Break No Bones -- Kathy Reichs
The Surrendered -- Chang-Rae Lee
The intertwined stories of June, a girl orphaned during the Korean War, Hector, an American soldier, and Sylvie, married to an American missionary in Korea, create a beautiful, yet tragically sad narrative, spanning more than thirty years.
A Night Too Dark -- Dana Stabenow
Kate Shugak investigates the discovery of a bear-eaten body in the woods, the disappearance of a man from the new mining operation in the Park and corporate espionage.
Major Pettigrew's Last Stand -- Helen Simonson
The long-widowered Major Pettigrew, an honorable, old-fashioned soul, falls in love with Mrs. Ali, the Pakistani shopkeeper, much to the horror of his son, and the villagers.
The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet's Nest -- Stieg Larson
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
JULY 2010
The Blind Side -- Michael Lewis
61 Hours -- Lee Child
An abandoned underground military facility, tons of methanphetamine, bikers -- the small town of Bolton, South Dakota has all this, plus a new federal supermax prison. And who should arrive in town in the middle of a blizzard? Jack Reacher. Watch out! A truly gobsmacking ending.
A Gate at the Stairs -- Lorrie Moore
Tassie, a 20 year old college student, takes a job as a nanny for a couple who have a secret past. As she becomes more attached to the adopted child she minds, she also begins a love affair with an exotic stranger from one of her classes. No one is who they appear to be. Events unfold in surprising and tragic ways.
206 Bones -- Kathy Reichs
The Poe Shadow -- Matthew Pearl
61 Hours -- Lee Child
An abandoned underground military facility, tons of methanphetamine, bikers -- the small town of Bolton, South Dakota has all this, plus a new federal supermax prison. And who should arrive in town in the middle of a blizzard? Jack Reacher. Watch out! A truly gobsmacking ending.
A Gate at the Stairs -- Lorrie Moore
Tassie, a 20 year old college student, takes a job as a nanny for a couple who have a secret past. As she becomes more attached to the adopted child she minds, she also begins a love affair with an exotic stranger from one of her classes. No one is who they appear to be. Events unfold in surprising and tragic ways.
206 Bones -- Kathy Reichs
The Poe Shadow -- Matthew Pearl
Monday, June 14, 2010
JUNE 2010
This Book is Overdue -- Marilyn Johnson
Old City Hall --
Comfort Food -- Kate Jacobs
The Deadbeat -- Marilyn Johnson
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo -- Stieg Larsson
Come, Thou Turtle -- Jessica Grant
Old City Hall --
Comfort Food -- Kate Jacobs
The Deadbeat -- Marilyn Johnson
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo -- Stieg Larsson
Come, Thou Turtle -- Jessica Grant
Saturday, May 15, 2010
MAY 2010
Game Change: Obama and the Clintons, McCain and Palin, and the Race of a Lifetime -- John Heilemann & Mark Halperin
The behind the scenes story of the 2008 presidential campaign.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle -- David Wroblewski
The Sawtelles breed extraordinary dogs on their farm in rural Wisconsin. Edgar, the only son of Gar and Trudy, was born mute and has a special relationship with the dogs. Gar has an accident one afternoon and Edgar is unable to summon help. Wracked with guilt and suspicious of his black-sheep uncle, Edgar belives that his father was murdered. His attempt to prove this have far reaching consequences.
When You Reach Me -- Rebecca Stead
Twelve year old Miranda is a latchkey kid in 1979 New York City. The four block radius that defines her life, is full of colorful, sometimes scary characters. When she begins to receive mysterious, anonymous notes predicting the future and warning of dangers, she realizes that the premise of her favourite book, A Wrinkle in Time, is validated. YA
Birth Marks -- Sarah Dunant
British PI Hannah Wolfe is asked to locate Carolyn Hamilton, a missing ballet dancer. Shortly thereafter, Carolyn's pregnant body is fished out of the Thames. Officially ruled a suicide, the case takes on a life of its own, as Hannah is employed to delve deeper.
Sea of Poppies -- Amitav Ghosh
Encompassing the Chinese Opium trade, the caste system of the Indian continent, and British imperialism, this tale weaves together the life stories of a disparate group of individuals. A saga of Dickensian proportions, with multi-lingual argots.
The Breakwater House -- Pascale Quiviger
A heartbreaking story of friendship, motherhood and loss.
The behind the scenes story of the 2008 presidential campaign.
The Story of Edgar Sawtelle -- David Wroblewski
The Sawtelles breed extraordinary dogs on their farm in rural Wisconsin. Edgar, the only son of Gar and Trudy, was born mute and has a special relationship with the dogs. Gar has an accident one afternoon and Edgar is unable to summon help. Wracked with guilt and suspicious of his black-sheep uncle, Edgar belives that his father was murdered. His attempt to prove this have far reaching consequences.
When You Reach Me -- Rebecca Stead
Twelve year old Miranda is a latchkey kid in 1979 New York City. The four block radius that defines her life, is full of colorful, sometimes scary characters. When she begins to receive mysterious, anonymous notes predicting the future and warning of dangers, she realizes that the premise of her favourite book, A Wrinkle in Time, is validated. YA
Birth Marks -- Sarah Dunant
British PI Hannah Wolfe is asked to locate Carolyn Hamilton, a missing ballet dancer. Shortly thereafter, Carolyn's pregnant body is fished out of the Thames. Officially ruled a suicide, the case takes on a life of its own, as Hannah is employed to delve deeper.
Sea of Poppies -- Amitav Ghosh
Encompassing the Chinese Opium trade, the caste system of the Indian continent, and British imperialism, this tale weaves together the life stories of a disparate group of individuals. A saga of Dickensian proportions, with multi-lingual argots.
The Breakwater House -- Pascale Quiviger
A heartbreaking story of friendship, motherhood and loss.
Friday, April 9, 2010
APRIL 2010
Middlesex -- Jeffery Eugenides
The "coming of age" story and family saga of Cal Stephanides, an hermaphradite, told in her/his voice.
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag --Alan Bradley
Eleven-year old Flavia de Luce, a poison afficianado, uncovers long held secrets, when a famous puppetteer visits her 1950s English town.
The Hour I First Believed -- Wally Lamb
Caelum Quirk, an English teacher at Columbine High School, is out of town when the massacre occurs. Nevertheless, his life is forever changed. An unrelentingly sad saga, reaching back to the Civil War and forward to the current day war on terror.
The Penalty Killing -- Michael McKinley
Martin Carter, a hockey superstar cut down in the prime of his career, now works in the front office of his old team, the New York St. Patricks. He becomes the prime suspect in the murder of two individuals, and sets out to clear his name and solve the crimes. The backdrop of the action is the playoff season
The "coming of age" story and family saga of Cal Stephanides, an hermaphradite, told in her/his voice.
The Weed That Strings the Hangman's Bag --Alan Bradley
Eleven-year old Flavia de Luce, a poison afficianado, uncovers long held secrets, when a famous puppetteer visits her 1950s English town.
The Hour I First Believed -- Wally Lamb
Caelum Quirk, an English teacher at Columbine High School, is out of town when the massacre occurs. Nevertheless, his life is forever changed. An unrelentingly sad saga, reaching back to the Civil War and forward to the current day war on terror.
The Penalty Killing -- Michael McKinley
Martin Carter, a hockey superstar cut down in the prime of his career, now works in the front office of his old team, the New York St. Patricks. He becomes the prime suspect in the murder of two individuals, and sets out to clear his name and solve the crimes. The backdrop of the action is the playoff season
of the fictionalized Contential Hockey League, with action in New York, Toronto and Vancouver.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
MARCH 2010
The Lost Symbol -- Dan Brown
Disappointing, formulaic. Wait for the movie. ..better yet, wait for the DVD.
Baking Cakes in Kigali -- Gaile Parkin
Angel Tungaraza is a professional cake-baker in Kigali. Raising her five grandchildren with her husband, Angel has her pulse on the ravaged but recovering community in which she lives. Quietly she influences the lives of those around her.
Nikolski -- Nicolas Dickner
The lives of three nomadic outcasts unknowingly overlap and interconnect...just like the enigmatic book one of them inherits.
Disappointing, formulaic. Wait for the movie. ..better yet, wait for the DVD.
Baking Cakes in Kigali -- Gaile Parkin
Angel Tungaraza is a professional cake-baker in Kigali. Raising her five grandchildren with her husband, Angel has her pulse on the ravaged but recovering community in which she lives. Quietly she influences the lives of those around her.
Nikolski -- Nicolas Dickner
The lives of three nomadic outcasts unknowingly overlap and interconnect...just like the enigmatic book one of them inherits.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
FEBRUARY 2010
In the Company of the Courtesan -- Sarah Dunant
Set in the early 1500s, this epic follows the beautiful Fiammetta and her business partner Bucino, a dwarf, from the sack of Rome to the canals of Venice, where they rebuild their fortunes. As a courtesan to the most influential men of the time, Fiammetta increasingly relies on the ministrations of a mysterious healer, La Draga. Bucino initially distrusts this "witch," but ultimately recognizes his true feelings for her
The Law of Dreams -- Peter Behrens
Due to the blight, Fergus' family is dead and he is evicted from the only home he has known. His journey across Ireland, to Liverpool and eventually to Canada is bleak and heartbreaking. A unrelenting portrait of a people driven to extremes.
Sacred Hearts -- Sarah Dunant
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