The Japanese Lover: A Novel by Isabel Allende“Irina is a young Moldavian immigrant with a troubled past. She works at an assisted living home where she meets Alma, a Holocaust survivor. Alma falls in love with Ichi, a young Japanese gardener, who survived Topaz, the Japanese internment camp. Despite man’s inhumanity to man, love, art and beauty can exist, as […]
City on Fire: A Novel by Garth Risk Hallberg“WOW! An excellently executed work with intricate plot lines and fascinating characters. It’s a story of how the stories of many different people of New York City in the late seventies crash into each other like waves on rocks. This work may encapsulate the whole of New York City, as it has wealth, […]
The National Book Foundation has announced their Longlist for the National Book Award for Fiction. Finalists will be revealed October 14th. For more information about the authors and to see which books were nominated in other categories including poetry, nonfiction, and young people’s literature, visit their web site. How many of these titles have you read? Click on the […]
The Art of Crash Landing: A Novelby Melissa DeCarlo“At once tragic and hilarious, this book is a roller coaster of a read. You’ll find yourself rooting for the snarky and impulsive but ultimately lovable Mattie. At the heart of this tale is a beautifully unraveled mystery that has led Mattie to her current circumstances, ultimately bringing her to her first real […]
Best Boy: A Novel by Eli Gottlieb“What happens when someone on the autism spectrum grows up, and they aren’t a cute little boy anymore? Gottlieb’s novel follows the story of Todd Aaron, a man in his fifties who has spent most of his life a resident of the Payton Living Center. Todd begins to wonder what lies beyond the […]
Kitchens of the Great Midwest: A Novel by J. Ryan Stradal“This novel is quirky and colorful. The story revolves around chef Eva Thorvald and the people who influence her life and her cooking. With well-drawn characters and mouthwatering descriptions of meals, Kitchens of the Great Midwest will appeal to readers who like vivid storytelling. Foodies will also enjoy this delicious tale.”- […]
All are welcome to attend our book discussions. Stop by the Adult Services Desk at the Main Library (Harnish) to pick up your copies today! Date:Thursday, July 02, 2015 @ Harnish Time: 7:00 PM The Light in the Ruins by Chris BohjalianHoping to safeguard themselves from the ravages of World War II within the walls of their ancient villa in […]
Looking for a little reading inspiration? Here’s what our book clubs have been reading this month. BOOK CLUBBERS (Meets the first Thursday evening of each month) The expats : a novel by Chris Pavone. An international spy thriller about a former CIA agent who moves with her family to Luxembourg where everything is suspicious and nothing is as it seems. […]
Visit LibraryReads for more information about how this list was created, and to view favorites from previous months! Eight Hundred Grapes: A Novel […]
Visit LibraryReads for more information about how this list was created, and to view favorites from previous months! Uprootedby Naomi Novik“A young girl is unexpectedly uprooted from her family and becomes involved in a centuries-old battle with The Wood, a malevolent entity which destroys anyone it touches. Fast-paced, with magic, mystery and romance, Novik’s stand-alone novel is a fairy tale for adults.”- […]
