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January 2012

Hi folks!

Happy New Year! I hope you all had wonderful holidays. Did you give and get plenty of books for gifts? I know I sure did, and I have a full reading pile for 2012. I was selfish over the holidays and read a lot of my standbys: Stephen King, John Grisham, James Patterson and Tom Clancy. Let me just say that there is a reason that these guys have each sold over a zillion books.

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 January, and enjoy your books!

Danny ;-)
The Boy Who Would Be Shakespeare: A Tale of Forgery and Folly

The Boy Who Would Be Shakespeare: A Tale of Forgery and Folly

By Doug Stewart 229 pages Adult

Danny Says

I could not put this book down! Ever heard of William Henry Ireland? Neither had I. This book takes you through his incredible con-job in 18th century England, when he claimed to have discovered a bunch of never-before-seen documents written by Shakespeare. A fascinating tale that would make a great movie.
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I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams

I Am Potential: Eight Lessons on Living, Loving, and Reaching Your Dreams

By Patrick Henry Hughes,Patrick John Hughes 264 pages Adult

Danny Says

I first saw Patrick on Extreme Makeover: The Home Edition and was touched by his inspiring story of living with a disability and his incredibly supportive father (they perform as a team in the Louisville marching band). If you want to get motivated for the new year, I know no better book to show you how to put things in perspective and beat any odds.
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The Woman I Kept to Myself

The Woman I Kept to Myself

By Julia Alvarez 176 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Julia Alvarez is a magnificent author of such great books as How the Garcia Girls Lost Their Accents and In the Time of the Butterflies. This collection of her poems will introduce readers to her enticing writing style and keen eye for examining life across cultures in America.
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Where Quirky Meets Menacing: an autobiography in collage

Where Quirky Meets Menacing: an autobiography in collage

By Kim Smith 96 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

Smith’s “autobiography in collage” is aptly titled, as this gem is filled with anecdotes that are sure to make you laugh. With entries on false teeth, dog poop and dead beetles, this is also a great way to inspire students’ creativity in their writing (the Table of Contents alone should draw plenty of giggles and questions).
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The Gospel According to Larry

The Gospel According to Larry

By Janet Tashjian 246 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

When 17-year-old Josh Swensen creates a popular website through his alter ego to impress Beth, havoc ensues in this page-turner that boys and girls alike will love.
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The Suburb Beyond the Stars

The Suburb Beyond the Stars

By M.T. Anderson 240 pages Young Adult

Danny Says

M.T. Anderson is simply one of my favorite authors for teens, as his books are filled with plenty of twists and turns, lots of action and humor and even a subliminal message every now and then. Your middle schoolers will greatly enjoy this sequel to Anderson’s The Game of Sunken Places.
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The Queen of IT

The Queen of IT

By Vicki-Ann Bush 60 pages Children

Danny Says

I am excited about Vicki-Ann Bush, as I just completed reading a couple of her e-books for young adult series, The Dusk Chronicles. The Queen of IT is a great book to encourage kids to go out and “do something.” 
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No One But You

No One But You

By Douglas Wood 32 pages Children

Danny Says

With extraordinary oil painting artwork by P.J. Lynch, this is a great book to start the year off telling your children how special they are.
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Yum! Yuck! A Foldout Book of People Sounds

Yum! Yuck! A Foldout Book of People Sounds

By Linda Sue Park,Julia Durango 36 pages Children

Danny Says

This is a fun read aloud about families from around the world at a street market expressing their emotions in their languages. Sue Rama’s illustrations of children’s facial reactions as they try different foods makes this a great way for kids to learn about trying different things and learning about different cultures.
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