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April 2013

Hi folks!

I apologize at the tardiness of this month’s selections, as I just returned from a restful vacation with my family at Brian Head, Utah. What a beautiful place – and I was fortunate not to bring my laptop with me. Best of all, I managed to enjoy a bunch of great books. Besides a healthy helping of my typical “short reading” fare, I also plunged into Mitchell Zuckoff’s gripping Frozen in Time, laughed a lot reading Kelly Oxford’s Everything is Perfect When You’re a Liar and endured the romance that so many folks have tried to get me to read, Fever (part of the Breathless Trilogy) by Maya Banks.

Anyhow, enjoy this month’s book selections below. I hope you are all reading some wonderful books. Make sure to tell me all about them. If you're an author or a publisher and would like to send me review copies of your book(s), please send them to the address listed for authors and publishers.

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Have a wonderful April, and enjoy your books!

Danny ;-)
America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

America the Beautiful: Rediscovering What Made This Nation Great

By Ben Carson M.D. 224 pages Adult

Danny Says

I’m just going to put this out there: if you know Ben Carson, would you please introduce me to him? He is one of my heroes. Ever since I first read his autobiography Gifted Hands I have been inspired by this neurosurgeon who represents the American dream, as I see it. In a world fascinated by grief and darkness, Carson offers a vision of hope and prosperity. 
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LARP: The Battle For Verona

LARP: The Battle For Verona

By Justin Calderone 210 pages Adult

Danny Says

“LARP” is an acronym for “live action role playing,” which, you might presume, is something of a hobby for “wannabes.” You would be right, and that is what makes the underdog heroes so appealing in this fast-paced adventure that has its share of laughs along the way.
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Manuscript Found in Accra

Manuscript Found in Accra

By Paulo Coelho 208 pages Adult

Danny Says

Ever since reading The Alchemist I have found myself devouring Coelho’s books, as he is truly insightful in dispersing gem’s about how to live a meaningful life. 
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Throat of the Night: A Novel (Angelaeon Circle)

Throat of the Night: A Novel (Angelaeon Circle)

By Karyn Henley 294 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Part of the Angelaeon Circle Trilogy, this fantasy is a great way to get your teens hooked on reading. I have seen more than one reluctant reader find a passion for reading, courtesy of Karyn Henley.
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Unsportsmanlike Conduct: A Pearls Before Swine Collection

Unsportsmanlike Conduct: A Pearls Before Swine Collection

By Stephan Pastis 128 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

I cannot make up my mind what age group to classify this book in, as it offers something for everyone and can be enjoyed by anyone. Wonderful cartoon characters with a wit that would leave any Simpsons fan howling, Pastis might be one of my favorite writers.
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Tech Titans (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Profiles (Scholastic))

Tech Titans (Turtleback School & Library Binding Edition) (Profiles (Scholastic))

By Carla Killough McClafferty 144 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Six quick bios of modern business giants Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerberg, Sergey Brin, Larry Page and Jeff Bezos. Perfect quick reads for teens in waiting rooms with dreams of making millions.
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Ruthless Romans (Horrible Histories)

Ruthless Romans (Horrible Histories)

By Terry Deary 144 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Part of the wonderful Horrible Histories series, this book is particularly popular with boys who want to read about truly evil things. Deary is a wonderful teacher, as he dependably turns dry subjects into required reading.
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The Odd Squad, Bully Bait (An Odd Squad Book)

The Odd Squad, Bully Bait (An Odd Squad Book)

By Michael Fry 224 pages Children

Danny Says

With one of the most unforgettable cast of characters I’ve read in a children’s book since Jeff Kinney introduced us to his Wimpy Kid series, Michael Fry invites readers to a world that the majority of us can appreciate. I guarantee your reluctant boy readers will devour this. 
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The Black Rabbit

The Black Rabbit

By Philippa Leathers 40 pages Children

Danny Says

When White Rabbit leaves his hole, he spies the black rabbit following him. Your kids will howl at this silly mystery about overcoming fear of one’s shadow. A terrific read-aloud.
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Who's on First? (Pop Classic Picture Books)

Who's on First? (Pop Classic Picture Books)

By Bud Abbott,Lou Costello 40 pages Children

Danny Says

Is there anything better than Opening Day at a baseball game? Well, for any baseball or comedy fan out there, John Martz has illustrated one of the all-time great comedy routines on baseball that is sure to capture an entirely new generation of baseball fans.
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