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Here is my list of "take on vacation" summer reading!

THIS MONTH'S STAFF PICKS
Arlene
	Sleep On It by Carol Gordon This book has been a lifesaver. From feeding fourteen houseguests during Graduation weekend to serving Inn Style breakfasts each Sunday for my family. The recipes are uncomplicated, quick and delicious!
	The Garden Primer by Barbara Damrosch My first and foremost book I turn to answer my gardening questions. This book was recommended to me in 1992 when I first began to garden on my own. The updated version released this year, gives the same practical advice with organic recommendations.

Josh

“Already Dead” – Charlie Huston

This contemporary noir novel captures the old-school voice of the noir novels of the forties and fifties… but Huston really sinks his teeth in and gives it quite an edge. The novel, the first in a series, follows private detective and vampire Joe Pitt as he attempts to find a missing teenage girl from the upper class. As is always the case in any good noir, back-stabbing, lying, cheating, and double-crossing ensue. Charlie Huston has made his way into my list of favorite authors.

“Leviathan” by Paul Auster

I had never read anything by this author until Alan Cohen picked this book for RBTL’s Men’s Book Club. The author’s voice is brilliant and the story keeps you fully engulfed and leaves you wanting more. Each character is vibrant and, by the end of the novel, you feel that you know each and every one of them on a personal level.

The "If" Series by Evelyn McFarlane

Within the covers of these books await the most thought provoking questions ever imagined. These books provide constant entertainment, endless discussion and debates, and hours of fun for anyone who gets sucked into them.

Leslie
	"Mary" by Janis Cooke Neuman For history and biography devotees, this novel is a "must-read." In this story Mary Todd Lincoln narrates an intimate account of her life while committed in Bellevue Asylum. Her personal story is interwoven with descriptions of life at Bellevue and the friends she makes. Mary is a dramatic and unforgettable story. Enjoy!
	"The White Tiger" by Aravind Adiga Utimately, this is the story of a man seeking dignity and respect in a country ruled by a predetermined class system. This novel is a page-turner set in an India you've probably not experienced in print. The "White Tiger" is told in a compelling narrative full of wit and sarcasm over seven nights. This novel is disturbing and unforgettable. Do any historical parallels come to mind?
	"Girls in Trucks" by Katie Crouch Southern society debutantes, white gloves, elegant gowns, status, wealth, power and happily ever after... After you read this, you will have a very different picture of this debutante's path. Sarah Walter's journey toward finding contentment and peace is fraught with dangerous relationships and extremely poor choices. The story ended too soon, I wanted more!

Kaitlyn

The Darcy Connection by Elizabeth Aston

A story centering around the distant relatives of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth Bennet (now Mrs. Darcy). When two sisters (the daughters of “Pride and Prejudice’s” Mr. Collins) attend a “season in London” they find rivalry, corruption, and love in the city. I enjoyed it because it sounded alot like Jane Austen's writing but didn't try to copy it verbatim.

Chel-C
	“Dave Barry's History of the Millennium (So Far)” By: Dave Barry A hysterical look at the past millennium by none other than acclaimed newspaper columnist Dave Barry. This book will have you laughing from beginning to end. It is perfect for any age level and will be especially enjoyed by those with a good sense of humor. I loved it!