Some good books I have been listening to and reading lately
Find them all on OWWL.
The Tourist
by Olen Steinhauer
Summer Reading by Hilma Wolitzer
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Monday, August 24, 2009
Join the Warsaw Public Library Book Discussion Group this fall. We discuss a new book every September, November, January, March and May. On Tuesday September 22nd at 7:00 pm we will be discussing 2009 Pulitzer Prize winning Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. This novel of related stories about the residents of a small Maine town keeps coming back to Olive, a retired teacher with strong opinions who is strangely probably someone you already know.
Join our friendly group for good discussion and help us choose more titles to discuss in the coming months.
Reserve your copy of Olive Kitteridge on the Pioneer Library System catalog at:
www.owwl.org, or we can do it at the front desk for you.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
More Reader Reviews
Our reader-reviewers have really come through this summer. When you visit the library, check out our review folder if you are looking for something new to read.
Audiobook review
The Omnivore's Dilemma
By Michael Pollan
Narrated by Scott Brick
This non-fiction book was educational as well as entertaining. The author examines the economic and political factors that influence our dietary choices and how it has changed through the generations. You won't look at food in the same way again!
Some bibliophile friends have commented that reading the book was a bit difficult to get through, stating that it was a little dry in some spots and too much information to absorb where they had to stop and think about what they read. I found the audio book to be very easy to listen to as the narrator was very engaging.
The Lost Quilter
By Jennifer Chiaverini
This was the first book I read by Jennifer Chiaverini and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I became engrossed in the life of Joanna-a slave in the American South. It was difficult to put this book down.
Look Again
By Lisa Scottoline
Very good--characters are real and the story will keep your interest right to the end.
Our reader-reviewers have really come through this summer. When you visit the library, check out our review folder if you are looking for something new to read.
Audiobook review
The Omnivore's Dilemma
By Michael Pollan
Narrated by Scott Brick
This non-fiction book was educational as well as entertaining. The author examines the economic and political factors that influence our dietary choices and how it has changed through the generations. You won't look at food in the same way again!
Some bibliophile friends have commented that reading the book was a bit difficult to get through, stating that it was a little dry in some spots and too much information to absorb where they had to stop and think about what they read. I found the audio book to be very easy to listen to as the narrator was very engaging.
The Lost Quilter
By Jennifer Chiaverini
This was the first book I read by Jennifer Chiaverini and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I became engrossed in the life of Joanna-a slave in the American South. It was difficult to put this book down.
Look Again
By Lisa Scottoline
Very good--characters are real and the story will keep your interest right to the end.
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Thursday, August 06, 2009
More Summer Reviews
Razor Sharp
by Fern Michaels
Boo! I'm thinking this series should be over.
The Thirty-Nine Steps
by John Buchan
Bravo! First published in 1915, this book is a classic. Detailed so images come to life. Espionage that is exciting with an unpredictable ending.
Jemima J.
by Jane Green
Boo! This book started out with an engaging and unlikely leading character. Jemima is inspirational in her effort to lose weight and transform herself, physically and socially. She then becomes a shallow person as she becomes thin. This was probably the author's intent. However, the ending is predictable and transparent. I lost interest in the book too quickly, although I finished it. Others have found this book very inspiring and have read it several times--I won't.
The Vampire: A Casebook
Edited by Alan Dundes
Bravo! Readers of vampire lore, vampire novels, and watchers of vampire movies would learn a great deal from these essays. However, one must be in the mood for true scholarship, including an unrepentant, vigorously precise use of vocabulary.
Razor Sharp
by Fern Michaels
Boo! I'm thinking this series should be over.
The Thirty-Nine Steps
by John Buchan
Bravo! First published in 1915, this book is a classic. Detailed so images come to life. Espionage that is exciting with an unpredictable ending.
Jemima J.
by Jane Green
Boo! This book started out with an engaging and unlikely leading character. Jemima is inspirational in her effort to lose weight and transform herself, physically and socially. She then becomes a shallow person as she becomes thin. This was probably the author's intent. However, the ending is predictable and transparent. I lost interest in the book too quickly, although I finished it. Others have found this book very inspiring and have read it several times--I won't.
The Vampire: A Casebook
Edited by Alan Dundes
Bravo! Readers of vampire lore, vampire novels, and watchers of vampire movies would learn a great deal from these essays. However, one must be in the mood for true scholarship, including an unrepentant, vigorously precise use of vocabulary.
Wednesday, August 05, 2009
Monday, August 03, 2009
It is time for that old favorite:
THESE ARE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS!
I am just back from a week in a little green cabin at Allegany State Park.
While the weather was questionable, the mosquitoes prevalent, and the nieces and nephews somewhat ill-behaved, I still had a great time. We had big parties for lots of visitors and cooked with the dutch oven. I also went to several nature talks. I learned about fishers and porcupines, hellbenders, and edible plants.
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