(8/7/2020)
DB 96877 Blood Bond, Books 11-13 – by William W. Johnstone & J.A. Johnstone – Books eleven to thirteen of the series, written in 2008 and 2009. Includes Texas Gundown, Ride for Vengeance, and Deadly Road to Yuma. Sequel to Blood Bond, Books 8-10 (DB 96171). Some violence and some strong language. 2009.
DB 97925 Cherished Mercy: Heart of the Frontier, Book 3 – by Tracie Peterson – Mercy survived the Whitman Massacre as a child, and prays for peace between the native peoples and the white settlers inhabiting the Oregon Territory. To help a family friend, Mercy travels to the Rogue River valley, where she meets Adam, who is ministering to the local tribes there. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2017.
DB 97951 Treason – by Stuart Woods – Stone Barrington is notified of a delicate situation within the country’s administration. A close friend requires his expertise and subtlety to eradicate a destructive presence in a classified agency – only it soon becomes clear that this renegade was sent by a rival Stone has encountered before. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2020.
DB 97400 Broadway to Main Street: How Show Tunes Enchanted America – by Laurence Maslon – A theater professor and author of Broadway: The American Musical (DB 63278) examines how the songs from Broadway musicals made their way into popular music over the years, from early cast albums of classic shows to the modern phenomenon of Hamilton. 2018.
DB 97932 Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character – by James Stavridis – The author of Sea Power (DB 88183) makes observations of leadership and character by profiling the lives and careers of significant naval commanders throughout history from ancient Greece through the early twenty-first century. Discusses, among others, Themistocles, Drake, Nelson, Nimitz, Rickover, and Hopper. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2019.
DB 98084 D.L. Moody: A Life; Innovator, Evangelist, World-Changer – by Kevin Belmonte – Biography of D.L. Moody (1837-1899), founder of the Moody Bible Institute amongst other endeavors. Discusses his early years growing up in New England, his calling to serve Jesus, evangelical work in Chicago, the development of his missions, and legacy. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.
DB 97851 Alien Superstar – by Henry Winkler & Lin Oliver – Alien Buddy C. Burger escapes his home planet, lands in North Hollywood, and is cast in a new television series. But now Buddy must pretend his six eyes and suction-cup feet are the costume and his human skin is real. Commercial audiobook. For grades 3-6. 2019.
DB 97912 The Bad Seed – by Jory John & Pete Oswald – The bad seed changes his mind about being bad and decides that he wants to be happy. Commercial audiobook. For grades K-3. 2017.
DB 97590 Nikola Tesla for Kids: His Life, Ideas, and Inventions; with 21 Activities – by Amy M. O’Quinn – Recounts the life of inventor and engineer, Nikola Tesla (1856-1943). Best known for designing the alternating-current (AC) electrical system, Tesla also developed several other technological advances. Includes activities such as making static electricity and a soda bottle submarine. For grades 5-8 and older readers. 2019.
