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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.

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.

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 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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

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

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!

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.

"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.