Over the past several weeks, our attention has been drawn to the history of the Civil War and its aftermath. As we celebrate Fourth of July, you might pause and give some thought to that crucial time in the foundation of the country we are still striving to perfect. If you haven’t read the Declaration of Independence in a while, this is a great time
TENDER LAND by William Kent Kruger DEAR EDWARD by ANN NAPOLITANO EVERYTHING I NEVER TOLD YOU by Celeste Ng AMERICAN DIRT by Jeanine Cummins THE MARSH KING’S DAUGHTER by Karen Dionne ALL FALL DOWN by Jennifer Weiner THE MIRACLE ON MONHEGAN ISLAND by Elizabeth Kelly SISTERS IN LAW BY Linda Hirshman THE BOOK WOMAN OF TROUBLESOME CREEK by Kim Michele Richardson LIFE UNDERCOVER: COMING OF AGE
Tuesday are big days in the book world. It is release day for many new titles, especially those with lots of pre-release marketing or the new works by popular authors (except for James Patterson whose books release on Mondays.) Here are some of the books that will be released on June 30, 2020. Apocalypse Never: Why Environmental Alarmism Hurts Us All by Michael Shellenberger. The
Two views on This Tender Land If you expect “This Tender Land” to live up to expectations set by “Ordinary Grace”, prepare to be disappointed. It lacks the intriguing mystery, the rich character development, the skilful plotting, and the thought-provoking themes of “Grace”. Better to turn to his Cork O’Connor mystery series, which follow a police detective and his family through page-turning crime solving in
A friend asked me to recommend to her a good ‘beach read.’ I asked her what she meant. First of all, she needed a paperback book she could take to the beach. Didn’t want to take the tablet to the beach, of course. Then she said the story needed to be light. Most books that our book clubs read are NOT ‘beach reads’. Some of
Home for Erring and Outcast Girls A NOVEL By JULIE KIBLER Category: Historical Fiction | Women’s Fiction ABOUT HOME FOR ERRING AND OUTCAST GIRLS In turn-of-the-20th century Texas, the Berachah Home for the Redemption and Protection of Erring Girls is an unprecedented beacon of hope for young women consigned to the dangerous poverty of the streets by birth, circumstance, or personal tragedy. Built in 1903 on the dusty outskirts of Arlington, a remote
Did anyone notice a book that was published in 2019 entitled The Pandemic Century: One Hundred Years of Panic, Hysteria and Hubris? The book was written by Mark Honigsbaum. Needless to say, it did not make the best seller list or become an instant book club hit. Who knew, right? Honigsbaum is a medical historian and lecturer in journalism at the City University , London.
Even if you’re taking your book club online this summer, there are still a bunch of great titles coming out from which your group can choose. Whether you’re following along with Oprah’s Book Club or choosing your own group’s next read, we’ve compiled a list that ticks all the boxes. Looking for a searing memoir? A sweeping romance? How about a page-turning thriller? These are some
Checking out a book from the satellite library has never been easier. Just drive by Mary Hoffman’s house from 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. to choose a few books from her garage. If you have books to donate, please let Mary know.
Advice for Wives (circa 1896) (author unknown to me) “The indiscriminate reading of novels is one of the most injurious habits to which a married woman can be subject. Besides the false views of human nature it will impart, it produces an indifference to the performance of domestic duties and contempt for ordinary realities”.
