When the goodie bags were handed out after my son’s birthday party, I heard a few parents giggle. Twinkies were an unexpected surprise. The giggle came for me when a lot of the kids, who had no idea what a Twinkie was, were quickly discovering a new and wonderful treat. This generation with it’s organic and sugar free snacks just clashed my generation of preservatives and high fructose corn syrup. Yaaa…. you’re welcome parents. Just try and get them to eat broccoli now. MWAHAHAHAHA.
Against The Spread (Anna Dawson #2) (Anna Dawson’s Vegas)
Mara Jacobs
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense
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My name is Anna Dawson, and I’m back. Unfortunately, so is JoJo.
When the loan shark enforcer who beat me up years ago is found murdered, I’m thinking it’s my lucky day. Until I’m questioned as a possible suspect. I have an alibi, but not one I can divulge. Helping college basketball star Raymond Joseph shave points is not exactly something I want to share with the cops.
And not just any cop, but Detective Jack Schiller, my recent ex. A man who got a little too close, and seems intent on getting closer. I want Jack back, but I know it’ll never work while I still need JoJo in my life. Though, I’m starting to think that maybe I’m strong enough to try.
But the enforcer’s murder is the least of my problems as Raymond’s point-shaving becomes public. I’m going to need every gambling skill I’ve got to win this hand.
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Welcome to Deep Cove (Vellian Mysteries Book 1)
Grant T. Reed
Genre: Mystery, Thriller & Suspense | Fantasy
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At thirty-one, Garrett Willigins has finally earned his private investigator’s badge. Unfortunately the bills haven’t stopped coming and building a solid reputation won’t happen overnight. Forced to take employment wherever they can, Garrett and his miniature dragon partner, Merle, must dirty their hands any way possible to make a buck. Shoveling manure, chasing cats, and dock duty seem to be the order of the day.
Working off back rent for a notorious gangster isn’t the safest of jobs on a good day, but when the other dock workers begin disappearing, Garrett finds himself elbow deep in a mystery that might spell a quick end to his short P.I. career.
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Ramblers: Loyola Chicago 1963 — The Team that Changed the Color of College Basketball
Michael Lenehan
Genre: Politics & Social Sciences | Sports & Outdoors
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Today basketball is played “above the rim” by athletes of all backgrounds and colors. But 50 years ago it was a floor-bound game, and the opportunities it offered for African-Americans were severely limited.
A key turning point was 1963, when the Loyola Ramblers of Chicago took the NCAA men’s basketball title from Cincinnati, the two-time defending champions. It was one of Chicago’s most memorable sports victories, but Ramblers reveals it was also a game for the history books because of the transgressive lineups fielded by both teams.
Ramblers is an entertaining, detail-rich look back at the unlikely circumstances that led to Loyola’s historic championship and the stories of two Loyola opponents: Cincinnati and Mississippi State. Michael Lenehan’s narrative masterfully intertwines these stories in dramatic fashion, culminating with the tournament’s final game, a come-from-behind overtime upset that featured two buzzer-beating shots.
While on the surface this is a book about basketball, it goes deeper to illuminate how sport in America both typifies and drives change in the broader culture. The stark social realities of the times are brought vividly to life in Lenehan’s telling, illustrating the challenges faced in teams’ efforts simply to play their game against the worthiest opponents.
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Treasure of the Mayan King (The Chauncy Rollock Series Book 1)
Alex Zabala
Genre: Action & Adventure | Contemporary Fiction
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Follow the adventures of three very different men as they race to uncover the mysteries of obscure Mayan hieroglyphs that lead to unimaginable treasure!
Doctor Rene Sova is a French linguist with amazing language skills and zero people skills. Chauncy Rollock is an amiable archaeologist with just the right knack for solving logic problems. And the Mexican Military captain Gustavo De Leon is tired of fighting corruption at all levels of government. All three men and their families become entangled in the secret of the Mayan Riddle found on the steps of a newly discovered pyramid. Those who would use the treasure for personal gain are never far from their goal and must be stopped at all costs.
The Yucatan will never be the same.
Treasure of the Mayan King is a clean action-adventure novel that is safe and enjoyable for the whole family to read. “If you like Indiana Jones, you’ll love this book!”
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Feeding Malachi (An Illustrated Children’s Chapter Book) (Eve and Malachi Book 1)
Abigail Hilton
Genre: Children’s eBooks
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Eve is an inquisitive baby rat who regularly escapes from her cage. One night she meets a strange creature in a glass tank across the room–a boa constrictor named Malachi. The snake is amused by Eve’s questions, and he awes her with stories of the wilds where he was caught. What will happen to their fragile friendship when Eve discovers what Malachi eats? Can they devise a solution that will save both Malachi and Eve’s family of rats?
Feeding Malachi is a 6,000-word story, divided into 10 short chapters. The story is illustrated with beautiful ink drawings by the Sarah Cloutier, who is also the cover artist. The story has a few scary moments, but also a happy ending. If you and your child enjoyed the whimsical dialogue of The Little Prince or the loveable characters in Janell Cannon’s Stellaluna and Verdi, you will enjoy the adventures of Eve and Malachi.
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