Anika and Veronika by Linda Olsson
This book was an intriguing read about friendship and soul renewal. I really enjoyed the quietness of this book with all the awkwardness of two women who grow to be quite comfortable with one another. Fiction review submitted on 2/18/2010 Check our holdings
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Fire in the East by Harry Sidebottom
This is a suberbly written account of the defense and seige of a town in the time of the late Roman empire. Those who love excellent historical war fiction will love this one. The characters are portrayed with humor and the story unfolds with startling realism. The story includes fascinating discussions of tactics and strategies. Fiction review submitted on 2/15/2010 Check our holdings
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Specimen Days by Michael Cunningham
Three novellas of past, present and future New York City are linked by three characters who are recast in each of the stories. The spirit of Walt Whitman infuses all. Compelling, sobering distopic visions, but not without hope and poetry. A real tour-de-force by the author of The Hours. Fiction review submitted on 2/1/2010 Check our holdings
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The Carbon Diaries 2015 by Saci Lloyd
This book rocked, it was realistic and funny (which helps take away from the scary possibility of it all coming true). This book really makes a person think about the life that we have and the way that our future is going if we keep taking it all for granted. I recommend this book to everyone, even adults (maybe them especially, LOL) Teen review submitted on 1/29/2010 Check our holdings
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Mr Lincoln's chair by Anita Sanchez
Local author Anita Sanchez describes the history of the Shakers in a clear and very readable style, highlighting the lasting contribution this small and remarkable sect has made to American culture. I was surprised to learn how far ahead of their time the Shakers were in many areas, from gender equality to conservation and animal welfare. A fascinating and absorbing read. Nonfiction review submitted on 10/12/2009 Check our holdings
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