Summer of the Midnight Sun by Tracie Peterson

This "warm read" is set in freezing Alaska. It is an inspirational story about Leah and Jacob who are brother and sister who have settled in Alaska, and how they deal with the harshness of the area. Jayce, who Leah had fallen in love with 10 years ago comes back into their lives. This story is about how God worked in their lives and they end up getting married, after going through some tough times as a Pinkerton agent pursues Jayce believing him to have
committed crimes his twin brother committed.

~Submitted by Janet

Dying for Revenge by Eric Jerome Dickey

The 3rd book in the Gideon Trilogy after Sleeping with Strangers and Waking with Enemies finds contract killer Gideon on the run from hired assassins.
Dying for Revenge opens with Gideon vacationing in Antigua and the plot follows him to London, Nashville, Atlanta and other Caribbean beaches.




What a great book! Full of adventure, passion and
suspense,toward the end I couldn't put it down!

~Submitted by Beth

Blue Heaven by C.J. Box

I just discovered this author by chance
and Blue Heaven is the first book I have
read by this terrific author. It is a
real page turner to the end. The author
depicts life in a small town out west with
something that happens that turns the
whole town upside down. It is full of
suspense and moves quickly. I can't tell
you what the event is, but you won't be
disappointed!

~Submitted by Susan

Annie Dillard's The Maytrees

The Maytrees by Annie Dillard is
unique. The story is poetic, the
prose beautifully phrased. This is
apt as the story is about a poet, his
two loves, their friends, and the Cape
Cod shore. This is a story about living
and dying; love; and the beauties of
nature. Descriptions are poignant and
the characters delightfully unconventional.

I listened to this story on CD; the reading
was beautifully done by David Rasche.

I have listened to the last CD several times already
as I am not ready to say "good bye" to these 'friends'.
However, this is my last listen.  I heartily recommend
this book.  Among the best I've 'read in a long time.

~Submitted by Elaine 

The Weapon by David Poyer

When Dan Lenson can't buy the Russian's
newest Rocket Torpedo for the US to
examine, he attempts to steal one from the
Iranians. This leads to a thrilling escape
on an unfamiliar sub, through unknown
waters with controls labeled in Russian and
unreadable to his skeleton crew while the
Iranians try to blow them out of the water.
A recommended read.

~Submitted by Sue

A Change of Heart by Jodi Piccoult

This book grips you from the very start.
Jodi Piccoult manages to effectively
use a few characters as narrators for
each chapter. She pulls this off very well.

Could you imagine being faced with
the dilemma of accepting a heart
donor for your dying daughter
only to discover that the donor
murdered your other daughter?

~Submitted by Angela

When We Get to Surf City by Bob Greene

If you liked the musical duo of Jan and Dean,
and don't require a strong plot line to hold
your interest, you might enjoy this saga. Jan's
promising career was almost cut short by
a major car accident, but he recovered - sort
of - and soldiered on. Author Bob Greene joins
Jan & Dean & company at county fairs and
other venues around the country for several
years of summertime gigs.

~ Submitted by Janis

The Bodies Left Behind by Jeffrey Deaver

His books always hold my interest,
but this one was superb!
There were so many twists and
turns to the plot.  Virtually every other
page was something new.

 ~Submitted by Susan

Matthew Pearl's The Dante Club

Yes, this book was on the New York Times Bestseller list. Did it deserve to be on that list? My answer would be most definitely, yes. The Dante Club was Pearl's debut novel. Very cleverly written and would appeal to any mystery and/or murder-suspense fan. This was, overall, a very entertaining book - pulling in the historical aspect of the real Dante Club, a group of famous authors that included Henry Wadsworth Longfellow - and the chase for a gruesome serial killer loose in 19th Century Boston. What's more intriguing than a book than can so ambitiously mix together murder, mystery and a dose of history? I think that Pearl has done a good job of doing just that. He is a refreshing new addition to the mystery genre and even the historical fiction genre - and if that appeals to you I would highly recommend giving The Dante Club a shot.

~ Samantha C.

Belva Plain's Crossroads

I've been a fan of Belva Plain for as long as I can remember and, unlike some other prolific authors, I've found her recent works to be reads which are, for the most part, just as enjoyable as her older books. Crossroads is no exception. While the plot is not elaborate, the first few pages draw you into the lives of the characters. You get a wonderful sense of who they are and can relate to their disappointments, hopes and dreams. This is the story of two young women from different worlds and how their lives come to intersect.

If you're looking for a simple "grass is greener" tale, you'll enjoy Crossroads.

~Librarian Lisa

Keep Cozy with some Warm Reads

Our 4th Annual Warm Reads Event kicks-off today. Stop by the Library and pick up your registration box then start reading and reviewing. Review forms can be found in your registration box, at laglib.org or in the Library. Your book reviews are your raffle entries for fabulous prizes every 2 weeks and for the grand prize drawing on March 2. Don't forget to check your registration box for a lucky penguin!

Check back here as we'll be posting the submitted reviews so you can see which books others have enjoyed. We hope you'll add your comments to the postings,too. Who knows, you just may help someone discover a new favorite author.

Happy Reading!