Bones to Ashes
Library Journal Review: The "forest primeval" of Longfellow's epic poem Evangeline holds only criminal darkness in this latest offering in Reichs's Tempe Brennan series. The forensic anthropologist is back in Montreal (after Break No Bones), facing a troubling lineup of young, female corpses needing her analysis. All from Acadia, these victims trigger long-suppressed memories of […]
Garden Spells
Library Journal Review: Starred Review. With enough grassroots buzz, Allen’s mainstream debut (she’s published romances under the nom de plume Katie Gallagher) could become a best seller. This captivating concoction, which has strong fairytale elements, is set in a small town in western North Carolina. The Waverley women have always had unusual talents, and newly […]
Sense and Sensibility
Jane Austen's first published novel, "Sense and Sensibility" is a wonderfully entertaining tale of flirtation and folly that revolves around two starkly different sisters, Elinor and Marianne Dashwood. While Elinor is thoughtful, considerate, and calm, her younger sister is emotional and wildly romantic. Both are looking for a husband, but neither Elinor's reason nor Marianne […]
Norman Rockwell, My Adventures As an Illustrator
The Beginner's Guide to Stamp Collecting
Three Bags Full : a Sheep Detective Story
Library Journal Review Starred Review. It's morning in the seemingly bucolic Irish village of Glennkill, and a flock of sheep has just come across the murdered body of its shepherd. Initial consternation (there's a bit of panic about wolves, although the crime was clearly committed by a human) gives way to resolve?the flock will solve […]
The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll, 1950-1980
The Best of Country Music
My tiny life by Ruby T. Hummingbird
Pride and Prejudice
Jane Austen's elegant novel reveals her complex view of the human condition. The story centers around the charming and vibrant Elizabeth Bennett, one of five sisters whose family circumstance dictates that they marry well, and the misunderstandings that can result–sometimes hilariously–from hasty judgements.