Cat Love Letters: Collected Correspondence of Cats in Love by Leigh W. Rutledge. I refuse comment.
I Hate Ann Coulter by Unanimous.
New Orleans by Tom Downs. A Lonely Planet guide to update our travel collection.
A Survival Guide to Managing Employees from Hell: Handling Idiots, Whiners, Slackers, and Other Workplace Demons by Gini Graham Scott, Ph.D. How to deal with problem employees.
Matt Groening's The Simpsons Uncensored Family Album by Matt Groening. Hot Dog! Another Simpson's book! Don't forget The Ralph Wiggum Book.
2007 Comic Book Checklist and Price Guide 1961-Present, 13th Edition by Maggie Thompson, et al.
Pimps, Hos, Playa Hats, and All the Rest of My Hollywood Friends by John Leguizamo. Actor, comic, Broadway performer Leguizamo's autobiography.
The End of a Childhood by Patrick G. Davis. Davis' stories of growing up in Lake Mills in the '60s and '70s.
Love, Magic, and Mudpies: Raising Your Kids to Feel Loved, Be Kind, and Make a Difference by Bernie Siegel, MD. Shelved in the Parenting section in the Children's section.
Thursday, February 15, 2007
New Adult Fiction
A Necessary Evil by Robert Stricklin. After the acquittal of his wife's murderer, Michael hires a hitman. The return of Michael's conscience causes a change of heart but "Butch" doesn't want to cancel the job. In fact, Butch demands the rest of his payment from Michael and will make sure Michael pays up.
Sisters by Danielle Steel. Second verse, same as the first.
Lying with Strangers by James Grippando. Pediatrician Peyton is run off the road by a stalker while her husband, Kevin, is having an affair on a business trip. Guilty Kevin doesn't believe Peyton's story and Peyton's suspicions of her husband's fidelity lead her to an ex-boyfriend. After her stalker starts killing Peyton's acquaintances both she and Kevin are accused of murder.
Murder at the Opera by Margaret Truman. Georgetown law professor Mac Smith is onstage as an extra at the Kennedy Center National Opera when a promising singer is killed. Mac investigates on the invitation of the theater board and we have an interesting insight into the "backstage" of D.C. society.
Ten Days in the Hills by Jane Smiley. Pulitzer Prize winner Smiley tells the daylong story of screenwriter Max, his girlfriend Elena and the post-Oscar party they host with Max's ex-wife and other hangers-on from the Hollywood Hills.
Stalemate by Iris Johansen. Suspense novel with forensic investigator Eve Duncan. Eve is in high demand for her professional skills but says "no" to a request by Colombian drug lord Luis Montalvo. Eve acquiesces after Luis' threats and promises and she travels to the Colombian jungle to identify a skull.
Bloody Harvests by Richard Kunzmann. Two South African police detectives, one white and one black, investigate a child's murder outside Johannesburg. Is a serial killer on the loose? Or is a tribal witch sacrificing children for "medicine"?
Sisters by Danielle Steel. Second verse, same as the first.
Lying with Strangers by James Grippando. Pediatrician Peyton is run off the road by a stalker while her husband, Kevin, is having an affair on a business trip. Guilty Kevin doesn't believe Peyton's story and Peyton's suspicions of her husband's fidelity lead her to an ex-boyfriend. After her stalker starts killing Peyton's acquaintances both she and Kevin are accused of murder.
Murder at the Opera by Margaret Truman. Georgetown law professor Mac Smith is onstage as an extra at the Kennedy Center National Opera when a promising singer is killed. Mac investigates on the invitation of the theater board and we have an interesting insight into the "backstage" of D.C. society.
Ten Days in the Hills by Jane Smiley. Pulitzer Prize winner Smiley tells the daylong story of screenwriter Max, his girlfriend Elena and the post-Oscar party they host with Max's ex-wife and other hangers-on from the Hollywood Hills.
Stalemate by Iris Johansen. Suspense novel with forensic investigator Eve Duncan. Eve is in high demand for her professional skills but says "no" to a request by Colombian drug lord Luis Montalvo. Eve acquiesces after Luis' threats and promises and she travels to the Colombian jungle to identify a skull.
Bloody Harvests by Richard Kunzmann. Two South African police detectives, one white and one black, investigate a child's murder outside Johannesburg. Is a serial killer on the loose? Or is a tribal witch sacrificing children for "medicine"?
New Music CDs
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards by Tom Waits. Three discs and 56 songs. Starting as a leftovers album, Waits re-recorded his selections and grouped them by style. Brawlers is rock and blues, Bawlers is soundtrack tunes and covers, Bastards is his "cabaret-in-a-carnival" music. Allmusic has a good album review.
Twist Party by Los Straitjackets with the World Famous Pontani Sisters and Kaiser George. Los Straitjackets wear masks like Mexican wrestlers and play surf rock. A great band that has been featured multiple times on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
The Town and the City by Los Lobos. Allmusic says, "America's finest roots rock band...the band's performances are as tight and sinewy as ever...David Hidalgo offers yet another master class in virtuoso guitar playing...The Town and the City isn't likely to be the soundtrack for your next party, but it's an exciting and emotionally powerful experience that grows with each listen, and it's hard to think of many bands who, after three decades together, are as willing to challenge both themselves and their audience as Los Lobos do on this album."
Highway to Hell by AC/DC. Singer Bon Scott's last album. Check-out this album before some weasel steals it.
Mali by various artists. A Putumayo collection of West African music. Includes "desert blues of the nomadic Touaregs...jumpy rhythms and powerful vocals from the south...Bambara hunter's music" with traditonal and modern electric instruments.
Twist Party by Los Straitjackets with the World Famous Pontani Sisters and Kaiser George. Los Straitjackets wear masks like Mexican wrestlers and play surf rock. A great band that has been featured multiple times on Late Night with Conan O'Brien.
The Town and the City by Los Lobos. Allmusic says, "America's finest roots rock band...the band's performances are as tight and sinewy as ever...David Hidalgo offers yet another master class in virtuoso guitar playing...The Town and the City isn't likely to be the soundtrack for your next party, but it's an exciting and emotionally powerful experience that grows with each listen, and it's hard to think of many bands who, after three decades together, are as willing to challenge both themselves and their audience as Los Lobos do on this album."
Highway to Hell by AC/DC. Singer Bon Scott's last album. Check-out this album before some weasel steals it.
Mali by various artists. A Putumayo collection of West African music. Includes "desert blues of the nomadic Touaregs...jumpy rhythms and powerful vocals from the south...Bambara hunter's music" with traditonal and modern electric instruments.
Thursday, February 08, 2007
New DVDs
The Woods starring Agnes Bruckner, Patricia Clarkson and Bruce Campbell. Falburn Academy's newest student Heather hears voices. Heather's fellow students start to disappear into the woods and Heather "receives an education in terror."
The House of Sand starring Fernando Montenegro and Fernanda Torres. Aurea's husband settles Aurea and her elderly mother in Northern Brazil to start a farm. After her husband dies Aurea is unable to cross the massive, coastal sand dunes with her elderly mother and makes her home in the dunes.
The Education of Shelby Knox: Sex, Lies and Education. Shelby starting pressing for realistic sexuality education in her Lubbock, TX high school and opened a can of worms about abstinence, birth control, and religion.
Black Dahlia starring Josh Hartnett, Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart, and Scarlet Johansson. Based on the novel by James Ellroy which, in turn, was based on the infamous 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short. Two LAPD detectives become obsessed with the dead end case as one of them follows a twisted path to reveal the murderer.
Ask the Dust starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek. Italian writer Arturo Bandini travels to Depression era L.A. and meets Mexican barmaid Camilla who is in search of a rich American to establish herself herself in the Anglo world.
The Five Obstructions with Jorgen Leth and Lars von Trier. In 1967 Leth made a 12 minute movie called The Perfect Human. In 2003 von Trier challenges his idol Leth to remake the film under five special conditions - five obstructions. Von Trier's challenges include: 1) remaking the film in Cuba with no more than 12 frames per shot and 2) filming in the worst place in the world without showing that place on screen.
World Trade Center starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena and Maggie Gyllenhaal. True story of Port Authority policemen buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear. Thirty year old bartender Vince Papale hears of Philadelphia Eagles' Coach Dick Vermeil's open tryout offer and gives it a go. Inspired by a true story.
The Dark starring Maria Bello and Sean Bean. James and Adele continue to search for the body of their daughter off the coast of Wales. When a strange girl says Adele is looking in the wrong place Adele recalls the Celtic legend of the Land of Dead and is convinced she can trade herself for her daughter.
Miami Vice starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Theatrical version of the television program.
Underworld Evolution starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. A replacement for our damaged version.
The House of Sand starring Fernando Montenegro and Fernanda Torres. Aurea's husband settles Aurea and her elderly mother in Northern Brazil to start a farm. After her husband dies Aurea is unable to cross the massive, coastal sand dunes with her elderly mother and makes her home in the dunes.
The Education of Shelby Knox: Sex, Lies and Education. Shelby starting pressing for realistic sexuality education in her Lubbock, TX high school and opened a can of worms about abstinence, birth control, and religion.
Black Dahlia starring Josh Hartnett, Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart, and Scarlet Johansson. Based on the novel by James Ellroy which, in turn, was based on the infamous 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short. Two LAPD detectives become obsessed with the dead end case as one of them follows a twisted path to reveal the murderer.
Ask the Dust starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek. Italian writer Arturo Bandini travels to Depression era L.A. and meets Mexican barmaid Camilla who is in search of a rich American to establish herself herself in the Anglo world.
The Five Obstructions with Jorgen Leth and Lars von Trier. In 1967 Leth made a 12 minute movie called The Perfect Human. In 2003 von Trier challenges his idol Leth to remake the film under five special conditions - five obstructions. Von Trier's challenges include: 1) remaking the film in Cuba with no more than 12 frames per shot and 2) filming in the worst place in the world without showing that place on screen.
World Trade Center starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena and Maggie Gyllenhaal. True story of Port Authority policemen buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear. Thirty year old bartender Vince Papale hears of Philadelphia Eagles' Coach Dick Vermeil's open tryout offer and gives it a go. Inspired by a true story.
The Dark starring Maria Bello and Sean Bean. James and Adele continue to search for the body of their daughter off the coast of Wales. When a strange girl says Adele is looking in the wrong place Adele recalls the Celtic legend of the Land of Dead and is convinced she can trade herself for her daughter.
Miami Vice starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Theatrical version of the television program.
Underworld Evolution starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. A replacement for our damaged version.
New DVDs
The Woods starring Agnes Bruckner, Patricia Clarkson and Bruce Campbell. Falburn Academy's newest student Heather hears voices. Heather's fellow students start to disappear into the woods and Heather "receives an education in terror."
The House of Sand starring Fernando Montenegro and Fernanda Torres. Aurea's husband settles Aurea and her elderly mother in Northern Brazil to start a farm. After her husband dies Aurea is unable to cross the massive, coastal sand dunes with her elderly mother and makes her home in the dunes.
The Education of Shelby Knox: Sex, Lies and Education. Shelby starting pressing for realistic sexuality education in her Lubbock, TX high school and opened a can of worms about abstinence, birth control, and religion.
Black Dahlia starring Josh Hartnett, Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart, and Scarlet Johansson. Based on the novel by James Ellroy which, in turn, was based on the infamous 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short. Two LAPD detectives become obsessed with the dead end case as one of them follows a twisted path to reveal the murderer.
Ask the Dust starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek. Italian writer Arturo Bandini travels to Depression era L.A. and meets Mexican barmaid Camilla who is in search of a rich American to establish herself herself in the Anglo world.
The Five Obstructions with Jorgen Leth and Lars von Trier. In 1967 Leth made a 12 minute movie called The Perfect Human. In 2003 von Trier challenges his idol Leth to remake the film under five special conditions - five obstructions. Von Trier's challenges include: 1) remaking the film in Cuba with no more than 12 frames per shot and 2) filming in the worst place in the world without showing that place on screen.
World Trade Center starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena and Maggie Gyllenhaal. True story of Port Authority policemen buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear. Thirty year old bartender Vince Papale hears of Philadelphia Eagles' Coach Dick Vermeil's open tryout offer and gives it a go. Inspired by a true story.
The Dark starring Maria Bello and Sean Bean. James and Adele continue to search for the body of their daughter off the coast of Wales. When a strange girl says Adele is looking in the wrong place Adele recalls the Celtic legend of the Land of Dead and is convinced she can trade herself for her daughter.
Miami Vice starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Theatrical version of the television program.
Underworld Evolution starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. A replacement for our damaged version.
The House of Sand starring Fernando Montenegro and Fernanda Torres. Aurea's husband settles Aurea and her elderly mother in Northern Brazil to start a farm. After her husband dies Aurea is unable to cross the massive, coastal sand dunes with her elderly mother and makes her home in the dunes.
The Education of Shelby Knox: Sex, Lies and Education. Shelby starting pressing for realistic sexuality education in her Lubbock, TX high school and opened a can of worms about abstinence, birth control, and religion.
Black Dahlia starring Josh Hartnett, Hilary Swank, Aaron Eckhart, and Scarlet Johansson. Based on the novel by James Ellroy which, in turn, was based on the infamous 1947 murder of Elizabeth Short. Two LAPD detectives become obsessed with the dead end case as one of them follows a twisted path to reveal the murderer.
Ask the Dust starring Colin Farrell and Salma Hayek. Italian writer Arturo Bandini travels to Depression era L.A. and meets Mexican barmaid Camilla who is in search of a rich American to establish herself herself in the Anglo world.
The Five Obstructions with Jorgen Leth and Lars von Trier. In 1967 Leth made a 12 minute movie called The Perfect Human. In 2003 von Trier challenges his idol Leth to remake the film under five special conditions - five obstructions. Von Trier's challenges include: 1) remaking the film in Cuba with no more than 12 frames per shot and 2) filming in the worst place in the world without showing that place on screen.
World Trade Center starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Pena and Maggie Gyllenhaal. True story of Port Authority policemen buried in the rubble of the World Trade Center.
Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg and Greg Kinnear. Thirty year old bartender Vince Papale hears of Philadelphia Eagles' Coach Dick Vermeil's open tryout offer and gives it a go. Inspired by a true story.
The Dark starring Maria Bello and Sean Bean. James and Adele continue to search for the body of their daughter off the coast of Wales. When a strange girl says Adele is looking in the wrong place Adele recalls the Celtic legend of the Land of Dead and is convinced she can trade herself for her daughter.
Miami Vice starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx. Theatrical version of the television program.
Underworld Evolution starring Kate Beckinsale and Scott Speedman. A replacement for our damaged version.
New Fiction
Queen Anne Fox by Jerol Anderson. Mystery novel by Cambridge author Jerol Anderson.
Daylight Comes: Freedom's Path book 3 by Judith Miller. Inspirational fiction set in Nicodemus, Kansas.
A Woman's Place by Lynn Austin. Inspirational fiction set during World War II as four different women take on wartime jobs and duties.
Daylight Comes: Freedom's Path book 3 by Judith Miller. Inspirational fiction set in Nicodemus, Kansas.
A Woman's Place by Lynn Austin. Inspirational fiction set during World War II as four different women take on wartime jobs and duties.
More Non Fiction
The 9 Steps to Financial Freedom by Suze Orman. An updated and revised edition by super-advisor Orman.
Quick Fact Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know - NOW by American Cancer Society. Yikes! I'll skip this description.
Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2007 Edition by Stephen Moore, M.D. Features A to Z list of conditions and the drugs commonly used to treat them.
Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade 20-Minute Meals by Sandra Lee. Again!? Does the woman never rest? Quick, convenient, mouthwatering recipes that taste like they were made from scratch.
The Onion Presents Homeland Insecurity: Complete News Archives Volume 17. From the 21-27 July, 2005 front page, "New Puppy Teaches Congress Important Lessons About responsibility".
Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce by Emily Doskow. Latest edition of what to do and how the process works.
Ultimate Classic Car by Quentin Wilson. Ultimate is published by DK Books who produce books with fantastic photos and layout. Wilson always picks a wide variety of exotic and average vehicles for his books.
Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan edited by Huw Hennessy. Latest travel guide in an update of our travel section.
The Playboy Interviews: Larger Than Life edited by Stephen Randall. Interviews include the Beatles (1965), Frank Sinatra (1963), Bob Dylan (1966), and John Wayne (1971). We also have a Playboy Interviews book featuring athletes.
Here's What We'll Say: Growing Up, Coming Out, and The U.S. Air Force Academy by Reichen Lehmkuhl. I heard Lehmkuhl speak on a radio program and he was such a good speaker that I figured the book must be okay. Lehmkuhl was in the news recently because he dates a guy singer (some Boy Band veteran) who recently came out of the closet.
Quick Fact Prostate Cancer: What You Need to Know - NOW by American Cancer Society. Yikes! I'll skip this description.
Complete Guide to Prescription and Nonprescription Drugs, 2007 Edition by Stephen Moore, M.D. Features A to Z list of conditions and the drugs commonly used to treat them.
Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade 20-Minute Meals by Sandra Lee. Again!? Does the woman never rest? Quick, convenient, mouthwatering recipes that taste like they were made from scratch.
The Onion Presents Homeland Insecurity: Complete News Archives Volume 17. From the 21-27 July, 2005 front page, "New Puppy Teaches Congress Important Lessons About responsibility".
Nolo's Essential Guide to Divorce by Emily Doskow. Latest edition of what to do and how the process works.
Ultimate Classic Car by Quentin Wilson. Ultimate is published by DK Books who produce books with fantastic photos and layout. Wilson always picks a wide variety of exotic and average vehicles for his books.
Guatemala, Belize & the Yucatan edited by Huw Hennessy. Latest travel guide in an update of our travel section.
The Playboy Interviews: Larger Than Life edited by Stephen Randall. Interviews include the Beatles (1965), Frank Sinatra (1963), Bob Dylan (1966), and John Wayne (1971). We also have a Playboy Interviews book featuring athletes.
Here's What We'll Say: Growing Up, Coming Out, and The U.S. Air Force Academy by Reichen Lehmkuhl. I heard Lehmkuhl speak on a radio program and he was such a good speaker that I figured the book must be okay. Lehmkuhl was in the news recently because he dates a guy singer (some Boy Band veteran) who recently came out of the closet.
Tuesday, February 06, 2007
New Fiction
New Fiction
1812: The River of War by Eric Flint. Alternative history of the War of 1812 where Indian tribes, escaped slaves, free Blacks, and some white guys form a separate alliance.
Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris. Harris is publishing both hardcove and original paperbacks. Clients of psychic gravefinder Harper are not always happy with Harper's answers. But Harper cannot leave the town of Sarne because even though a missing girl is found dead her killer is still finding victims.
Forever Odd by Dean Koontz. Paperback version of Forever Odd.
Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko. Born into wealth and power, Amber Sall still strives for her father's love and approval. Amber's jet setting half-sister, Paola, is the daughter of her father's Italian mistress and determined to marry. "An unforgettable story of wealth, ambition, family, friendship, passion, loyalty, and betrayal."
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas by Annie Jones. Flea market mavens troll the stalls and change lives. "Grab your shopping bags and join the feisty Queen Mamas as they dish out relationship repair, tag-sale tactics and humor that is truly priceless."
The House Beautiful by Allison Burnett. "A novel of high ideals, low morals, and lower rent." Middle-aged bipolar poet B.K. inherits his friend's brownstone building in New York City. Unable to afford the taxes he opens an "Artists' Colony" and snoops on his renters.
Gaits of Heaven: a Dog Lover's Mystery by Susan Conant. The dysfunctional and overly medicated Green family hire Holly to train their dog. When Eunie Green overdoses on medication her daughter and Holly both think it was murder.
Bake Sale Murder by Leslie Meier. Another one of those mysteries with recipes.
A Single Eye by Susan Dunlap. Stuntwoman Darcy had a bad accident during a falling stunt into deep woods. Her Zen master sends Darcy to a monastery in California's redwoods to confront her fear. But the monastery holds secrets about a missing student.
1812: The River of War by Eric Flint. Alternative history of the War of 1812 where Indian tribes, escaped slaves, free Blacks, and some white guys form a separate alliance.
Grave Sight by Charlaine Harris. Harris is publishing both hardcove and original paperbacks. Clients of psychic gravefinder Harper are not always happy with Harper's answers. But Harper cannot leave the town of Sarne because even though a missing girl is found dead her killer is still finding victims.
Forever Odd by Dean Koontz. Paperback version of Forever Odd.
Saffron Skies by Lesley Lokko. Born into wealth and power, Amber Sall still strives for her father's love and approval. Amber's jet setting half-sister, Paola, is the daughter of her father's Italian mistress and determined to marry. "An unforgettable story of wealth, ambition, family, friendship, passion, loyalty, and betrayal."
The Sisterhood of the Queen Mamas by Annie Jones. Flea market mavens troll the stalls and change lives. "Grab your shopping bags and join the feisty Queen Mamas as they dish out relationship repair, tag-sale tactics and humor that is truly priceless."
The House Beautiful by Allison Burnett. "A novel of high ideals, low morals, and lower rent." Middle-aged bipolar poet B.K. inherits his friend's brownstone building in New York City. Unable to afford the taxes he opens an "Artists' Colony" and snoops on his renters.
Gaits of Heaven: a Dog Lover's Mystery by Susan Conant. The dysfunctional and overly medicated Green family hire Holly to train their dog. When Eunie Green overdoses on medication her daughter and Holly both think it was murder.
Bake Sale Murder by Leslie Meier. Another one of those mysteries with recipes.
A Single Eye by Susan Dunlap. Stuntwoman Darcy had a bad accident during a falling stunt into deep woods. Her Zen master sends Darcy to a monastery in California's redwoods to confront her fear. But the monastery holds secrets about a missing student.
New DVDs
New DVDs
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear starring Noah Wyle, Kyle MacLachlan and Bob Newhart. Noah Wyle is Flynn Carsen, a professional student who refuses to leave university and find a job. Kind of like Johnny Lechner, but not as pathetic. Finally forced to get a job Flynn applies to be Librarian for the Metropolitan Library where such artifacts as Excalibur and Pandora's Box are secretly kept. After a Library burglary Flynn has to recover the Spear of Destiny. A fun and goofy movie with 15 additional minutes not shown on the TNT network.
Stripes starring Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, Sean Young. You probably know about this one. Includes six deleted scenes.
Office Space starring Ron Livingston, Stephen Root, Gary Cole, Jennifer Aniston, John C. McGinley, Diedrich Bader. You probably know about this one, too. Peter Gibbons goes to a hypnotist and starts to ignore his job and enjoy life. Hilarity ensues; along with a car wreck, fax abuse, gratuitous Aniston appearances, arson, gratuitious Diedrich Bader appearances, and stapler theft.
Superman Returns starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Frank Langella, Eva Marie Saint, Parker Posey, Kevin Spacey. Superman returns to Earth after a five year search for his home planet and saves people from death and destruction.
Let's Rock Again starring Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. Former Clash frontman Joe Strummer goes on tour with his band to promote their new album, Global A Go-Go. "Strummer dispels his punk persona to reveal a die-hard performer whose main objective is simple - get his music heard and bread his record even." Filmed by Dick Rude, who you may remember as Duke in Repo Man.
The White Diamond directed by Werner Herzog. In 1992 Dr. Graham Dorrington took a man-powered dirigible on a scientific expedition across the treetops Guyana's Amazon rain forest. A "stupid, meaningless accident" in the dirigible killed Dorrington's longtime pal. Twelve years later Dorrington tries again with a uniquely shaped balloon (shaped like a diamond) and brings Herzog along to document the expedition and uniquely film the spectacular scenery.
The Librarian: Quest for the Spear starring Noah Wyle, Kyle MacLachlan and Bob Newhart. Noah Wyle is Flynn Carsen, a professional student who refuses to leave university and find a job. Kind of like Johnny Lechner, but not as pathetic. Finally forced to get a job Flynn applies to be Librarian for the Metropolitan Library where such artifacts as Excalibur and Pandora's Box are secretly kept. After a Library burglary Flynn has to recover the Spear of Destiny. A fun and goofy movie with 15 additional minutes not shown on the TNT network.
Stripes starring Bill Murray, John Candy, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, Sean Young. You probably know about this one. Includes six deleted scenes.
Office Space starring Ron Livingston, Stephen Root, Gary Cole, Jennifer Aniston, John C. McGinley, Diedrich Bader. You probably know about this one, too. Peter Gibbons goes to a hypnotist and starts to ignore his job and enjoy life. Hilarity ensues; along with a car wreck, fax abuse, gratuitous Aniston appearances, arson, gratuitious Diedrich Bader appearances, and stapler theft.
Superman Returns starring Brandon Routh, Kate Bosworth, Frank Langella, Eva Marie Saint, Parker Posey, Kevin Spacey. Superman returns to Earth after a five year search for his home planet and saves people from death and destruction.
Let's Rock Again starring Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros. Former Clash frontman Joe Strummer goes on tour with his band to promote their new album, Global A Go-Go. "Strummer dispels his punk persona to reveal a die-hard performer whose main objective is simple - get his music heard and bread his record even." Filmed by Dick Rude, who you may remember as Duke in Repo Man.
The White Diamond directed by Werner Herzog. In 1992 Dr. Graham Dorrington took a man-powered dirigible on a scientific expedition across the treetops Guyana's Amazon rain forest. A "stupid, meaningless accident" in the dirigible killed Dorrington's longtime pal. Twelve years later Dorrington tries again with a uniquely shaped balloon (shaped like a diamond) and brings Herzog along to document the expedition and uniquely film the spectacular scenery.
Monday, February 05, 2007
New Non Fiction
New Non Fiction
The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Can Save Your Life by Gavin De Becker. De Becker "shows you how to spot even subtle signs of danger - before it's too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, De Becker...offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love."
ReadyMade: How to Make {Almost} Everything by Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne. A dream book for crafty do-it-yourselfers. Make a Beer Can Room Divider, Coat Hanger Wine Rack, Denim Dog Bed, or a Carpet Kiddie Chair.
Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes by Sandra Lee. Food Network's popular host presents another cookbook.
Batavia's Graveyard by Mike Dash. The Batavia was a Dutch East India Company ship that crashed upon a reef off the coast of Australia in 1628. The disgruntled crew was already planning mutiny before the wreck, and after their marooning things got really ugly. The insane and charismatic lead mutineer Jeronimus Corneliszoon was deluded by religious fanaticism. Corneliszoon guided his mutineers to the murder 125 fellow survivors until a rescue party arrives from Java. If you read the recently acquired, and very brief, Wreck of the Batavia by Simon Leys you'll likely love Batavia's Graveyard.
Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul edited by Jack Canfield, et al.
The Best American Poetry 2006 edited by Billy Collins. Self explanatory.
Insiders Guide to the Twin Cities, Fifth Edition by Todd Berger, et al. An update to our travel collection.
Parenting Collection (shelved downstairs)
Kitchen Table Play and Learn: Activities and lessons for Building Your Preschooler's Vital Developmental Skills by Tara Copley and Andrea Custer. "Thirty lessons offer step-by-step activities that help you foster important skills in your preschooler and let you set the pace for learning. All you need are inexpensive, everyday items from around the house!"
The Mislabeled Child: How Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success by Brock and Fernette Eide. "The Eides provide a comprehensive look at learning differences ranging from dyslexia to dysgraphia, to attention problems, to giftedness, and offer specific suggestions to help children at school and at home, while clarifying the diagnoses and providing resources to help."
The Gift of Fear: And Other Survival Signals That Can Save Your Life by Gavin De Becker. De Becker "shows you how to spot even subtle signs of danger - before it's too late. Shattering the myth that most violent acts are unpredictable, De Becker...offers specific ways to protect yourself and those you love."
ReadyMade: How to Make {Almost} Everything by Shoshana Berger and Grace Hawthorne. A dream book for crafty do-it-yourselfers. Make a Beer Can Room Divider, Coat Hanger Wine Rack, Denim Dog Bed, or a Carpet Kiddie Chair.
Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes by Sandra Lee. Food Network's popular host presents another cookbook.
Batavia's Graveyard by Mike Dash. The Batavia was a Dutch East India Company ship that crashed upon a reef off the coast of Australia in 1628. The disgruntled crew was already planning mutiny before the wreck, and after their marooning things got really ugly. The insane and charismatic lead mutineer Jeronimus Corneliszoon was deluded by religious fanaticism. Corneliszoon guided his mutineers to the murder 125 fellow survivors until a rescue party arrives from Java. If you read the recently acquired, and very brief, Wreck of the Batavia by Simon Leys you'll likely love Batavia's Graveyard.
Chicken Soup for the Breast Cancer Survivor's Soul edited by Jack Canfield, et al.
The Best American Poetry 2006 edited by Billy Collins. Self explanatory.
Insiders Guide to the Twin Cities, Fifth Edition by Todd Berger, et al. An update to our travel collection.
Parenting Collection (shelved downstairs)
Kitchen Table Play and Learn: Activities and lessons for Building Your Preschooler's Vital Developmental Skills by Tara Copley and Andrea Custer. "Thirty lessons offer step-by-step activities that help you foster important skills in your preschooler and let you set the pace for learning. All you need are inexpensive, everyday items from around the house!"
The Mislabeled Child: How Understanding Your Child's Unique Learning Style Can Open the Door to Success by Brock and Fernette Eide. "The Eides provide a comprehensive look at learning differences ranging from dyslexia to dysgraphia, to attention problems, to giftedness, and offer specific suggestions to help children at school and at home, while clarifying the diagnoses and providing resources to help."
Friday, February 02, 2007
New Fiction
Free Fall by Fern Michaels. Seventh book in the Revenge of the Sisterhood series. Yoko Akia's plans for revenge are put into action against the man who enslaved her mother, and fathered Yoko.
High Profile by Robert B. Parker. A Jesse Stone novel, not a Spencer novel. Police Chief Stone investigates the murders of a high-profile radio talk show host and a teen girl.
Step on a Crack by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Step has newly widowed NYPD Detective Michael Bennett torn between stopping a vicious hostage taker and caring for his ten children.
White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz. Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle's latest Arcane Society Novel. Clare Lancaster can sense deception in anyone. Her lie detecting ability has harmed her love life and Clare has about given up on romance. When Clare is asked to investigate the death of her brother-in-law in Arizona she starts a romance with some dude named Jake who rides the line between truth and deception.
Montmorency and the Assassins by Eleanor Updale. International detective Montmorency, circa 1899, investigates the theft of a naturalists' rare specimens. The investigation leads to Florence, Italy where Montmorency and his partner Lord Fox-Selwyn uncover an anarchist ring intent on terror.
Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky. Dana grew up in a lousy family and never knew her father. Dana is now eagerly expecting the birth of her first child after marrying into a loving New England family. When Dana's daughter shows distinct African-American facial features Dana's husband suspects her fidelity. Now Dana is searching for her father and her family roots.
The Dark Streets by John Shannon. Another Jack Liffey mystery set in Los Angeles. Liffey specializes in investigating missing children throughout the grittier sections of L.A. Liffey is looking for a Korean film-student who is also being hunted by her militant friends and Homeland Security.
High Profile by Robert B. Parker. A Jesse Stone novel, not a Spencer novel. Police Chief Stone investigates the murders of a high-profile radio talk show host and a teen girl.
Step on a Crack by James Patterson and Michael Ledwidge. Step has newly widowed NYPD Detective Michael Bennett torn between stopping a vicious hostage taker and caring for his ten children.
White Lies by Jayne Ann Krentz. Jayne Ann Krentz/Amanda Quick/Jayne Castle's latest Arcane Society Novel. Clare Lancaster can sense deception in anyone. Her lie detecting ability has harmed her love life and Clare has about given up on romance. When Clare is asked to investigate the death of her brother-in-law in Arizona she starts a romance with some dude named Jake who rides the line between truth and deception.
Montmorency and the Assassins by Eleanor Updale. International detective Montmorency, circa 1899, investigates the theft of a naturalists' rare specimens. The investigation leads to Florence, Italy where Montmorency and his partner Lord Fox-Selwyn uncover an anarchist ring intent on terror.
Family Tree by Barbara Delinsky. Dana grew up in a lousy family and never knew her father. Dana is now eagerly expecting the birth of her first child after marrying into a loving New England family. When Dana's daughter shows distinct African-American facial features Dana's husband suspects her fidelity. Now Dana is searching for her father and her family roots.
The Dark Streets by John Shannon. Another Jack Liffey mystery set in Los Angeles. Liffey specializes in investigating missing children throughout the grittier sections of L.A. Liffey is looking for a Korean film-student who is also being hunted by her militant friends and Homeland Security.
Monday, January 29, 2007
New DVDs
New DVDs
The Ringer starring Johnny Knoxville. Loser Steve Barker fakes his way into the Special Olympics to fix the track events and make some needed money.
Requiem for a Dream starring Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Jared Leto. A widowed mom, her son and her son's two friends all hit bottom after each one gets hooked on either diet pills, heroin or cocaine. Requiem has become something of a cult movie and is known for a realistic, and scary, look at drug addiction.
Pi directed by Darren Aronofsky. Mathematican Maximilian mulls stock market mysteries as he mistakenly trusts manipulative madmen and mislays his mind.
Clerks II starring Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran and Rosario Dawson. Dante and Randal have not evolved much in the 10 years since they worked and hung out at convenience store in Clerks. Now Dante and Randal are two lousy employees of fast food joint Mooby's when Dante decides it's time to escape New Jersey.
Speak starring Kristen Stewart, Eric Lively, Steve Zahn and Elizabeth Perkins. From the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. Already an outcast after calling the police on a summertime party, Melinda has no one to talk to after her rape. In fact, Melinda refuses to speak to anyone at all.
Super Troopers starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan and Brian Cox. Comedy from the makers of the recent film Beer Fest. Vermont state troopers battle boredom by messing with each other and the local city cops. An honest-to-goodness crime gives them something to do and is chance to prove their usefulness before budget cuts get their unit shut down.
Jackie Brown starring Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel M. Jackson, Robert DeNiro and Bridget Fonda. This must be the least popular of director Quentin Tarantino's films. Flight stewardess Jackie Brown has been caught smuggling $500,000 for an arms dealer. She can either work with the cops and risk being killed, or do prison time. With the assistance of her bail bondsman (who is in love with her), Jackie hatches a plan to keep her freedom, keep alive and keep the money.
The Ringer starring Johnny Knoxville. Loser Steve Barker fakes his way into the Special Olympics to fix the track events and make some needed money.
Requiem for a Dream starring Jennifer Connelly, Marlon Wayans and Jared Leto. A widowed mom, her son and her son's two friends all hit bottom after each one gets hooked on either diet pills, heroin or cocaine. Requiem has become something of a cult movie and is known for a realistic, and scary, look at drug addiction.
Pi directed by Darren Aronofsky. Mathematican Maximilian mulls stock market mysteries as he mistakenly trusts manipulative madmen and mislays his mind.
Clerks II starring Jeff Anderson, Brian O'Halloran and Rosario Dawson. Dante and Randal have not evolved much in the 10 years since they worked and hung out at convenience store in Clerks. Now Dante and Randal are two lousy employees of fast food joint Mooby's when Dante decides it's time to escape New Jersey.
Speak starring Kristen Stewart, Eric Lively, Steve Zahn and Elizabeth Perkins. From the novel by Laurie Halse Anderson. Already an outcast after calling the police on a summertime party, Melinda has no one to talk to after her rape. In fact, Melinda refuses to speak to anyone at all.
Super Troopers starring Jay Chandrasekhar, Kevin Heffernan and Brian Cox. Comedy from the makers of the recent film Beer Fest. Vermont state troopers battle boredom by messing with each other and the local city cops. An honest-to-goodness crime gives them something to do and is chance to prove their usefulness before budget cuts get their unit shut down.
Jackie Brown starring Pam Grier, Robert Forster, Samuel M. Jackson, Robert DeNiro and Bridget Fonda. This must be the least popular of director Quentin Tarantino's films. Flight stewardess Jackie Brown has been caught smuggling $500,000 for an arms dealer. She can either work with the cops and risk being killed, or do prison time. With the assistance of her bail bondsman (who is in love with her), Jackie hatches a plan to keep her freedom, keep alive and keep the money.
Friday, January 26, 2007
New NonFiction and a one more Large Print
Large Print
Santa Cruise by Mary and Carol Higgins Clark. We have the regular version of this one. Sister and daughter team up for another holiday themed title. This time Alvirah Meehan and Regan Reilly solve a cruise ship murder.
Non Fiction
What Paul Meant by Garry Willis. Willis defends Paul and his work. Paul's stand on divisive issues or early Christianity and how to move on as Christians is covered.
War on the Middle Class by Lou Dobbs. CNN's popular money man says, "[the] war is nothing less than an all-out-assault on the middle class, waged by a government that has become the instrument of corporate special interests, by a business culture that is driven by the profit motive above all other considerations, and by media that relies more on sensationalism than responsible reporting of the news."
Thunderstruck by Erik Larson. Larson's double narrative covers an almost perfect murder by an Englishman and Marconi's efforts to perfect and promote wireless comunication. Marconi's invention and a killer's escape to America coincide in the capture of a killer.
CancerVixen by Marisa Acocella Marchetto. Young, successfull, and fashion obsessed Marisa is diagnosed with breat cancer three weeks before her wedding. Since Marisa is also a cartoonist (a stylish cartoonist?) she wrote and illustrated a book about. 11 months from diagnoses to cure are covered in this highly recommended story.
Exile on Main St.: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones by Robert Greenfield. Sex, drugs and rock and roll wasn't a cliche to the Rolling Stones. Greenfield tells the story of the Stones' self imposed exile in Southern France and the hedonistic parties that joined the band's recording of Exile on Main St. Highly recommended by comic Artie Lang.
Santa Cruise by Mary and Carol Higgins Clark. We have the regular version of this one. Sister and daughter team up for another holiday themed title. This time Alvirah Meehan and Regan Reilly solve a cruise ship murder.
Non Fiction
What Paul Meant by Garry Willis. Willis defends Paul and his work. Paul's stand on divisive issues or early Christianity and how to move on as Christians is covered.
War on the Middle Class by Lou Dobbs. CNN's popular money man says, "[the] war is nothing less than an all-out-assault on the middle class, waged by a government that has become the instrument of corporate special interests, by a business culture that is driven by the profit motive above all other considerations, and by media that relies more on sensationalism than responsible reporting of the news."
Thunderstruck by Erik Larson. Larson's double narrative covers an almost perfect murder by an Englishman and Marconi's efforts to perfect and promote wireless comunication. Marconi's invention and a killer's escape to America coincide in the capture of a killer.
CancerVixen by Marisa Acocella Marchetto. Young, successfull, and fashion obsessed Marisa is diagnosed with breat cancer three weeks before her wedding. Since Marisa is also a cartoonist (a stylish cartoonist?) she wrote and illustrated a book about. 11 months from diagnoses to cure are covered in this highly recommended story.
Exile on Main St.: A Season in Hell with the Rolling Stones by Robert Greenfield. Sex, drugs and rock and roll wasn't a cliche to the Rolling Stones. Greenfield tells the story of the Stones' self imposed exile in Southern France and the hedonistic parties that joined the band's recording of Exile on Main St. Highly recommended by comic Artie Lang.
Thursday, January 25, 2007
New Books
Adult Fiction
Christmas Candle by Max Lucado. Well, this one's a little past the Christmas season but Lucado is an enduringly popular author of Christian fiction and nonfiction.
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris. Published to coincide with the new movie of the same name. Harris gives the early history of his most famous character, Hannibal. While raised by his uncle in France Hannibal grows to embrace his dark and brutal past as an orphan during World War Two.
Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman. Polar opposites Arlyn and John marry and have kids. From the jacket, "Here is a family so real, so tragic, so devoted, it is as is they have written their own riveting history - a quest for love and truth."
Non Fiction
The Best American Nonrequired Reading of 2006 edited by Dave Eggers. Eclectic collection of stories, reporting, transcripts, blogs, etc. of great interest. Covering comedy, politics, law and culture.
The IQ Answer: Maximizing Your Child's Potential by Dr. Frank Lawliss. From the book jacket, "expert advice for improving the overall function of kids struggling with plummeting grades, low self-esteem, learning disabilities, and even addiction and depression. His unique method provides clear, easy-to-follow strategies for overcoming the damaging patterns that hamper success."
Cry Rape: The True Story of One Woman's Harrowing Quest for Justice by Bill Lueders. Madison resident Patty was raped in her home. The Madison Police Department screwed up the investigation and Patty had to fight accusation of falsely reporting a crime and then go through the trauma of a rape trial once the guy was caught. Isthmus editor Lueders tells the story.
Christmas Candle by Max Lucado. Well, this one's a little past the Christmas season but Lucado is an enduringly popular author of Christian fiction and nonfiction.
Hannibal Rising by Thomas Harris. Published to coincide with the new movie of the same name. Harris gives the early history of his most famous character, Hannibal. While raised by his uncle in France Hannibal grows to embrace his dark and brutal past as an orphan during World War Two.
Skylight Confessions by Alice Hoffman. Polar opposites Arlyn and John marry and have kids. From the jacket, "Here is a family so real, so tragic, so devoted, it is as is they have written their own riveting history - a quest for love and truth."
Non Fiction
The Best American Nonrequired Reading of 2006 edited by Dave Eggers. Eclectic collection of stories, reporting, transcripts, blogs, etc. of great interest. Covering comedy, politics, law and culture.
The IQ Answer: Maximizing Your Child's Potential by Dr. Frank Lawliss. From the book jacket, "expert advice for improving the overall function of kids struggling with plummeting grades, low self-esteem, learning disabilities, and even addiction and depression. His unique method provides clear, easy-to-follow strategies for overcoming the damaging patterns that hamper success."
Cry Rape: The True Story of One Woman's Harrowing Quest for Justice by Bill Lueders. Madison resident Patty was raped in her home. The Madison Police Department screwed up the investigation and Patty had to fight accusation of falsely reporting a crime and then go through the trauma of a rape trial once the guy was caught. Isthmus editor Lueders tells the story.
Wednesday, January 24, 2007
New Books Rolling On Out
More titles for you.
Adult Fiction
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich. A short, 164 pages, Stephanie Plum novel by Evanovich. Plum is looking for Annie, a matchmaker wanted for armed robbery. Diesel shows up at Plum's apartment offering to tell Plum where Annie is; but only if Plum steps in to work as a matchmaker for Annie's "difficult" clients.
Ravenscar Dynasty by Barbara Taylor Bradford. A family dynasty novel by Bradford. In 1904 England, 18-year-old Edward Deravenel learns he is the only surviving adult male of his family after his father, uncle and cousin die in a suspicious fire. "Power and money, passion and adultery, ambition and treachery all illuminate a dramatic epic saga that brings to life the glittering Edwardian Era."
The Blonde by Duane Swierczynski. I ordered Swierczynski's crime thriller The Wheelman after reading several very positive reviews. The Blonde is Swierczynski's most recent novel. Jack Eisley is flirting with a blonde in an airport lounge when she tells him she has just poisoned him with nanomachines that will kill him unless he stays within 10 feet of another person. Chased by a murderous, covert, government agent Jack and the Blonde are on "another fast, funny, and action-packed outing from a writer who, fortunately for us, doesn't seem to know how to slow down." (Booklist review)
Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein. NYC Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is prosecuting Brendan Quillian who is accused of hiring a hit man to strangle his wife. Cooper's prosecution is slowly coming together when an explosion in a massive NYC water tunnel shows links to the defendant. Cooper digs deeper and sees connections between the Quillian murder and an old feud among the tunnel workers.
Web of Evil by J.A. Jance. Bestselling mystery author Jance has a new standalone novel with a new character. Former newswoman Ali Reynolds is driving from Sedona, AZ to Los Angeles, CA to complete the divorce with her philandering husband. Ali drives upon a gruesome highway accident and finds that her husband has been murdered. Ali is the chief suspect and "in a twisted and lethal drama of heart-pounding suspense that asks the question: If hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, just what punishment could that fury unleash." (from the book jacket)
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin. Griffin's most recent novel in his Presidential Series has Charley Castillo stepping over dead bodies along the dirty-money trail left by the thieves of a U.N. oil-for-food scandal.
Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood. Jordan Buchanan's best friend is marrying Jordan's brother together they are joining two Scottish dynasties. When a medieval history professor shows up at the reception and tells Jordan that one of the families has been secretly carrying out an ancient feud Jordan decides to review the professor's evidence. Jordan's research and questioning bring a new and unexpected romance and a deadly threat to her life.
Mistral's Kiss by Laurell K. Hamilton. Princess Meredith, heir to the Faerie throne, must conceive a child or risk assassination by her cousin Cel. Meredith shares her bed with the new Captain of Guard and together they unlock ancient magic that may save Meredith's reign. Another Hamilton book with a lot of sex.
Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell. The great Cornwell continues his Saxon Tales about the invasion and settling of England by Danish Vikings. English orphan Uhtred was raised by the Danes. After a falling out with the Danish king Alfred, Uhtred heads North to hunt for his kidnapped step-sister. Lots of sword fighting, treachery, and battles follow.
Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk. A dark comedy following several households in a rich London suburb as the residents cope with aging and family politics.
Large Print
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin. Same as above but in large print.
Web of Evil by J.A. Jance. Same as above but in large print.
On Tall Pine Lake by Dorothy Garlock. Nona Conrad is struggling to raise her younger sister and win her rightful inheritance after her parents' deaths. Taking a job in rural Arkansas, Nona collides against two different, and threatening, men.
Non-Fiction
I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics. This is a very funny book. I started flipping through the book and randomly reading stories and had to tear myself away to get back to work. Stories from a bunch of well known comics (Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld) and lesser known comics.
Music CD
Endless Wire by the Who. I mentioned this one before but the title was detained. Townsend and Daltrey's first studio album in several years. Includes a DVD of a 2005 Who performance in France.
Adult Fiction
Plum Lovin' by Janet Evanovich. A short, 164 pages, Stephanie Plum novel by Evanovich. Plum is looking for Annie, a matchmaker wanted for armed robbery. Diesel shows up at Plum's apartment offering to tell Plum where Annie is; but only if Plum steps in to work as a matchmaker for Annie's "difficult" clients.
Ravenscar Dynasty by Barbara Taylor Bradford. A family dynasty novel by Bradford. In 1904 England, 18-year-old Edward Deravenel learns he is the only surviving adult male of his family after his father, uncle and cousin die in a suspicious fire. "Power and money, passion and adultery, ambition and treachery all illuminate a dramatic epic saga that brings to life the glittering Edwardian Era."
The Blonde by Duane Swierczynski. I ordered Swierczynski's crime thriller The Wheelman after reading several very positive reviews. The Blonde is Swierczynski's most recent novel. Jack Eisley is flirting with a blonde in an airport lounge when she tells him she has just poisoned him with nanomachines that will kill him unless he stays within 10 feet of another person. Chased by a murderous, covert, government agent Jack and the Blonde are on "another fast, funny, and action-packed outing from a writer who, fortunately for us, doesn't seem to know how to slow down." (Booklist review)
Bad Blood by Linda Fairstein. NYC Assistant District Attorney Alexandra Cooper is prosecuting Brendan Quillian who is accused of hiring a hit man to strangle his wife. Cooper's prosecution is slowly coming together when an explosion in a massive NYC water tunnel shows links to the defendant. Cooper digs deeper and sees connections between the Quillian murder and an old feud among the tunnel workers.
Web of Evil by J.A. Jance. Bestselling mystery author Jance has a new standalone novel with a new character. Former newswoman Ali Reynolds is driving from Sedona, AZ to Los Angeles, CA to complete the divorce with her philandering husband. Ali drives upon a gruesome highway accident and finds that her husband has been murdered. Ali is the chief suspect and "in a twisted and lethal drama of heart-pounding suspense that asks the question: If hell hath no fury like a woman scorned, just what punishment could that fury unleash." (from the book jacket)
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin. Griffin's most recent novel in his Presidential Series has Charley Castillo stepping over dead bodies along the dirty-money trail left by the thieves of a U.N. oil-for-food scandal.
Shadow Dance by Julie Garwood. Jordan Buchanan's best friend is marrying Jordan's brother together they are joining two Scottish dynasties. When a medieval history professor shows up at the reception and tells Jordan that one of the families has been secretly carrying out an ancient feud Jordan decides to review the professor's evidence. Jordan's research and questioning bring a new and unexpected romance and a deadly threat to her life.
Mistral's Kiss by Laurell K. Hamilton. Princess Meredith, heir to the Faerie throne, must conceive a child or risk assassination by her cousin Cel. Meredith shares her bed with the new Captain of Guard and together they unlock ancient magic that may save Meredith's reign. Another Hamilton book with a lot of sex.
Lords of the North by Bernard Cornwell. The great Cornwell continues his Saxon Tales about the invasion and settling of England by Danish Vikings. English orphan Uhtred was raised by the Danes. After a falling out with the Danish king Alfred, Uhtred heads North to hunt for his kidnapped step-sister. Lots of sword fighting, treachery, and battles follow.
Arlington Park by Rachel Cusk. A dark comedy following several households in a rich London suburb as the residents cope with aging and family politics.
Large Print
The Hunters by W.E.B. Griffin. Same as above but in large print.
Web of Evil by J.A. Jance. Same as above but in large print.
On Tall Pine Lake by Dorothy Garlock. Nona Conrad is struggling to raise her younger sister and win her rightful inheritance after her parents' deaths. Taking a job in rural Arkansas, Nona collides against two different, and threatening, men.
Non-Fiction
I Killed: True Stories of the Road from America's Top Comics. This is a very funny book. I started flipping through the book and randomly reading stories and had to tear myself away to get back to work. Stories from a bunch of well known comics (Drew Carey, Tim Allen, Jerry Seinfeld) and lesser known comics.
Music CD
Endless Wire by the Who. I mentioned this one before but the title was detained. Townsend and Daltrey's first studio album in several years. Includes a DVD of a 2005 Who performance in France.
Monday, January 22, 2007
New Fiction titles available
Our cataloging and processing is catching up with our new system. For several days after our "Go Live" date of January 10 we were not allowed to add any new items. Jim is working hard at cataloging the books, DVDs, and music CDs that we have had sitting around since our cataloging moratorium that started back in November.
Fiction
Magic Time by Doug Marlette. What is this? I don't recognize this at all. Oh, now I remember, this is supposed to be pretty good. In 1991, emotionally broken down newspaper columnist Carter Ransom returns to home to Mississippi for a rest. When evidence that a 1964 murder trial of a Klansman may have been fixed Carter gets involved because: 1) he's a newspaperman, and 2) his father was the trial's presiding judge in '64.
One Shining Moment by Gilbert Morris. The prolific Morris publishes another novel from his American Century series. The Stuart children live through World Wat One and into the Twenties.
Awake in the Dark by Shira Nayman. Short stories about the children of Holocaust survivors discovering family secrets. Author's career as a clinical psychologist gives a different tack to the stories. This could be a neat companion to Art Spiegelman's story about his Holocaust surviving father in Maus and Maus II.
Pictures by Robert Daley. Daley's 2005 novel Enemy of God has checked out pretty well. According to the book jacket this is a "sexy thriller with a harrowing climax". After photos of a European duchess's husband shacking up with another women hit the Euro gossip magazines Vincent Conte's security firm is hired to find the mistress and the photographer and find out who commissioned the photos to be taken. Conte travels across Europe for answers and finds his clients are using those answers for more than personal edification.
Keeper of the Keys by Perri O'Shaughnessy. Architect Ray Jackson's wife has disappeared. Leigh is gone with no note, no body, and no trace. When a friend of Leigh starts to question Ray's truthfulness, along with the police, Ray starts to investigate. Using years old keys from the homes his mother and he used to live in Ray digs into his violent past to find a connection to Leigh's disappearance. This is a standalone novel and not a part of the Nina Reilly series.
Eagle's Prophecy by Simon Scarrow. Scarrow starting writing novels of the Roman Legions when he could not find any he liked. Scarrow is a fan of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series and writes his novels as adventure stories filled with historical detail, nasty bad guys, and plenty of action. Eagle's Prohecy is set in 45 AD as series Legionaire heroes Macro and Cato are assigned to the Roman Fleet to help recover the Delphic scrolls from the pirates who stole them.
Large Print Fiction
Murder at the Opera by Margaret Truman. Same story, different verse by the daughter of Harry S. Georgetown law professor Mac Smith is onstage as an extra at the Kennedy Center National Opera when a promising singer is killed. Mac investigates on the invitation of the theater board and we have an interesting insight into the "backstage" of D.C. society.
Born in Death by J.D. Robb. What's the point of using a pseudonym when your real name, Nora Roberts, is spread atop the book's cover? Policewoman in 2060 investigates a double murder. Eve Dallas has to simultaneously search for a girl who has gone missing from her friends' birthing class.
Fiction
Magic Time by Doug Marlette. What is this? I don't recognize this at all. Oh, now I remember, this is supposed to be pretty good. In 1991, emotionally broken down newspaper columnist Carter Ransom returns to home to Mississippi for a rest. When evidence that a 1964 murder trial of a Klansman may have been fixed Carter gets involved because: 1) he's a newspaperman, and 2) his father was the trial's presiding judge in '64.
One Shining Moment by Gilbert Morris. The prolific Morris publishes another novel from his American Century series. The Stuart children live through World Wat One and into the Twenties.
Awake in the Dark by Shira Nayman. Short stories about the children of Holocaust survivors discovering family secrets. Author's career as a clinical psychologist gives a different tack to the stories. This could be a neat companion to Art Spiegelman's story about his Holocaust surviving father in Maus and Maus II.
Pictures by Robert Daley. Daley's 2005 novel Enemy of God has checked out pretty well. According to the book jacket this is a "sexy thriller with a harrowing climax". After photos of a European duchess's husband shacking up with another women hit the Euro gossip magazines Vincent Conte's security firm is hired to find the mistress and the photographer and find out who commissioned the photos to be taken. Conte travels across Europe for answers and finds his clients are using those answers for more than personal edification.
Keeper of the Keys by Perri O'Shaughnessy. Architect Ray Jackson's wife has disappeared. Leigh is gone with no note, no body, and no trace. When a friend of Leigh starts to question Ray's truthfulness, along with the police, Ray starts to investigate. Using years old keys from the homes his mother and he used to live in Ray digs into his violent past to find a connection to Leigh's disappearance. This is a standalone novel and not a part of the Nina Reilly series.
Eagle's Prophecy by Simon Scarrow. Scarrow starting writing novels of the Roman Legions when he could not find any he liked. Scarrow is a fan of Bernard Cornwell's Sharpe series and writes his novels as adventure stories filled with historical detail, nasty bad guys, and plenty of action. Eagle's Prohecy is set in 45 AD as series Legionaire heroes Macro and Cato are assigned to the Roman Fleet to help recover the Delphic scrolls from the pirates who stole them.
Large Print Fiction
Murder at the Opera by Margaret Truman. Same story, different verse by the daughter of Harry S. Georgetown law professor Mac Smith is onstage as an extra at the Kennedy Center National Opera when a promising singer is killed. Mac investigates on the invitation of the theater board and we have an interesting insight into the "backstage" of D.C. society.
Born in Death by J.D. Robb. What's the point of using a pseudonym when your real name, Nora Roberts, is spread atop the book's cover? Policewoman in 2060 investigates a double murder. Eve Dallas has to simultaneously search for a girl who has gone missing from her friends' birthing class.
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
New Items trickling on to the shelves...
We have a cart full of "stuff" waiting to be processed, including CDs, DVDs, and books. A bunch of kids books were processed yesterday. But, since I list Adult items, you have to call Carolyn at 648-2166 to find out the latest new stuff in the kids section.
New Fiction
No Dominion by Charlie Huston. This is Huston's sixth novel and the second in his series that features Joe Pitt, a vampire private investigator in Manhattan. Pitt was bitten by the "Vyrus" in the 1970's and has been living in nighttime Manhattan ever since. Pitt walks the line between the different, quarreling vampire clans whose Manhattan territories are distinctly carved out.
Huston's vampires are not the sexualized, goth types who mope around in other novels. Huston is a noir mystery author who sticks a vampire society in the middle of straightforward, and well-written mysteries.
New DVD
Dead Alive Directed by Peter Jackson. An early horror-comedy by the director of the Lord of the Rings and King Kong. Here's the plot outline listed on IMDB, "A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors."
I asked one of the Pages here for suggestions on what DVDs to purchase for the Library. After giving an elitist Librarian sneer at her DVD list I ordered five or six of her suggestions; including this one.
New Fiction
No Dominion by Charlie Huston. This is Huston's sixth novel and the second in his series that features Joe Pitt, a vampire private investigator in Manhattan. Pitt was bitten by the "Vyrus" in the 1970's and has been living in nighttime Manhattan ever since. Pitt walks the line between the different, quarreling vampire clans whose Manhattan territories are distinctly carved out.
Huston's vampires are not the sexualized, goth types who mope around in other novels. Huston is a noir mystery author who sticks a vampire society in the middle of straightforward, and well-written mysteries.
New DVD
Dead Alive Directed by Peter Jackson. An early horror-comedy by the director of the Lord of the Rings and King Kong. Here's the plot outline listed on IMDB, "A young man's mother is bitten by a Sumatran rat-monkey. She gets sick and dies, at which time she comes back to life, killing and eating dogs, nurses, friends, and neighbors."
I asked one of the Pages here for suggestions on what DVDs to purchase for the Library. After giving an elitist Librarian sneer at her DVD list I ordered five or six of her suggestions; including this one.
Thursday, January 11, 2007
New System is Up and Running
Our computer system conversion has been a success. There have been the usual "teething" problems that occur during a conversion process like this, but things have gone quite well. You can access our catalog through our webpage or link direct to the catalog page.
The conversion did not assign a number to any customers' accounts. Call the Library at 648-2166 to get a personal identification number (PIN) assigned to your Library account for online access.
All customer information should have transferred over during the conversion process. Give us a call if you spot a problem with your holds, check-outs, holds, etc.
Gerard Saylor
Library Director
The conversion did not assign a number to any customers' accounts. Call the Library at 648-2166 to get a personal identification number (PIN) assigned to your Library account for online access.
All customer information should have transferred over during the conversion process. Give us a call if you spot a problem with your holds, check-outs, holds, etc.
Gerard Saylor
Library Director
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Update: Computer Conversion Almost Complete
LD Fargo is converting from our old Dynix system to the new SIRSI system. Due to the conversion we are unable to checkout anything until 3.30 PM on January 10th. The Library staff and Library Board apologize for this delay in service.
Remember that Lake Mills Library users we be able to borrow from the collections of 43 other libraries once the conversion is complete.
Remember that Lake Mills Library users we be able to borrow from the collections of 43 other libraries once the conversion is complete.
Update: New Items
New Items
We have received quite a few new DVDs, CDs, and books. I will not publish a full list since you are unable to checkout until our computer conversion is complete on January 10th.
New DVDs (from memory):
Super Troopers (how'd I miss getting this one before?)
Stripes (And this one?)
Reservoir Dogs (And this?)
The Thing (On boy! With Kurt Russell commentary)
Requiem for a Dream
Some Yoga thing (Yoga DVDs check out like mad)
Deadwood Season 1
Kids in the Hall Seasons 1 and 2
My Name is Earl Season 1
The Unit Season 1
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Superman Returns
Black Dahlia
World Trade Center
Snakes on a Plane
Strangers with Candy
Artie Lange's Beer League.
New Books
Rifles of the World
The Onion Presents Homeland Insecurity
Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook
Batavia's Graveyard
Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers
Eagle's Prophecy
Hannibal Rising
We have received quite a few new DVDs, CDs, and books. I will not publish a full list since you are unable to checkout until our computer conversion is complete on January 10th.
New DVDs (from memory):
Super Troopers (how'd I miss getting this one before?)
Stripes (And this one?)
Reservoir Dogs (And this?)
The Thing (On boy! With Kurt Russell commentary)
Requiem for a Dream
Some Yoga thing (Yoga DVDs check out like mad)
Deadwood Season 1
Kids in the Hall Seasons 1 and 2
My Name is Earl Season 1
The Unit Season 1
Little Dieter Needs to Fly
Superman Returns
Black Dahlia
World Trade Center
Snakes on a Plane
Strangers with Candy
Artie Lange's Beer League.
New Books
Rifles of the World
The Onion Presents Homeland Insecurity
Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook
Batavia's Graveyard
Cat Who Had 60 Whiskers
Eagle's Prophecy
Hannibal Rising
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)