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From Catherine:

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A Man Called Blessed by Ted Dekker

“A story with miraculous surprises.   The leading lady is much like Ziva on NCIS.  The leading man is nothing like Gibbs, but he gets the job done.”

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Death of a Dude by Rex Stout

“As usual Nero and Archie do a great job in solving another murder mystery.  One of the few cases where they leave New York City.”

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Smokin' Seventeen by Janet Evanovich

"This was one hilarious murder mystery.  Colorful descriptions made characters really come alive!"

Rainel gives us two reviews:

Healing of Memories  by David Seamands

“Seamonds writes this book very carefully. It treats many topics related to memories, including memories blocked. This book is useful both to the person seeking the healing of memories, as well as for pastors and counselors. Time can not completely heal the memories of painful experiences that hurt us long ago and have been left out of our conscious mind. In the healing of memories, David Seanmands shows how the healing power of God can free us from the tyranny of painful memories that affect our behavior and Christian growth. Pastors and counselors can learn to discover when and how to use this form of therapy." This title is not currently in the library catalog

Transforming Worldviews: An Anthropological Understanding of How People Change  by Paul G. Hiebert

“Hiebert makes a comparative study, thorough and comprehensive world view and its implications from an anthropological perspective that the Christian must learn to apply the biblical worldview in a multicultural world. He analyzes the worldviews that missionaries must know when to evangelize in a world glocal (global + local) cosmopolitan and polytheistic. The missionary must know the views of communities from small scales as well as large cities, such as the peasant world, modernity, the current context of postmodernism / hiperposmodernidad or globalization / retribalization glocal context and the new ministry century. The author examines each of these worldviews and the impact it has on the Christian mission and compares it with the biblical worldview. He notes that the mission was previously focused on the change in behavior and belief, however, Hierbert suggests a third element   to achieve these various worldview: the Christian must make a change in the vision he has of the world to understand so you can make a contextualized ministry to different cultures, which always contextualized ministry lies in the behavior and beliefs based on biblical principle of sola Scriptura.” This title is not currently in the library catalog

From Jennifer:

City of Bones by Cassandra Clare

“I really liked reading this book. My son asked me to read the book because he liked it so much. I know am going to check out the second book City of Ashes.”

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The Hunger Games was read and reviewed by three people this week. 

First up is Isabella.

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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins“The book was captivating from the beginning because of the intriguing style of narrative of the author. The topic of the book was a little unsettling as I compared it to other societies, contemporary and past, and to what our own country could become.”

Next up is Nicole:

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Three by Ted Dekker

“This book, along with many of Ted Dekker's stories, depicts a strong theme of spiritual warfare. You can easily relate to the character's emotions throughout their ups and downs. This book made me appreciate what others go through in their darkest hour and what they turn to when they need God the most.”



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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

“I started reading this book with no idea what it was about but was instantly hooked and had a difficult time putting it down. This story was so well written and you fall in love with the characters instantly.”

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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer

“I don't believe the movie does this book much justice; I was able to feel much more empathy and understand Bella's desperate need for Edward's love. I'm not totally into the whole "werewolf/vampire" theme either, so you don't have to be a follower of that to enjoy this story. Very strong emotions and relationships are born and grow in this story with unexpected beginnings and ends.”

 

Kathy also reviews the Hunger Games along with two other titles:

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Swamplandia by Karen Russell

“Not worth the time to read. Depressing, sad, overall a bad book. Chose something else that is more uplifting.”

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In the garden of beasts by Erik Larson

“Very interesting and informative.  Non-fiction. Engaging, revealing.  Learned about US ambassadors and their placements.  Interesting view into the formation of the Hitler movement and the world denial.”



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Hunger games by Suzanne Collins

"Excellent story, plot, premise. As an adult I avoided this series but learned it was very engaging and looked forward to the other two books on the series."

Two from Barbara:

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The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
"This is about a teen dealing with her feelings of abandonment by her father after her parents' divorce. She spends the summer with him, meets a summer love, and finally begins to understand that adulthood is complicated."

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New York Dead by Stuart Woods
“This is the first of a series about detective Stone Barrington. He gets into scrapes and finally solves the case. Escapism for sure, and enjoyable read.”

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Gods in Alabama by Joshilyn Jackson

“A young woman leaves home, goes to college and doesn't come home to Alabama for 10 years.  Crazy mother, best friend, black boyfriend, and a murder.  Believe it or not they all come together in quite a unique story.  I might read another book by the author.”

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The Read-Aloud Handbook by Jim Trelease

"Jim Trelease writes about the benefits of reading aloud to children (beginning in infancy), how to read aloud, research and anecdotes in support of reading aloud, and how to handle technology in a way that encourages reading rather than detracting from it.  It includes a list of recommended books categorized by genre and age-appropriateness."