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At Home Reader May 2012
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The At Home Reader is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Library's Outreach Services that features new and popular books, audiobooks, and other material of interest to readers.
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Baker, Ellen I Gave My Heart to Know this : a Novel Three women join the ranks of those working for the World War II war effort at a Wisconsin shipyard. They fear for their men fighting at the front when shattering news arrives. Also available in large print and as an eBook download 2011 Other formats available |
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Brashares, Ann My Name is Memory Daniel has spent centuries falling in love with the same girl. He and Sophia have been drawn together throughout history in this tale of love and reincarnation. A very interesting story that kept me wondering what was coming next. Very romantic and great writing. Reviewed by Ethel R., Deposit Collection patron Also available in large print, on compact disc, as a downloadable audiobook and as an eBook download 2010 Other formats available |
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Cameron, W. Bruce Emory's Gift In this charming coming-of-age story, 13-year-old Charlie Hall is saved from a mountain lion by a grizzly bear, and an unusual bond forms between them. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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DeGeneres, Ellen Seriously-- I'm Kidding DeGeneres – stand-up comedian, television host, activist, best-selling author and actress – candidly discusses her personal life and professional career. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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Dregni, Eric Vikings in the Attic : in Search of Nordic America Nominated for the General Non-Fiction category of the Minnesota Book Award, this book is a fun look at the history of Scandinavians in the Midwest. Dregni covers everything from the first Norwegian governor of Minnesota to immigrant attempts to conform during WWI by putting odd ingredients in Jell-O and calling it salad. A must-read for any Scandinavian... or anyone trying to understand a Scandinavian! Reviewed by Amy H., Outreach Services intern Available in regular print only 2011 |
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Evanier, David All the Things You are : the Life of Tony Bennett In the first complete biography of the singing legend, award-winning author Evanier offers an intimate and unvarnished portrait of Bennett’s incredible life and 60-year career. Also available in large print and as an eBook download 2011 Other formats available |
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Farmer, Paul Haiti After the Earthquake Within days of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti, Farmer arrived to help the injured. Having worked in the country for nearly 30 years, he explores the social issues that hampered Haiti’s response to the earthquake. Also available on compact disc and as an eBook download 2011 Other formats available |
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Foer, Joshua Moonwalking with Einstein : the Art and Science of Remembering Everything A science journalist chronicles his own struggles with chronic forgetfulness and his life-changing year in memory training. Also available in large print, on compact disc and as a downloadable audiobook 2011 Other formats available |
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Freeman, Brian The Bone House When 16-year-old Glory turns up dead on a beach near Mark and Hilary’s Florida hotel, Mark becomes the number one murder suspect. Finalist for the Genre Fiction category of the Minnesota Book Award. Also available on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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Graham, Billy Nearing Home : Life Faith and Finishing Well In this moving narrative, Graham shares his personal experience of growing older and also teaches some important lessons on how to view our time on earth. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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Gregory, Philippa The Lady of the Rivers Gregory’s heroine possesses second sight which leads her to encounter historical figures such as Joan of Arc. Gregory portrays spirited women at odds with powerful men while endowing distant historical events with drama. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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Hannah, Kristin Night Road This book came close to perfect for me. It is a gripping novel that centers around a family whose lives are all changed one night due to a horrific accident. The emotional, loving and complex characters brought me to tears, but also made me smile. Reviewed by Elizabeth R., At Home by Mail patron Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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Johnson, Jill A. Little Minnesota : 100 Towns Population Around 100 : a Nostalgic Look at Minnesota's Smallest Towns The Land of 10,000 Lakes is peppered with small communities and 100 of them are spotlighted here. Available in regular print only 2011 |
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Keaton, Diane. Then Again Actress Keaton reflects on her life and her family, especially her mother Dorothy. This is no shallow movie star memoir. Beautifully written, Keaton’s joy and sorrow are apparent as she uncovers the essence of her mother, whom she adored and misses after her recent death from Alzheimer’s disease. On the compact disc, Keaton reads from her mother’s journals and intersperses those pages with her own musings on her career and life, including her relationships with Woody Allen, Al Pacino and Warren Beatty. Who knew adorable Annie Hall could write such an articulate memoir? Reviewed by Kim B., Ridgedale Library staff Also available on compact disc and as an eBook download 2011 Other formats available |
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Kellerman, Faye Gun Games Lieutenant Detective Decker and his wife, Rina, investigate an apparent teen suicide witnessed by the son of a troubled former friend whom they have welcomed into their home. Also available in large print, on compact disc and as a Bestseller Express rental 2012 Other formats available |
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Krueger, William Kent. Northwest Angle : a Novel Discovering a murdered teen while stranded by a gale on an island in remote Lake of the Woods, detective Cork O’Connor and his daughter, Jenny, also discover a mysterious baby boy. Finalist for the Genre Fiction category of the Minnesota Book Award. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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Lachs, Mark What Your Doctor Won't Tell You About Getting Older : an Insider's Survival Manual for Outsmarting the Health-care System This book is an indispensible survival guide, gathering all the information you need to have but that too often doctors just don’t give you. Also available in large print and as an eBook download 2011 |
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Montalva´n, Luis Carlos Until Tuesday : a Wounded Warrior and the Golden Retriever Who Saved Him Captain Luis Montalvan returned home from his second tour of duty in Iraq with a traumatic brain injury. His post-traumatic stress disorder brought him to the brink of suicide when he met Tuesday – his new service dog. Also available in large print and as an eBook download 2011 Other formats available |
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Moorehead, Caroline A Train in Winter : an Extraordinary Story of Women Friendship and Resistance in Occupied France In January 1943, the Gestapo hunted down 230 women of the French Resistance and sent them to Auschwitz. This is their story, told in full for the first time. Also available in large print 2011 Other formats available |
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Murphy, Shirley Rousseau Cat Telling Tales This is a light-hearted mystery featuring a mythical-talking, crime-solving feline named Joe. A woman shows up on the doorstep of the humans with whom Joe lives, and claims that her ex-husband had stolen all her money. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2011 Other formats available |
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