Genre Awards: Adrenaline!

Happy Monday, Happy Readers!

I recently stumbled across the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA) selections for their 2009 Reading List award.
Here’s the skinny on the award:

The Reading List annually recognizes the best books in eight genres: adrenaline (which includes suspense, thriller and adventure), fantasy, historical fiction, horror, mystery, romance, science fiction and women’s fiction.

So, for the next few weeks I will publish their picks for the various genres… First up:

Adrenaline!

Blue Heaven by C.J. Box

In this relentlessly paced story two children witness a murder, elude crooked ex-cops, and find refuge with a taciturn rancher. The evocative landscape and emotional depth, along with the engaging characters and provocative story line, combine to create an unforgettable novel.

Read-Alikes:

Killer Weekend by Ridley Pearson
Nothing to Lose byLee Child
Hombre by Elmore Leonard

Shortlist

The Dirty Secrets Club by Meg Gardiner
Hold Tight by Harlan Coben
L.A. Outlaws by T. Jefferson Parker
Rules of Deception by Christopher Reich

By the way, if you have a few minutes today, check out this interesting article on Genre Novels — and how a novel can transcend its genre…

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I have been a high school teacher for 15 years and am ready to embark on a new project! I hope to promote classic literature and help book clubs rediscover these gems.

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