Snow Falling on Cedars is reminiscent of To Kill a Mockingbird in that it deals with a man wrongfully accused of a crime and the prejudice of the community regarding his race. However, because the main character of the story is a disillusioned war veteran, the tone of the novel is much edgier and more graphic in its descriptions of events and emotions. I really enjoyed the … [Read more...] about Snow Falling on Cedars by David Guterson
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Tinseland by Micah K Hart
Tinseland shares a similar premise with How the Grinch Stole Christmas but it’s not nearly as clever. When I read the epilogue to Tinseland, I literally groaned. It restated the extremely obvious message of the book which is basically that everyone should love everyone and have Christmas joy and peace. The more subtle message of the book is … [Read more...] about Tinseland by Micah K Hart
Rediscovering Your Happily Ever After by Peggy Sue Wells
Peppered with inspiring quotes and filled with Biblical references, Rediscovering Your Happily Ever After is a spiritually uplifting book. You don't have to have suffered a divorce … [Read more...] about Rediscovering Your Happily Ever After by Peggy Sue Wells
How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer
I did not expect to enjoy this book because I am not a sports enthusiast. I had no idea who Don Meyer was, and I had no interest in college basketball. Nevertheless, I became thoroughly engrossed in the story. It was by turns dramatic, humorous, and inspiring. It read like a fast-paced basketball game; I couldn’t help but follow the action. (Advance Reading Copy from … [Read more...] about How Lucky You Can Be: The Story of Coach Don Meyer
Everyone Craves an Audience
Happily residing in the children's department of my library are several familiar characters and animals that welcome children each day. Barney is still a particular favorite as is evident in the number of times he is removed from his place on the shelf to keep a child company during his/her visit. One young lady asked if she could read a book to Barney. When I gave … [Read more...] about Everyone Craves an Audience