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Some Like it Wicked by Teresa Medeiros
The impoverished daughter of a famous London actress sets out collect a generous reward by tracking down the long lost heir to the Duke of Warrick. But when the trail she follows ends abruptly, she desperately convinces a Scottish highwayman to impersonate the Duke so she can still collect the money. Strong characters and humorous situations make Some Like it Wicked a delicious take on the “lost heir” story.
~A Romance in the Stacks Review by Stacey
Want to know more about your favorite romance authors or just looking for something fun to read? Join Romance in the Stacks, the Denton Public Library’s Romance Book Club. For more information call 940-349-8796 or e-mail Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com.
Add comment October 26, 2009
Burning Wild by Christine Feehan
Hot, hot, hot! Christine Feehan does it again!
When a tragic car accident brings together Jake Bannaconni and Emma Reynolds, Jake decides to use his powers of persuasion to convince Emma to be his son’s nanny. Jake is rich, ruthless, and hiding his true nature from the world – he’s a leopard-shifter. As danger stalks him from all directions, Jake must take action to protect his new family. Will Emma stay with him despite his unusual abilities? Can Jake learn to love her when he has never loved anyone before? Burning Wild is an emotionally satisfying read with off the charts sensuality.
~A Romance in the Stacks Review by Stacey
Want to know more about your favorite romance authors or just looking for something fun to read? Join Romance in the Stacks, the Denton Public Library’s Romance Book Club. For more information call 940-349-8796 or e-mail Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com.
Add comment October 3, 2009
RITA Award Winners Announced!
The RITA Awards, which celebrate the best Romance fiction of the year, have been announced!
Check them out and let us know if you agree.
2009 Winner for Best New Novel:
Oh My Gods by Terri Lynn Childs
2009 Winner for Best Contemporary Romance Title:
Not Another Bad Date by Rachel Gibson
2009 RITA Winner for Best Historical Romance
Edge of Impropriety by Pam Rosenthal
2009 RITA Winner for Best Inspirational Romance
Finding Stefanie by Susan May Warren
2009 RITA Winner for Best Novel with Strong Romantic Elements
Tribute by Nora Roberts
2009 RITA Winner for Best Paranormal Romance
Seducing Mr. Darcy by Gwyn Cready
2009 RITA Winner for Best Historical Romance
My Lord and Spymaster by Joanne Bourne
2009 RITA Winner for Best Romance Novella
“The Fall of Rogue Gerard” by Stephanie Laurens in It Happened One Night.
2009 RITA Winner for Best Romantic Suspense
Take No Prisoners by Cindy Gerard
2009 RITA Winner for Best Young Adult Romance
Hell Week by Rosemary Clement-Moore
Are you a fan of romance novels? Join the Romance in the Stacks book group at the Denton Public Library to talk about your favorite author or find something new to read. For more information please contact Kimberly Wells at kimberly.wells@cityofdenton.com
~Kimberly
Add comment August 6, 2009
Dead and Gone by Charlene Harris
Sookie Stackhouse is back…. trying to negotiate around her crazy life that includes vampires, werewolves, and, of course, three extremely difficult ex-boyfriends. Her uncomfortable bond to the vampire Eric has grown stronger and harder to resist, making Sookie feel less like her usual self and more like Eric’s servant. When the shifters decide to come out into the open and reveal their two-natured existence, Sookie finds herself once again trying to solve the murder of someone close to her family.
Then, she finds her very life is threatened by beings that are more powerful and dangerous than any she has dealth with before. Can Sookie survive the day and the night? And more importantly, which of her ex-loves will win her heart? Dead and Gone is another riveting read from Charlene Harris that will leave you demanding more.
~A Romance in the Stacks Review by Stacey
Want to know more about your favorite romance authors or just looking for something fun to read? Join Romance in the Stacks, the Denton Public Library’s Romance Book Club. For more information call 940-349-8796 or e-mail Kimberly.Wells@cityofdenton.com.
Add comment June 3, 2009
New Year’s Resolutions
Trying to keep this year’s resolution? Let the library do the work for you with these ten great titles!
Our Lady of Weight Loss: Miraculous and Motivational Musings from the Patron Saint of Permanent Fat Removal by Janice Taylor
Bellydance: A Guide to Middle East Dance, It’s Music, It’s Culture and Costume by Keti Sharif
The Poetry Home Repair Manual: Practical Advice for Beginning Poets by Ted Kooser
On Guerrilla Gardening: A Handbook for Gardening without Boundaries by Richard Reynolds
How to Win at Gambling by Avery Cardoza
Clear Thinking When Drinking: The Handbook for Responsible Alcohol Consumption by Roman T. Solohub
Christopher Lowell’s If You Can Dream It, You Can Do It!: Dream Decor on a Budget by Christopher Lowell
What Women Wish You Knew about Dating: A Single Guy’s Guide to Romantic Relationships by Stephen W. Simpson
No More Mondays: Fire Yourself–and other Revolutionary Ways to Discover your True Calling at Work by Dan Miller
Mark Wilson’s Complete Course in Magic by Mark Wilson
-Amy
1 comment January 5, 2009
Romance in the Stacks – August 2008
Looking for a fun place to discuss Romance Fiction?
Join “Romance in the Stacks” book discussion group at the South Branch Library as we talk about what you love about romance fiction.
Every 3rd Monday of the month at 7:00 pm we discuss a new romance author and what is new and exciting in romance fiction.
On August 18th we will discuss Barbara Michaels and Gothic Romance.
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09/15/08 Discuss Elizabeth Lowell and Adventure Romance |
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New and Upcoming Romance Titles to Put on Hold Today:
Dark Curse (The Carpathians Series) by Christine Feehan
The Edge of Desire by Stephanie Laurens
Hostage to Pleasure (Psy-Chageling, Book 5) by Nalini Singh
Mr. Cavendish, I Presume (Two Dukes of Wyndham, Book 2) by Julia Quinn
Noah (Nightwalkers, Book 5) by Jacquelyn Frank
Seduce Me at Sunrise (The Hathaways, Book2) by Lisa Kleypas
For more information please contact Kimberly Wells at 940-349-8796 or kimberly.wells@cityofdenton.com
Add comment August 15, 2008
Get Ready For Spring!
It’s not too early to start thinking about getting your hands dirty! Check out DPL’s latest gardening books:
Down and Dirty: 43 Fun and Funky First-Time Projects and Activities to Get You Gardening by Adam Mastoon
Some Like It Hot: Flowers That Thrive in Hot, Humid Weather by P.J. Gartin
The Complete Practical Guide to Small Gardens: A Complete Step-By-Step Guide to Successful Gardening in Small Spaces by Peter McHoy
How Does Your Garden Grow?: Understand Your Plants and Get the Most Out of Your Garden by Chris BeardshawSee more gardening books here.
Add comment February 16, 2008
Texas Bluebonnet Awards
Every year, the Texas Bluebonnet Award committee chooses a “master list” of children’s books from the suggestions of students, teachers, librarians, parents and anyone interested in children’s literature. After they choose the master list, school-age children vote on their picks (they must have read at least six nominated titles) at either their school or library. The voting takes place in January, so if your kids want to vote, it’s time to start reading!
Here is this year’s master list, from which this year’s winner will be picked. For more details on selection and voting visit the Texas Bluebonnet Award’s official website:
Firegirl. by Tony Abbott
When Jessica, horribly disfigured by a car fire, enters Tom Bender’s seventh grade classroom at St. Catherine’s school, she triggers a connection with Tom that changes his perception of himself and his friends.
The Blue Ghost. By Marion Dane Bauer, Illustrated by Suling Wang.
While visiting her grandmother, Liz learns about her family’s history when she encounters a blue ghost and steps back in time to answer a call for help.
The Greatest Skating Race: A World War II Story from the Netherlands. By Louise Borden Illustrated by Niki Daly.
In the winter of 1941, a ten-year old Dutch boy, Piet Janssen, tests his courage and ice skating skills by outsmarting German soldiers when he leads two children over the icy canals to Belgium.
The Misadventures of Maude March. By Audrey Couloumbis
Orphans Maude and Sallie head across the frontier to search for their uncle, and their rip-roaring exploits — including horse theft, bank robbery, and murder — begin to resemble the plots of the dime novels Sallie loves to read.
Chicken Boy. By Frances O’ Roark Dowell
Tobin, usually a loner, becomes friends with Henry and gets involved helping Henry raise chickens, which allows Tobin an escape from his disconnected father, delinquent siblings, and a troublesome grandmother.
Who Stole Halloween? By Martha Freeman
While trying to solve a mystery involving missing cats, Alex reluctantly lets his friend Yasmeen talk him into allowing his cat Luau become a decoy to catch the culprit.
Double Identity. By Margaret Peterson Haddix
Twelve-year-old Bethany’s parents suddenly leave her with an unknown aunt; then Bethany learns of a dead sister who looked exactly like Bethany. Now Bethany must discover the truth about herself.
Weedflower. Cynthia Kadohata
When the Japanese bomb Pearl Harbor, the American government forces twelve-year-old Sumiko and her family to leave their California flower farm and live in a Japanese internment camp in Poston, Arizona.
The Ghost’s Grave. By Peg Kehret
Josh is spending the summer at his Aunt Ethel’s house. He encounters a peacock that may be his Aunt Florence and a ghost whose body is buried with a mysterious box of cash.
The Year of the Dog. By Grace Lin
Grace is the only Taiwanese-American girl in her class until Melody arrives. She and Grace become friends throughout the “Year of the Dog,” as Grace grows into her cultural identity.
Outside and Inside Mummies. By Sandra Markle
Using new scientific methods, researchers are learning about mummies from the inside out. X-rays, CT scans, and computers help scientists solve the mysteries about people who lived and died in ancient times.
Hubert Invents the Wheel. Claire and Monte Montgomery Illustrated by Jeff Shelly.
Go back five thousand years and meet Hubert, a boy with big dreams and a wild imagination. He’s constantly experimenting and inventing, while his father, Gorp, wants him to join the family hauling business.
Roxie and the Hooligans. Phyllis Reynolds Naylor
“Don’t panic” is Roxie’s golden rule of survival. But, it’s not an easy task as she confronts playground bullies, is dumped with the garbage, and encounters a duo of murderous thieves.
Down Girl and Sit: On the Road. Lucy Nolan Illustrated by Mike Reed.
Down Girl gives a dog’s-eye account of several outings – from generously providing her owner with a smelly fish to savoring the discomfort of her nemesis, Here Kitty Kitty, at the Vet’s office.
Pompeii: Lost and Found. By Mary Pope Osborne Illustrated by Bonnie Christensen.
Osborne and Christensen ask readers to become archaeologists, imagining the eruption of Mount Vesuvius on August 24, 79 CE and interpreting the daily life of this very “modern” ancient Roman town.
Ballet of the Elephants. By Leda Schubert Illustrated by Robert Parker.
In the early 1940s, John Ringling North, Igor Stravinsky, and George Balanchine collaborated to create an unusual circus act — elephants in pink tutus partnering with beautiful ballerinas to perform the Circus Polka.
Leven Thumps and the Gateway to Foo. By Obert Skye
Leven Thumps, a boy with a power to change the future, begins a mission to save the dreams of humankind and the land of Foo from the evil Sabine.
Bella at Midnight. By Diane Stanley.
Written in multiple voices, this Cinderella tale chronicles Bella’s magical quest to save her kingdom from war and warn her childhood friend, Prince Julian, of the threat against his life.
George Crum and the Saratoga Chip. By Gaylia Taylor.
Teased as a child, George Crum could turn feisty. When he became a chef, a fussy customer insisted her French fries weren’t crisp, so feisty George whipped up a new creation: the potato chip.
The Earth Dragon Awakes: The San Francisco Earthquake of 1906. By Laurence Yep.
Henry, the son of a wealthy banker, and Chin, the son of the Chinese houseboy, describe the 1906 earthquake in alternating chapters. When a firestorm breaks out, both boys discover the true meaning of heroism.
Add comment November 12, 2007
