Reader's Club's Latest

The Glass of Time

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

by Cox, Michael
Michael Cox broke out on the literary scene with his enchanting Victorian mystery The Meaning of Night, ensnaring readers and leading many of us to believe it could not be topped. However Cox has once again shown his amazing talent for gothic inspired elegance and page turning plots in his sequel The Glass of Time. The intricately woven saga revolves around a “Great Task” presented to the young Esperanza Gorst as she is sent to enter the service of the great Lady Tansor. Wrapped in mystery and intrigue even the young lady herself knows not her purpose but only that it shall soon unfold. Reminding readers of Wilkie Collins, Cox is a rare modern treat for the gothic literary lover who has exhausted the classics.
- reviewed by Courtney, South County Regional, PLCMC

The Lucky One

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

by Sparks, Nicholas
This is a great story told by my favorite storyteller, Nicholas Sparks. Logan Thibault, in his third tour of Iraq with the U.S. Marines, finds a photograph buried in the Iraqi desert of a young woman. He doesn't think too much of it until a fellow marine suggests it may be the photograph that helped him survive 11 different attacks in Iraq. After he returns home, he sets out on a cross country journey to find the woman in the photograph, believing that somehow she may hold the key to his destiny. This story is filled with romance and suspense, and a surprise ending that I think any Nicholas Sparks fan will enjoy.
- reviewed by Amy, Steele Creek Branch, PLCMC

A Rare Breed of Love: the True Story of Baby and the Mission She Inspired to Help Dogs Everywhere

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

by Kohl, Jana
When Jana Kohl decided she wanted to buy a toy poodle, she contacted a breeder and then on impulse decided to visit his home to see the dogs. When she arrived and saw the horrific puppy mill conditions, she refused to support this industry and started looking for a rescued pet to adopt. That was how she found Baby. Baby was a breeding dog rescued from a puppy mill and had lost one of her front legs due to the physical abuse she had suffered there. Baby quickly became a mascot for animal advocates and Kohl decided to create this book to share her story and promote animal rights. Baby's story is inspirational and anyone who has adopted a pet will understand this Rare Breed of Love.
- reviewed by Jessica, Mint Hill Branch, PLCMC

Cover-Up

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

by Feinstein, John
Susan Carol and Stevie are teen reporters with the chance of a lifetime – they get to cover the Super Bowl. Media week, the week leading up to the big game, offers the chance to interview amazing players, owners and coaches. It also offers the scoop of the century. Stevie and Susan Carol discover that all of the offensive line of the California Dreams have tested positive for HGH and the owner is covering it up. These two have managed to get into some tough situations in the past, but taking on the NFL is the toughest yet. Can Stevie and Susan Carol write the story and still stay safe? Tackle this story to find out.
- reviewed by Angela, North County Regional, PLCMC

Genius

Sun, 09 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

by Kellerman, Jesse
As contemporary art dealer Ethan Muller discusses his current predicament with his girl friend Marilyn, she takes a positive tact to the issue. “You know, [she says] I love that you’re solving a murder mystery. That’s what we need around here, a good murder mystery.” At that moment, Ethan sharply disagrees but the reader knows better. A unique art collection falls into Ethan’s possession and he is stunned to discover its models are apparently murder victims. Is the eccentric missing artist involved in this—or instead some type of genius? Author Jesse Kellerman creates some master strokes himself with an enjoyable, inventive mystery of the amateur sleuth art dealer investigating for answers in a case which dates back generations for a thorough explanation.
- reviewed by Lawrence, South County Regional, PLCMC