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Cool Books in our Book Swap!

Monday, August 16th, 2010

It’s HOT… Think Cool! All of the books below are available for swapping right now:

		*Cold Hit* by Linda Fairstein. Alexandra Cooper has seen many murder victims, but few more disturbing than the silk-clad body of a woman, her hands and feet tied to a ladder, pulled from the turbulent waters at Manhattan’s northern tip. Alex hopes for a “cold hit” — a DNA match that would reveal the identity of the murderer… See other highly-rated mystery books currently available for swapping.
		*Cold Mountain* by Charles Frazier. Sorely wounded and fatally disillusioned, a Confederate soldier decides to walk back to his home in the Blue Ridge Mountains and to Ada, the woman he loved there years before… Hugely acclaimed, winner of the National Book Award, this is an enthralling adventure, a stirring love story, and a luminous evocation of a vanished America. Browse other General Fiction books currently available for swapping.
		*Be More Chill* by Ned Vizzini. Jeremy Heere is your average high school dork…until he hears about the “squip.” A pill-sized supercomputer that you swallow, the squip is a technological breakthrough guaranteed to make anybody cool. By instructing Jeremy on everything, the squip transforms him and soon Jeremy is friends with his former tormentors and has the attention of the Hottest Girls in School. But Jeremy discovers that there is a dark side to having a computer inside your brain–and it can have disastrous consequences. See other Young Adult selections currently available for swapping.
		*Born in Ice* by Nora Roberts When the harsh storms of winter descend upon western Ireland, the locals stay indoors – and visitors stay away. Brianna Concannon’s bed-and-breakfast becomes a cold and empty place. That’s fine with Brianna, who enjoys the peace and quiet. But this year she’s expecting an unusual guest – a restless wanderer with a painful past, he plans to spend the cold winter alone. But sometimes fate has a plan of its own. Sometimes a fire can be born in ice…… See other Romantic Suspense books currently available for swapping.
		*Snow Falling on Cedars* by David Guterson. On San Piedro Island in 1954, a local fisherman is found suspiciously drowned, and a Japanese American named Kabuo Miyamoto is charged with his murder. In the course of the ensuing trial, it becomes clear that what is at stake is more than one man’s guilt. Gripping, tragic, and densely atmospheric, Snow Falling on Cedars is a masterpiece of suspense. See other Literary Fiction books currently available for swapping.

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More Great Book Recommendations…

Friday, April 30th, 2010

And check out these great books you may have missed! All of the books below are available for swapping right now:

		Sleep Toward Heaven An intimate portrait of three women whose lives collide during a brutal Texas summer: Karen Lowens, who awaits her execution with a host of convicted serial killers on death row; Dr. Franny Wren who is resisting the urge to run from her fiance and her carefully crafted life; and Celia Mills, a once-vibrant librarian, who mourns her murdered husband. It’s a luminous story of murder and desire, solitude and grace… See other general fiction books currently available for swapping.
		A Wicked Snow Hannah Griffin was a girl when tragedy struck on her family’s farm. She still remembers the flames reflected against the newly fallen snow and the bodies the police dug up—one of them her mother’s. It was the nation’s worst murder scene in decades and the killer was never found. Two decades later Hannah is a CSI investigating a case of child abuse when an anonymous message turns her blood cold: Your Mom called... Browse other Police Procedural mysteries currently available for swapping.
		Stargirl. From the day she arrives at quiet Mica High in a burst of color and sound, the hallways hum with the murmur of “Stargirl, Stargirl.” The students are enchanted. At first. Then they turn on her. Stargirl is suddenly shunned for everything that makes her different… In this celebration of nonconformity, Newbery Medalist Jerry Spinelli weaves a tense, emotional tale about the perils of popularity and the thrill and inspiration of first love. See other Young Adult selections currently available for swapping.
		*Last Seen Alive* Chyna Greer was sixteen when her best friend, Zoey, disappeared. The two girls shared a bond that was stronger than blood. Chyna’s search for answers becomes a desperate race to uncover a chilling secret that strikes at the heart of everything she holds dear–and reveals the remorseless evil that has been hiding in plain sight… . See other Thriller books currently available for swapping.
		*Where the Heart Is. Seventeen-year-old, seven months pregnant Novalee Nation finds herself stranded at a Wal-Mart in Oklahoma, with just $7.77 in change. She’s about to discover hidden treasures in this small Southwestern town – a group of down-to-earth, deeply caring people who will come to love her more than she loves herself, and start her on a moving, warmhearted and unforgettable jourey See other Oprah’s Book Club selections currently available for swapping.*

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The Swappin’ O’ the Green.

Wednesday, March 31st, 2010

It’s the color of the day! All of these books are available for swapping right now:

		No Compromise: the Life Story of Keith Green He was only 28 when he died in a plane crash with two of his small children, but singer/songwriter Keith Green had already created a legacy of music and inspiration that would outlive him. He touched people through the vibrant lyrics in his songs, and Last Days Ministries, which he and his wife Melody founded, went on to challenge thousands of people to take to the mission fields of the world. See other biographies of religious figures currently available for swapping.
		*The Green Mile* Cold Mountain Penitentiary prison guard Paul Edgecombe has never seen anyone like John Coffey, a man with the body of a giant and the mind of a child, condemned for a violent and shocking crime. Edgecombe discovers the terrible, wondrous truth about Coffey, a truth that will challenge his most cherished beliefs…and yours. Browse other Stephen King books currently available for swapping.
		Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Cafe This gem of a story is told in various women’s voices. Readers are set down in the corner booth to eavesdrop on the comings and goings of an array of eccentric, ragtag characters who drop in for buttermilk biscuits, Big George’s barbecue, and, eventually, news about their own hometown murder mystery…. See other Southern Fiction selections currently available for swapping.
		*Green Girls* A writer, a father, a husband, the owner of a strictly ordered life, Jacob Winter is not a man prone to violence — until the day he walks in unexpectedly on his wife’s affair. Awakening in a small-town Maine jail with no memory of his alleged rampage, he is pulled into a twisted game of dark deceptions and psychological terror, one that could destroy his sanity and his soul. See other Suspense books currently available for swapping.
		*Mr. Maybe* Taking romantic comedy to a hip, sparkling new level, author Jane Green’s Mr. Maybe is a classic tale of what happens to one girl when her heart and her head aren’t looking for the same thing. With a laugh a minute and a heroine whose struggles in the dating jungle will remind you of your own, Mr. Maybe was a smash bestseller and highly rated by PaperbackSwap members. See other popular Jane Green “chick-lit” novels currently available for swapping.

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Lamb and Lion – One of these highly-rated books is sure to strike your fancy!

Tuesday, March 30th, 2010

All are available in The Market right now:

		*A Lion Among Men* Since Wicked was first published in 1995, millions of readers have discovered Gregory Maguire’s fantastically encyclopedic Oz, a world filled with characters both familiar and new, darkly conceived and daringly reimagined. In the much-anticipated third volume of the Wicked Years, we return to Oz, seen now through the eyes of the Cowardly Lion. … See other general fiction offerings currently available in the Market.
		*Look Both Ways* 14-year-old twins Meredith and Mallory are still getting used to their gifts: Merry can see the past and Mally can see the future. The story is told from both of their perspectives. Mally sees a vision of a white lion swiping a cheerleader’s shoes; Merry witnesses a cheerleader injured and hospitalized. As Merry tries to find the culprit, Mally tries to figure out who or what the white lion is… Browse other Teen books currently available in the Market.
		The Lion in Autumn: A Season with Joe Paterno and Penn State Football The Nittany Lions had losing seasons in four of five years; there were boos at Beaver Stadium and increasing calls for the aging Paterno to step down. Award-winning sportswriter Frank Fitzpatrick followed legendary coach JoePa as he struggled to save himself and his storied program, building a team that would win the Orange Bowl and compete for the national championship. See more books about Sports currently available in the Market.
		*Life’s Golden Ticket: At the behest of his fiancée Mary, who is clinging to life in a hospital bed, a man takes a mysterious envelope from her and makes his way to an abandoned amusement park. When he steps through the rusted entrance gates, the park magically comes to life. What follows is a journey of personal transformation as he overcomes his past, uncovers what happened to Mary, and, finally, discovers what is inside her mysterious envelope. See more Inspirational books, currently available in the Market.*
		*Bye-Bye, Black Sheep* . The newest arrival in the bestselling and wildly funny Mommy- Track mysteries! Their fledgling detective agency has spread its wings-and now Juliet and Al are finally flying high. They’re used to seeing many people come through the doors of their garage-turned-office, seeking their help. But they’re about to realize that they ain’t seen nothin’ yet… See recently-added Mysteries available in the Market now.

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Haynes Repair Manuals

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010

Save money in 2010 with Haynes Repair Manuals.

Haynes

How? If you or someone in your family is handy you can save a lot of money by maintaining or repairing your vehicle yourself. Of course you’re not going to save anything if you don’t know what you’re doing and end up damaging your vehicle instead. That’s where the Haynes Repair Manuals come in.

Chilton

There are two major publishers of do it yourself auto repair manuals, Haynes and Chiltons. Hayne’s repair manuals seem to be easier to follow with more pictures and step by step instructions; that’s why I’m recommending them. Chilton’s repair manuals also have step by step instruction but seem to include more detailed information. All of that information is great if you’re a mechanic but it seems to just get in the way when you’re trying to stumble through a basic repair job. Although, both publishers try to cover all the vehicles you may only be able to find one or the other for your vehicle depending on the make & model, popularity, etc. I’ve also noticed that Haynes Publishing has recently bought Chilton’s Publishing so these two seemingly different types of repair manuals may merge together over time. If you can’t find a Haynes or Chiltons manual for your vehicle, there is another option out there, the factory manual. Manuals from the factory are what the mechanics themselves use but they are very expensive, detailed, and even more complicated.

Whether you like to maintain your vehicle yourself or not I still recommend that everyone have a repair manual for each vehicle. Why? That little “Vehicle Handbook” that came in your glove box with the cartoon pictures showing you how to press the brake pedal before hitting a tree is completely worthless if you ask me. Isn’t it funny how the most expensive items have the smallest instruction/repair manuals? My blender instruction booklet is better than that little book in my glove box.

Here is a small sample of what’s available on PBS:

Chevrolet and GMC Pickup, Suburban Blazer and Jimmy, 1967-1987

Haynes Repair Manuals: Xtreme Customizing In-Car Entertainment

Isuzu Rodeo, Amigo; Honda Passport Automotive Repair Manual: 1989-1997

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Books of Love

Tuesday, February 9th, 2010

Zing! Went the strings of my heart! Try one of these love-themed books, available in The PBS Market right now:

		*Things I Want My Daughters to Know* How powerful is a mother’s love… When Barbara realizes time is running out, she writes letters to her four daughters, aware that they’ll be facing the trials and triumphs of life without her at their side. This heartfelt novel by bestselling author Elizabeth Noble celebrates the glorious, endless possibilities of life. See other general fiction offerings currently available in the Market.
		*Psyche in a Dress* The Goddess of Love…. A Young Adult book with mature themes, this is a contemporary retelling of the myths of Psyche, Echo, Eurydice and Persephone, weaving them together to create one story about love and the human soul. For mature teens or adults, written in Francesca Lia Block’s hauntingly lyrical prose. Browse other Young Adult books currently available in the Market.
		A Killer’s Kiss (Large Print) Dangerous Love. Once upon a time, Victor was engaged to a woman named Julia. She was beautiful and elegant and Victor always assumed she’d burn him, and she did. Now she’s back…her husband has been murdered, her fingerprints are all over the crime scene, and $1.7 million in cash is missing. Suddenly, Victor Carl is no longer fighting to rekindle a lost love. He’s fighting to save his life. See other Large Print selections currently available in the Market.
		*The Island of Eternal Love* Mythical love.... Alone in a city that haunts her, far from her family, her history, and the island she left behind, Cecelia seeks refuge in a mysterious old woman’s fascinating tale…the saga of three families from far-flung pieces of the world forms a story of legendary, unbreakable love. As Cecelia falls under the story’s heady sway, she discovers the source of the visions that plague her, and a link to the past she cannot shake.. See other books in the Psychological Suspense category, available in the Market.
		*The Love Spell : An Erotic Memoir of Spiritual Awakening* Magic love... This is the true story of a love spell that worked. Ivy League lawyer Phyllis Curott has a super-charged career, but one thing is missing: love. She casts a spell and her dream lover soon arrives… This wise and erotic memoir is a story that will speak to every woman who has dreamed of her Prince Charming. See more memoirs available in the Market now.

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Dear Librarian: Refund Credit, Book Reviews, No images,

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Dear Librarian- I sent a book I shouldn’t have sent, I admit it. It had writing in it and I didn’t really pay attention to that when I posted it. So the other member complained and I realized I hadn’t checked the book for writing before posting it! I’ll be more careful next time and I won’t ever post another book that doesn’t meet the club criteria again. I refunded her credit using the Give Refund button on the problem swap in my transaction archive, but she says I didn’t refund! How can I prove that I did? – Repentant in Rehoboth

Dear Hobey,

We’re glad to hear that you have learned the error of your ways. 🙂 You can tell this member that she can look in her Credit Registry (by clicking credits at the top of any page on the site) to see the credit you gave her. And if you have to refund (or if someone refunds to you) in the future, this will be easier – an email will be sent when the Give Refund button is used, to tell the member that the refund was given.

For anyone reading who doesn’t know where the Give Refund button is – it is on the Request Details page on every completed outgoing transaction in your Transaction Archive. Go to My Account > Transaction Archive and click Request Details on any book you sent that was received (whether or not it was marked received with a problem). You will see the Give Refund button at the top of the Request Details page.

Dear Librarian – I ran across a Book Review that was great. The reviewer said EXACTLY what i think about the book. Now I want to know what that reviewer thinks about other books. But there’s no link on the review to show me that member’s other reviews. Why not? – Disappointed in Denver

Dear Denny,

If the link is not there it means that either (1) this member has not reviewed any other books or (2) the member has the option for “show other members my list of reviews” set to Private or Buddies Only in his or her privacy controls.

We know this is disappointing! You should check his or her profile, if that is public, to see what books are on the Bookshelf and Wish List there, and check out your similarity index to this member. You can invite him or her to be a Buddy, since you liked that review so much. If she or he allows Buddies to see his or her review list, then you will have the “inside scoop”!

Dear Librarian – Something is seriously wrong with PBS when I try to get on from my work computer. There aren’t any images and it’s just a bunch of text on white background. It works fine from my computer at home. What’s up and how do I fix it? – Officeworker in Orlando

Dear Lando,

Your office’s computer system must be set to block unfamiliar domains. We have images stored in a number of places, and your work system must be refusing to let those domains be accessed to show you the site properly. If it is OK for you to access PaperBackSwap from work, you should ask your IT person to unblock the following domains:

www.paperbackswap.com
secure.paperbackswap.com
a.pbsstatic.com
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ca.pbsstatic.com
cb.pbsstatic.com
cc.pbsstatic.com
yui.yahooapis.com
cd.pbsstatic.com

These are the domains that host the site’s images, among other things. It is safe to allow access to these domains.

We add new subdomains when necessary to balance the workload across our servers, so this list can change over time, which is why accessing PBS from a very strict location such as a workplace or a school may pose difficulties intermittently.

We hope your boss is OK with letting you use the site during work hours, but if not, PaperBackSwap is always there for you when you get home!

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