Cascade (River of Time #2) by Lisa T. Bergren

Cascade: The River of Time Series
Lisa T. Bergren
2011 David C Cook
p.399
Buy the book: Waterfall, Cascade, Torrent

Mom touched my underdress—a gown made six hundred years before—and her eyes widened as she rubbed the raw silk between thumb and forefinger. She turned and touched Lia’s gown. “Where did you get these clothes?”

Gabi knows she’s left her heart in the fourteenth century and she persuades Lia to help her to return, even though they know doing so will risk their very lives. When they arrive, weeks have passed and all of Siena longs to celebrate the heroines who turned the tide in the battle against Florence—while the Florentines will go to great lengths to see them dead.
But Marcello patiently awaits, and Gabi must decide if she’s willing to leave her family behind for good in order to give her heart to him forever.

Sometimes great things just have to be kept secret for a little while. You know, we don’t want to be too trendy over here at Reading Teen, jumping on the bandwagon before its left the, um, barn? High school band room? What is a bandwagon anyway?

My point being, Reading Teen typically has the reviews for books right when you need them- before the book has a chance to get dusty upon the shelves of, or, contrarily, quickly disapparate from Barnes and Noble into the hands of readers. Cascade is indisputably worthy of being sold-out like flapjacks at the Volunteer Fire Department’s pancake breakfast. Its noble, tasty and just that good.

(disclaimer: I have never actually been to a pancake breakfast at a volunteer fire department, although I have great aspirations to go to one someday. Henceforth, if you have had a negative pancake experience at said venue, please do not let that damper your enthusiasm for this novel. I only imagine these pancakes are marvellous, and as such, let that reflect on Cascade).

Despite the fact that I am a slacker in writing this review (doing more important things like raising the next generation while changing the world) I loved this novel. I guess that is obvious by now. Why did I love it? Well, I am a sucker for good stories that help me escape my intensive, above-described life. I like the stories that have a decent plot, tangy romance, a delightful setting (Italy!) and a tidy conclusion. A bit of suspense is needed as well, but not enough that I pee my pants. Cascade has all. Except the peeing pants bit.

Cascade is the second book in a three part series, the River of Time, by Lisa T. Bergren. The first book, Waterfall, finds two teenagers trapped in some weird time warp, ending up in Medieval Italy. That story was pretty great in itself, you can read the reviews here. The third book, Torrent, is officially out in just a couple weeks.

Not surprisingly, Cascade begins with the two Ladies Betarrini (Gabi and Lia) jumping back in history, this time with their mom in tow. Even with romance in the air and sure death around every corner, this family grows tighter together, requiring a certain conclusion. Just like Waterfall, the story’s framework exists of the many battles and non-stop intrigue which fills these four-hundred pages. Yet, after the first couple chapters pulling the reader in, this book glides through those pages, seemingly taking no time to read. It is captivating.

Another thing I liked is that somehow the author managed to hide nuggets of profound thoughts in the midst of life or death scenarios scattering the story. Maybe we all would begin to think about what matters in the face of the death and the unknown. But for me, as it is not an everyday experience for me, I liked escape into these girls’ minds (even though fictitious) to imagine what I would think/feel in the types of situations Gabi and Lia find themselves in. I like where Bergren has been going with this- musing over what is sacrifice, what is worthy, and even over whether there is a God who cares. I am curious where she will go with these nuggest in Torrent as the main heroine, Gabi, continues to noticeably mature through her experiences.

Overall, Cascade is a great read, especially if you like to be swept out of your life into another. It has everything integral to make it exciting, yet at the same time it is still soothingly enjoyable; a relaxing escape into a thrilling world. I hope it will be your pleasure, as it was mine. Ciao!

-Elisa
www.averageadvocate.com

Considering the fact that war rages throughout the book, and I assume rape is being implied, the violence rates as being moderate. Still, the implication of rape is less notable in Cascade than it was in Waterfall. Even so, the war scenes are sometimes graphic. And besides just battles and killing, a character’s ears are chopped off and someone is almost starved in deplorable conditions.

But besides that, there is no profanity, and the book contains only mild sexual content (kisses and hugs). Overall, I would declare this a pretty clean read. Kudos to Bergren!

BACK 2 SCHOOL BASH! We R Giving Away Books, Books and More Books!

CONTEST IS OVER!!!!!!

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Last year Reading Teen had a little giveaway called "Back to School Bash", well it wasn't that little... It was a huge success. One of our BIGGEST contests ever in the history of ReadingTeen.net! So naturally we want to do another one.  

Now for the bash part...

1st place: THREE BOOKS

2nd place: TWO BOOKS

3rd place: ONE Book

ALSO... We will have some various bookmarks and the winners will choose between a
~ Quirk book tote with The Batman Handbook
~ Mara Dyer Tshirt or
~ Clockwork Prince Tshirt
 (includes chapter sampler from the CP book)

 to add to each prize pack.

Choice of books:

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Giveaway is International
Ends: 9-30-11

Look at these Zondervan Books...

Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 240 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (April 26, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310714877
ISBN-13: 978-0310714873
Buy the Book: Amazon

Outcast? Tyler Bonning is used to life on the outskirts and believes she's beyond caring what others, like the popular and wealthy Ruling Class, think of her. Until she's nominated for prom queen as a joke. Unexpectedly hurt, Tyler decides to turn her nomination into a cause and starts a Prom for Everyone campaign that will help make the event affordable. But just as her cause gains momentum, opposition at school and at home forces Tyler to question not only the campaign, but also the way she's perceived by others. As prom approaches, Tyler faces her biggest challenge yet---one her brains alone won't be able to solve. A perplexing leather book might hold the answers, but is Tyler willing to listen?

Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (January 17, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031072287X
ISBN-13: 978-0310722878
Buy the Book:Amazon                                                                                   

Just One Perfect Night Katy gets the chance of a lifetime---she's been elected to the homecoming court, and there are rumors her crush, Bryce, might ask her to go with him. What could be more perfect? For one unforgettable night she would be able to experience life as many other teenage girls do---a stunning gown, gorgeous hair, jewelry, and makeup. Except Katy's Mennonite community prohibits dancing as well as fancy dresses and makeup, and her father would not approve. When an opportunity arises that could allow her to attend without her father knowing, Katy must decide: Will she hold tight to her convictions, or will she sacrifice her principles for one special night?

Reading level: Young Adult

Paperback: 208 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (April 26, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310722888
ISBN-13: 978-0310722885
Buy the Book: Amazon

After This Summer, Katy's Life May Change Forever Katy is looking forward to the best summer ever. Her closest friend, Shelby, comes to stay with her when an accident forces her to miss her family's mission trip. But when Katy's aunt faces a serious illness and needs the girls to run the fabric store, Katy's plans fall apart. Suddenly what should have been a summer of relaxation becomes filled with long hours at the shop. But then a Mennonite boy visits her community for the summer. His presence complicates her life, as do her feelings for Bryce, her non-Mennonite crush. Katy has several decisions to make by the time August arrives, the largest being whether she will attend school in the fall and follow her dreams, or continue on in her Mennonite life to help her family. Katy struggles to choose between the two worlds she loves, but the final decision may be out of her hands.

Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 224 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (February 15, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0310717906
ISBN-13: 978-0310717904
Buy The Book: Amazon

Sink or swim? Paige's engagement to designer Dylan Marceau shocks the fashion world. Although Paige appears to be happy, Erin wonders if it's true love or just a desire for attention and publicity. As Paige's love life takes off, Erin is feeling pressure from Blake to take their friendship to a romantic level. But is she ready? These two very different sisters still have one thing in common---their fashion TV show and all the drama that comes along with it. As they prepare for a trip to film in the Bahamas, the Forrester sisters discover that paradise isn't all it's cracked up to be. Can they do the right thing in tough situations---and the right thing for each another---in a business that often encourages the worst?

Reading level: Young Adult
Paperback: 288 pages
Publisher: Zondervan (April 12, 2011)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 031071981X
ISBN-13: 978-0310719816
Buy the Book: Amazon

A very bumpy ride. Emily Curtis is used to dealing with her problems while under the hood of an old Chevy, but when her mom dies, Emily's world seems shaken beyond repair. Driven from home by hospital bills they can't pay, Emily and her dad move in with his wealthy sister, who intends to make her niece more feminine---in other words, just like Whitney, Emily's perfect cousin. But when Emily hears the engine of a 1970 Dodge Challenger, and sees the cute gearhead, Zander, next door, things seem to be looking up. But even working alongside Zander can't completely fix the hole in Emily's life. Ever since her mom died, Emily hasn't been able to pray, and no one---not even Zander---seems to understand. But sometimes the help you need can come from the person you least expect.

 I Love Zondervan books, they are always clean reads and they have heartwarming stories. I really do think that you will enjoy these stories as much as I have. If you are a parent and really guard what your teens read, you can be at ease with these books. They are mostly Christian based and usually have a moral, life changing plot. Zondervan Publishing is the largest Christian book distributor in the world... for a reason. Check these books out, you will not be disappointed ;)   

Audiobook Review: Wolfsbane by Andrea Cremer

Reading level: Young Adult
Audio CD
Publisher: Listening Library (Audio);  Unabridged edition (July 26, 2011)
Reader:  Rebecca Lowman
Buy the Book:  Audio, Hardcover

When Calla Tor wakes up in the lair of the Searchers, her sworn enemies, she’s certain her days are numbered. But then the Searchers make her an offer—one that gives her the chance to destroy her former masters and save the pack—and the man—she left behind. Is Ren worth the price of her freedom? And will Shay stand by her side no matter what? Now in control of her own destiny, Calla must decide which battles are worth fighting and how many trials true love can endure and still survive.

The audio

In a word, fantastic.  I really liked this audio a lot!  I loved Rebecca Lowman's voice and thought it was perfect for Calla.  She had kind of a low voice that really portrayed the internal struggle that Calla faced in this book, many times almost desperate sounding.  It just really brought a lot of feeling to the book.  I thought she had great voices for the other characters in Wolfbane as well.  Her voices for the guys were great, not at all cheesy sounding.  Each of the characters had distinct voices, but the differences were subtle enough not to sound silly.  The only tiny complaint I have is that in the beginning, there are flashbacks and dreams, and I got a little confused because I couldn't tell what was happening (no italics to show it was a memory).  Overall, I think this is one of the best audiobooks/readers that I've heard.

The book

Ok, it's confession time.  I didn't like Nightshade.  I never wrote a review because Amy did one and it was really good, and I like Andrea Cremer a lot, so I just didn't see the need to write a negative review.  I just didn't care for it, I found it kind of boring.  So, why on earth did I pick up Wolfsbane?  I guess it was just all the hype and positive reviews.  I started to wonder why everyone else seemed to love it and I didn't.  I couldn't quite bring myself to read the book, so I did what I always do in that situation, I checked out the audio from the library.

I was seriously blown away by how much I enjoyed it.  What was so different between Nightshade and Wolfbane?  Was it the audio (I tend to be much more patient a listener, than a reader)?  Was it that there was more action?  Was it the focus on the Searchers?  Was it the world building?  I honestly don't know.  But something about Wolfsbane clicked with me, and I'm so glad I decided to go against my "better judgement" and listen to it. 

There is a lot of background and history in Wolfsbane, even more than Nightshade.  I think if I had been reading instead of listening, my eyes may have glazed over often, but listening to it made it much more enjoyable for me, and I found myself captivated by all of it.  I loved the backstory, the threads that seem to be coming together, the mystery, the twists, all of it really.

I have to add that I'm not a big fan of Shay.  I don't feel the chemistry between him and Calla, and I just don't really care for his personality.  In Nightshade I didn't like either of the boys, and that may have been part of my problem with it, but in this book, I'm definitely feeling it for Ren.  In Nightshade, he was cocky and arrogant and almost sexually harassed Calla, but at the end of Nightshade, and in this book he seems broken and changed, and truly in love with Calla.  I have to say that she drove me a little nuts being so back-and-forth.  And there's a point in time where I was so appalled by her actions that I wanted to gag.  (*spoiler I don't understand how you can go from kissing one boy to having sex with the other within a couple of hours.)  But, I did still love the romantic tension, though I felt it for Calla and Ren, not Calla and Shay.  I hope she ends up with Ren in the end, but that's never how these love triangles work, is it?

So, all that to say that I'm completely hooked now.  I can't wait to find out what happens in Bloodrose, which I will be getting on audio as well.  If you found yourself not caring for Nightshade, maybe you should try the audio of Wolfsbane, you might be pleasantly surprised like I was!

The Audio

The Book

Sexual Content:  Heavy

Profanity: Heavy

Violence:  Heavy

Other Notables:  Dark Magic vs. Good Magic

For more details check out Wolfsbane on Parental Book Reviews.

The Hunger Games Trailer! (Did you like it?)

For those who missed The Hunger Games clip on the VMA tonight.

Get More: 2011 VMA, Music

Well....what do you think? I'm reserving judgement. Though I have to say, I saw Jen L. in X-men, and wasn't a fan. But hopefully she'll be amazing.  I'm learning to REALLY lower my expectations when it comes to books-to-movies.  I'm starting to get excited about this one though.  I love hype!

Did you notice Rue's four-note whistle at the end?

Book Review: Divergent by Veronica Roth

Reading level: Ages 14 and up
Hardcover: 496 pages
Publisher: Katherine Tegen Books (May 3, 2011)
Buy the book: Amazon
Visit the site: http://www.thedivergenttrilogy.com/

In Beatrice Prior's dystopian Chicago, society is divided into five factions, each dedicated to the cultivation of a particular virtue—Candor (the honest), Abnegation (the selfless), Dauntless (the brave), Amity (the peaceful), and Erudite (the intelligent). On an appointed day of every year, all sixteen-year-olds must select the faction to which they will devote the rest of their lives. For Beatrice, the decision is between staying with her family and being who she really is—she can't have both. So she makes a choice that surprises everyone, including herself.During the highly competitive initiation that follows, Beatrice renames herself Tris and struggles to determine who her friends really are—and where, exactly, a romance with a sometimes fascinating, sometimes infuriating boy fits into the life she's chosen. But Tris also has a secret, one she's kept hidden from everyone because she's been warned it can mean death. And as she discovers a growing conflict that threatens to unravel her seemingly perfect society, she also learns that her secret might help her save those she loves… or it might destroy her.

My Review 

A lot of people have been practically begging me to read Divergent for quite a while. I'm not to big of a fan of the whole dystopia thing, but I decided to finally give Divergent a try. I am the fifth a final person on Reading Teen to read and review this book. For Andye's review, click here. For Amy's, click here. For Kit's, click here. And for Abigaile's, click here. 

I don't really have a whole lot to say about this book. The story is told from Tris's point of view. Tris wasn't one of the best characters in this book... Not at all. It seemed to me as if her narration was inconsistent and a bit unrealistic. This, I think, was the thing that I disliked most about the book. In my opinion, it was hard for me to get into the story while this character couldn't decide on what was bravery, cruelty, bullying, cowardice, selflessness, or rippling brainceps.

That means smarts.

It's a bit difficult to make up my mind on whether or not I like this book. There were certain elements that were very enjoyable and creative; others that, frankly, were a bit stupid with all of it's impracticality.

Another thing that bugged me a lot about the book was the morals. I know that not every book has to have a good guy who does everything right, but Tris was kinda messed up. Sometimes, she would stick up for someone who was being bullied, and at other times she was the bully. That's where the inconsistency comes in. This might just be me, but I really didn't enjoy it.

I always love a good world. Whether it's a world where wizards live secretly, going to castle for education in magic, or aliens with lightsabers, I always like it when an author is imaginative enough to create a world that in original and completely theirs. That's what Veronica Roth did with Divergent.  Although it is set in the future of this world we are living in today, it was a completely different society that was tied in beautifully with it's factions and characters. That was one of the believable things about this book: all of the rules, guidelines, and beliefs of the different factions were applied so that, even though the characters sometimes didn't follow them, it was easy to believe that this was what they actually were supposed to be doing. That's just one of the examples of the awesomeness of the world Veronica Roth created.

So, for the first time, I am actually going to give a book two ratings. One based on the half of my mind that focuses on the bad, and the other that focuses on the good. This review might not be much help to you, so please read the other reviews for the book that I listed above. 

ASHES Giveaway Awesomeness!

ASHES by Ilsa J. Bick was one of Abigaile's favorite reads this year (check out her review here).  So, we're excited to tell you about a fun pre-order contest for some fantastic ASHES awesomeness,  including the chance to win an E-reader!

From now until 11:59pm on Sept 5, any preorder of ASHES at any online OR bricks and mortar bookstore will get you a treat, AND make you eligible for one of several  big and AWESOME prizes.

Yes: EVERYONE who preorders and proves it will get one of the following: limited edition ASHES Dog-Tag or cool ASHES pin or bookmark.

In addition, you will be entered into a drawing for awesome big-prize gear from Egmont USA. They'll be giving away some exclusive ASHES survival packs and an ASHES-skinned tablet/e-reader. AWESOME.

Head over to Jennifer Represents for more details on how you can enter!

Hoops of Hope: Do Something Bigger Than Yourself

Today my son, Bransen,  is participating in an  amazing event called Hoops of Hope, and we need your help.

I know that we don't usually talk about stuff like this.  We're usually all fired up about kids that don't have books, or libraries that are shutting down.  But sometimes we forget that while those are important causes, there are children in the world who not only don't have books, but don't have schools.  Children whose parents have died of HIV/AIDS.  Children who aren't receiving the medical treatment they need to survive.  Children who need an education so that the spread of this disease can be stopped.

Hoops of Hope is about kids who have been blessed with so much giving back to kids who have been given so little. 100% of the money raised goes towards helping orphaned children in Africa. Every kid who signs up agrees to shoot 500 (250 for younger kids) free throws at the event and raise sponsorship money for doing so.

Guys, Bransen is so excited about this.  He's not a basketball player, but he's been out practicing free-throws almost every day, preparing for this event.

If you would like to help sponsor Bransen, you can do so here.  If you'd like more information about Hoops of Hope you can find it here.

Second Hand Saturday 63

Welcome to Second Hand Saturday!!

For this week's challenge......This month's Reading Clean Spotlight is on WATERFALL by Lisa T. Bergren.  Go to Andye's review of WATERFALL and leave a comment ON THAT POST to enter this week's Second Hand Saturday! (You do NOT have to leave a comment here)  Tweet (blog/facebook/etc) for an extra entry!

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This week's winner is:

melissa @ just one opinion

 Email me at ReadingTeen1 at gmail.com with your book choice!!  Please put "winner" in the subject line.  You have a week to claim your prize!

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What is Second Hand Saturday?

In an attempt to clear our bookshelves, and pass on great used books to our stalkers followers, Amy, Kit, Abigaile, Austin and I have decided to hold weekly giveaways of some of the books on our bookshelves! Every Saturday, we will post the books available, and the following Saturday, we will announce the winner and our next challenge. The winner will get to choose a book from the list and we will ship it to that lucky person! Each week we will have a different challenge to complete. 

YOU MUST BE A FOLLOWER TO ENTER!  

Open Internationally.  Ends at 10:00 pm EST the following Friday!

Books Available:

Middle Grade

• Middle School Confidential Series 1-3 by Annie Fox
• Eragon by Christopher Paolini (hardback)
• Eldest by Christopher Paolini (hardback)
• Inkheart by Cornelia Funke
• Inkspell by Cornelia Funke
• Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows (hardback no jacket)
• Mattimeo by Brian Jacques
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeline L'Engle
• A Wind in the Door by Madeleine L'Engle
• Summer Ball by Mike Lupica
• Half Moon Investigations by Eoin Colfer
• Island Girl by Sandra Byrd
• Nothing But The Truth: A Documentary Novel by AVI
• Triss by Brian Jacques (Readwall, book 15)
• Clovermead by David Randall
• The O'Reilly Factor For Kids by Bill O'Reilly
• Nerds by Michael Buckley
• Zan Gah by Allan Richard Shickman
• The Carnival of Lost Souls by Laura Quimby
• Star Power book 1 Supernova by Catherine Hapka
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• High School Musical: The Junior Novel Disney
• High School Musical: Stories from East High #6 Disney
• Animal Ark Pets books #12 - #16
• 25 (very small thin) books fromThe Babysitters Club (paperback)
• Madison Finn #1 Only the Lonely Boy, #2 Boy, OH Boy! #3 Play it Again ( whole set)
• Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll
• Ella Enchanted by Gail Carson Levine
• The Top Ten Ways to Ruin the First Day of School by Ken Derby
• The Rise and Fall of Mount Majestic ARC by Jennifer Trafton
  

YA books + (ARC=Advanced Reading Copy)

• Bitter End ARC by Jennifer Brown
• The Lucky Kind ARC byAlyssa B. Sheinmel
• Darkest Mercy (hardcover) by Melissa Marr 
• Flash Burnout (hardcover) by L.K. Madigan 
• Tighter by Adele Grifin signed
• Paper Towns (hardcover) by John Green 
• Dark Goddess ARC by Sarwat Chadda 
• Immortal Beloved ARC by Cate Tiernan 
• Blue Moon by Alyson Noel 
• Shadowland (hardcover) by Alyson Noel 
• Adversary by Kate Kaynak 
• Catching Fire (hardcover, no jacket) by Suzanne Collins 
• Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo (signed to Andye)
• As Easy as Falling off the Face of the Earth (hardcover) by Lynne Rae Perkins
  
• The Prisoner of Azkaban Audio CD (Library Copy)
• I Am Legend Audio CD (Library Copy)
• SLEEPLESS ARC by Cyn Balog
• WHEN I WAS JOE by Keren David
• HOLD ME CLOSER NECROMANCER ARC by Lish McBride
• HUSH ARC by Eishes Chayil
• THE IVY ARC by Lauren Kunze with Rina Onur
• END OF DAYS ARC (A Nightrunner Novel) by Max Turner
• THE TREE SHEPHERD'S DAUGHTER by Gillian Summer
• VIRALS ARC by Kathy Reichs
• YOU KILLED WESLEY PAYNE ARC by Sean Beaudoin
• THE PAINTED BOY ARC by Charles de Lint
• THE 10 P.M. QUESTION ARC by Kate de Goldi
• BRIGHID'S QUEST by P.C. Cast
• ELPHAME'S CHOICE by P.C. Cast
• THE ETERNAL ONES ARC by Kirsten Miller
• ROMEO & JULIET & VAMPIRES by Claudia Gabel (review)
• SCARS by Cheryl Rainfeld (hardcover signed to Andye) (review)
• I am J ARC by Cris Beam
• Girl, 15, Charming But Insane by Sue Limb
• Signed copy Photo Snap Shot by Joanna Cambell Slan (Book 3)
• Signed copy Cut, Crop and Die by Joanna Cambell Slan (Book 2)
• Signed Copy  Paper, Scissors, Death  by Joanna Cambell Slan (Book 1)
• *AUDIOBOOK Will Grayson, Will Grayson by Devid Levithan and John Green
• Amigas Fifteen Candles ARC by Veronica Chambers (inspired by Jennifer Lopez)
• The Oracle of Dating by Allison Van Diepen (review)
• Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants (hardcover) by Ann Brashares
• The Second Summer of the Sisterhood (Traveling Pants 2) (hardcover) by Ann Brashares
• Girls in Pants (Traveling Pants 3) (hardcover w/out jacketflap) by Ann Brashares
• Forever in Blue (Traveling Pants 4) (harcover) by Ann Brashares
• Gossip Girl by Cecily Von Ziegesar
• You Know You Love Me (Gossip Girl 2) by Cecily Von Ziegesar
• All I Want is Everything (Gossip Girl 3) by Cecily Von Ziegesar
• Because I'm Worth It (Gossip Girl 4) by Cecily Von Ziegesar
• The Gossip Girl Prequel (hardback) by Cecily Von Ziegesar
• Pride and Prejudice and Zombies by Jane Austen and Seth Grahame-Smith (review)
• Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
• The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkein
• The Lost Girls by Laurie Fox
• The Riddle by Alison Croggon
• The Lovely Bones by Alice Sebold
• Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul:  The Real Deal by Jack Canfield Mark Victor Hansen and Deborah Reber
• Excessively Diverted (The Sequel to Pride & Prejudice) by Juliette Shapiro
• The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini
• Crunch Time by Mariah Fredericks
• Freckles by Gene Stratton-Porter
• A Girl of the Limberlost by Gene Stratton-Porter
• Pride and Predjudice (Paperback) by Jane Austen
• Lord of the Flies (paperback) by William Golding
• Life, The Universe and Everything: Hitchhickers Trilogy book 3 (hardback) by Douglas Adams
• So Long, And Thanks For All The Fish: Hitchhickers Trilogy book 4 (hardback) by Douglas Adams
• The City of Ember by Jeanne DuPrau
• The World According to Narnia by Jonathan Rogers
• Monster Blood Tattoo Book One: Foundling by D.M.Cornish (hardback)
• Shadows of Doom Book Two: Iron Tower Trilogy by Dennis L. McKiernan
• Me, The Missing, and the Dead by Jenny Valentine (hardback)
• *Signed Copy Rebel King Book One: Hammer of the Scots by Charles Randolph Bruce and Carolyn Hale Bruce
• Tantalize by Cynthia Leitich Smith
• Shapeshifter by Holly Bennett
• She Thief  ARC by Daniel Finn
• The Enemy ARC by Charlie Higson
• Logic of Demons by H.A.Goodman (hardback)
• SteelTrapp 2 ARC by Ridley Pearson
• *Signed with bookmark A Girl Named Mister  ARC by Nikki Grimes
• Star Crossed ARC by Elizabeth C. Bunce
• The Tavernier Stones by Stephen Parrish
• Death at the Alma Mater by G.M.Malliet
• Livvie Owen Lived Here ARC by Sarah Dooley
• Choppy Socky Blues by Ed Briant
• Indigo Blues by Danielle Joseph
• Smudges Mark ARC by Claudia Osmond
• Exley ARC by Brock Clark

ADULT *18 and over

• Echo Park by Michael Connelly (hardback)
• The Third Angel by Alice Hoffman (hardback)
• Timeline by Michael Crichton (hardback)
• The Last Juror by John Grisham (hardback)
• It Only Takes a Moment by Mary Jane Clark (hardback)
• Foreign Body by Robin Cook (hardback)
• Green Rider by Kristen Britain (fantasy) (hardback)
• The DA Vinci Code by Dan Brown (hardback)
• The English American by Alison Larkin (hardback)
• Her Fearful Symmentry by Audrey Niffenegger (hardback)
• Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy (hardback)
• The Shack by William P. Young
• Last Chance Saloon by Marian Keyes
• Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart by Beth Pattillo (signed to Andye)
• Wicked by Gregory Macguire
• Jane and the Damned ARC by Janet Mullany
• The Dutchess by Amanda Foreman
• Belinda by Anne Rice writing as Anne Rampling
• All Madden by John Madden with Dave Anderson
• The Bourne Identity by Robert Ludlums (hardback)
• Robert Ludlums The Bourne Betrayal by Eric Van Lustbader
• Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy 
• Age of Misrule: Worlds End by Mark Chadbourne Book1
• Age of Misrule: Darkest Hour by Mark Chadbourne Book2
• Age of Misrule: Always Forever by Mark Chadbourne Book3