More Great Books for the Holidays
Books to read this holiday season, today’s installment is the last in series
By Gabrielle Pantera
Pride and Prejudice Graphic Novel from Marvel Comics
HOLLYWOOD, CA (Gosh!TV) 12/30/2009 – We’ve covered what’s new in mysteries and historical fiction in previous articles this week. Let’s finish with non-fiction, Sci-Fi, and more.
Sci-Fi
The Accidental Sorcerer by K. E. Mills
K.E. Mills excels at witty dialog. In The Accidental Sorcerer, third-grade wizard Gerald Dunwoody gets into trouble when he tries to do a good deed. Gerald’s best friend Monk helps him get a new job as a court wizard to King Lional at the New Ottosland court. Can Gerald stay out of trouble with the king, princesses, princes, a holy man and a dragon or two? Can he ever come home? Mass Market Paperback, 560 pages, Publisher: Orbit Release Date: January 1, 2009 ISBN: 9780316035422 $7.99
Young Adult
Morganville Vampire series
When 16-year-old Claire Danvers arrives in the sleepy Texas town of Morganville for a year at Texas Prairie University before heading off to MIT she doesn’t know what to expect. Certainly not vampires. A quick life-saving move to off-campus housing help protect her and introduces her to three new friends: teen rocker Michael Glass, Goth Eve Rosser, and hottie/slacker Shane Collins. Books one and two are in a Tradepaper back size $9.99 or each one individually is available in mass market paperback. $6.99.
Fiction
The Finishing Touches by Hester Browne
Finishing Touches is the story of Betsy, left on the doorstep of the Phillimore academy as a baby. There’s note attached, clipped with an elegant golden bee broach. Lady Frances Phillimore and her husband adopt the baby girl and the staff at the academy help raise Betsy. When Betsy is old enough to attend the academy, her adoptive father thinks she should go to away to school. It crushes the one dream Betsy has always had of being a real lady. The school is on the brink of bankruptcy. Lord Phillmore asks Betsy to help to save the academy. Can she do it? Hardcover, 416 pages Publisher: Pocket, 1st edition Release date: June 9, 2009 ISBN 9781416540076 $24.00
Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber
Mrs. Merkle comes into Seth Websters life just when he need the most help and his kids Judd and Jason dub her Mrs. Miracle. This heart warming romance shows you what miracles and faith can do. The healing power of forgiveness is the theme to this feel good story. There are also some recipes scattered in the book. Mrs. Miracle by Debbie Macomber, Mass Market Paperback, 352 pages, Publisher: Avon (November 29, 2005) Language: English ISBN: 9780061083464 $7.99
Non-Fiction
The Organic Pharmacy: The Complete Guide to Natural Health and Beauty By Margo Marrone
The Organic Pharmacy is a comprehensive book on using organic homeopathy, herbs, supplements and food. The book is well organized. It starts with an easy detox that can be done without fasting. There are recipes to help with the detox. The following chapters cover how to use organic homeopathy, herbs, supplements and food to heal different illnesses and ailments. There’s information for healing children and for skincare, too. Trade Paperback, 212 pages Publisher: Duncan Baird Release: 1st edition, March 3, 2009. ISBN 9781844837328 $22.95
You Can Think Yourself Thin by Ursula James
Trade Paperback, 208 pages and CD, This book is a rational, realistic way to help you loose the weight you want to lose without making you feel guilty if you do eat too much. Ursula James shows how to use hypnotherapy to help you stay on track. The CD to walk you thought the process of hypnotherapy is very helpful. The technique can be used for other things as well. Publisher: Tarcher Release date: April 16, 2009 ISBN: 9781585427277 $15.95
Classic Novel
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
There are any number of publishers who have this available. Listing is the most recent publication of the book. Paperback, 352 pages. Publisher: Book Sales, Inc. (June 29, 2009) Language: English, ISBN-13: 978-1848373105 $5.99
Pride and Prejudice (Graphic Novel) (Hardcover) Nancy Butler (Adapter), Jane Austen (Author), Hugo Petrus (Illustrator)
Marvel Comics is proud to present Pride & Prejudice as a graphic novel. Two-time Rita Award-Winner Nancy Butler and fan-favorite Hugo Petras faithfully adapt the whimsical tale of Lizzy Bennet and her eccentric family, This is the first in the series there will be five in all. Hardcover: 120 pages Publisher: Marvel Books (October 26, 2009), Language: English ISBN: 9780785139157
See previous articles in this series for mysteries and historical fiction books.