Weekly Book List: November 5-11

A Texas Sky
Written by: Lori Wick
Published by: Harvest House Publishers
Date Published: 2000
Number of Pages: 472 (large print)
Genre: Adult Fiction, Christian Romance, 
Summary: Dakota Rawlings, Texas Ranger, is accustomed to big adventure...but nothing in his work has prepared him for the seemingly easy task of escorting Miss Darvi Wingate to the town of Stillwater and on to Aurora.
Quick–witted, game for anything, and just as passionate about her newfound faith as Dakota is about his, Darvi seems to find trouble under every rock. When she becomes a pawn in one of the biggest rackets in town, she wonders if even a Texas Ranger can get her out of this one. Out here in the West, the stakes are high—for money, for power, and for love...under a Texas sky.
Part of the Yellow Rose Trilogy

Review: Lori Wick is one of my favorite romance writers. I don't think this book was her finest work but it was fine.
Rating: 2 1/2 stars
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Say To This Mountain
Written by: Bodie Thoene
Published by: Bethany House Publishers
Date Published: 1993
Number of Pages: 447
Genre: Adult Fiction, Historical Fiction,
Summary: The mountain of the Great Depression looms over their lives. But it’s nothing compared to the unfulfilled yearnings of their hearts.
Thousands are jobless after the stock-market crash of 1929. Former company owners now stand around smudge-pot fires to stay warm and live in shanties built of boxes, discarded lumber, and tin. With each day, more people lose their jobs, and the desperation grows. Where will it end?
Ellis Warne, a soldier wounded in the Great War, has overcome incredible odds to become a doctor. But his greatest failure shadows his every thought, separating him from the one he loves most. His wife, Becky, is lost in the sorrow of grief—her empty arms reflecting her empty heart. Jefferson Canfield, unjustly incarcerated for a decade, has at last fled home to Shiloh . . . and to the promise of happiness with the widow Lily. But will the darkness follow him there to steal his hope?
Max Meyer has given up everything to hide his newly found son, Davey, from Mob Boss Quinn. But they can’t run forever, and even little Shiloh, Arkansas, is within the clutches of evil.
Is it possible to move mountains? All wonder. . . .
Book 3 of the Shiloh Legacy Series

Review: I've continued with this series because I want to know what happens to the characters introduced in the first book. They're not my favorite books but if you're looking for historical fiction about the Great Depression, you'll probably enjoy these. This series has more mature content than most because the subject is so serious.
Rating: 2 1/2 stars
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The Hunger Games
Written by: Suzanne Collins
Published by: Scholastic Press
Date Published: 2008
Number of Pages: 374
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, Science Fiction,
Summary: Katniss is a 16-year-old girl living with her mother and younger sister in the poorest district of Panem, the remains of what used be the United States. Long ago the districts waged war on the Capitol and were defeated. As part of the surrender terms, each district agreed to send one boy and one girl to appear in an annual televised event called, "The Hunger Games." The terrain, rules, and level of audience participation may change but one thing is constant: kill or be killed. When Kat's sister is chosen by lottery, Kat steps up to go in her place.
Book 1 of the Hunger Games Trilogy

Review: WOW. I don't know when I became a fan of science fiction... I was slightly hesitant about reading this but I ended up loving it! It was very different than anything I've read before so that was refreshing and it was very intriguing. The story is intense though so I wouldn't recommend this for younger teens.
Rating: 5 stars

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Welcome To Camden Falls
Written by: Ann M. Martin
Published by: Scholastic
Date Published: 2007
Number of Pages: 174
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
Summary: Flora and Ruby do not want to move to Camden Falls. But they don't really have a choice -- their parents are dead and their grandmother, Min, is taking them in. It's strange to be in a new place. But luckily, it's a very welcoming place. Min runs a sewing store, Needle & Thread, at the heart of Main Street in Camden Falls. There, Flora and Ruby become friends with Olivia, who likes to organize things, and Nikki, who lives on the wrong side of the tracks. Even if Flora and Ruby never expected it to, Camden Falls becomes their home . . . and its stories become a part of their stories.
Book 1 of the Main Street Series

Review: I want to be able to recommend books to a broad range of ages so I picked up this book. It was a sweet innocent story but obviously didn't hold my attention because it is for a younger audience. A nice story for young readers.
Rating: 3 stars
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The Divine Comedy Part 1: Hell
Written by: Dante Alighieri
Translated by: Dorothy L. Sayers
Published by: Penguin Classics
Date Published: 1949
Number of Pages: 346
Genre: Italian Literature, Christian Literature
Summary: Guided by the poet Virgil, Dante plunges to the very depths of Hell and embarks on his arduous journey towards God. Together they descend through the nine circles of the underworld and encounter the tormented souls of the damned - from heretics and pagans to gluttons, criminals and seducers - who tell of their sad fates and predict events still to come in Dante's life. In this first part of his "Divine Comedy", Dante fused satire and humour with intellect and soaring passion to create an immortal Christian allegory of mankind's search for self-knowledge and spiritual enlightenment.
Part 1 of The Divine Comedy

Review: This book was fascinating. I really enjoyed reading it (for school) and can't wait to get started on the next book.
Rating: 4 stars
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Spirit Walker
Written by: Michelle Paver
Published by: Harper Collins
Date Published: 2005, republished 2006
Number of Pages: 360, Paperback
Genre: Young Adult Fiction, 
Summary: Thousands of years ago an orphan boy and his wolf cub companion challenge a demon bear that threatens to destroy their world forever. With the help of the World Spirit, Torak destroys the bear, but his beloved Wolf is lost in the ensuing avalanche. And Toraks quest is far from over. A strange creeping sickness, silent and deadly, is threatening the ravens. Word arrives that the seal clan have the cure and Torak must face a lonely journey to find it. On the Seal's island he stumbles into a world utterly ulike his own. Here life moves to the rhythms of the sea, the seals build shelters from whale bones and skim the waves in fast, beautiful kayaks. And here Torak is welcomed by the kindly Seal Mage, Teneris and kinsman, Bale. But all is not as it seems - Torak must keep his wits about him to judge who might be friend or foe.
Book 2 of the Chronicles of Ancient Darkness series
Review: This series is slightly disturbing. The evil magic that happens is creepy but the story does hold your attention so I guess it serves a purpose. For adventure lovers.
Rating: 2 stars

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