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The
Associate by John Grisham
Known for his legal thrillers, John
Grisham's The Associate doesn't disappoint. The story centers around
a small-town man who made one mistake that will cost him dearly. He is
forced to move and become an associate in a big city law firm. The book's
tag states that "his first case may be his last". Learn more about
John Grisham and how overhearing a court case spurred him into writing
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The
Forgotten Garden by Kate Morton
Chosen and an Amazon Book of the
Month, The Forgotten Garden has hit the New York Times Bestseller
lists and continues to thrill readers. The book spans three generations and
starts with a lonely, lost little girl and ends up in England with the story
of the granddaughter. Other books by Kate Morton include The House at Riverton and The Shifting Fog. You can read her bio and get news about Morton's
upcoming appearances. |
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Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain
No reading list would be
complete without at least one book by American humorist Mark Twain. Although
you may have read Huckleberry Finn in school, or at least heard parts of it,
this book is worth a second look. Filled with adventure and the fun of
youth, it is a light and easy read. You'll find many different Mark
Twain related items through the museum website, including his books. |
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The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Although this book may have
been created for teens, its imaginative setting and plot make it a perfect
read for any age. The story centers around a sixteen-year-old girl named
Katniss and is set in the future. The United States is no longer what it
used to be. The
Hunger Games is a New York Times bestseller and has hit number one
on the list. Read an interview with Suzanne Collins to learn more about this talented author. |
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Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
This book is another great
American classic that is worth another look. The story centers around two
migrant workers named George and Lennie. The focus is on the struggle the
two have to survive and find work and has a tragic ending that echoes
through the pages and stays with the reader long after the book is finished. The Steinbeck Museum store stocks his books and other memorabilia. |
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Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
What reading list would be
complete without at least one work by the queen of romance, Jane Austen?
Pride and Prejudice is the story of five sisters and a mother who is
determined to see them all happily (and lucratively) settled. One of the
best parts about reading Jane Austen is the feel one gets for the Victorian
society of her time. This book is now in the public domain and can be downloaded free online along with her other works. |
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The
Secret Life of Prince Charming by Deb Caletti
This young adult
novel is fresh and "charming" and filled with humor. Deb Caletti has won the
PNBA Best Book award as well as being nominated for a National Book Award.
There is some profanity in her books, but it is easily overlooked as the
storyline progresses. Other books by Deb Caletti include The Fortunes of Indigo Skye,
The Nature of Jade and Queen of Everything. |
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Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
The Twilight saga by Stephenie Meyer
has enjoyed a surge in popularity since the release of New Moon featuring Taylor Lautner in all his muscled fineness. The books in this
series include Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn.
Stephenie Meyer is also author of The Host. Learn more about this author on her bio page and find out where she came up with the idea for Twilight. |
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The Last Song by Nicholas Sparks
The author of famous books turned into movies such as The Notebook, Message in a Bottle and Nights in Rodanthe, Sparks isn't known for his happy endings, but
he is known for his excellent writing and characters that appeal to readers
of all ages. The Last Song is the story of a teen girl filled with
angst, her relationship with her father and a budding romance. The book has
been turned into a movie starring Miley Cyrus, Greg Kinnear and Kelly
Preston. |
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U is
for Undertow by Sue Grafton
If you love mystery, Sue Grafton is
the queen. U is for Undertow is part of her Alphabet series of mystery novels. Although the character is familiar,
this is a fresh mystery that is different than the others in the series. It
is the twenty-first novel in her series and reviewers think it is one of her
best. You can read a special Welcome Letter from Sue Grafton and learn more about each book through
its description and brief excerpts and reviews. |
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