These are books chosen by members of my book club. We have enjoyed all of these books.

Cupcake Brown

Paperback (1 to 2 lbs)

Maine

A Memoir

An inspirational, frequently disturbing memoir of a troubled youth describes how the author fell victim to the ills of the child welfare system and her long and difficult struggle to rebuild her life.

A Piece of Cake

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Harlan Coben

Washington

The First Myron Bolitar Novel

Sports agent Myron Bolitar rushes to find out the truth when the future of his star client, rookie quarterback Christian Steele, is threatened by the reappearance of a former girlfriend everyone believed to be dead.

Deal Breaker

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Natasha Bowen

Hardcover (1 to 2 lbs)

Florida

Includes an excerpt from the next book in the series.

Skin of the Sea (Barnes and Noble exclusive edition)

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Book Club Reads

Variety of  Christian books to encourage, inspire, and teach.

Miriam Neff

Book is in overall excellent condition with the exception of 8 pages with very neat highlighting. No writing is present and there are questions and worksheets that have not been written on. 

Light Paperback (1 lb or less)

North Carolina

Conversations on the New You

"Widow" is one title women do not want. But according to the Surgeon General's office, 800,000 people become widows or widowers yearly in the United States alone. And when this happens, every aspect of life changes--like it or not, ready or not.

These changes add to the emotional roller coaster that most women experience after losing their husband. Miriam Neff understands the ride. As she struggled to understand and accept her new role after her husband's death, she recognized the need for women to hear from others about their experiences and what helped them transition to this new stage of life.

From One Widow to Another offers practical advice for those facing the loss of a spouse. Drawing from her own loss, Neff walks with the reader through practical issues to a sense of encouragement.

From One Widow to Another

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Emilie Barnes

Inspiring devotions to help draw nearer to God. Very small indentions on front cover as noted in photo. Not as noticeable to the eye but you can feel it.

Inspiring Devotions for Women

Bestselling author Barnes shares a new collection of devotions to encourage women in their faith. Brief devotions, wisdom from the Bible, and inspiring quotes lead women to be creative in how they praise God each day.

Walk with Me Today, Lord

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Charles Monroe Sheldon

Charles W. Elliott

In His Steps

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Christian Reads

These books contain people from various cultures.

Daines Reed

First book in the Trust series by North Carolina author Daines L. Reed. An inspiring story of how we can do more together than separately.  Women helping other women. 

A Novel

An Inspirational, soul-stirring story about sisterhood and resilience. Caught in the quicksand of daily survival and desperate for a change, Ruth and her friends make a bold move to end the legacy of poverty that has plagued their families for generations. Even with epic faith, the problem is time's not on their side and freedom is never free.

Trust

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Second book in the Trust series by North Carolina author Daines L. Reed. Story of a woman nearing 40 and looking for her happily ever after. 

In this sequel to Trust, Cynthia Thomas fears she may never experience the joys of marriage and motherhood. Perhaps she's invested too many years in one toxic relationship after another. Just before her 40th birthday, she'll have to dig deep to find the strength for discernment and self-love for a chance at real love and motherhood.

Good Morning Beautiful

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Emily Bernard

Writings on Interracial Friendships

In this unusually honest book of essays and other writings, Emily Bernard examines the complexities of interracial friendships: Latino and white, black and Asian, black and Jewish. In essays from such celebrated writers as Pam Houston, Darryl Pickney, Luis Rodriguez, and Susan Straight, among many others, you'll meet a young Italian American college student who rooms with a sophisticated young black man who can trace his college-educated elders back several generations; a second-generation Korean American from the "hood" who is more comfortable with Latinos and blacks than with Korean kids who grew up in the suburbs; and a Jewish man who reflects on his friendship with a black opera singer. Though culturally and ethnically at odds, perhaps, they call each other friends; working together, playing together, opening their homes and hearts, even when they have every reason not to. Sometimes controversial, sometimes funny, but always thought-provoking, Some of My Best Friends is a timely work on a subject that has yet to be fully explored.

Some of My Best Friends

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Diverse Characters

Richard Evans

Since it was first published, more than seven million people have been touched by the magic of The Christmas Box, a holiday classic that is as beloved in our time as A Christmas Carol was in Dickens's. When Richard Paul Evans wrote The Christmas Box, he intended it as a private expression of love for his two young daughters, Jenna and Allyson. Though he often told them that he loved them, he didn't feel that they could ever really understand the depth of his feelings until they had experienced the joy of rearing their own children, and by that time their relationship would have changed forever. In writing The Christmas Box, he hoped that at some time in the future they would read the book and know of their father's love. As Evans began to write, he was amazed at the inspiration that flowed into his mind and heart. He completed the moving story of a widow and the young family who comes to live with her in less than six weeks, and bound twenty copies to give as Christmas presents to family and friends. In the following weeks, those twenty copies were shared and passed along from family to family, from friend to friend, and what began as a tale for two little girls became a message of miracles, hope, and healing for people throughout the world.

The Christmas Box

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April Smith

Large print book. Taping around the spine holds stickers. Spine itself is in good condition. Only markings in the book are on inside cover title page, and one other page as pictured. 

An FBI Special Agent Ana Grey Mystery

Maverick FBI Special Agent Ana Grey goes undercover to infiltrate the volatile core of a domestic terrorist cell, where she must negotiate a minefield of loyalty and betrayal under constant threat of discovery.

Judas Horse

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Kerry Winfrey

Cute rom-com that’s a fun read. Great little escape. 

A rom-com-obsessed romantic waiting for her perfect leading man learns that life doesn't always go according to a script in this delightfully charming and funny novel. Annie Cassidy dreams of being the next Nora Ephron. She spends her days writing screenplays, rewatching Sleepless in Seattle, and waiting for her movie-perfect meet-cute. If she could just find her own Tom Hanks--a man who's sweet, sensitive, and possibly owns a houseboat--her problems would disappear and her life would be perfect. But Tom Hanks is nowhere in sight. When a movie starts filming in her neighborhood and Annie gets a job on set, it seems like a sign. Then Annie meets the lead actor, Drew Danforth, a cocky prankster who couldn't be less like Tom Hanks if he tried. Their meet-cute is more of a meet-fail, but soon Annie finds herself sharing some classic rom-com moments with Drew. Her Tom Hanks can't be an actor who's leaving town in a matter of days...can he?

Waiting for Tom Hanks

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Fiction

Mike Evans

The Final Solution While the World Sleeps

Examines the history and ideology behind the Islamic revolution, discusses Iran's role in the current violence, explains why withdrawal from Iraq would be disastrous, and calls on the church and Americans to offer prayerful support to the president.

The Final Move Beyond Iraq

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U. S. News and World Report Staff

Triumph Without Victory is a masterwork of military and diplomatic history that combines battlefield-level detail with command-level history. Tiny ink marks at top of book as noted in the pictures. 

Heavy Hardcover (2 to 4 lbs)

The Unreported History of the Persian Gulf Conflict

Because of the Pentagon's policy of restrictive "press pools", neither the air campaign nor the four-day ground combat was effectively covered, ensuring that the 1991 Gulf War would be both sanitized and mostly invisible. This book documents the war in detail.

Triumph Without Victory

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National Commission on Terrorist Attacks

Heavy Paperback (2 to 4 lbs)

Final Report of the National Commission on Terrorist Attacks upon the United States

Provides the final report of the 9/11 Commission detailing their findings on the September 11 terrorist attacks.

The 9/11 Commission Report

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Historical

John Hart

The Sierra Club Guide to Backpacking

Walking Softly in the Wilderness is the groundbreaking guide that first taught backpackers how to enjoy a genuine wilderness experience through a common-sense approach to adventure that leaves nature undisturbed. Now completely revised and updated, it remains the bible of camp and trail and will inspire a new generation of hikers to explore nature with skill, appreciation, and care.John Hart -- conservationist, poet, and expert backpacker -- provides novice and experienced hikers alike with comprehensive information on route-finding, making camp, choosing the appropriate gear, preparing food and fuel, and camping with children.This new edition covers the latest innovations in clothing and gear and includes new sections on map reading, navigating off-trail, first aid, and the politics of wilderness use, making it the most comprehensive and authoritative backpacking guide available.

Walking Softly in the Wilderness

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Stephen R. Covey

The book is held together well. Cover is a little worn and marking on the inside first page. 

How Schools Around the World Are Inspiring Greatness, One Child at a Time

An introduction to leadership draws on a program developed for an elementary school to show how to apply the principles of "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People" to help everyone, including young children, identify and use their individual talents.

The Leader in Me

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Earth Works Project Staff

Some wear on the cover. Inside pages in excellent condition. Published in 1989 but still has relevant info. 

A simple, entertaining, nonpolitical book that offers more than 50 suggestions for concerned people who want to take an active role in saving the planet.

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