NBS recommends intriguing reads
Theodore Boone: Kid Lawyer
By John Grisham
P325
MANILA, Philippines - A perfect murder. A faceless witness. A lone courtroom champion knows the whole truth and he’s only 13 years old. Meet Theodore Boone. In the small city of Strattenburg, there are many lawyers, and though he’s only 13, Theo Boone thinks he’s one of them. Theo knows every judge, policeman, court clerk — and a lot about the law. He dreams of being a great trial lawyer, of a life in the courtroom but Theo finds himself in court much sooner than expected. Because he knows so much — maybe too much — he is suddenly dragged into the middle of a sensational murder trial. A cold-blooded killer is about to go free, and only Theo knows the truth. The stakes are high, but Theo won’t stop until justice is served.
Playing The Game: A Novel
By Barbara Taylor Bradford
P315
Annette Remmington, a London art consultant and private dealer, is at the top of her game. She is considered a rising star in the international world of art, and has a roster of wealthy clients who trust her judgment and her business acumen. Her success reaches new heights when a rare and long lost Rembrandt finds its way into her hands, which she restores and sells for top dollar. Called the auction of the year, Annette becomes the most talked about art dealer in the world. Annette is married to her mentor and personal champion, the much older Marius Remmington. For twenty years, Marius has groomed her into the international art star that she has become, not to mention saving her from a dark and gritty past. She is his pride and joy, and as her best advisor, it’s with great care that he hand picks only the best journalist possible to do a profile on his beloved wife in a popular London Sunday newspaper. Jack Chalmers is a bit of a celebrity himself, becoming one of the top journalists of his time. Marius believes only he will be able to capture the true brilliance of his lovely wife. But Marius never intends to put his marriage in jeopardy. How could he have known that the connection between Jack and Annette would ignite so many secrets? And how could he know that Jack would uncover a scandal that could ultimately destroy them all? Barbara Taylor Bradford does it again in this epic novel of seduction, passion and international intrigue. Playing the game has never been so thrilling.
The Silent Sea: A Novel Of The Oregon Files
Clive Cussler and Jack Du Brul
P315
On December 7, 1941, five brothers exploring a shaft on a small island off the coast of Washington state make an extraordinary discovery, only to be interrupted by news of Pearl Harbor. In the present, Cabrillo, chasing the remnants of a crashed satellite in the Argentine jungle, stumbles upon a shocking revelation of his own. His search to untangle the mystery leads him, first, to that small island and its secret, and then much farther back, to an ancient Chinese expedition - and a curse that seems to have survived for more than 500 years. If Cabrillo’s team is successful in its quest, the reward could be incalculable. If not, the only reward is death.
Best You Ever
By Rebecca Swanner
P605
You can never be too rich or too thin or too happy, smart, young, sexy or stress-free. In this book, you’ll find the daily tips, tricks, and tried-and-true tactics you need to be all these things — and more. Each day’s entry offers advice for a different aspect of your life. Monday, only use cash or checks to make sure you save money. Tuesday, create a happiness blog to record life’s best moments. Wednesday, eat folic acid to be thinner. Thursday, try sage and lemon balm to improve your memory. Friday, pile on the garlic to fight aging. Saturday, to spice things up create your arousal map. Sunday, tune up your chakras to relax. With this book, you can transform yourself and your life — one day at a time!
Kelly Hoppen Ideas: Creating A Home For The Way You Live
By Kelly Hoppen
P1,675
Kelly Hoppen Ideas provides an indispensable source of inspiration; creative problem solving and insightful advice for transforming your home and making it reflect your individual style. Kelly Hoppen MBE is a British interior designer whose unique design aesthetic and broad range of stunning ideas has won her international acclaim. In October 2009, Kelly celebrated 30 years in business, designing some of the most beautiful homes in the world, and was presented with an MBE honor by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for services to interior design. Kelly’s celebrated interior design studio, Kelly Hoppen Interiors, has completed international schemes for residential and commercial properties, yachts and private jets, as well as interiors for British Airways’ first class cabin. The first designer to share her knowledge, Kelly launched the Kelly Hoppen Design School, held at her design studio to give the public the opportunity to learn the design secrets that she has championed throughout her long career. Kelly’s ability to achieve informal living by combining style, luxury, and simplicity is key to her successful range of home furnishings and accessories, sold through her London shop and in around 40 outlets worldwide. Her calm and elegant aesthetic has also been captured and made available to the mass market through an exclusive diffusion line for QVC in the UK. In 2010 Kelly also made the transition into fashion design with her collection of luxury organic clothing to wear at home.
