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Annotations adapted from publishers' advance materials and the MARINet catalog.
Lifeguard: A Novel by James Patterson
A lifeguard at a posh Florida resort, Ned Kelly, meets the woman of his dreams, an encounter that draws him and his friends into a lucrative art heist. When they are double-crossed, Ned he finds himself on the run, struggling to avenge the death of his friends and clear his own name.
Until I Find You by John Irving
Chronicles the life and times of actor Jack Chronicles, whose unique bond with his mother, Alice, a Toronto tattoo artist, and their search for his missing father, William, a church organist with an addiction to being tattooed, shape his relationships with women and his Hollywood career.
Lady & the Panda: The True Story by Vicki Croke
Recounts the remarkable true-life adventures of Ruth Harness, an American bohemian socialite and dress designer, who, in 1936, ventured into one of the most dangerous, unexplored regions of the world on a quest to bring back the first live giant panda to reach the West.
No Country for Old Men by Cormac McCarthy
Llewelyn Moss is stalking antelope when he runs across dead bodies, a stash of heroin, and lots of cash. He walks off with the cash, which leads to trouble; he should have stuck with the antelope.
Vanish by Tess Gerritsen
A man about to be autopsied proves to be quite alive, but when he's rushed to the hospital he is not very grateful. Instead, he grabs a guard's gun and takes hostages, including pregnant detective Jane Rizzoli.
Magic Street by Orson Scott Card
Abandoned as an infant in Los Angeles park, teenager Mack Street apparently suffers from strange spells when he simply freezes and stares off into space, but what people around him do not realize is that Mack possesses the ability to see into other people's dreams.
A Very Good Year: The Journey of a California Wine from Vine to Table by Mike Weiss
Traces the author’s two-year exploration of a successful Sonoma County winery, a visit during which he learned about the intricate process of grape cultivating, the minutiae of wine creation, and the detailed efforts of marketing and selling, in an account complemented by a history of California wine making and its related issues.
On Grief and Grieving by Elisabeth Kübler-Ross, M.D. and David Kessler
In her last book before her death, Kübler-Ross applies her famed five steps of dying—denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance—to find the gift of grief through the process of mourning.
Close Case: A Samantha Kincaid Mystery by Alafair Burke
While investigating the bludgeoning death of hotshot investigative reporter Percy Crenshaw, Deputy District Attorney, Samantha Kincaid, becomes caught in the middle of an escalating and increasingly personal battle between the DA's office and the Portland, Oregon, police.
Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.
New Audio Books
The following audio book titles have recently been added to our collection. A complete list of the MARINet libraries' audio CD & cassette holdings is available online via a quick search.
Annotations adapted from the MARINet catalog.
1776 by David McCullough [CD & cassette format]
Based on extensive research in both American and British archives, David McCullough tells the story of those who marched with General George Washington. "As the crucial weeks pass, defeat follows defeat, and in the long retreat across New Jersey, all hope seems gone, until Washington launches the "brilliant stroke" that will change history."--Book Cover
Honeymoon by James Patterson [CD & cassette format]
From the author of The Beach House and Kiss the Girls comes a sizzling new thriller.
The Hungry Tide by Amitav Ghosh [CD & cassette format]
Off the eastern coast of India lies an extraordinary cluster of islands known as the Sundarbans. As marine biologist Piya, fisherman Fokir and translator Kanai, travel deep into this remote archipelago they experience a territory at risk not only from natural disaster, but also from human foolishness and volatile politics.
Winning by Jack Welch with Suzy Welch [CD format]
A champion manager of people, the former CEO of the General Electric Company shares the hard-earned wisdom of a storied career, in which he explains his theory of business by laying out the four most important principles that form the foundation of his success.
The Cat Who Went Bananas by Lilian Jackson Braun [CD & cassette format]
Columnist, Jim Qwilleran, is busy with his book project: an account of a uniquely historic guest residence, the Hibbard House. Qwill's cat, Koko, is acting odd in regard to the newest resident of the house. Will the cat's unusual behavior help Qwill unravel this latest mystery?
The Library offers a number of different e-book collections, all available from the Databases & eBooks webpage. Below are featured downloadable audio books from our Digital Books Collection. For more information about these books, ask your friendly local librarian!
The War of the Worlds by H.G. Wells
With a Steven Spielberg movie version in theaters now, this book is sure to be flying off the shelves! This classic chiller, when adapted for radio in 1938 by Orson Wells, was realistic enough to cause widespread panic throughout the United States.
Big Sur by Jack Kerouac
"Big Sur's a humane, precise account of the extraordinary ravages of alcohol delirium tremens on Kerouac, a superior novelist who had strength to complete his poetic narrative, a task few scribes so afflicted have accomplished-others crack up." --Allen Ginsberg
How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at Work by Susan Marshall
"This book demands that you sit up straight and pay attention. It provides practical and insightful guidelines for gaining control in a workplace typified by chaos, complexity, and rapid change. Marshall challenges us to grow into ourselves-creating a backbone of conviction and strength that allows each of us to take command of our futures." --Paul Sanders
Carry on Jeeves by P.G. Wodehouse
Jeeves, the servant supreme! As shrewd as ever, as wise as ever, as funny as ever. Young Bertie Wooster needs help in life. His affairs are in a complete mess. When Jeeves, the incomparable manservant, offers his services as valet, Bertie takes him on.
America's Secret War: Inside the Hidden Worldwide Struggle between the United States and Its Enemies by George Friedman
Dubbed by Barron’s as “The Shadow CIA,” Stratfor, George Friedman’s global intelligence company, has provided analysis to Fortune 500 companies, news outlets, and even the U.S. government. Now Friedman delivers the geopolitical story that the mainstream media has been unable to uncover - the startling truth behind America’s foreign policy and war effort in Afghanistan, Iraq, and beyond.
The following DVD/video titles have recently been added to our collection. A complete list of the MARINet libraries' DVD and video holdings are available online via a quick search.
Annotations adapted from the MARINet catalog.
Vanity Fair [DVD & VHS format]
Based on the 19th century British novel by William Makepeace Thackeray, Reese Witherspoon portrays a girl determined to make something of herself.
Kinsey [DVD format] Kinsey is a portrait of a man driven to uncover the most private secrets of the nation, and journey into the mystery of human behavior. His 1948 book Sexual Behavior in the Human Male irrevocably changed American culture and created a media sensation.
The Motorcycle Diaries [DVD format]
Chronicles the pre-revolution motorcycle journey of Ernesto "Che" Guevara and his friend, Alberto Granado. Traveling across South America in 1952, both young men come of age and find their individual world views broadened farther than they ever expected.
The Healthy Home & Garden: Less-Toxic Pest Control [DVD & VHS format]
This video, produced by the Central Contra Costa Sanitary District, provides information on effective ways to manage pests in the home and garden.
Ladder 49 [DVD & VHS format]
Responding to the worst blaze in his career, Baltimore firefighter, Jack Morrison, becomes trapped inside a 20-story building. As Jack reflects on his life - seeing his first fire, bonding with fellow firefighters, the impact his job has had on his wife and kids - Chief Kennedy frantically coordinates the effort to save Jack's life.
Below are classic orchestral selections from our music CD collection that highlight world-renowned composers, conductors, and performers.
A complete list of the MARINet libraries' music CD, cassette, & record holdings are available online via a quick search.
Scheherazade by Nikolay Rimsky-Korsakov
along with Stravinsky’s Song of the Nightingale. Chicago Symphony Orchestra conducted by Fritz Reiner.
Have a suggestion for a title that you think the library should purchase? You can offer your suggestion via the form on the MARINet website at http://marinet.lib.ca.us/acquire.
Teen Titles
Don’t miss these new titles in our collection, selected especially for young adults.
Annotations adapted from the MARINet catalog.
The Garden by Elsie Aidinoff
Retelling the tale of from Eve's point of view, Serpent teaches her everything, including why she should eat the forbidden fruit and then leaves her with Adam and the knowledge that her choice has made mankind free.
Boy2Girl by Terence Blacker
After the death of his mother, thirteen-year-old Sam comes to live with his cousin and as a prank, he dresses up as a girl for school, but it soon gets out of hand.
Gifts by Ursula K. Le Guin
When a young man in the Uplands blinds himself rather than use his gift of "unmaking"--a violent talent shared by members of his family--he upsets the precarious balance of power among rival, feuding families, each of which has a strange and deadly talent of its own.
Saving Francesca by Melina Marchetta
Sixteen-year-old Francesca could use her outspoken mother's help with the problems of being one of a handful of girls at a parochial school that has just turned co-ed, but her mother has suddenly become severely depressed.
Jude by Kate Morgenroth
Still reeling from his drug-dealing father's murder, moving in with the wealthy mother he never knew, and transferring to a private school, fifteen-year-old Jude is tricked into pleading guilty to a crime he did not commit.
Looking for fiction, non-fiction, mysteries, local authors, audio books, or DVDs? Check out some of our most popular recommendations for adults, teens, and kids.
E-Connect staff:
E-Connect is an online publication distributed monthly by the Marin County Free Library. Alysanne Taylor, Administrative Services Associate, editor. Sarah Houghton, e-Services Librarian, webmistress.
