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A Glorious Christmas
By Sara Arden. 2014
Madelyn Morrison is going home for Christmas to get an interview with America's newest sweetheart. Madelyn grew up with the…
hero, so she knows she'll get the interview, but she has bigger problems. The biggest stands six foot two inches and his name is Johnny Hart. He left her standing at the altar. And there's no part of the small town that doesn't hold some memory of him and her broken heart.From the moment Johnny Hart met Madelyn, he knew she was too good for him. Then he fell hard, he fell fast, and for a moment he believed they could have everything. Until reality intruded...and he behaved like a coward. Now fate has brought her back to Glory and given him a second chance. Dare Johnny believe that the magic of the holidays could bring him the most special gift of all?The More the Merrier
By Anne Fine. 2003
The Christmas holiday is traditionally a time for families to gather together. But more definitely does not mean merrier in…
Ralph's household -- not with Uncle Tristram hurling spuds at the cat, cousin Titania in her frilly dresses, nutty Great-Aunt Ida and others. Mum's on the verge of a breakdown and Ralph's been banished to his bedroom.Under the Mistletoe
By Katherine Garbera. 2014
A red-hot festive fling! Two weeks of no-strings naughtiness. That's all wealthy businessman Will Spalding wants for Christmas. That's all…
he ever wants from a relationship. He didn't expect to find it at the Lars Usten Lodge in snowy Utah, until the cute little blonde next door almost whacked him in the head with her cell phone. Hooking up with a handsome stranger is exactly what event planner Penny Devlin needs to put her obnoxious ex out of her mind forever. In fact, Will may just be the best Christmas present she's ever given herself! But as the holidays work their magic, Penny realizes Will has found a place in her heart, not just her bed. How can she carry on, knowing he's determined to walk away when their two weeks are up?Veggie Birthday To You! (VeggieTales)
By Linda Hartzler. 2007
From Back Cover: Birthdays are special, just like you! Bob the Tomato and Larry the Cucumber are always telling children…
how much God loves them. So, it's only fitting that they would love to share that one special day--their birthday--with everyone! Come along as we find out how all your favorite Veggies love to celebrate--with you!Tom Little's Great Halloween Scare
By John Peterson, Roberta C. Clark. 1975
It will soon be Halloween and Uncle Nick is coming to stay with Tom and Lucy's family. He is retiring…
from the Mouse Brigade which protects the Trash Tinies from dangerous mice. He's bossy but he also tells great stories of his adventures. While they are getting used to the new member of the family, Tom and Lucy are trying to think of something scary to do for Halloween. Littles look like tiny people but they have long, thin tails. Tom dreams up a plan that will scare the tails off everyone. In the middle of the trick the Bigg family comes home and now the Littles are in real danger! Uncle Nick and Tom try and fail to fix the problem. It's Lucy and Uncle Nick's trained white mouse who save the day. Check the Bookshare collection for many more books about the Littles.Mei Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles
By Shan-Shan Chen. 2014
A loving story of adoption, Chinese culture and a special birthday treat Mei-Mei is Chinesebut not Mom and Dad! When…
she was a baby, Mom and Dad flew all the way to the other side of the world to adopt her and bring her home. Lucky for Mei-Mei, her parents want her to know all about her roots in China's wonderful culture. That's why, on her birthday, her mom always makes her a traditional Chinese treatlong noodles, for a long and happy life. And this year, Mei-Mei is big enough to help her mom make them! Through a simple story and bright illustrations, Mei-Mei's Lucky Birthday Noodles takes young readers through this special day, from the moment an excited Mei-Mei wakes up in the morning and puts on her favorite dress, through helping Mom measure water, clean veggies and rinse noodles, to a great birthday celebration with family and friends. After the story comes a kid-friendly recipe for this tasty traditional dish. Younger kids can help Mom or Dadjust like Mei-Meiwhile older kids can make it themselves, with supervision. Along with the birthday excitement and a great Chinese treat, readers will see the adoptive experience at its besta lot of love and the sharing of roots, showing both parents and kids one of the many ways adopted children from all over the world can learn about the country they come from and take pride in its culture.The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus
By L. Frank Baum. 2015
In 'The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus', the author of 'The Wizard of Oz' gives us a glimpse into…
the magical history that surrounds the life story of Santa Claus. This book will become part of your family's Christmas tradition for years to come.Sadri Returns to Bali
By Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Tuttle Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.A Horse for Christmas (Thoroughbred Ashleigh #2)
By Joanna Campbell. 1998
Before Thoroughbred, Ashleigh Griffen lived at Edgardale, her family's farm in Kentucky. Nothing could be more perfect than life on…
the farm with her family, her favorite horses, and her best friend, Mona. Ashleigh loves helping with the horses--and dreaming of becoming a jockey some day. . . Will Ashleigh lose the horse she loves? When Ashleigh Griffen first found Lightning, the poor mare was thin and sick. But now, because of Ashleigh's loving care, Lightning is a beautiful, healthy horse. Ashleigh dreams of all the wonderful things she will do once her family has officially adopted the mare. But then the humane society announces that they've found another home for Lightning--and they're going to take her away right before Christmas! Ashleigh is frantic. How can she make them understand that Lightning belongs to her?The Case of the Christmas Snowman (Jigsaw Jones Mystery #2)
By James Preller. 1998
It's nearly Christmas and the class is bustling with holiday excitement. But Lucy is not happy at all. She's lost…
her father's rare coin. Jigsaw is sure he can solve the mystery, even if it means interviewing a tough suspect, Bigs Malone, the biggest kid in the second grade.Monster High: Why Do Ghouls Fall in Love?
By Margaret Green. 2015
A love themed Monster High storybook perfect for Valentine's Day!Based on a previously released Monster High DVD, find out how…
Valentine's Day came to be--when the vampire Valentine courted Draculaura! © 2015 Mattel. All Rights Reserved.The Swimming Pool Mystery #6
By Martin Widmark, Helena Willis. 2015
Jerry and Maya, classmates and best friends, are on the case again and ready to solve the latest caper in…
this international bestselling series! It's Christmastime in Pleasant Valley and the town is getting ready to celebrate. But when all the lockers at the Pleasant Valley swimming pool are emptied during the Big Holiday Swim, it looks like Christmas won't be very merry. Once again, Jerry and Maya use their super sleuthing skills to help the police chief track down the mysterious thief before he ruins Christmas for the whole town!Stanley's Christmas Adventure
By Jeff Brown, Macky Pamintuan. 2003
Who will save Christmas?Santa Claus is not his usual, jolly self. In fact, he's in a terrible mood. He doesn't…
believe that children appreciate Christmas anymore. This year, he has decided that he is not going to deliver any Christmas presents!Luckily, his daughter, Sarah Claus, knows who to call for help. The Lambchop family! But can they convince Santa that there are still good children in the world? Just leave it up to Stanley.Margaret and Midnight: Run the Race
By Valerie Boever. 2014
Margaret and Midnight: Run the Race, tells the story of a young girl growing up in Alaska with her new…
puppy, who instantly becomes her best friend, and their many adventures that follow. It is a story about love, devotion, hard work, family, and goals. All these make life worth living and make our futures bright and beautiful.Sadri Returns to Bali
By Elisabeth Waldmeier, Susan Tuttle Laube. 2002
The Galungan festival in Bali marks the victory of dharma (order) over adharma(disorder). It is celebrated by the Balinese Hindus,…
who believe that duringthese ten days of prayers, offerings, and feasting, their revered ancestors return to their former homes to be welcomed and entertained. Using this entrancing setting, Swiss illustrator and painter Elisabeth Waldmeier relates the exhilarating festival of the fun-loving Balinesc people through the eyes of a former child dancer, Sadri, who descends to his previous home to participate in the annual rapturous village celebrations. A delightful story accompanying enchanting and detailed illustrations, this book will captivate both children and adults alike.The Usual Santas: A Collection of Soho Crime Christmas Capers
By Peter Lovesey, Cara Black, Mick Herron, Stuart Neville, Helene Tursten. 2017
Finally: the perfect stocking stuffer for the crime fiction lover in your life! With a foreword by CWA Diamond Award-winner…
Peter Lovesey, these eighteen delightful holiday stories by your favorite Soho Crime authors contain laughs, murders, and plenty more. This captivating collection, which features bestselling and award-winning authors, contains laughs aplenty, the most hardboiled of holiday noir, and heartwarming reminders of the spirit of the season.Nine mall Santas must find the imposter among them. An elderly lady seeks peace from her murderously loud neighbors at Christmastime. A young woman receives a mysterious invitation to Christmas dinner with a stranger. Niccolò Machiavelli sets out to save an Italian city. Sherlock Holmes’s one-time nemesis Irene Adler finds herself in an unexpected tangle in Paris while on a routine espionage assignment. Jane Austen searches for the Dowager Duchess of Wilborough’s stolen diamonds. These and other adventures in this delectable volume will whisk readers away to Christmases around the globe, from a Korean War POW camp to a Copenhagen refugee squat, from a palatial hotel in 1920s Bombay to a crumbling mansion in Havana.Includes Stories By (In Order of Appearance):Helene Tursten, Mick Herron, Martin Limón, Timothy Hallinan, Teresa Dovalpage, Mette Ivie Harrison, Colin Cotterill, Ed Lin, Stuart Neville, Tod Goldberg, Henry Chang, James R. Benn, Lene Kaaberbøl & Agnete Friis, Sujata Massey, Gary Corby, Cara Black, Stephanie Barron and a Foreword and story by Peter Lovesey.A Gift for Santa
By Beth Carpenter. 2017
It’s the season for giving…and starting over?A reindeer farm without Santa wouldn’t be Christmas in Marissa Gray’s Alaskan hometown. Luckily…
Chris Allen’s there to pinch-hit, although for Marissa, seeing her ex-fiancé again brings back memories of what might have been.Ten years after their breakup, the feelings between the wildlife biologist and blue-eyed fisherman are stronger than ever. Only now there’s a foster kid in the mix, as well as the shocking crime that cost Marissa her job and her family’s security. She and Chris need to find their way to a meeting of minds and hearts to make this truly a season for second chances…Dangerously In Love
By Crystal Lacey Winslow. 2005
Bestselling author Crystal Lacey Winslow crafts a wild and sexy novella that will leave you contemplating matters of the heart.Jovie…
and London have a lot in common: Both are single creative souls. They’ve already spent New Year’s Eve together, but thanks to a broken heart and a lot of alcohol, London does not recall their first meeting. And as London pursues Jovie, he can’t help but get caught up in her unique essence and finds it impossible to stay away. Unfortunately, with Jovie comes Jada, her cocky, disrespectful identical twin, who is hell-bent on destroying their newfound relationship. Dangerously in Love is a steamy love triangle showcasing the “authenticity to Crystal’s voice” (Essence).Luciérnaga
By Jen Minkman, Anacris F. Manzano. 2017
Por un decreto del Estado, los Ciudadanos de Ebrus no tienen permiso para: Visitar el océano que rodea a la…
Ciudad Amurallada Ignorar el toque de queda y estar fuera después de las siete. Avisar de que se está enfermo más de tres veces al año. Cantar. Un corto relato distópico sobre el espíritu de la Navidad.The Christmas Collector
By Kristina Mcmorris. 2017
Previously published in A Winter Wonderland Acclaimed New York Times bestselling author Kristina McMorris ignites the spirit of the holidays…
with a tale of love, change, and the magic of memories—old and new . . . Toss, repair, sell, repeat. Most of the time, people are grateful for estate liquidator Jenna Matthews’ organizing services. Not Reece Porter, her new client’s handsome but grouchy grandson. As far as he’s concerned Jenna is a vulture, picking through his late grandfather’s treasures, during the holidays, no less. Personally, Jenna isn’t one for Christmas nostalgia, or any kind of nostalgia. Plus, she’s just doing her job. But when she and Reece are drawn together in an emergency, it becomes clear there’s a whole other kind of tension between them, one that’s pure electricity. And when Jenna discovers keepsakes that suggest an intriguing Porter family secret, unwrapping the mystery leads both Jenna and Reese to the greatest gifts of the holidays—and the truth in their hearts. . . PRAISE FOR THE NOVELS OF KRISTINA McMORRIS THE EDGE OF LOST “Compelling, resonant and deeply moving, The Edge of Lost is an absorbing tale of deceit and self-deception, survival and second chances, the ties that bind and the lure of the unknown.”--Christina Baker Kline, # 1 New York Times bestselling author “Will grab your heart on page one and won’t let go until the end. I absolutely love this book, and so will you.” --Sara Gruen, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Water for Elephants “Kristina McMorris takes us on a thrilling ride from the Emerald Isle, to the boroughs of New York, to the ‘Rock’ of Alcatraz. I found myself thoroughly immersed in her richly evocative settings, just as I was captivated by the pure humanity of her characters as they struggled for redemption. This book is a wonderful read!”--David R. Gillham, New York Times bestselling author of City of Women “I adore everything that Kristina McMorris writes and this book is no exception.”--Jennifer Robson, author of Somewhere in France “A beautifully told story about a young man’s journey through adversity and loss with an exhilarating ending that I couldn’t put down and stayed up well past my bedtime to finish.”--Charles Belfoure, New York Times bestselling author of The Paris Architect “An absorbing, addictive read.”--Beatriz Williams THE PIECES WE KEEP “McMorris’s strong pacing keeps the two stories zipping along and all its many strings connected for a gratifying conclusion.”--Kirkus Reviews BRIDGE OF SCARLET LEAVES “Impeccably researched and beautifully written.” --Karen White LETTERS FROM HOME “An absolutely lovely debut novel filled with endearing characters and lively descriptions. Fans of World War II romantic fiction will definitely enjoy this fast-paced story.”—Kristin Hannah, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightingale