Everglades by Randy Wayne White (Adventure, Suspense, Travel, Sports) "Everglades" by Randy Wayne White is one in his series about biologist Doc Ford in southwestern Florida. This adventure is located within the Everglades, and includes alligators, swamps, and Native American Indians. The "bad guys" include religious cult gurus, hit men, and land developers. Many of Doc Ford's friends from previous books make appearances, and several new characters are introduced. It's a fun read, and Doc Ford never disappoints his friends. -- Added by sarasotasun on 01/10/2013 Add Comment Love the whole series! You might also like Carl Hiaasen's books. -- purdueman on 01/10/2013

Every Day by David Levithan (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Very unusual story about a person who wakes up every day in a different body. Sometimes a girl, sometimes a boy but every day living the life of that person. It was a fantastic book and very well written. One of the best books I have read recently and it has an ending that was perfect. -- Added by Jean P on 02/04/2013 Add Comment Great POV from so many diverse teenagers showing the struggles and situations kids face. The author captured the essence of good vs evil in so many ways. -- Anne on 02/08/2013

Foundation by Isaac Asimov (Science Fiction, Fantasy, Science, Health) Foundation is an interesting take on a certain philosophy of history dressed up in a classic space opera. It's faith in social science is entertaining, and the use of the Roman Empire as a template for all of history will not be unfamiliar to the doomsayers of today. The "science" in this mid-twentieth century sci-fi classic will seem quaint in our age of luxury, but this has the effect of making the book more endearing. If you like old-school science fiction and haven't yet read this book, you definitely should. -- Added by zstock on 02/01/2013 Add Comment Best Sci-Fi series ever. After 60 years it still stands the test of time, topically, socially, and technologically. -- Cabin Boy on 02/03/2013

Gallows View by Peter Robinson (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) I swear I will never read a "series," but I got hooked on the DCI Banks mysteries on PBS this Winter and as good as they are, a film leaves out so much character and language in order to advance the plot, that I knew I had to "read." I also felt like I came in "in the middle of someone's life," because the titles that have been on tv are newer works and I had to go back to where it all began, in The Gallows View, published in 1987. In this first of many novels, Alan Banks leaves big city life in London for Yorkshire (where the author grew up, by the way) and hopes for a little peace and quiet. Instead a local "Peeping Tom," neighborhood toughs, murder and more, shake the peace of this quiet village. No more details - read and enjoy. -- Added by maxivon on 02/05/2013 Add Comment Wasn't it a great start? I LOVE this author! -- ElizabethR on 02/09/2013

Killing Kennedy by Bill O'Reilly (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) A MUST read. Although troubled by the realities of political cover-ups, including the role of the media, the wealth of factual documentation for details within this page-turner enhanced my understanding of this tragedy. An amazing behind-the-scenes journey through life in the White House, impact of personal decisions on political life and enlightening perspective on relationships between LBJ and the Kennedys, Oswald and his wife and the consequences that come with greed for power. However, even during the narrative of some of the most difficult times, the glimpse of Caroline and John Jr. engage the reader to importance of family, above all. -- Added by Janet McKinney on 01/24/2013 Add Comment I think you must be referring to the book "Killing Kennedy" by Bill O'Reilly, not "Killing Lincoln" by the same author. -- nkennedy on 02/07/2013

Looking for Yesterday by Marcia Muller (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) This is the latest in the Sharon McCone series that take place in San Francisco. -- Added by Nancy on 01/18/2013 Add Comment Read it a month ago & loved it! This is a GREAT series! -- ElizabethR on 01/22/2013

Love and Other Perishable Items by Laura Buzo (Romance, Women's Fiction, Relationships, Humor) With touches of both feminism and literary criticism, this realistic YA romance and coming-of-age story told in diary format from two points of view (his and hers) wasn't at all what I expected. Strong contender for the Morris Award which will be announced on Jan. 28. The library owns this one as a downloadable e-book. (As to the Morris, my personal fav is The Miseducation of Cameron Post - but I've got a feeling Seraphina might be the winner.) Fav Quote in Laura Buzo's debut: "Don't try to understand other people's marriages... You'll be lucky if you understand your own." -- Added by Nimble Novice on 01/13/2013 Add Comment My prediction was correct - Seraphina just won the Morris! -- Nimble Novice on 01/28/2013

Lover Eternal by J.R. Ward (Romance, Women's Fiction, Relationships, Humor) I am suposed to be a moden woman....why is it that my favorite books are about big strong men who want to rule their woman' s life. -- Added by jacque on 02/08/2013 Add Comment I enjoy this series as well. I haven't finished it yet though! -- trublu on 02/09/2013

Maire by Linda Windsor (Romance, Women's Fiction, Relationships, Humor) Maire is the first book in the series 'Fires of Gleannmara'. Adventure, mystery, romance, and humor all wrapped up into one unforgettable tale. You're guaranteed to love it! -- Added by RC on 01/07/2013 Add Comment great! -- Riley on 01/11/2013

Monument to Murder: A Capital Crimes Novel by Margaret Truman (Mystery, Horror, Crime, Business, Politics) Follows a similar format to her other mysteries...an interesting read with familiar characters like the Washington sleuths used in each of the author's books. -- Added by Ethel Hartman on 02/11/2013 Add Comment Margaret Truman mysteries are always entertaining and fun. -- sarasotasun on 02/15/2013

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