Page 50 July 2012 More summer books for time at beach or on sofa By Amanda Goossen It’s summer time and hopefully you’re taking the time to enjoy a bit of down time, whether on a beach or on your living room sofa. During this much needed rest and relaxation, I hope you choose to pick up a good book or two. To help you with your summertime book selections, I have a list of both old and new, in a multitude of genres. ARCADIA NEWS BOOK CLUB The Arcadia News Book Club (new members are always welcome; please email Amanda@arcadianews.com to let us know you are planning to come) will meet at 7 p.m. July 26 at The Black Cat Coffee House. We will be discussing BEST KEPT SECRET by Amy Hatvany. Also, as a group we’ve decided to begin a book swap. Please bring a book you’d like to share and you’ll get to take home a book from a fellow member. As always the book club will feature coffee and dessert, as well as giveaways from local companies and book publishers. BEST KEPT SECRET By Amy Hatvany Cadence doesn’t want to drink. She promises herself every morning that today will be the day she starts a n e w . Yet the r e a l i t i e s of a failed marriage, the career she had chosen to give up and the experience of caring for her five-year- old son, all alone, prove to be too much. Cadence masterfully hides the bottles, over explains her behavior and truly believes her slow descent into alcoholism is a secret only she can see. The truth, however, is that everyone, even her precious son Charlie is watching as her life begins to spin completely out of control. One of my favorite books of last year, I believe “Best Kept Secret’’ is one of the most well-written, honest novels I have ever read. Spine-chilling, emotional and even completely lovable, Amy Hatvany created a novel of mere perfection. I bring it to our book club this month because it’s simply too good to be unknown. Fiction: IN THE BAG By Kare Klise In her fi rst novel for adults, Kate Klise creates a lighthearted story about travel in the modern world. As a father and son board a plane to Europe, the father accidentally bumps into a mother who is accompanying her daughter to France. As he forces her to spill her wine, he sees her face and can’t stop thinking about her. He even goes as far as to leave a mysterious note in her purse when they exit the airport. When Coco opens her bag in France, she discovers a wrinkled mess of clothes and realizes she has the wrong bag. When Webb and his dad arrive in Madrid, he also learns he has the wrong bag, which sets off a series of sweet, funny and mischievous events between the two teenagers. Let the love, romance and mayhem begin. “In the Bag” is a terri fi c novel, perfect for your summer vacation. Just don’t lose your bag! TRUTH LIKE THE SUN By Jim Lynch Roger Morgan is a well-known fi xture of Seattle. As the mastermind behind the 1962 World Fair, Roger made himself and his city famous. Then four decades later, at the age of seventy when he decides to run for mayor, an up and coming young reporter, Helen Gulanos, realizes that the story behind Morgan could take her career to exciting new heights. The story is written with precision, easily navigating between 1962 and its present time, telling two stories while really telling one. The characters are charming and extremely powerful. Truly a political drama all readers will enjoy. CARRY THE ONE By Carol Anshaw A car full of drunk and stoned friends exits a wedding reception, only to hit and kill a ten year old girl on a dark country road. Twenty- fi ve years later, they are each still dealing with the aftermath. While some strive and others fail, this in your face tale of turmoil and growth proves that each and every one of us deals with things in our own way. Anshaw’s writing, characters and brutal honesty about human nature will have every reader question how they would move on from disaster. THE KINGS OF COOL (Prequel to SAVAGES) By Don Winslow In Don Winslow’s New York Times bestseller, “Savages” readers were captivated by Los Angeles drug dealers, Continued on page 56 NMLS# 179446 / BK0902429 / NOVA NMLS 3087 om Ross has been my lender for almost 10 years. He constantly strives to be the best and that translates into impeccable service. I refer Tom to all my clients knowing they are going to get the most honest and professional advice in the industry. I will continue to use Tom Ross as my preferred lender and would encourage you to do the same. - Monique Walker ~ RE/MAX Excalibur Senior Loan Officer 602.791.5861 www.asktomross.com W Wh hy y T To op p p p A A Age en nts I In n n O Ou ur r r M M Mar rk ket t T T Tr ru us st t U Us: i

Jennifer Herndon , fi rst grade teacher at Archway Veritas was nominated by Tricia Longnecker who states “Her teaching is a balance of structure and nurturing that everyone wishes for in every classroom… We love Mrs. Herndon!” – November 2011 The Arcadia News team would like to pay tribute one more time to all of the winners of the “Teachers We Love “ contest. We wish all of the teachers and students a great summer and look forward to seeing your nominations in the Fall. Many thanks to all of the teachers who make a difference! Teachers We Love Teachers We Love Nominated by Theresa Mansour was Charlene Mills who teaches second grade at St. Thomas the Apostle. “Mrs. Mills is the most energe Ɵ c and caring teacher I’ve ever met. She is not only a fabulous teacher, but a great role model for all. She wears brightly colored clothing and bracelets to a Ʃ ract her pupils a Ʃ en Ɵ on – she’s amazing!” – January 2012 Barbara Fuller is a Reading Specialist at New Way Academy, a school that teaches students K-12 with dyslexia how to read since 1968. Barbara is a gi Ō ed and Ɵ reless teacher who helps her students become successful and produc Ɵ ve members of society. Her incredible kindness, pa Ɵ ence and posi Ɵ ve outlook are what encourage her students to achieve their literacy goals. - February 2012 Molly Woods teaches Sixth Grade Math and Social Studies at St. Theresa Catholic School and is described as an amazing teacher. “She takes her Ɵ me explaining her subjects, and most importantly, she wants her students to be successful. She ensures her student’s success by o ff ering early morning and a Ō erschool review sessions which helps her students understand what they must do/know to earn an “A”. Her passion for her subjects is evident to her students and parents alike.” Nominated by: Amy and Je ff Donnell. - May 2012 Mrs. Perry-Clark who has taught music at Christ Lutheran School for over 20 years, was nominated by by several parents, students and graduates. Mrs. Perry-Clark received high praise for her “musical leadership, boundless energy, persistent enthusiasm, helpful guidance and endless love to each and every student.” Mrs. P.C. (as she is known to most of her students) and her family also act as gracious volunteers with her en Ɵ re family pitching in at school performances. Congratula Ɵ ons to Mrs. Perry-Clark. – June 2012 Our very fi rst winner was Jennifer Palmer , Resource Specialist at Christ Lutheran School and nominated by student Max Beall. “Mrs. Palmer is always there for you and helps kids who are in need. She is an excellent resource teacher.” - October 2011 Barb Thomas teaches Math at Arcadia High School and “makes learning math fun! Both our daughters have taken math classes from Mrs. Thomas and have been inspired to go farther and take more di ffi cult classes. Mrs. Thomas is a fabulous, inspiring teacher!” Nominated by: Linda Ribnik, MD. –April 2012 Pa ƫ Bordenave is a fi rst grade teacher at Hopi Elementary and was nominated by both Ellen and Tommy Gruwell. Tommy says of Mrs. Bordenave, “I’ve had a lot of teachers but Mrs. Bordenave was the best! She’s always fair, neat and calm – she’s got the X Factor!” – December 2011 Elizabeth Missal , 5th and 6th grade teacher at ANLC, really gets to know her students and then fi nds a way to reach and mo Ɵ vate each one. “She is just the right blend of serious and silly, caring and tough, with loads of hands-on, interac Ɵ ve learning. She’s made a huge di ff erence in our daughter’s achievement and love of learning.” Nominated by: Diane Sanders. – March 2012 y nda R nd d d d d da h h h