Big Girl Panties

Title: Big Girl Panties
Author: Stephanie Evanovich

I guess you could call it a good book for the beach. It is the story of a romance that develops between an overweight woman and a personal trainer to the stars. They meet by chance on a flight home and he takes pity on her and offers to train her. She accepts, does all the work, gets in shape (but never getting to the model shape), falls for him and lo and behold he finally accepts the fact that he's falling for the fat chick.

Fiction; rated 2 out of 5
Reviewed by Peggy

The Straight-Up Truth about the Down-Low: Women Share their Stories of Betrayal, Pain and Survival

Title: The Straight-Up Truth about the Down-Low: Women Share their Stories of Betrayal, Pain and Survival
Author: Joy Marie

If you are questioning your male partner's orientation? Gives you prospective answers to questions that were never answered. Adult.

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by G.H.E.

Life Code: the New Rules for Winning in the Real World

Title: Life Code: the New Rules for Winning in the Real World
Author: Phillip C. McGraw (Dr. Phil)

Great info on how people really are underneath the cover. Must read before you say I do!

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Gina Ehrlich

Blackbird: a Childhood Lost and Found

Title: Blackbird: a Childhood Lost and Found
Author: Jennifer Lauck

A heartbreaking story about a young girl and the trials and tribulations of her young life. Definitely a page turner, but keep a box of tissues handy!!

Non-fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Anonymous

Quarantine: The Loners

Title: Quarantine: The Loners
Author: Lex Thomas

First in the Quarantine series -- survival in high school is tough enough -- survival in a high school that is quarantined and basically abandoned by the outside world is almost impossible. Will brothers David and Will survive the brutal gang warfare that breaks out when a virus breaks out? Read the book and find out! (For high school and above).

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Amanda L.

It's Not Easy Being a Bunny

Title: It's Not Easy Being a Bunny
Author: Marilyn Sadler

It was about a bunny who wishes he was every other animal. It was a funny book then at the end he wanted to be a bunny again.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Theresa Angelillo

The Story of Beautiful Girl

Title: The Story of Beautiful Girl
Author: Rachel Simon

Story of special needs people in USA 1960s. Homes like Willowbrook. Story of survival and triumph. A story about caring people who made a difference.

Fiction; rated 5 out of 5
Reviewed by Susan Emery