Recommended by Jen R.
At the first snow, a woman has gone missing and the mysterious appearance of a snowman signifies the work of a serial killer. Detective Harry Hole and his new female partner form a strong professional relationship, but struggle with their own personal problems. Who the Snowman is will surprise you! A great book for fans of crime and serial killer fiction.
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Monday, September 12, 2011
The Tea Rose by Jennifer Donnelly
Recommended by Jean
A rags-to-riches story which begins in turn-of-the-century London and ends in New York City. Well-written, this story kept me interested until the end. Highly recommended.
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A rags-to-riches story which begins in turn-of-the-century London and ends in New York City. Well-written, this story kept me interested until the end. Highly recommended.
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Wednesday, June 29, 2011
At Home: A Short History of Private Life by Bill Bryson
Recommended by Jo Ann
643.1 BRY [sound recording]
Bryson's narration of the audio version is a real treat. He lives in a 1851 former rectory and takes us on an entertaining tour of each room and how it has evolved over centuries. As People magazine writes, "If this book doesn't supply you with five years' worth of dinner conversation, you're not paying attention." Amazon's Best Book of the Month in 2010.
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643.1 BRY [sound recording]
Bryson's narration of the audio version is a real treat. He lives in a 1851 former rectory and takes us on an entertaining tour of each room and how it has evolved over centuries. As People magazine writes, "If this book doesn't supply you with five years' worth of dinner conversation, you're not paying attention." Amazon's Best Book of the Month in 2010.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011
A Widow's Story by Joyce Carol Oates
Recommended by JoAnn
B Oates
Oates's 78 year old husband was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, improved considerably, then suddenly died from a hospital infection. Married for 46 years, she is barely able to cope with her loss, and this memoir is a somewhat 'stream of consciousness' revelation detailing her private pain.
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B Oates
Oates's 78 year old husband was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, improved considerably, then suddenly died from a hospital infection. Married for 46 years, she is barely able to cope with her loss, and this memoir is a somewhat 'stream of consciousness' revelation detailing her private pain.
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Saturday, April 23, 2011
The Informationist by Taylor Stevens
Recommended by Lauren
FIC Stevens
Wondering what to read next after The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? Try this suspenseful, fast-paced thriller by debut author Taylor Stevens. Series heroine Vanessa "Michael" Munroe, renowned for her expert ability to acquire and analyze information, is hired by a Texas oil tycoon to search for his missing daughter Emily. Munroe's investigation takes place in dangerous and remote areas of Africa where the girl vanished several years earlier. Can Munroe find Emily before she becomes the hunted herself? An action-packed plot, with a bit of romance, in the unique settings of Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, made for a great read.
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FIC Stevens
Wondering what to read next after The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo? Try this suspenseful, fast-paced thriller by debut author Taylor Stevens. Series heroine Vanessa "Michael" Munroe, renowned for her expert ability to acquire and analyze information, is hired by a Texas oil tycoon to search for his missing daughter Emily. Munroe's investigation takes place in dangerous and remote areas of Africa where the girl vanished several years earlier. Can Munroe find Emily before she becomes the hunted herself? An action-packed plot, with a bit of romance, in the unique settings of Equatorial Guinea and Cameroon, made for a great read.
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Monday, April 11, 2011
Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand
Recommended by Barbara
940.5472 HIL
Meet Louie Zamperini. In his 90s now, he's had a life full of amazing adventures:
- a juvenile delinquent in California during the 1920s - a world class runner competing in the 1936 Berlin Olympics
- a bombardier in the Army Air Corps over the Pacific in WWII
Planes crash, sharks attack, and Japanese POW camps all figure in this true story of cruelty, survival, courage, heroism, but most of all, undying spirit. From the author of the award-winning "Seabiscuit".
Friday, April 08, 2011
Marcelo in the Real World by Francisco X. Stork
Recommended by Jen R.
YA Stork
Marcelo Sandoval is 17-years-old with a non-classified, highly-functioning Autism-Spectrum disorder who spent a comfortable life so far sleeping in his backyard tree house and attending private schools. His father, a corporate attorney, coerses Marcelo to spend the summer working in the mailroom at his firm, in hopes that Marcelo will learn the ways of the "real world". When Marcelo finds a disturbing photo, he sets out on a personal journey to right the wrongs he experiences through the subtleties of life in the "real world".
Swamplandia! by Karen Russell
Recommended by Jen R.
Fic Russell
Fic Russell
Twelve-year-old Ava Bigtree and her family are alligator wrestlers who own Swamplandia, a tourist attraction in the Florida Everglades. When Hilola, mother and star of the big show, dies, Swamplandia falls apart and the family follows suit. Each family member embarks on a personal journey to save the Bigtree name and family business. This book is refreshing, humorous, and well written.
The Case for Israel by Alan Dershowitz
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Up From the Blue by Susan Henderson
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