Ann Russell, Technology Librarian I ~ If you lived at the time of the American Revolution N ~ Notable American women D ~ Digging to America E ~ Eight American poets P ~ Patriotic crafts E ~ Ethnic America N ~ New discoveries in American quilts D ~ Discovering great American artists E ~ Exploring North America N ~ National Parks C ~ Celebrate America E ~ Escaping to America D ~ Don’t know much about American history A ~ Absolutely American Y ~ You wouldn’t want to be an American colonist!
FICTION Adjustment Day by Chuck Palahniuk. Young men take on geriatric politicians who are pushing the country toward a third world war. American by day by Derek Miller. A gripping and timely novel that follows Sigrid, a dry-witted Norwegian detective, from Oslo to the U.S. on a quest to find her missing brother. Big guns by Steve Israel. From the congressman-turned-novelist comes a comic tale about the mighty firearm industry, a small Long Island town, and Washington politics. Circe by Madeline Miller. This tells about Circe’s evolution from insignificant nymph to formidable witch best known for turning Odysseus’ sailors into …
As many of you may know, Pulitzer Prize winning author, Philip Roth died recently. The following poem, in homage to him, uses only titles of some of his works. Reading myself and others Our Gang Everyman Deception Indignation Nemesis Shop talk The facts The plot against America American pastoral The great American novel The humbling The ghost writer Letting go Goodbye, Columbus Exit ghost
FICTION: Accidental heroes by Danielle Steel. Strangers pull together to avert a disaster involving two flights from New York to San Francisco. After Anna by Lisa Scottoline. Scottoline keeps the pace relentless as she drops a looming threat into the heart of an idyllic suburban community, causing readers to hold their breath in anticipation. Alternate side by Anna Quindlen. In this novel about money, class, and self-discovery, the tensions in a tight-knit neighborhood – and a seemingly happy marriage – are exposed by an unexpected act of violence. Anatomy of a miracle by Jonathan Miles. A novel about a paralyzed …
As we New England-ers know – April weather is and can be VERY temperamental! Here are few titles that seem to be all about April! A – After the snow P – Purple rain R – Raining cat and dogs I – Into the storm L – Lonely silver rain W – Wailing wind E – Echo through the snow A – And the wind blows free T – ‘Twas a dark and stormy night H – Hailstones and halibut bones E – Electrifying fall of Rainbow City R – Roll of thunder, hear my cry …
FICTION An American marriage by Tayari Jones. A newlywed couple’s relationship is tested when the husband is sentenced to 12 years in prison for a crime he didn’t commit. As you wish by Jude Deveraux. One fateful summer, three very different women find themselves together in Summer Hill, Virginia, where they find they have much more in common than they realized. Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano. As types of amateur sleuths go, the category of lusty Bavarian widow has been woefully under-represented…until now. Bachelor girl by Kim Van Alkemade. This is inspired by the true story …