Exploring Top Books of Shelfari

The classic holiday favorite is now available in a newly designed gift package, featuring a dramatic reading by Liam Neeson (on both cassette and compact disk), a hardcover copy of The Polar Express, and a keepsake bell with ribbon.

The Ex Factor: A Novel

by Tu-Shonda L. Whitaker

This emotional, erotically-charged novel follows three half-sisters and their complicated relationships with one another and with the men in their lives. Celeste thinks all she wants in life are her family and a nice home in the suburbs. Yet lately she’s got a hunch that her sexy husband, Sharief, a New York City policeman, is patrolling more than just the streets. Celeste is sure he’s cheating on her. When she... (more)

Down in the Dirty

by J. M. Benjamin

Childhood friends, Keisha, Trisha, Tasha and Teefa quickly learn how to use their beauty and sexual prowess to manipulate men. Each woman has suffered abuse at the hand of a man, and decide to make a life-long pact. These gorgeous, but scandalous women turn the tables by making any man that cross their path pay for their womanizing behavior; especially if their not from the Dirty. These women don't know the... (more)

A Rose Among Thorns

by James Jimmy DaSaint Mathis

Rose, a very attractive 20 year-old, is the oldest child in her family. Circumstances force her to drop out of college to help her struggling family to survive. But, moving from the upper class suburbs of Cherry Hill, New Jersey to West Philadelphia's West Park Housing Project is a culture shock. Her move introduces her to a world where crack addicts, rape, drugs and crime are everyday facts of life. Working at... (more)

Angel

by Cliff McNish

Freya's intense passion for angels led her into years of mental illness. Now, just when she's starting to believe she's normal again, a dark angel starts to follow her. Soon she learns a stunning truth: She is an angel herself. And an angel's job is nothing like she imagined it would be...

The Quicksand Pony

by Alison Lester

'Biddy, I'm sorry, we're going to have to leave her.' 'What?' Biddy struggles out of the quicksand. 'You can't leave her! The tide's coming in. She'll drown!' But the pony is trapped and Biddy is forced to go on without her. The next day the only signs of Bella area hoof prints in the sand...with small footprints and the paw marks of a dog. Who has rescued Bella? Who could be so small and be alone on this remote... (more)

Change We Can Believe In

Barack Obama's Plan to Renew America's Promise

by Barack Obama

The election of Barack Obama as President of the United States is a defining moment in American history. After years of failed policies and failed politics from Washington, this is our chance to reclaim the American dream. Barack Obama has proven to be a new kind of leader–one who can bring people together, be honest about the challenges we face, and move this nation forward. Change We Can Believe In outlines... (more)

Ripleys Believe It or Not!: Seeing Is Believing

Ripleys Believe It or Not!: Seeing Is Believing

by Geoff Tibbals

This all new 6th title in the best selling Ripley's Believe It or Not! annual series, is a compendium of incredible bizarre facts, stories, interviews and features all presented in a stunning bright new design. This year's book also features icons that guide readers to astounding video clips on our new fully-integrated website, where they can see some of our subjects in action. Also, a dramatic eight-page... (more)

Rescuing Wayward Children - When a Loved One Goes AstrayLarry Barkdull

Rescuing Wayward Children - When a Loved One Goes Astray

by Larry Barkdull

by Beth Moore

Join Beth Moore as she explores what it means to know and truly believe God--as described in Isaiah 43:10. Drawing from the "Hereos of Faith" in Hebrews 11, this study examins the lives of Abraham, Moses and others who believed God. Through their examples, Beth encourages women to deepen their own trust in God and receive a fresh word from Him.

When You Believe

by Jessica Barksdale Inclan

Running from three thugs, Miranda Stead seeks safety, plunging through the first unlocked doorway she finds,into a place she should never have been able to enter. Surrounded by a room full of suspicious, robe-wearing people intent on remaining secret, Miranda recognizes a new danger - one she is only able to avoid when Sariel steps in to protect her. He must now use the power of his touch to erase her memory of... (more)

Shelfari Book Activity

Tags: believe

The Polar Express Gift Set

by Chris Van Allsburg