The Gravedigger's Daughter.(literary)(Book review)
EXCELLENT
Becoming American.
When the Schwart family escapes Nazi Germany and settles in a small
town in upstate New York, Jacob, the educated father, finds work as a
lowly gravedigger. . . .
Be Near Me.(literary)(Book review)
EXCELLENT
Exposing one man's soul.
When Scottish-born David Anderton, a Catholic priest, becomes
pastor of a church in a small town outside Glasgow, the troubles that
have plagued his life "in . . .
Consequences.(literary)(Book review)
EXCELLENT
History in the making.
In this sweeping family saga, three generations of free-spirited
Englishwomen eschew traditions and family expectations to seek love and
fulfillment on their . . .
The Big Girls.(literary)(Book review)
EXCELLENT
Crime and punishment.
After murdering her children, Helen Nash goes to a women's
prison in upstate New York. There, Dr. Louise Forrest tries to return
Helen to sanity. But Dr. Forrest . . .
Out Stealing Horses.(BOOKMARKS SELECTION)(Book review)
EXCELLENT
They steal horses, don't they?
Sixty-seven-year-old widower Trond Sander has retired to a remote,
ramshackle cabin in the woods of eastern Norway to live out the rest of
his days in . . .
Right Livelihoods.(literary)(Book review)
EXCELLLENT
Three Novellas
America the paranoid.
In each of the three novellas comprising Rick Moody's eighth
book, distrustful, emotionally isolated characters struggle to make
sense of . . .
New books guide.(Brief article)
We read hundreds of book reviews each month to select the works to
include in each issue. We seek a balance among three categories:
highly-rated books that received many reviews, highlyrated books . . .
R. K. Narayan.(biography and works)(Biography)
Widely regarded as India's greatest writer in English in the
20th century, R. K. Narayan (1906-2001) captured the subtle rhythms of
modern Indian life. A few decades before Salman Rushdie, Narayan . . .
James Joyce.(biography and works)(Biography)
FOR OVER 50 YEARS, June 16 has marked a curious mix of
celebrations. Revelers pack into Dublin for a breakfast of kidneys and
Guinness stout. Tour groups course through the streets, looking . . .
Lynn O'Shaughnessy.(INVESTING)(The Only Guide to a Winning
Investment Strategy You'll Ever Need by Larry Swedroe)(Brief
article)
Lynn O'Shaughnessy is a syndicated financial columnist and the
author of Retirement Bible and Investing Bible. She has contributed to
The Wall Street Journal, Mutual Funds Magazine, and Bloomberg . . .
Virginia B. Morris.(INVESTING)(financial books)(Brief
article)
EDITOR AND AUTHOR
Virginia B. Morris is Editorial Director of Lightbulb Press and the
author of more than a dozen books on investing, personal finance, and
retirement planning. Her most recent . . .
Jane Bryant Quinn.(INVESTING)(financial books)(Brief
article)
FINANCIAL COLUMNIST
Jane Bryant writes a biweekly column for Newsweek magazine and a
bimonthly column for Good Housekeeping. Her new book, Smart and Simple
Financial Strategies for Busy People, . . .
Burton G. Malkiel.(INVESTING)(investment books)(Brief
article)
Looking to beat the market--or just get in it? The following
financial experts recommend books on smart investing--from how to
research stocks and mutual funds to ways to save for retirement.
. . .
From Voltaire to today: Debra ripp is from Minneapolis,
Minnesota.(Readers recommend their favourite books)(novels)
SEIZE THE DAY
By Saul Bellow
Tommy Wilhelm is in serious decline. Separated from his wife and
children, he is unemployed, broke, and bears the grim disapproval of his
father for the direction . . .
Three groups, one list: Patricia Lavins is from Aiken, South
Carolina.(Readers recommend their favourite books)
As one who has been addicted to reading since I was a child, I am
now spending my retirement years traveling through adventures in books.
I belong to three book groups and want to share the best of . . .
October 2007.(Previously reviewed, available for less)(nonfiction
books)(Brief article)
Against the Day
By Thomas Pynchon
EXCELLENT SELECTION
LITERARY - A history, of sorts, of "progress" plays out
starting at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. (Jan/Feb 2007)
WHAT IS THE WHAT
. . .
September 2007.(Previously reviewed, available for less)(Brief
article)
ALL AUNT HAGAR 'S CHILDREN
Stories
By Edward P. Jones
CLASSIC SELECTION
LITERARY - African Americans in the 20th century. (Nov/Dec 2006)
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A unique profile of readers together.(book
group)(Interview)
How would you describe your group?
Our group was founded in Cairo, Georgia, in 1968, and then followed
one of the founding members, Carolyn Wight, to Thomasville, Georgia, in
1973. The membership . . .
Movies from Books.(Current and upcoming books worthy of your
attention)(Brief article)(List)
SEPTEMBER 2007 - FEAST OF LOVE Starring Morgan Freeman, Greg
Kinnear, Jane Alexander, and Selma Blair, and directed by Robert Benton.
Based on the novel by Charles Baxter (2000).
OCTOBER 2007 - . . .
Coming in December 2007.(Current and upcoming books worthy of
your attention)
TIS FOR TRESPASS | SUE GRAFTON ... ANTONY AND CLEOPATRA | COLLEEN
MCCULLOUGH ... OPENING ATLANTIS | HARRY TURTLE DOVE . . .
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