“Definitely Dead”
by Charlaine Harris
The sixth book in the vampire series continues with the character Sookie Stackhouse, a telepath who helps out vampires, werewolves and anyone else in the mystical realm. The sixth book is about her dead cousin, who she learns is a vampire, and goes in search of the killer. Sookie meets vampires who want to become her lovers, but she’s betrayed and discovers new love. This is definitely a must-read over the winter break.
“Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince”
by J.K. Rowling
This is for all you muggles who have not read great book. This is the sixth book in an exciting series which is filled to the brim with new characters and returning ones. Read how Harry and Dumbledore try to discover the secrets of Lord Voldemort. Harry tries to survive love and the dangers of becoming a puppet for the Ministry of Magic. This book is a must read as readers go with Harry to uncover the mystery of Voldemort.
“The Widow of the South”
by Robert Hicks
This book makes for an excellent audio book for the long drive or plane ride home. In the audio book, readers will hear the Civil War through the characters of Miss Caries, Zachariah Cashwell and General Forest, including the soldiers’ account of the battles and hardships they face. “The Widow of the South” is filled with sadness and a tiredness of a war taking its toll on the country. The book has all the promise of a great account of how things were during a difficult time for our country.
“Knit 2 Together”
by Tracy Ullman, Mel Clark and Eric Axene
This book is a wonderful edition for the fellow knitter in anyone’s family. The book has superb knitting projects, ranging from purses to garments. This book also contains great stories from Ullman. The knitter in your family can easily relate to Ullman who woes from not having enough yarn, to projects not always working out, to that lost ball of yarn.
“Knitting in Nature 39 Designs Inspired by Nature” by Norah Gaughan and Thayer Allyson Gowdy
Another perfect book for knitters. This book is overflowing with designs inspired by nature from turtles to almost anything that is nature. This book has well written directions and is good for any knitters, from beginners to pros.
“Maximum Ride: School’s Out Forever”
by James Patterson
The second book of the series of “Maximum Ride: The Angle Experiment” continues the story of Max and her family. The kids have wings as they explore who they are and try to find their parents. Patterson does a wonderful job in tapping into science fiction for kids, creating characters that can understand what being different is all about, while trying to understand the world around them.
