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 November 2009 –  New Book Releases

These books have been released during the past few weeks. The library’s current policy is to release new books as they are processed, which means that you will be able to get them sooner! For your convenience, we will continue to list new releases on this page, with frequent updates.

You may reserve any of these titles by placing holds at www.dixonpubliclibrary.org and login to your Dixon Public Library Patron Account. To use this feature, you will need a PIN number and Alternate ID Number. Please contact the library if you do not already have these set-up.  For more info on reserving a book go to:  Request (Place a Hold) on an item in the Public Access Catalog (PAC)

You may also place holds by stopping in or calling the Dixon Public Library at 1-815-284-7261 and the staff will place holds for you.

FICTION

bullet Rainwater, by Sandra Brown [also in LARGE PRINT]
bullet Last Night in Twisted River, by John Irving
bullet Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver
bullet Deadly Deals:  A Sisterhood Novel, by Fern Michaels
bullet A Good Fall:  Stories, by Ha Jin
bullet The Humbling, by Philip Roth
bullet No Less Than Victory:  A Novel of World War II, by Jeff Shaara
bullet New York:  The Novel, by Edward Rutherfurd
bullet A Woman of Substance:  30th Anniversary Edition, by Barbara Taylor Bradford
bullet Too Much Happiness:  Stories, by Alice Munro
bullet The Third Life of Grange Copeland, by Alice Walker
bullet The Original of Laura:  A Novel in Fragments, by Vladimir Nabokov
bullet Invisible, by Paul Auster
bullet Up in the Air, by Walter Kirn; inspired the film starring George Cloone
bullet The English Major, by Jim Harrison
bullet Friend of the Family, by Lauren Grodstein
 

 

THRILLERS

bullet Pirate Latitudes, by Michael Crichton [published posthumously from completed manuscript discovered after author’s death in 2008]
bullet Breathless, by Dean Koontz
bullet  Strangers, by Dean Koontz
bullet Ford County:  Stories, by John Grisham
bullet Under the Dome, by Stephen King
bullet  I, Alex Cross, by James Patterson
bullet The Wrecker, by Clive Cussler [also in LARGE PRINT]
bullet  Ice, by Linda Howard [also in LARGE PRINT]
bullet Hollywood Moon, by Joseph Wambaugh
bullet Abandoned, by Cody McFadyen
bullet Haiku, by Andrew Vachss
bullet Angel Time:  A Metaphysical Thriller, by Anne Rice; Songs of the Seraphim, Book One
   

Mysteries

bullet In Big Trouble:  A Tess Monaghan Novel, by Laura Lippman
bullet Dead as a Doornail:  A Sookie Stackhouse Novel, by Charlaine Harris
bullet The Chocolate Cupid Killings:  A Chocoholic Mystery, by JoAnna Carl
bullet Murder on the Cliffs:  A Daphne du Maurier Mystery, by Joanna Challis
bullet The Morning Show Murders, by Al Roker
bullet I Am Not a Psychic! By Richard Belzer
bullet London Boulevard, by Ken Bruen
bullet End of the Road:  A Maxie & Stretch Mystery, by Sue Henry
bullet  Kindred in Death, by J. D. Robb [also in LARGE PRINT]
 

 

CHRISTIAN FICTION

bullet Watch Over Me, by Christa Parrish
bullet A Hope Beyond, by Judith Pella; Ribbons of Steel, Book 2
bullet Fit To Be Tied, by Robin Lee Hatcher; Sisters of Bethlehem Springs, Book 2
bullet Lakota Gold:  A Western Saga, by Paula Dean Young
   

WESTERNS

bullet Other Men’s Horses, by Elmer Kelton
bullet Trail of the Mountain Man, by William Johnstone
   

SCIENCE FICTION/FANTASY

bullet By the Mountain Bound, by Elizabeth Bear; prequel to All the Windwracked Stars
 

   

BIOGRAPHY

bullet Highest Duty:  My Search for What Really Matters, by Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger
bullet Miracle on the Hudson:  Survivors of Flight 1549 Tell Their Extraordinary Stories of Courage, Faith, & Determinatio
bullet Abigail Adams, by Woody Holton
bullet Going Rogue:  An American Life, by Sarah Palin
bullet  High Society:  Life of Grace Kelly, by Donald Spoto
bullet Pops:  A Life of Louis Armstrong, by Terry Teachout
bullet Thank Heaven:  A Memoir, by Leslie Caron
bullet Cleaving:  A Story of Marriage, Meat, & Obsession, by Julie Powell; author of Julie and Julia
bullet Paul McCartney:  A Life, by Peter Carlin
bullet Finding It:  Satisfying My Hunger for Life Without Opening the Fridge, by Valerie Bertinelli; author of Losing It
bullet Open:  An Autobiography, by Andre Agassi
bullet My Delicious Life with Paula Deen, by Michael Groover
bullet Here’s the Deal:  Don’t Touch Me, by Howie Mandel
bullet Lit:  A Memoir, by Mary Karr
bullet Prophet of Purpose:  The Life of Rick Warren, by Jeffery Sheler
bullet American on Purpose:  Improbable Adventures of an Unlikely Patriot, by Craig Ferguson
bullet Mrs. Astor Regrets:  Hidden Betrayals of a Family Beyond Reproach, by Meryl Gordon
bullet Geniuses of the American Musical Theatre:  Composers & Lyricists, by Herbert Keyser
 

 

CURRENT EVENTS

bullet  America for Sale:  Fighting the New World Order, Surviving a Global Depression, & Preserving USA Sovereignty, by Jerome Corsi
bullet Eating Animals, by Jonathan Foer
bullet Our Choice:  A Plan to Solve the Climate Crisis, by Al Gore
bullet Enough!  Why the World’s Poorest Starve in an Age of Plenty, by Roger Thurow; Presented by Leo & Linda Patterson
   

HISTORY

bullet America’s Prophet:  Moses and the American Story, by Bruce Feiler
bullet American Civil War:  A Military History, by John Keegan
   

SPORTS

bullet Sports Illustrated Monday Morning Quarterback:  A Fully Caffeinated Guide to Everything You Need to Know about the NFL
bullet The Most Overrated & Underrated Players in Baseball History:  Let the Debate Begin! By Jayson Stark
bullet Snowboarding:  Learning to Ride from All-Mountain to Park and Pipe, by Liam Gallagher
bullet Sport Climbing:  From Top Rope to Redpoint, Techniques for Climbing Success, by Andrew Bisharat
   

NATURE, SCIENCE, & TECHNOLOGY

bullet Teach Yourself Visually:  Windows 7
bullet Windows 7 for Dummies
bullet Computers for Seniors for Dummies; Windows 7 version
bullet Where the Birds Are:  A Travel Guide to Over 1,000 Parks, Preserves, & Sanctuaries, by Robert Dolezal & editors of Birds & Blooms
bullet Baby Birds, by Jeffrey Rich
   

INSPIRATION

bullet One Simple Act:  Discovering the Power of Generosity, by Debbie Macomber
bullet It’s Your Time:  Activate Your Faith, Achieve Your Dreams, by Joel Osteen
bullet The Ultimate Happiness Prescription:  7 Keys to Joy & Enlightenment, by Deepak Chopra
bullet Open to Desire—Embracing a Lust for Life:  Insights from Buddhism & Psychotherapy, by Mark Epstein
   

HUMOR

bullet Last Words, by George Carlin
bullet Why My Third Husband Will Be a Dog:  Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman, by Lisa Scottoline; collected from “Chick Wit” columns in the Philadelphia Inquirer
   

PETS

bullet Happy Dog:  Caring for Your Dog’s Body, Mind, & Spirit, by Billy Rafferty
bullet Come Back, Como:  Winning the Heart of a Reluctant Dog, by Steven Winn
   

LITERATURE

bullet Canterbury Tales of Geoffrey Chaucer:  A Retelling; adapted by Peter Ackroyd
bullet Decoding The Lost Symbol:  Fact & Fiction, by Simon Cox
   

HOW-TO BOOKS
Home & Garden

bullet The American Meadow Garden:  Creating a Natural Alternative to the Traditional Lawn, by John Greenlee
bullet Garden Stone:  Creative Ideas, Practical Projects, & Inspiration for Purely Decorative Uses, by Barbara Pleasant
bullet  Little Retreats:  More Than 30 Cozy Getaway Spaces for the Seaside, Mountains & Country, by Jane Tidbury
bullet Creative Homeowner Ceramic Tile Step-By-Step Smart Guide
bullet Homeowner’s Complete Guide to the Chainsaw:  Safely & Confidently Handle Everything from Trimming Branches & Felling Trees To Splitting & Stacking Wood, by Brian & Jen Ruth
bullet Visual Handbook of Building & Remodeling:  Choosing the Right Materials & Systems for Every Part of Your Home, by Charlie Wing
 

Food & Cooking

bullet Dinner at Home:  52 Quick Meals to Cook for Family & Friends, by Martha Stewart
bullet Taste of Home Freezer Pleasers:  343 Make-Ahead Dishes That Are Ready when You Are
bullet Taste of Home Cake Mix Creations:216 Easy Desserts That Start with a Mix
bullet The New Best of BetterBaking.com:  More Than 200 Classic Recipes, by Marcy Goldman
bullet Mad Hungry—Feeding Men & Boys:  Recipes, Strategies, & Survival Techniques, by Lucinda Scala Quinn
 

 

Arts & Crafts

bullet 99 Yarns & Counting:  More Designs from the Green Mountain Spinnery Cooperative
   

Health & Wellness

bullet Welcome to Your Brain:  Why You Lose Your Car Keys But Never Forget How to Drive, and Other Puzzles of Everyday Life, by Sandra Aamodt & Sam Wang
bullet What the Drug Companies Won’t Tell You & Your Doctor Doesn’t Know:  Altermative Treatments That May Change Your Life—And the Prescriptions That Could Harm You, by Michael Murray
bullet Your High-Risk Pregnancy:  A Practical & Supportive Guide, by Diana Raab
bullet Crohn’s Disease & Ulcerative Colitis:  Everything You Need to Know, by Fred Saibil
bullet Irritable Bowel Syndrome—IBS Patient Advocate:  Identify Symptoms, Know What to Expect, Compare Treatment Options, by HealthScouter.com
 

 

Family & Relationships

bullet Child Sense:  From Birth to Age 5, How to Use the 5 Senses to Make Sleeping, Eating, Dressing, & Other Everyday Activities Easier While Strengthening Your Bond with Your Child, by Priscilla Dunstan
bullet The 5 Essential People Skills:  How to Assert Yourself, Listen to Others, & Resolve Conflicts, by Dale Carnegie
   

When you place a hold, your name is added to a list with others who are waiting for that title. The order of the list follows the sequence in which the holds were placed. When it is your turn to receive the book, the library staff will notify you by phone and hold the item for up to four days to give you time to pick it up.

If the library doesn't own a book you are looking for, we might be able to borrow it from another Illinois library via Interlibrary Loan 

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