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Reads From the Road
The
Tenderness of Wolves by Stef Penny
European immigrants living on the 19th century Canadian frontier in frigid isolation is the setting for this haunting debut novel. This is a murder mystery with many plot twists that involve the native population, corporate greed, archeology, and of course a little romance. It is a novel that reveals complex human desires, motivations, and relationships. A great read for cold winter nights!
recommended by Betty
Bridge
of Sighs by Richard Russo
Creating portraits of
small town life is nothing new to Richard Russo but this may be his best
to date. Russo describes the
lives of ordinary people struggling to get by.
His insights, humor, and his ability to express the frustrations of
daily life set him apart as an observer and storyteller of the American
scene
Remind
me again why I need a man by Claudia Carroll
A course that
guarantees any committed student into marital bliss within one short year,
provided that they follow the outline in its entirety.
Never a dull moment, this is a fun book to read with a surprise
ending.
recommended
by Kathy
An
Absolute Gentleman: A Novel by
R.M. Kinder
A book inspired by a
real life experience with a serial killer.
R.M. Kinder is a University of Michigan graduate whose first novel explores the inner
workings of the fictional serial killer Author Blume.
The main character, Blume, pens a memoir to correct what he sees as
the misconceptions by the public and press.
An engaging psychological suspense story.
recommended
by
Bill
Loving
Frank: A Novel by Nancy Horan
A
first novel that fictionalizes the life of Mamah Borthwick Cheney (in fact
Mamah was the real life love of Frank Lloyd Wright).
The book explores the relationship of the two lovers as they cope
with their own failed marriages and the struggles and restrictions they
face in their lifestyle choices during the early 20th century.
A good part of the story is given to the personality and intellect
of Wright. A compelling love
story that will resonate with Frank Lloyd Wright fans
Luncheon
of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland.
Susan Vreeland writes a
beautiful portrayal of Renoir painting his masterpiece ‘Luncheon of the
Boating Party’. Through the
narration of Renoir and seven of his models, the reader feels like they
have stepped back in time when the great artists of Paris were painting.
This book is a masterpiece in itself.
recommended
by
Barb
Out
Stealing Horses by Per Petterson
A tale of an elderly man who has removed
himself from society to a cabin on the eastern edge of Norway, where he
reflects on his early life and his close relationship with his beloved
father. The story has many
twists and turns and is wonderfully told by this award-winning Norwegian
novelist.
recommended by
Bill
The
Archivist’s Story by Travis Holland
A
debut novel from another University of Michigan graduate. Holland’s
tale deals with governmental censorship in 1939 Moscow.
A former literature professor secures work as an archivist after
losing his teaching job. His
job is to weed the collected manuscripts of writers who were not approved
by the government. The story
is full of tragedies (wife is killed in train wreck, mother with a brain
tumor, fired in disgrace from his teaching position) and sorrow, but hope
is realized in the mission of the main character—a wonderfully written
book.
Children's
Corner
recommended
by Barb
Birth
to K:
Baby
Bear, Baby Bear, What Do You See?
by Bill Martin Jr..
Enjoy
this new Bill Martin Jr./Eric Carle book written in the same format as
everyone’s favorite Brown Bear, Brown
Bear, What Do You See?.
Baby Bear, Baby Bear,
What Do You See?
features all native North American animals.
Grades
1-5:
Every
Minute on Earth by Steve Murrie and Matthew Murrie.
Children will love to pick up this book
and read for a minute or 30 minutes! This
book features lots and lots of fun facts that happen all over the world
every 60 seconds
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Grades 6-8:
Hattie
Big Sky by Kirby Larson.
A courageous sixteen-year-old girl
(Hattie) moves all by herself to the wilds of Montana when she inherits
her uncle’s homestead claim. Both
boys and girls will appreciate and marvel at Hattie’s challenges.
This book is a Newbery Honor Book.
Reads
From the Road is a bi-monthly newsletter highlighting new
additions to the bookmobile collection. Customers and staff submit
reviews about books, DVDs, music CDs, and video games along with telling
us whether they "Loved It", "Liked It", or
"Loathed It". The newsletter and comment forms can also be
found on the bookmobile.
Please direct comments and suggestions to Bill.Holleran@rhpl.org
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