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The cassette books listed here were locally-produced at WTBBL and may be ordered by using the Online Catalog (OPAC) or by contacting the Library at the mailing address, e-mail address, or any of the phone numbers given below.
Books Produced in 2007
NEW -- CBA 7969 Wild Roses by Deb Caletti. In Washington State, seventeen-year-old Cassie learns about the good and bad sides of both love and genius while living with her mother and brilliant, yet disturbed, violinist stepfather, and falling in love with a gifted young musician. For High School and adult readers. Narrated by Cynthia Ellis.
NEW -- CBA 7968 Ghost Stories from the Pacific Northwest by Margaret Read MacDonald. The Pacific Northwest may not have as long a history as other regions have, but its homes, apartments, and neighborhoods do have their share of exciting and sometimes unwanted house guests. Fascinating tidbits of local history are revealed as one learns how Northwesterners deal with the occasional spirit resident. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.
NEW -- CBA 7959 Staying Well by the American Institute for Preventative Medicine. A simple, easy-to-read book that introduces the basic principles of preventative medicine and self-care. Discusses diet, exercise, smoking, stress, safety, and visiting the doctor. Includes glossary. Narrated by Mary Schlosser.
NEW -- CBA 7842 Elder Rage or Take My Father...Please!: How to Survive Caring for Aging Parents by Jacqueline Marcell. A television executive relates her experiences with her elderly parents who suffered from dementia and shares information on caring for individuals with Alzheimer's disease. Includes a resource list and an addendum entitled "A Physician's Guide to Treating Dementia" by Rodman Shankle, MS MD. Narrated by Mary Schlosser.
NEW -- CBA 7822 Clearcut by Nina Shengold. A gripping, surprising, and comic love story set on the Olympic Peninsula in the 1970s. Shengold follows the deep contours of the characters' emotional lives as a gruff logger encounters a hitchhiker who is searching for a mysterious woman. Narrated by Andrea Lewis.
NEW -- CBA 7821 The Pen and the Key edited by Nigel Loring. This collection of short stories and poems features a forward by Ann Rule and works by authors including J.A. Jance, Terry Brooks, Elizabeth George, Stella Cameron, Meg Chittenden and Bharti Kirchner. Several of the pieces focus on the craft of writing. Contains some strong language, violence and explicit descriptions of sex. 2005. Narrated by Jacky Kennedy.
NEW -- CBA 7684 Lenya: A Life by Donald Spoto. This biography of Lotte Lenya examines the personality and career of a feisty, energetic actress and singer. Ruthless, withdrawn and suspicious, Lenya, as depicted here, was also deeply compassionate and a devoted friend. Narrated by Robert Phillips.
NEW -- CBA 7653 Once a Hobo: The Autobiography of Monte Holm by Monte Holm and Clay Dennis. The true story of how in 1930, during the Depression, a 13-year-old boy was forced from his home and became a hobo, riding the rails and traveling from state to state seeking work. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.
CBA 7946 Not by Accident by Samantha Dunn. While leading her horse across a narrow creek in the canyons of California, Samantha Dunn suffered a life-threatening accident as her horse inadvertently jumped on her leg, splitting it open and severing vital muscles and veins. In this reflective yet humorous memoir, Dunn takes the reader through the stages of her long and painful recovery, the most important of which involved serious self-examination. Narrated by Mary Schlosser.
CBA 7931 Breach of Duty y J.A. Jance. #14 in the J. P. Beaumont mysteries. When Beau and his new partner, Sue Danielson, are assigned to the murder of an elderly woman who was torched to death in her bed, Beau finds himself distracted by Sue's difficulties at home. A series of events soon unfolds that will leave both the investigators and their investigation shattered. Narrated by Carter Bentley.
CBA 7923 Sight Hound by Pam Houston. This is the story of a woman, Rae, and her dog, Dante, who teaches "his human" that love is stronger than fear. Wit and wisdom are expressed in the book through the narratives of Rae and Dante, a dog named Rose, a cat named Stanley, and the many human friends and acquaintences Rae interacts with along the way. Narrated by Cynthia Ellis.
CBA 7913 Why You Crying? By George Lopez. Comedian and prime-time television star George Lopez's autobiography tells of his rise to success from a difficult childhood. He discusses his battles with alcohol, depression, and prejudice against Chicanos as well as his marriage, golf game, and current career enjoyment. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.
CBA 7906 The Passion by Donna Boyd. After the violent murder of three werewolves in Manhattan, werewolf Alexander Devoncroix realizes he must tell his son, heir to his leadership of the pack, the story of his own disastrous love with Tessa, a human, in 1897 Paris. Humans are disdained by most werewolves, who are superior, charismatic creatures, live hundreds of years, and secretly control human civilization. Narrated by Duane Barr.
CBA 7880 Nothing's Sacred by Lewis Black. Lewis Black, noted comedian and commentator for "The Daily Show", puts his characteristic volcanic rage in print as he examines the events of his life that shaped his anti-authoritarian point of view and developed his comedic perspective. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.
CBA 7854 Sweetbriar by Brenda Wilbee. #1 in the Sweetbriar series. The first in the Sweetbriar series follows the Boren and the Denny families as they journey west in 1851 and found the city of Seattle. Louisa Boren's rugged determination and deep faith lead her across the country and into the heart of David Denny. Narrated by Alita Kiaer.
CBA 7839 Citizen Vince by Jess Walter. It's the fall of 1980, eight days before a presidential election that pits the down-trodden Jimmy Carter against the suspiciously sunny Ronald Reagan. In a quiet house in Spokane, Washington, Vince Camden wakes up at 1:50am, pockets his weekly stash of stolen credit cards, and drops in on an all-night poker game with his low-life friends on his way to his witness-protection job dusting crullers at Donut Make You Hungry. Over the course of the next week, on the run from Spokane to New York's Lower East Side, Vince Camden will negotiate a maze of obsessive cops, eager politicians, and emerging mobsters, only to find that redemption might just appear in -- of all places -- a voting booth. Narrated by Ed Kennedy.
CBA 7797 The Smoke Room: A Novel of Suspense by Earl Emerson. Some might call it a sign that Jason Gum began his new job as a firefighter with a call to clean up the remains of a pig that has fallen 11,000 feet through the roof of a Seattle home. Mistakes and social foibles compound as this noir mystery unfolds, introducing the star-crossed Gum to villainy, life-threatening challenges, and a love affair with a seductive older woman. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.
CBA 7794 Bold Spirit: Helga Estby's Forgotten Walk Across Victorian America by Linda Lawrence Hunt. Helga Estby left Spokane, Washington, and walked to New York City on a $10,000 challenge. This remarkable story of hardship and suffering was long lost and only recently discovered by the author. Narrated by Marilyn Goebel.
CBA 7716 Dr. King's Refrigerator by Charles Johnson. Each of the four stories in this collection is a cultural and philosophical portrait that explores issues of identity and race. Stories range from the spiritual journey of a martial arts teacher on Chicago's South Side to an illuminating and deeply human tale about pre-Montgomery Martin Luther King Jr. and a revelation he had when he looked into his refrigerator late one night. Narrated by Steve Hunziker.
CBA 7702 Frequencies by Joshua Ortega. This cautionary science fiction story set in Seattle during the year 2051 portrays a society that no longer has a middle class, where cars can fly and virtually everything is run by computer. Narrated by Lynn Rodgers.
CBA 7699 Strangers and Beggars by James Van Pelt. Love gets sealed with the sacrifice of a finger, monsters roam high school hallways and invisible dwarves function as angels of death on a city bus. This volume gathers together 17 stories by Van Pelt which showcase his explorations in science fiction, fantasy, and horror as he contemplates modern dystopias. 2002. Narrated by John Nadeau.
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Content Modified: 21 November 2007
11/21/2007