In the Company of a Courtesan, by Sarah Dunant

Recommended by Donna

FIC DUNANT

A novel of historical fiction set in the late 1500s, this is truly a story of friendship. Fiammetta is a courtesan and her friend and confidant is a dwarf nicknamed Bucino. They leave Rome when the city is destroyed and move to Venice to start anew. A city rich in political intrigue and religious fanaticism, they make a new life for themselves only to see it destroyed when the courtesan falls in love! When you read this book you will truly feel you are floating on the canals of Venice.
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The Devil Wears Prada, by Lauren Weisberger

Recommended by Jo Ann

FIC WEISBERGER

Recent college graduate, Andrea Sachs, accepts her first job as assistant to a top fashion magazine editor, a position for which many would die. Her daily existence is one of humiliation, degradation and slave laborer to a ruthless, self-centered, unreasonable demon of a boss. The “carrot” that keeps her working is the promise of a New Yorker dream job. A fun, quick read prior to seeing the movie.
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Stuffed: Adventures of a Restaurant Family, by Patricia Volk

Recommended by Jo Ann

Non-fiction 641.5 VOL

Patricia’s memoir is a humorous, heartwarming, and nostalgic walk through her years growing up in a New York City restaurant family in the mid-1900s. Four generations of unique and colorful family members, whose ups and downs are woven around the dinner table, will put a smile on your face.

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