Friday, August 27, 2010

The Vintage Caper by Peter Mayle

September Staff Selection from Suzi

Peter Mayle's newest and most delightful novel of France. Filled with mouthwatering food, sumptuous wines, colorful characters, and lots of fun. The story begins in Hollywood, at the expensive home and impressive wine cellar of lawyer, Danny Roth. Roth finds himself the victim of a world-class wine heist and the story moves to France. Most anyone will learn a thing or two in this vintage work from a beloved author.




A Darker Justice by Sallie Bissell

September Staff Selection from Cecil

Someone appears to be killing federal judges. The FBI asks Mary Crow, an assistant district attorney, to protect Judge Irene Hannah, who they fear will be the next victim. This takes her into the Appalachian woods, the arms of her former lover, and eventually into underground caverns. Bissell's tale gathers a full head of narrative steam that keeps the pages turning. A great read for realistic thriller fans. - excerpt from Booklist, Copyright American Library Association