCaffrey and Mercedes Lackey 
2 volumes
A mysterious disease leaves seven-year-old Tia completely
paralyzed. With no possibility of a normal life, she becomes
a shellperson, the human brain of an interstellar spaceship.
On her odyssey across the galaxy, she learns about extinct
civilizations, seeks a cure for the disease that afflicted
her, and eventually falls in love. Sequel to PartnerShip (BR
11172). 1992.

The Ship Who Won BR 11174
by Anne McCaffrey and Jody Lynn Nye 
3 volumes
Searching the galaxy for alien life, Carialle, whose brain
controls spaceship SSS-900, and Keff, her human partner,
discover a strange planet ruled by a race of magical
wizards. The arrogant wizards are hard enough to deal with,
but Carialle and Keff discover even more mysterious things
about the new world. Sequel to The City Who Fought (BR
9865). 1994.

Star Wars: Darksaber BR 10460
by Kevin J. Anderson 
3 volumes
Luke Skywalker and Han Solo return to the desert planet
Tatooine on a quest to restore Jedi powers to Luke's beloved
Callista. Meanwhile, the Hutt crime syndicate, headed by
Jabba's successor, Durga, is building a new death star to
terrorize the galaxy, and the ever-vengeful Admiral Daala of
the Empire is marshalling forces to crush the New Republic.
Sequel to Champions of the Force (BR 10104). Bestseller
1995.

3001: The Final Odyssey BR 11095
by Arthur C. Clarke 
2 volumes
After being killed and abandoned in space,
twenty-first-century astronaut Frank Poole is revived a
thousand years in the future. He finds that humanity has
spread throughout the solar system and lives in a state of
near utopia. But all is not well in the third millenium. The
mysterious black monoliths are still present and may now
pose a threat. Sequel to 2061: Odyssey Three (BR 7226).
1997.

The Vor Game BR 10544
by Lois McMaster Bujold 
3 volumes
Miles Vorkosigan, son of Lord Vorkosigan of the planet
Barrayar, hasn't lost his knack for getting into trouble and
embarrassing his family. Nevertheless, despite his physical
disabilities, he graduates from the Imperial Academy, hoping
for space duty. He is assigned to an arctic weather station
instead. Even here he finds trouble, and he is reassigned
across the galaxy for more unexpected adventures. 1990.

War Drums BR 11072
by John Vornholt 
2 volumes
On the colony world of Selva, a small band of Klingons,
survivors of a long-ago space wreck, have reverted to a
savage state and are attacking the human settlement.
Lieutenant Worf of the starship Enterprise leads a landing
party to contact the Klingons. An allout war between the
Klingons and the human colonists appears to be inevitable.
In addition, Worf learns that a more deadly force is at work
on the planet. A Star Trek: The Next Generation novel. 1992.

Short Stories
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes BR 10562
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
4 volumes
Collection of twelve stories that originally appeared in
Strand magazine. In the first story, "A Scandal in Bohemia,"
Holmes finds himself defeated by "the woman"--Irene Adler.
In "The Beryl Coronet," a bank officer is greatly distressed
when stones go missing from the coronet given to him for
safekeeping. Includes a chronology of Doyle's work and an
introduction by editor Richard Lancelyn Green. 1993.

The Aspern Papers and Other Stories BR 11097
by Henry James 
3 volumes
First published in 1888, "The Aspern Papers" is set in a
crumbling Venetian palazzo, where a determined scholar tries
to charm its inhabitants--the Misses Bordereau--out of a
collection of letters by the American poet Aspern. Three
short stories first published in the 1890s complete the
collection. 1983.

The Best of O. Henry BR 10794
by O. Henry 
2 volumes
Twenty-six short stories, originally published in the New
York World newspaper, about city life in the early 1900s.
Includes such well-known tales as "Gift of the Magi" and
less familiar ones, such as "Memories of a Yellow Dog."
While their themes vary, the stories share O. Henry's
incisive humor, irony, and pathos. 1978.

Blood Lake and Other Stories BR 11290
by Jim Krusoe 
2 volumes
A collection of eight darkly humorous short stories, each
revealing a bizarre twist on ordinary events. The title tale
opens with two men fishing in a leaky boat on a lake of
actual blood, so that occasionally they need to dip their
lures in anticoagulant. Some violence and some descriptions
of sex. Bestseller 1997.

Bone by Bone: Stories BR 10549
by Gary Krist 
2 volumes
Collection of thirteen short stories whose characters are
middle-class Americans. In the title story, a woman cuts
herself off from the outside world and retreats into
insanity. In "Baggage," a young man reflects on his
insensitivity in leaving his girlfriend, who uses a
wheelchair. "Eclipse" relates a divorced father's outing
with his sons to watch a solar eclipse. Some strong
language. 1994.

Camaro City BR 10331
by Alan Sternberg 
2 volumes
Ten stories about working-class life in a Connecticut
factory town. Work, however, is scarce and monotonous, so
anything that breaks the routine is welcome. In the title
story, the townspeople insist on buying Camaros, even though
proliferation of the cars makes the town a target for
professional thieves. And in "Blazer," a teenager hanging
out in a fast-food parking lot sets himself afire. Some
strong language. 1994.

The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes BR 10559
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
3 volumes
Originally published in 1927, this was Doyle's last
collection of stories featuring Sherlock Holmes. The twelve
cases include "The Illustrious Client," "The Veiled Lodger,"
and "Thor Bridge." Includes an introduction by editor W.W.
Robson and Doyle's chronology. 1993.

The Chronicles of Pern: First Fall BR 11188
by Anne McCaffrey 
2 volumes
Five stories about the early adventures of humans on the
dragon planet, Pern. Includes stories on the discovery of
Pern by humans, the human liaison with the indigenous flying
dragons, the first battle with the deadly Threadfall, and
the final isolation of the planet from the rest of humanity.
Sequel to All the Weyrs of Pern (BR 8699). 1993.

Collected Stories BR 11296
by Carson McCullers 
4 volumes
Short stories from the southern writer including "The Member
of the Wedding" and "The Ballad of the Sad Cafe," which are
considered McCullers's best works. Many of the stories are
autobiographical and feature southerners, either at home or
transplanted to the north. Some violence and some strong
language. 1987.

The Collected Stories of Louis Auchincloss BR 10420
by Louis Auchincloss 
4 volumes
Collection of nineteen short stories written between 1949
and 1994. Himself a Wall Street lawyer, Auchincloss is of
the world of upscale New York City, and, like his major
influences Edith Wharton and Henry James, he examines the
mores and strictures of that society. His often-ironic
approach provides insights into seemingly insular characters
with a strong code of manners and ethics. Some strong
language. 1994.

The Cricket on the Hearth and Other Christmas Stories BR
11334
by Charles Dickens 
2 volumes
Three short Christmas tales written in the 1850s. In "The
Cricket on the Hearth" and "The Holly-Tree,"
misunderstandings between lovers are cleared up in time to
make the holiday cheerful. Similarly, in "The Haunted
House," lovers are eventually united. 1994.

Diary of a Madman and Other Stories BR 11088
by Nikolai Gogol 
2 volumes
These stories, by the father of Russian realism, are set
both in his native Ukraine and in St. Petersburg, the city
that was to have an obsessive effect on him. Critics have
acclaimed the early nineteenth-century writer for his
uncanny understanding of the development of mental illness.
1972.

Dover: The Collected Short Stories BR 10750
by Joyce Porter 
2 volumes
Eleven stories published in Ellery Queen's Mystery Magazine
between 1968 and 1985. Vulgar British Chief Inspector Dover
fits his investigations around his more important
activities: eating, drinking, smoking, sleeping, and going
to the bathroom. Includes a foreword on Porter's work by
writer Robert Barnard and an afterword by Porter's brother.
1995.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories BR 11092
by Robert Louis Stevenson 
2 volumes
In the title story, a short psychological novel of the war
between good and evil within the human personality, a kindly
physician commits diabolical crimes when his suppressed
personality is released. "The Body-Snatcher" and "A Lodging
for the Night" pursue moral issues, "Markheim" and "Thrawn
Janet" are stories about the supernatural, and "The
Misadventures of John Nicholson" is a Gothic tale. 1885.

Eight Stories BR 10963
by Dylan Thomas 
1 volume
Eight short stories by the noted Welsh writer and poet.
Includes "The End of the River," "The School for Witches,"
"The Peaches," "Just like Little Dogs," "Old Garbo," "One
Warm Saturday," "Plenty of Furniture," and "The Followers."
1954.

The Fireman's Wife and Other Stories BR 10527
by Richard Bausch 
2 volumes
Ten stories about relationships among husbands, wives,
siblings, and parents. Includes tales of marriage, divorce,
and death. In the title story, three firemen have been
friends since childhood, and their wives forge a friendship
against the backdrop of the hazards facing the men. In
"Consolation" a widowed new mother tries to understand her
in-laws' reticence toward her baby. 1990.

Fresno Stories BR 11333
by William Saroyan 
1 volume
A collection of eleven of the author's humorous short
stories that span the length of his career. Each story
revolves around ethnic families in Fresno, California, in
the early part of the century. 1936.

A Heart Speaks BR 10977
by LaVyrle Spencer 
3 volumes
Two novellas. In Forsaking All Others, Allison Scott,
photographer, is looking for the perfect man for a book
cover contract. She finds him in Richard Lang--who becomes
more than just a model. In A Promise to Cherish, Lee Walker,
a construction estimator, grabs the wrong suitcase at the
airport and ends up meeting Sam Brown of Brown and Brown,
whose bid just happens to be lower. Strong language and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1983.

His Last Bow: Some Reminiscences of Sherlock Holmes BR 10567
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
3 volumes
Seven stories by Doyle and three unsigned pieces by P.G.
Wodehouse. In "His Last Bow," Holmes, crippled by attacks of
rheumatism, comes out of retirement to help the British
government track down a German agent. In "Wisteria Lodge,"
Mr. Eccles asks Holmes for help when he awakens one night at
the lodge to find everyone gone, even his host. Introduction
by Owen Dudley Edwards. Includes a Doyle chronology. 1993.

In Our Time BR 11224
by Ernest Hemingway 
1 volume
Collection of Hemingway's earliest stories including parts
one and two of "Big Two-Hearted River" and "The Doctor and
the Doctor's Wife." Some strong language. 1925.

Krik? Krak! BR 10749
by Edwidge Danticat 
1 volume
Ten short stories that reflect, to some degree, the violence
and despair of the author's native Haiti. "Children of the
Sea" is an exchange of letters, never sent, between a young
woman and her lover, who is aboard a leaky boat en route to
Miami. "Nineteen Thirty-Seven" describes the harsh treatment
of a Haitian woman imprisoned for witchcraft. 1995.

Lizard BR 10389
by Banana Yoshimoto 
1 volume
Collection of six stories, most featuring Japanese
professionals who learn to blend traditional ways with
modern values. In "Newlywed" a husband finds himself talking
with a stranger on a commuter train; in the title story a
man salvages his relationship with his lover when he talks
about childhood secrets; and in "Helix" two young people,
alone in an empty restaurant, discover they are an
"archetypal couple." 1995.

Louisa May Alcott Unmasked: Collected Thrillers BR 10285
by Louisa May Alcott 
10 volumes
A collection of twenty-nine spellbinders dealing with the
dark side of life by the author of Little Women (BR 9758).
Strong and beautiful women figure in complex plots, often
involving an intriguing piece of jewelry or clothing. Themes
include murder, struggles between the sexes, and narcotic
addictions. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995.

The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes BR 10563
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
4 volumes
Follows the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (BR 10562). Doyle
offers eleven more tales of Holmes and Dr. Watson, including
Holmes's meeting with Moriarty, the Napoleon of crime. In a
final note, Doyle explains Holmes's demise. Includes a
chronology of Doyle's work and an introduction by editor
Christopher Roden. 1993.

Musical Moment and Other Stories BR 10725
by Yehoshua Kenaz 
2 volumes
Four stories of a young Israeli boy's coming-of-age in the
1940s and 1950s. In "The Three-Legged Chicken," the narrator
recalls the day of his grandfather's funeral and the men who
flocked to see the spectacle of a deformed chicken. In
"Henrik's Secret," the narrator wants to know why someone is
"bad friends" with him. 1995.

The Night Trilogy: Night, Dawn, The Accident BR 11185
by Elie Wiesel 
2 volumes
"Night" is the story of a Jewish boy who is deported with
his family and community from Hungary to the horrors of the
infamous Auschwitz. In "Dawn," Elisha, the sole survivor of
his family, becomes a Jewish terrorist in Palestine and is
ordered to execute an Englishman. In "The Accident," a
concentration camp survivor tries to rebuild his life in New
York City. Some violence and some descriptions of sex. 1972.

Noctuary BR 11091
by Thomas Ligotti 
2 volumes
A discussion of the genre of weird fiction, followed by
twenty-seven short weird tales, presented in three parts.
"The Medusa" probes the power of classical myth in modern
life, "Conversations in a Dead Language" explores the
tradition of trick or treating at Halloween, and "Autumnal"
examines death. 1994.

Once upon a Galaxy BR 11067
by Josepha Sherman 
2 volumes
Forty-two tales of folklore, fantasy, and science fiction.
Five categories, each prefaced by an essay, include the
fantastic voyage, the child who becomes a heroic leader, the
hero ignorant of his origins, the quest for a magic item,
and the cunning of the trickster. Violence. 1994.

The Oxford Book of Hebrew Short Stories BR 11303
by Glenda Abramson 
4 volumes
These thirty-two stories, each by a different writer, offer
an introduction to the development of Hebrew-language
fiction in the late nineteenth century and its evolution in
Israel. Arranged in rough chronological order, they explore
a broad range of social, political, cultural, and family
issues. Each selection is preceded by a brief biography of
its author. 1996.

The Oxford Book of Travel Stories BR 11202
edited by Patricia Craig 
5 volumes
The author defines travel stories as oriented to the actual
act of traveling, rather than to the destination. This
collection of more than thirty such tales spans more than a
century and includes works by Evelyn Waugh, Rebecca West,
Edith Wharton, Anthony Trollope, Paul Theroux, and William
Trevor. 1996.

A Plague of Dreamers: Three Novellas BR 10624
by Steve Stern 
2 volumes
Stories set in the Pinch, an isolated Jewish community in
Memphis, and flavored with Yiddish phrases. Events often
have a mystical quality and reveal universal longings. In
the first story, "Zelik Rifkin and the Tree of Dreams," a
wimpy young boy gains stature when he looks into the lives
and dreams of his neighbors. Some strong language and some
descriptions of sex. 1994.

The Price of Tea in China BR 10377
by E. Shaskan Bumas 
2 volumes
Eight stories that explore the struggles people have in
defining their relationships--either to others or to their
current circumstances. 1995.

Rattlebone BR 10499
by Maxine Clair 
2 volumes
Rattlebone is a mostly black community outside of Kansas
City, Kansas. Eleven interconnected stories tell of
Rattlebone in the 1950s and feature Irene Wilson as she
comes of age. Entries focus on the troubled marriage of
Irene's parents, the death of a boy who has a crush on
Irene, and Irene's falling for a boy from an unusual
settlement by the railroad tracks. 1994.

The Return of Sherlock Holmes BR 10568
by Arthur Conan Doyle 
4 volumes
Ten years after the fictional death of Sherlock Holmes,
Doyle bows to public pressure and breathes new life into his
creation. Using incidents from his own life, Doyle provides
thirteen adventures for his amateur detective and Holmes's
frequently baffled colleague, Dr. Watson. Includes a
chronology of Doyle's work and an introduction by editor
Richard Lancelyn Green. 1993.

Same Place, Same Things BR 10847
by Tim Gautreaux 
2 volumes
Twelve tales about working-class people and Cajun culture in
rural Louisiana. In "Returnings," set in 1967, a woman is
startled when a Vietnamese aviator lands his helicopter on
her farm. The hapless pilot, a trainee from an American
military base, has lost his way. Obligingly, the Cajun woman
guides him home to his airfield. 1996.

Selected Short Stories of William Faulkner BR 10343
by William Faulkner 
2 volumes
Thirteen short stories (most written in the 1930s) by the
Nobel Prize-winning American novelist who died in 1962. In
"Barn Burning," a man burns his enemies' barns, and his son
tries to warn the victims. "That Evening Sun" recounts the
tale of a black laundress who fears her lover after he
learns she is pregnant by a white man. In "A Rose for
Emily," a woman hides the corpse of her lover in an upstairs
room. 1942.

Selected Stories BR 10819
by Alice Munro 
6 volumes
Twenty-eight short stories first published from 1961 through
1994 by the renowned Canadian writer. Lake Huron's small
towns and farms provide the setting for stories that feature
elaborate personalities in seemingly ordinary circumstances.
Includes "Dance of the Happy Shades," "The Beggar Maid,"
"The Progress of Love," and "Vandals." 1996.

Skeleton Crew BR 10512
by Stephen King 
6 volumes
Stories primarily collected from magazines, written by a
master of horror. Includes such tales as "The Jaunt," a
science fiction/horror hybrid; "The Monkey," a familiar tale
of a demonic toy; and "Big Wheels," a humorous and macabre
account set in rural Maine. Strong language and some
descriptions of sex. Bestseller 1985.

Sketches from a Hunter's Album BR 11373
by Ivan Turgenev 
4 volumes
Short stories by the Russian novelist who was born in 1818
and died in 1883. His work is noted for the poetic
atmosphere of country settings, the contrast between hero
and heroine, and the objective portrayal of heroes who
represent the development of the Russian intelligentsia. A
hatred of injustice marks all  his writings. 1990.

South Sea Tales BR 10580
by Jack London 
2 volumes
Eight tales of adventure on the seas of the South Pacific.
Salty, often violent characters pit themselves against each
other and against nature. In "The Seed of McCoy," a
smoldering ship is boarded at Pitcairn by a descendant of
one of the famous Bounty's survivors, who guides the ship to
safety. Introduction by A. Grove Day tells of London's own
adventure in the south seas, which inspired and financed his
writing. Some violence. 1911.

Tales from Watership Down BR 10905
by Richard Adams 
2 volumes
Twenty-four years after writing Watership Down (BR 2514),
Adams now offers nineteen short stories about the lives of
the rabbits since they defeated General Woundwort. Many of
the stories focus on the hero El-ahriarah, and all deal with
the theme of the human enemy versus the animal. 1996.

Thirteen Stories BR 10478
by Eudora Welty 
2 volumes
A collection of short stories celebrating "the lyrical
impulse" by the award-winning southern storyteller. Although
the settings and moods are regional, Welty's theme of the
changing mystery of human relationships does not limit
itself. In "The Wide Net" a young, pregnant wife's pique
sets off a community effort to drag the river. A spoiled,
conniving sister is to blame in "Why I Live at the P.O."
Contains two winners of the O. Henry Award. 1965.

The Time of the Vampires BR 10868
edited by P.N. Elrod and Martin H. Greenberg 
3 volumes
Eighteen stories of vampires down through history, from
ancient Greece to the modern day. Some are tales of terror,
while others seem poignant and even humorous. In the opening
story, the undead spirit of a slain Athenian soldier returns
to convince Socrates of death's horror and to guide him into
the netherworld. Violence. 1996.

Trouble No More: Stories BR 10917
by Anthony Grooms 
2 volumes
Twelve stories reflecting poignant episodes of life for
African Americans during the civil rights era. In "Sweet
Milton," Milton, confined to a mental institution, thinks he
is the devil. In "Hollow and Far Away," an African American
family experiences the terror of being stopped by white
police. Some strong language and some violence. 1995.

Valley of the Sun: Frontier Stories BR 10446
by Louis L'Amour 
2 volumes
Nine short stories about the gunmen, gamblers, outlaws, and
tough men- and womenfolk of the old West. In "We Shaped the
Land with Our Guns," sixteen-year-old Rye Tyler loads his
guns and polishes his reputation to defend the ranch. In
"Valley of the Sun," Brett Larane is double-crossed and left
to die by his riding partner. Violence. 1995.

The Value of Kindness BR 10486
by Ellyn Bache 
2 volumes
A collection of sixteen short stories about ordinary women
whose middle-class lives are graced by kindnesses given or
received. In the title story, Cora finds a sense of
importance through anonymous gifts of her time and respect.
This collection won the Willa Cather Fiction Prize in 1992.
Some descriptions of sex. 1993.

Walking the Dog and Other Stories BR 10533
by Bernard MacLaverty 
2 volumes
Nine short stories that explore unsettling aspects of Irish
life. In the title story, a man is kidnapped by the IRA
while walking his dog and is disgustedly released. In both
"Compensations" and "Just Visiting," the main characters
must deal with the impending death of a loved one. Strong
language. 1994.

While the Messiah Tarries: Stories BR 10623
by Melvin Jules Bukiet 
2 volumes
Nine stories, at times magical or comic and at other times
mundane or tragic, describing the lives of Jews in America.
In "Gematria," a woman's visit to New York's diamond
district leaves the jeweler thinking about gematria, the
transliteration of names and numbers, and about his own
death. In "The Golden Calf and the Red Heifer," Kleinberg
the butcher tries to hide the facts that he is a vegetarian
and that his knife is not kosher. 1995.

Working Men: Stories BR 10316
by Michael Dorris 
2 volumes
Some of Dorris's working men, such as the pond-building
protagonist of "The Benchmark," are long wedded to their
jobs. Others experience spur-of-the-moment employment: a
man's new wife encourages him to fake his way into a
position teaching high-school French in "Oui" and rescues
him just as his fraud is about to surface. A returned draft
dodger marries an older divorce and buys a gas station
rather than take a parent-pleasing path. 1993.

Farm Team BR 10506
by Will Weaver 
2 volumes
The high school baseball coach has hopes for Billy Baggs,
but Billy's farm chores take priority over ball. Then
Billy's father is sent to jail, and Billy knows his baseball
days are over. But Billy's mother has an idea: Why not start
a team that holds games Friday nights after chores? The odd
assortment of players, including Billy's dog, are soon good
enough to challenge the town team. Some strong language. For
junior and senior high readers. 1995.

The Rebounder BR 11240
by Thomas J. Dygard 
1 volume
Hamilton High's basketball coach, Doug Fulton, fantasizes
each year that a superb player will transfer to his school.
This year he thinks his dream has come true when he spots
tall, athletic Chris Patton. But Chris denies being a
basketball player until Coach Fulton learns the disturbing
truth from Chris's former school. For junior and senior high
readers. 1994.

The Squared Circle BR 10805
by James Bennett 
2 volumes
Despite his mediocre grades, high school all-American
basketball star Sonny Youngblood wins a full college
scholarship. Achieving national celebrity, he soon comes
under official scrutiny and begins to reexamine his
priorities. Strong language and violence. For junior and
senior high readers. 1995.

Wrestling Sturbridge BR 10908
by Rich Wallace 
1 volume
In the small town of Sturbridge, Pennsylvania, high school
wrestling is a big deal. Ben, a senior, wants to become
state champion, but he will have to beat out at least one of
his three higher-ranked best friends to do it. For junior
and senior high readers. 1996.

Suspense

Balboa Firefly BR 10531
by Jack Trolley 
2 volumes
Six months ago, San Diego police sergeant Tommy Donahoo
received an anonymous note warning that the airport, which
has caused property values to plummet in the Balboa Park
area, must be relocated. The note was written by desperate
realtor Joseph Foley, who has multiple personalities and
plans to shoot a plane out of the sky. What Foley and
Donahoo don't realize is that someone else is hatching a
similar plan. Strong language and violence. 1994.

Catch Your Breath BR 11268
by Jessica Auerbach 
3 volumes
Recently separated from her policeman husband, Rosie Sloan
panics when their two-year-old son, Jason, begins having
trouble breathing. Because her first child died of SIDS and
her father was a doctor, Rosie is very careful to follow
Jason's doctor's advice to the letter. So why has someone
reported her as an unfit mother? Some strong language. 1996.

The Dancing Floor BR 11274
by Barbara Michaels 
3 volumes
Heather Tradescant has come to England to visit some of its
famous gardens. One of her greatest hopes is to see the ones
at Troytan House. When she is denied permission, Heather
attempts to get a glimpse of the fabled landscape by
crawling through a wall of thick brush. What awaits her is
not what she expects. 1997.

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Other Stories BR 11092
by Robert Louis Stevenson 
2 volumes
In the title story, a short psychological novel of the war
between good and evil within the human personality, a kindly
physician commits diabolical crimes when his suppressed
personality is released. "The Body-Snatcher" and "A Lodging
for the Night" pursue moral issues, "Markheim" and "Thrawn
Janet" are stories about the supernatural, and "The
Misadventures of John Nicholson" is a Gothic tale. 1885.

Fast Forward BR 10975
by Judy Mercer 
3 volumes
A woman wakes up in a torn-apart house, wearing bloody
clothes, and with no idea who she is. The face in the mirror
is unfamiliar, and her overweight body repulses her.
Eventually learning that she is television producer Ariel
Gold, she attempts to hide what must be amnesia while she
searches for clues to what happened. Some violence. 1995.

The Halls of Justice BR 11212
by Lee Gruenfeld 
4 volumes
Feeling betrayed by the legal system she has worked so hard
to uphold, Santa Monica attorney Diane Pierman and her
sister seek revenge against their attacker after he is
acquitted on a technicality. They find themselves at the
center of a web of legal intrigue with unexpected personal
and political implications. Strong language, some violence,
and some descriptions of sex. 1996.

Hostage to Fortune BR 10392
by Elizabeth Chaplin 
2 volumes
When housewife Susan Bentham wins a football pool of more
than a million pounds, her attorney husband, Jeff, doesn't
expect to change his own life much. He takes a mistress,
buys a Rolls, and feels very lucky. But Susan quietly
carries out a devious plan until their roles have completely
reversed. Jeff is now jobless, in a house he didn't choose,
with no money of his own. So he devises his own plan. Some
strong language and some descriptions of sex. 1992.

Louisa May Alcott Unmasked: Collected Thrillers BR 10285
by Louisa May Alcott 
10 volumes
A collection of twenty-nine spellbinders dealing with the
dark side of life by the author of Little Women (BR 9758).
Strong and beautiful women figure in complex plots, often
involving an intriguing piece of jewelry or clothing. Themes
include murder, struggles between the sexes, and narcotic
addictions. Violence and some descriptions of sex. 1995.

Now or Never BR 11258
by Elizabeth Adler 
3 volumes
A serial killer carefully stalks and murders young women.
When Boston police detective Harry Jordan finally gets a
partial description, he desperately turns to a national
television figure for help. Mallory Malone's show has been
the downfall for many criminals, but oddly, Malone refuses
to profile Jordan's case. Strong language, violence, and
explicit descriptions of sex. 1997.

Pandora's Clock BR 10529
by John J. Nance 
4 volumes
After American 747 flight 66 leaves Germany, a passenger has
a heart attack. Pilot James Holland is shocked when London
refuses to let him make an emergency landing. The passenger
was exposed to a mysterious virus and no country (not even
the United States) wants to handle a possible epidemic.
Doctor Sanders of the CIA is Holland's only real ally, but
Sanders must convince the pilot of that in time to save him.
Strong language and violence. Bestseller 1995.

The Proposal BR 11350
by Angela Hunt 
2 volumes
A case of mistaken identity causes problems for new author
Theodora Russell. An editor confuses her manuscript about
Down syndrome with that of successful novelist Theodore
Russell, who submitted a proposal to the same publisher for
a book linking breast cancer with first-pregnancy abortion,
an unpopular idea. Now both writers' lives are in danger.
1996.

The Runaway Jury BR 10516
by John Grisham 
4 volumes
Using jury consultants with elaborate and illegal research
techniques, the tobacco companies have managed to win each
lawsuit brought against them. Now, in Mississippi, a man has
purposely placed himself on the jury of the latest tobacco
trial. Strong language. Bestseller 1996.

Sacred BR 11352
by Dennis Lehane 
3 volumes
Boston PIs Patrick Kenzie and Angela Gennaro are still
reeling from a tragic case when billionaire Trevor Stone
convinces them to get back to work. Stone, who is dying of
cancer, wants to find his grown daughter, who is missing.
Kenzie's mentor was already sent after her, but he has
vanished too. Strong language, violence, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.

Sacrifice BR 11300
by Mitchell Smith 
3 volumes
After seven years in a Kansas prison, Tyler Pierce has just
pulled off the bank heist of his career when he learns that
his park-ranger daughter has been killed in Florida. Tyler
uses his windfall from the robbery to fund his search for
her murderer, a serial killer whose victims are women in
uniform. Strong language, violence, and some explicit
descriptions of sex. 1997.

See How They Run BR 11343
by Bethany Campbell 
3 volumes
Teacher Laura Stoner and her twin autistic students witness
a drive-by shooting. The eight-year-old boys' ability to
reel off the license number and describe the shooter puts
them in grave danger because the victim is a Mafia don. The
trio reluctantly go into protective custody but soon learn
that may not help them. Strong language, violence, and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1996.

Silent Night BR 10612
by Mary Higgins Clark 
1 volume
The Dornan family is in New York City on Christmas Eve
because Tom Dornan has just had surgery for leukemia. When
his wife drops her wallet, Cally Hunter, desperate for
Christmas money, picks it up. Young Brian Dornan follows
her, because inside the wallet is a recuperative St.
Christopher medal for his dad. But Cally's brother, an
escaped convict, is waiting in her apartment, and he has
plans for the money and for Brian. Some strong language.
1995.

The Whispering Wall BR 10821
by Patricia Carlon 
2 volumes
Middle-aged widow Sarah Oatland is paralyzed and mute from a
stroke. Although her doctor, home nurse, and greedy niece
Gwenyth don't realize it, Sarah is awake and cognizant, and
she can hear through the wall at her headboard. When Gwenyth
rents out Sarah's lower rooms, Sarah is horrified to hear
the tenants plotting a murder. 1969.

War Stories

The Eye in the Door BR 10645
by Pat Barker 
2 volumes
London, 1918. As Britain faces defeat by Germany, pacifists
and homosexuals are scapegoated as potential traitors. It is
unfortunate for Lieutenant Billy Prior, a bisexual who has a
split personality, that when he is released from
Craiglockhart War Hospital, he is assigned to British
Intelligence. Once again he needs the help of Dr. Rivers.
Sequel to Regeneration (BR 10543). Strong language and some
explicit descriptions of sex. 1993.

The King BR 10387
by Donald Barthelme 
1 volume
Satirical resetting of Le Morte d'Arthur during World War
II. Lancelot, Guinevere, King Arthur, the Knights of the
Round Table-- they are all here. But now, while England is
at war on several fronts, leaders from Germany, Italy, and
the United States and even Winston Churchill interfere with
the crusades. 1990.

Regeneration BR 10543
by Pat Barker 
2 volumes
Based on the true story of two men who met during World War
I--Dr. William Rivers, a psychiatrist, and Siegfried
Sassoon, an officer and poet. In July 1917, Sassoon writes a
letter protesting the war. Because of his position, he is
sent to the Craiglockhart War Hospital instead of being
court-martialed. There the relationship between him and Dr.
Rivers helps him deal with his struggle between
responsibility and conscience. 1991.

Tomorrow, When the War Began BR 10509
by John Marsden 
2 volumes
A group of Australian teenagers decide to spend a week in
the bush instead of attending the annual fair with their
families. At their remote campsite, they notice an unusual
number of planes flying over but think nothing of it until
they return home. There they find their families gone, their
pets left to die, and the phones and electricity out. Some
violence. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1993.

When the Rainbow Goddess Wept BR 10627
by Cecilia Manguerra Brainard 
2 volumes
When the Japanese attack the Philippines during World War
II, nine-year-old Yvonne and her family flee for safety. The
horrors of war are inescapable, and young Yvonne witnesses
slaughter and atrocities. For strength and hope, she turns
to the legends of her people: the Woman Warrior and the
Rainbow Goddess. Violence, strong language, and some
descriptions of sex. 1994.

Westerns

Backtrail: Seth Strummar Series, Book 2 BR 11430
by Elizabeth Fackler 
2 volumes
Western gunman Seth Strummar may have had a reason to kill,
but he is now an outlaw with a price on his head. He flees
after arranging an escort to safety for his young wife, but
she is kidnapped and he again seeks revenge. Sequel to Blood
Kin (BR 11426). Violence, strong language, and explicit
descriptions of sex. 1993.

Blood Kin: Seth Strummar Series, Book 1 BR 11426
by Elizabeth Fackler 
2 volumes
In Texas in the 1880s, sixteen-year-old Johanna Devery is
forced to work in her stepfather's bordello after she
refuses to marry Beau Olwell, the man who brutally raped
her. She escapes and falls for hired killer Seth Strummar,
who is returning to El Paso on a mission of vengeance.
Prequel to Backtrail (BR 11430). Strong language, explicit
descriptions of sex, and some violence. 1991.

Blood Meridian; or, The Evening Redness in the West BR 10635
by Cormac McCarthy 
3 volumes
The child is pale and thin with only ragged clothes to wear,
his father lies in drink, and his mother is dead. For the
Kid, there is no reason to stay in Tennessee. And so at
fourteen he runs away. The Kid relates his journey west and
the skirmishes with Indians that took place along the
Texas-Mexico border in the 1850s. Violence and strong
language. 1985.

The Diablo Grant BR 10832
by James M. Reasoner 
2 volumes
In this sequel to Stark's Justice (BR 9708), Juan Espina,
the town drunk of a New Mexico territory settlement, claims
historical rights to nearby ranch property and has an
ancient land grant to prove it. The dispute goes before
Judge Stark, who rules for Espina, thus unleashing chaos in
the frontier town. 1994.

The High Graders BR 106476
by Louis L'Amour 
2 volumes
Gunslinger Mike Shevlin is hired by pretty Laine Tennison to
keep the miners from stealing gold ore from her claim and to
challenge the cattlemen who swear to close the dig because
the range waters are being poisoned. Some strong language
and some violence. 1965.

Hope Valley War BR 11381
by Brock Thoene 
2 volumes
After nine years on the trail, John Thornton returns to the
Utah territory in 1858 to face a grim situation. His brother
Lucky has been lynched, Lucky's widow is hiding out, and
another brother is in jail. As he struggles to sort things
out, John himself becomes a target of the conspiracy that
led to the murder. 1997.

I, Tom Horn BR 11226
by Will Henry 
3 volumes
In this fictional autobiography of the legendary cavalry
scout, rodeo rider, and Pinkerton detective, the author
deals with the question, "Did Tom Horn kill
fourteen-year-old Willie Nickell in 1901, or was he, in
fact, framed?" Strong language. 1975.

Kerrigan BR 10619
by James A. Ritchie 
2 volumes
Cowboy Clay Kerrigan, now known as Brent Griffin, has been
on the run for a year since Roland Thornton challenged
Kerrigan to a gunfight and died. Thornton's father vowed to
kill Kerrigan, and Kerrigan has since had to kill another
Thornton son. When Kerrigan accepts a job on a Wyoming ranch
and falls in love with the rancher's daughter, he knows
she'll be in danger unless he can somehow end the feud.
Violence. 1993.

Lando BR 10378
by Louis L'Amour 
2 volumes
After stewing for six years in a Mexican prison and becoming
a bare-knuckle prizefighter, Orlando Sackett of Cumberland
Hills will stop at nothing to get even with the men who
betrayed him. Violence. 1962.

The Legend of Storey County BR 10715
by Brock Thoene 
2 volumes
Seth Townsend, a reporter from San Francisco, is in Virginia
City, Nevada, in September 1938 to write a story on the
final run of the V&T Railroad. But Seth gets a much better
story when the train captain sends him to see Jim Canfield,
a one-hundred-year-old escaped slave, Civil War soldier, and
holder of a stake in the richest vein of silver in Nevada.
1995.

Ronicky Doone's Treasure BR 10498
by Max Brand 
2 volumes
"Horse-breaker, mischief-maker, adventurer by instinct,"
Ronicky Doone loves a good fight, especially when it's for
an underdog. As reward for helping Hugh Dawn and his
daughter escape the savage revenge of gang leader Jack Moon,
Doone is invited to share in the search for the gold Dawn is
hunting. But first they must get past the vicious Jack Moon.
Some violence. 1922.

The Scout BR 10422
by Harry Combs 
6 volumes
In this sequel to Brules (BR 9399), narrator Cat Brules
recounts his days as an Indian scout with the U.S. Army.
Describes in detail Custer's debacle against the Sioux, the
army's pursuit of the Nez Perce, and other brutal events.
Strong language and violence. 1995.

This Savage Race BR 10196
by Douglas C. Jones 
4 volumes
A historical western about the efforts of a pioneer family
to carve out a better life for themselves. Mr. Jefferson was
president when Boone Fawley took his wife, his sons, and his
sister and struck out from St. Louis. But instead of heading
west, they made their way south into the Arkansas
wilderness. The life they found was often wretched, but they
met all difficulties with a resilient spirit. Some strong
language. 1993.

Valley of the Sun: Frontier Stories BR 10446
by Louis L'Amour 
2 volumes
Nine short stories about the gunmen, gamblers, outlaws, and
tough men- and womenfolk of the old West. In "We Shaped the
Land with Our Guns," sixteen-year-old Rye Tyler loads his
guns and polishes his reputation to defend the ranch. In
"Valley of the Sun," Brett Larane is double-crossed and left
to die by his riding partner. Violence. 1995.

We Are Witnesses: Five Diaries of Teenagers Who Died in the
Holocaust BR 10662
by Jacob Boas 
2 volumes
A collection of diary excerpts from five Jewish
teenagers--David Rubinowicz, Yitzhak Rudashevski, Moshe
Flinker, Eva Heyman, and Anne Frank--who lived in
Nazi-occupied Lithuania, Hungary, Belgium, and Holland
between 1940 and 1944. Boas, a Holocaust survivor, provides
biographical information and compares individual
experiences. For junior and senior high and older readers.
1995.