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Melinda Clark's Picks

I am the Manager of Viewpoint Books and have been with the store for 21 years.  I love to read science fiction, fantasy, and mystery books.  I also enjoy reading young adult and middle reader books so that I can help parents and kids find books they'll love to read.  I believe that anyone can become a person that enjoys books as soon as that find the right book that captures their imagination.

Brain Jack (Paperback)

$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780375843679
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Published: Ember, 8/2011
"Brain Jack" takes place in a not terribly distant future, teen Sam Wilson catches the eye of the Homeland Security Cyber Defense Division because of his preternatural hacking instincts; he is given the classic work-for-us-or-go-to-prison-forever nonchoice. The department is reluctant to use the newfangled neuro-headset technology (which lets users interface directly with their computers and the Net through brain waves), but the advantage they give to the bad guys is too much to discount. What they don’t fully consider, though, are the implications of such unfettered access to the human consciousness.

$28.95
ISBN-13: 9780670022410
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Published: Viking Adult, 2/2011
Debut novelist Deborah Harkness has crafted a mesmerizing and addictive read, equal parts history and magic, romance and suspense. Diana is a bold heroine who meets her equal in vampire geneticist Matthew Clairmont, and gradually warms up to him as their alliance deepens into an intimacy that violates age-old taboos. This smart, sophisticated story harks back to the novels of Anne Rice, but it is as contemporary and sensual as the "Twilight" series-with an extra serving of historical realism.

I Am Number Four (Hardcover)

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780061969553
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Published: HarperCollins, 8/2010

I Am Number Four  By: Pittacus Lore

Nine aliens (The Garde) have come to Earth after their planet Lorien was destroyed by Mogadorians. They are being hunted by the Mogadorians, but a protetive charm was placed on the nine.  They must stay apart for the spell to work.  They can not be killed except if they are found and killed in order.  One was killed in Malasia, two was killed in England, and three was just killed in Kenya.  This book is about Number Four.  He is next.

The Movie is set to debut 2/18/11.  Read the book NOW!


Dark Life: Book 1 (Hardcover)

$16.99
ISBN-13: 9780545178143
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Published: Scholastic Press, 5/2010

Dark Life by:Kat Falls

The polar ice caps have melted and much of the earth is underwater.  People live on virtually every square inch of dry land in huge high rise complexes.  To support civilization and to obtain some freedom, people have started living in the oceans.  They farm and raise fish and other animals.  The water pressure has affected the young humans living underwater.  They are developing strange "powers." There are also pirates trying to live on the fringes of this underwater society and make a hard life even harder.  It's an imaginative action packed book for middle readers and young adults.


Turn of Mind (Hardcover)

$24.00
ISBN-13: 9780802119773
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Published: Atlantic Monthly Press, 7/2011
In "Turn of Mind," Retired orthopedic surgeon Jennifer White is suffering from dementia. So she doesn't know whether she's responsible for the murder and mutilation of best friend Amanda. Her escalating frustration with the caretakers she no longer recognizes and with her condition itself and her own inability to know what has become of her long time friend. A fascinating read told in fragments mirroring the protagonist's confused state of mind

Left Neglected (Paperback)

$15.00
ISBN-13: 9781439164655
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Published: Gallery Books, 7/2011
Sarah Nickerson, like any other working mom, is busy trying to have it all. One morning while racing to work and distracted by her cell phone, she looks away from the road for one second too long. In that blink of an eye, all the rapidly moving parts of her over-scheduled life come to a screeching halt. After a brain injury steals her awareness of everything on her left side, Sarah must retrain her mind to perceive the world as a whole. In so doing, she also learns how to pay attention to the people and parts of her life that matter most. "Left Neglected "is an unforgettable story about finding abundance in the most difficult of circumstances, learning to pay attention to the details, and nourishing what truly matters.

The Scorch Trials (Hardcover)

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780385738750
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Published: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 10/2010

The Scorch Trials: by James Dashner 

At the end of "The Maze Runner" the gladders have excaped the maze and feel like safety is at hand.  In "The Scorch Trials" they quickly find that the tests are not over & are more difficlult than ever!  The book is exciting from beginning to end.  Get ready for another great adventure.


The Maze Runner (Paperback)

$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780385737951
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Published: Delacorte Books for Young Readers, 9/2010

The Maze Runner by: James Dashner

This is an exciting new Science Fiction book that is a bit like Hunger Games meets Lord of the Flies.  The plot is fast paced, suspenseful and full of surprises.  When Thomas arrives in the glade, he has no memory of who he was before that day.  He finds that all the other boys there have the same problem.  The glade is surrrounded by a wall and on the other side of the wall is the Maze.  They hope that by solving the Maze threy can exscape captivity.  However, the maze is filled with Grievers that come out at night with the purpose to kill the gladers.  You won't be able to put this one down!


Pathfinder (Hardcover)

$18.99
ISBN-13: 9781416991762
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Published: Simon Pulse, 11/2010

Pathfinder by: Orson Scott Card 

From the internationally bestselling author of "Ender's Game" comes a brand-new series that draws readers into the world of Rigg, a teenager who possesses a secret talent that allows him to see the paths of people's pasts,


Raised by Wolves (Hardcover)

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9781606840597
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Published: EgmontUSA, 6/2010

Raised by Wolves by: Jennifer Lynn Barnes

 This is a differend kind of werewolf book.  Adopted by the Alpha of a werewolf pack after a rougue wolf brutally killed her parents right before her eyes, 15 year old Bryn knows only pack life, and the rigid social hierarchy that controls it.  That doesn't mean that she's averse to breaking a rule or two.


Plain Kate (Hardcover)

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780545166645
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Published: Arthur A. Levine Books, 9/2010

Plain Kate  By: Erin Bow

Plain Kate lives in a world of superstitions and curses, where a song can heal a wound and a shadow can work deep magic. As the wood-carver's daughter, Kate held a carving knife before a spoon, and her wooden charms are so fine that some even call her "witch-blade" -- a dangerous nickname in a town where witches are hunted and burned in the square.

For Kate and her village have fallen on hard times. Kate's father has died, leaving her alone in the world. Now Kate will have to find her inner strength to make her way in the world and stand up for what she feels is right regardless of tradition.


Behemoth (Hardcover)

$18.99
ISBN-13: 9781416971757
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Published: Simon Pulse, 10/2010

Behemoth by: Scott Westerfeld 

In this sequel to "Leviathan," Alek and Deryn's mission to deliver a package to Constantinople goes awry. The only way to save themselves in a hostile, politically charged city is to offer up what matters most--their airship.


Leviathan (Hardcover)

$19.99
ISBN-13: 9781416971733
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Published: Simon Pulse, 10/2009
Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld is a very interesting alternate history book for Young Adult readers.  It's an action packed look at WWI.  In this alternate history Darwin also discover DNA and how to manipulatet the strands to make new creatures designed for specific functions.  This pits Darwinists (people that use darwins creatures)against the Clankers (people that use mechanized machines) Some Historical characters and events are maintained.  Like all good Science Fiction you look at many of todays moral questions. 

The Passage (Hardcover)

$27.00
ISBN-13: 9780345504968
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Published: Ballantine Books, 6/2010

The Passage by Justin Cronin

Wow!! This is an epic novel that doesn't  have a dull moment in it.  It is one of the most exciting books I've read in a long time. Some people are going to call it a "vampire" book, but that description does it a disservice.  Some will call it horror, which is true but it's much more than that.  I did find it reminiscent of The Stand & World War Z, however this book stands alone. Try it and enjoy the thrill!


Fire Will Fall (Hardcover)

$18.00
ISBN-13: 9780152165628
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Published: Harcourt Children's Books, 5/2010

Fire will Fall by Carol Plum-Ucci

   Is an action packed terroist mystery with teens as victims that take hold of their lives and fight back.

ShadowStrike poisoned the water of Trinity Falls two moths ago. Now the Trinity Four, the teens most affected by the poison, have been isolated in a remote mansion under 24-hour medical care while scientists rush to find a cure.


$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780439023511
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Published: Scholastic Press, 8/2010

MockingJay by Suzanne Collins

Against all odds, Katniss Everdeen has survived the Hunger Games twice. But now that she's made it out of the bloody arena alive, she's still not safe. The Capitol is angry. The Capitol wants revenge. Who do they think should pay for the unrest? Katniss. And what's worse, President Snow has made it clear that no one else is safe either. Not Katniss's family, not her friends, not the people of District 12. Powerful and haunting, this thrilling final installment of Suzanne Collins's groundbreaking "The Hunger Games" trilogy promises to be one of the most talked about books of the year.


$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780439023498
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Published: Scholastic Press, 9/2009
Catching Fire by the Suzanne Collins is the sequel to Hunger Games.  Wow!  My family loved this book!  We had arguments over who would get to read it first.  We of course loved Hunger Games and were looking forward to the release of this book.  We were not disappointed.  It is action packed from beginning to end with plenty of moral question to keep you thinking.  Read it as a family and get ready for some great discussions.

The Hunger Games (Paperback)

$8.99
ISBN-13: 9780439023528
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Published: Scholastic Press, 7/2010

Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

NOW IN PAPER BACK!                                               My whole family loved this book intended for young adults.  It's a hard book to describe because it is an action adventure, science fiction, suspense, philosophy, romance, and coming of age story ...all at once. 

 There has been a revolution, and the 12 districts that lost are required to participate in the hunger games as punishment for rebellion.  The games are kill or be killed for the participants, but for the viewers, morbid entertainment (Survivor meets American Idol) What would you sacrifice to survive?


Still Alice (Paperback)

$15.00
ISBN-13: 9781439102817
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Published: Gallery Books, 1/2009

Still Alice By: Lisa Genova

Still Alice is a fictional story of early onset Alzheimer's.  Alice is a Harvard professor of psychology.  When she is diagnosed with Alzheimer's she and her family are devastated.  This is the story of the effects of this debilitating disease on the whole family.  It affects everyone that it touches.  For many, Alzheimer's is their worst fear.  There is no magic pill, so what would you do after you find out your sentence... I mean diagnosis.


Can You Keep a Secret? (Mass Market Paperback)

$7.99
ISBN-13: 9780440241904
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Published: Dell, 12/2005

This is one of my favorite fun, light, beach read type of book.  It is laugh out loud funny.


Moloka'i (Paperback)

$14.99
ISBN-13: 9780312304355
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Published: St. Martin's Griffin, 10/2004
Our book group read Moloka'i. It is a historical fiction about the leper colony on Moloka'i island.  It is a fascinating look at there lives.  They only get snippets of the changes in history because they were so isolated. Even more amazing is that while the specifics are fiction the place was real with similar people that had to live here.

The Princess Plot (Paperback)

$7.99
ISBN-13: 9780545032216
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Published: The Chicken House, 6/2010

The Princess Plot by Kirsten Boie

Jenna just won the starring role in a movie about a princess--sweet! In the wink of an eye, she's whisked off to the remote, romantic kingdom where the story takes place. But something's amiss: Instead of being on a shoot, suddenly she's being shot at!

The legit princess--to whom Jenna bears a suspiciously striking resemblance--has gone AWOL on her whole real-life royal gig, and soon Jenna's swept up in a treacherous rebel plot. Lies, camera, action, this is no dress rehearsal. The girl has got to act to save her life!


Uglies (Paperback)

$9.99
ISBN-13: 9780689865381
Availability: Special Order - Subject to Availability
Published: Simon Pulse, 3/2005
The Uglies series is a bit like 1984 meets Brave New World but for today's youth.  I consider this some of the best science fiction I've read in a long while.  

$14.00
ISBN-13: 9780156033671
Availability: Usually Ships in 1-5 days
Published: Mariner Books, 6/2008
The author takes a moving look at what makes people "normal" or not.  How normal is different from century to century and location.  The story also looks at women's rights over the years and how in times gone by people could be committed for little or no reason.  The characters are compelling and you will love them and hate them, but mostly you will care for them all.

$14.99
ISBN-13: 9781414300559
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Published: Tyndale House Publishers, 8/2004
Let Me Hold You Longer is a beautiful kid's book to share with your family.  It celebrates all those last things they do like the last time they crawl in bed with you; if you'd known you would have cherished it more.  I slid it into my son's drawer in his dorm room.  Get the kleenex ready to read this one.

Eve (Hardcover)

$17.99
ISBN-13: 9780062048509
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Published: HarperCollins, 10/2011
"EVE" takes placeA generation after a plague wiped out 98% of humanity, orphaned girls like Eve are raised in secluded schools, conditioned to fear the outside, distrust men, and look forward to a comfortable life in the City of Sand. When Eve discovers what’s actually intended for her, she flees the school. Teaming up with another refugee classmate, Eve meets Caleb, a teenage boy who alternately attracts and repels her. Together and separately, the three struggle through numerous dangers in the post apocalyptic landscape, while Eve and Caleb fall for one another.