Sisi: Empress On Her Own

Publishers Weekly 01/18/2016 Pataki’s latest follows where her earlier novel, The Accidental Empress, left off, as she chronicles the life of Empress Elisabeth “Sisi” of Austria-Hungary. The narrative picks up in the mid-19th century, with Sisi in her early 30s, no longer the naive girl who married Emperor Franz Joseph at 16. With Sisi’s diplomatic […]

Counting By 7s

Donated to the Lisbon Public Library by Little City Thrift. Booklist: “A graceful, meaningful tale featuring a cast of charming, well-rounded characters who learn sweet—but never cloying—lessons about resourcefulness, community, and true resilience in the face of loss.”—(starred review)

The Burning Shadow

Added to the Lisbon Public Library by Christine Trudell in memory of Mike Trudell. "[A] fast-paced adventure." – Kirkus Reviews