Oct 10, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Martian By: Andy Weir When I was a kid, I remember crowding with my siblings in front of a flickering television image – way past our bedtimes – to witness a miracle. Americans had successfully landed on the Moon and two astronauts were actually...
Oct 4, 2016 | Uncategorized
Beatrice and Benedick By: Marina Fiorato Beatrice and Benedick. Anne and Gilbert. Ron and Hermione. Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy. What do these delightful literary couples have in common? Bantering, or as Shakespeare called it, “a merry war.” Such is...
Oct 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier By: Jonathan Auxier If you are looking for a book to read during the Halloween season, this book has it all! Two Irish orphans, Kip and Molly, arrive in
England searching for work. They take a position in a crumbling manor...
Oct 3, 2016 | Uncategorized
A Girl Named Zippy By: Haven Kimmel So funny and entertaining that I read it in one weekend! Haven Kimmel was born in Mooreland, Indiana, a very small town where they claim the population has been exactly 300 people for decades. Her parents called her Zippy after...
Sep 26, 2016 | Uncategorized
But What If We’re Wrong? By: Chuck Klosterman I have been a fan of Chuck Klosterman for several years now. I devoured all eight of his books, and tracked him down on multiple podcasts. When I found out about his newest title, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on...
Sep 19, 2016 | Uncategorized
The House on Tradd Street By: Karen White A mysterious ghost story + a dash of romance = the perfect end of summer read! Karen White’s The House on Tradd Street is the first in her Tradd Street series, and it’s a step back to the late 2000s when everyone had a flip...