While most of our images of Hell may come from the Bible, The History of Hell shows readers how different cultures have interpreted the underworld, including the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans, and early Christians. In addition to dominent cultures, literature has played a part in developing our perceptions of Hell through the works of The Venerable Bede, Christopher Marlowe, Dante Alighieri, Edmund Spenser, John Milton, John Donne, and Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Also included are photographs of sculptures and paintings from notable artists such as Auguste Rodin, William Blake, and Michelangelo. A wonderful brief introduction to notable writers and artists - sure to inspire more reading on the topic! 
Just when I think I can't possible take another vampire novel, along comes All Just Glass. Amelia Atwater-Rhodes has brilliantly constructed a world full of vampires and the witches that hunt them. All Just Glass, is part of the Den of Shadows series. Sarah, a witch, has been turned into a vampire by her boyfriend. Now Sarah's sister, Adia, has to kill her. Under the Rights of Kin, one of the oldest witch laws, Adia has to kill the vampire that looks like her sister. This fast-paced novel, which takes place over twenty-fours, is a treat for fantasy fans! 
Johnson gives an excellent overview of today's library profession. Today's librarians aren't just sitting behind a desk, they are in Second Life, writing blogs, and teaching technology classes. While today's generation of students are doing research with Google, librarians are constantly being asked what they can provide that Google can't. What if you need a book on Buddhism, but you are asking Google to find books on "bootyism"? You need to consult a human to help you in your search. While Google is a wonderful tool to navigate the web, you need to know how to use it. Librarians, as they change and adapt to changes in technology, will continue to be invaluable.
Sure you can go a day without making a purchase, but what about a year? While it may seem extreme, Mark Boyle makes a case for a world without purchases. While Boyle doesn't believe his year long experiment will yield a world without money, his study of such a world is an entertaining read. He also provides resources for his less extreme readers who may want to make small changes such as trading your goods (www.freecycle.org), swapping your books (www.bookhopper.com), and free lodging (www.couchsurfing.com). For more environmentally-friendly ideas, see Sleeping Naked is Green by Vanessa Farquharson.
After years of trying to have a baby, Max and Zoe are finally pregnant with the child of their dreams! When their child arrives stillborn, their marriage falls apart. They get a quick divorce, without lawyers, just wanting to go their separate ways. While Max escapes into alcohol, Zoe finds love with Vanessa, a school guidance counselor. Zoe is ready is start a family again and wants to use the frozen embryos that Max and Zoe created during their marriage. Picoult tackles some difficult issues, gay rights and reproductive laws, in an engaging story.
