Even though it’s been unseasonably warm this winter, we thought it would be fun to do a “Snow and Winter” theme this week. Who knows, […]
Bears
What do bears do during the winter? We found out in this week’s story time. Books: “Kiss Good Night” by Amy Hest “Old Bear” by […]
Ann Patchett and the Bel Canto Curse
Ann Patchet’s latest novel, State of Wonder, is a terrific book, as was her previous novel, Run. But when I recommend either of these excellent […]
Turning Wine to Water-really!
A summary of Wine to Water, a book about Doc Hendley’s humanitarian organization that provides clean water to countries and people across the globe.
Are You There Satan? It’s Me, Madison
In his latest novel, Damned: Life Is Short. Death Is Forever, Chuck Palahniuk is the antithesis of Judy Blume whose character mused, “Are you there, […]
Have You Found Your God Yet? (Random Nonfiction)
Author Eric Weiner lands in the Emergency Room with severe stomach pain. While waiting for his diagnosis, a nurse cryptically asks, “Have you found your […]
What if… you read ‘to be sung underwater’?
Who hasn’t wondered, “What if?” or “What if I had taken the road not taken?” In Tom McNeal’s novel, To Be Sung Underwater, his protagonist […]
Turn of Mind
Alice LaPlante’s debut novel, Turn of Mind presents compelling characters enmeshed in difficult, sometimes enigmatic relationships. At its center is Dr. Jennifer White, a retired […]
