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Brethren: An Epic Adventure of the
Knights Templar, by Robyn Young. This
debut novel alternates between Christendom’s
Sir William Campbell, a young idealistic Knight
Templar, and Baybars Bundukari, sultan of
Egypt and a devout Muslim bent on ridding the
region of all Western influence. As Young shifts
between rival camps, readers see battlefield
action, a romantic interest for Campbell and a
mystery for him to solve. The mix of detailed
history, a great plot and sympathetic characters
will have readers eagerly awaiting the sequel.
shadow. The effect of the on-air truth telling
reverberates through both their lives.
Helen of Troy, by Margaret George.
One of the best writers of historical fiction,
George breathes new life into Helen, who is the
daughter of a god, wife of a king, inspiration to
artists and the prize in one of antiquity’s bloody
wars. Helen narrates her own story, from the
discovery of her divine origin and realization of
her incredible beauty to her marriage to
Menelaus. At 20, the world’s most beautiful
woman was resigned to a marriage without
passion. Then, along came the handsome
Trojan prince Paris. When the lovers flee to
Troy, what follows is history, romance, war—
and much more.
Happiness Sold Separately, by Lolly
Winston. Elinor Mackey has always done the
right thing. She went to law school, got married and has a great career. Now it’s all coming
apart. She and her husband, Ted, discover they
can’t have children. Elinor withdraws from
Ted, who begins an affair with Gina, who has
a mean ex and a quirky son. Winston’s second
novel examines a world of loss, longing and
profound disappointment as these well-intentioned people try to work out their lives in the
light of changing circumstances.
DEBRA HURFORD BROWN
Robyn Young
Rise and Shine, by Anna Quindlen. It’s
an ordinary day when Meghan Fitzmaurice’s
perfect life hits a wall. A household name as the
host of Rise and Shine, the country’s highest-rated morning talk show, Meghan cuts to a
commercial break—but not before she mutters
two forbidden words into her open mike. In an
instant, it’s the end of an era, not only for
Meghan, who is unaccustomed to dealing with
adversity, but also for her younger sister,
Bridget, who has always lived in Meghan’s long
Summer reads three-packs. These collections are ideal for the lazy days of summer—
when readers finally sit down on a beach chair
and have a chance to pick up the books they’ve
been longing to read. Titles in these three-packs include Summer Sisters by Judy Blume,
The Search by Iris Johansen and Cloud Nine by
Luanne Rice; Vixen 03 by Clive Cussler, The
Partner by John Grisham and Sole Survivor by
Dean Koontz; The Survivors Club by Lisa
Gardner, Public Secrets by Nora Roberts and
Journey by Danielle Steel.—Valerie Ryan
Sizzling Summer
Reading Choices
The Mapmaker’s Wife,
by Robert Whitaker
Delta Paperbacks
The Messenger
by Daniel Silva
A spellbinding tale of power, greed and
revenge, written by “the new John le Carré”
(Chicago Sun-Times), a “world-class practitioner
of spy fiction” (The Washington Post).
Hardcover / G.P. Putnam's Sons
On sale date: July 25, 2006
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by Robert Goddard
Delta Paperbacks
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The Girl in the Green
Glass Mirror,
by Elizabeth McGregor
Bantam Books
Trade Paper
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Elizabeth
by J. Randy Taraborrelli
Featuring many never-before-published photos, this
fascinating biography offers an unforgettable chronicle
of Elizabeth Taylor's storied journey through life.
Hardcover / Warner Books
On sale date: August 29, 2006
Half Broken Things,
by Morag Joss
Delta Paperbacks
Hand in Glove,
by Robert Goddard
Delta Paperbacks
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The Big Book of Brain Games
by Ivan Moscovich
Your brain: Use it or lose it! This collection
of appealing, entertaining and challenging brain
teasers is jam-packed with more than 1,000
puzzles, riddles, illusions and more—all illustrated
in glorious full color.
Trade Paperback / Workman Publishing
On sale date: July 30, 2006
