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At Home Reader March / April 2010
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The At Home Reader is a bi-monthly newsletter produced by the Library's Outreach Department that features new and popular books, tapes, and other material of interest to readers.
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Ali, Monica, 1967- In the Kitchen : a Novel Booker Prize short-listed author Ali’s long-awaited second novel, it brings readers into the vivid world of a London restaurant’s kitchen with lots of drama, interesting characters and mayhem. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book ALI Other formats available |
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Brokaw, Charles The Atlantis Code When the ancient ruins of Atlantis are discovered along the Spanish coast, linguist and archaeologist Thomas Lourds joins a violent competition to be the first of its explorers. Also available on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book BROKAW Other formats available |
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Chevalier, Tracy. Girl with a Pearl Earring Chevalier’s “Girl With a Pearl Earring” is a historical novel set in 17th century Holland. It is a musing about how the painting happened. Sixteen-year-old Griet lives with her family in Delft. The family’s financial situation forces her to find employment, which she does, in servitude to the artist Johannes Vermeer’s household. It’s insightful in terms of theme, character development and motifs and is a wonderful work filled with suspense and plot twists, too. Readers also might enjoy Chevalier’s latest books “Burning Bright” and “Remarkable Creatures.” Reviewed by Klara Z., At Home volunteer. Also available in large print, audio tape, compact disc and DVD 2000 Adult Fiction Book CHEVALI Other formats available |
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Clinton, Catherine, 1952- Mrs. Lincoln : a Life A fresh, well-researched biography illuminates the life of this First Lady who pushed boundaries with her avid interest in politics. From her beginnings as an alluring young belle to her later life as a devastated widow who lost three of four sons, this masterful portrait of Mary Todd Lincoln is compelling in its emotional depth. Reviewed by Linda B., Deposit Collection Booktalk volunteer. Also available in large print 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book E457.25.L55 C58 2009 Other formats available |
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Collier, Marsha. EBay for Seniors for Dummies Learn the basics of getting online and browsing the Web. Soon you’ll be into buying, selling and enjoying all the benefits of being on eBay – the ideal marketplace for budget-beating bargains and making extra money. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Colon, Suzan Cherries in Winter : My Family's Recipe for Hope in Hard Times Taking inspiration from her stylish, indomitable grandmother Matilda, who was the sole support of her family as a teenager during the Great Depression, an unemployed Colón starts to approach her own crisis with a sense of wonder and gratitude. Also available on compact disc. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Eliot, Marc. American Rebel : the Life of Clint Eastwood A well-researched, updated, and comprehensive biography of the motion picture actor and Oscar-winning director of Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book (Biography) Other formats available |
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Ferraris, Zoe. Finding Nouf Sixteen-year-old Nouf, from a prominent Saudi family, is found drowned in the Arabian desert under mysterious circumstances. Her family retains desert guide Nayir to find out what happened. This fascinating, fictional pageturner provides great insight into her protected life and the rigid socio-economic and gender segregation of Middle Eastern societies and daily life. Reviewed by Jane S., At Home and Outreach volunteer. Also available on compact disc The House at Riverton By Kate Morton This novel, narrated by 98-year-old 2008 Adult Mystery Book FERRARI Other formats available |
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Fluke, Joanne, 1943- Cream Puff Murder Hannah Swenson, Lake Eden, Minnesota’s finest bakery owner and amateur sleuth, discovers a body floating in a health club Jacuzzi. Her part-time flame, detective Mike Kingston, becomes the prime suspect. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Mystery Book FLUKE Other formats available |
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Gladwell, Malcolm, 1963- What the Dog Saw and other Adventures The best of Gladwell’s writing from the New Yorker, including a profile of Ron Popeil, the king of the American kitchen and the secrets of Cesar Millan, the “dog whisperer.” Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 814.6 G455 2009 Other formats available |
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Hoffman, Alice. The Story Sisters : a Novel Elv, Claire and Meg are the Story Sisters and each has a fate she must meet alone. Their lives are both miraculous and mundane as the girls grow into womanhood. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book HOFFMAN Other formats available |
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Holm, Bill, 1943-2009. The Chain Letter of the Soul : New and Selected Poems Minnesota poet and essayist Holm died in February 2009, but not before completing the new poems that comprise the first part of this book. Beloved literary giant, humorist and sage, Milkweed Editions honors him with this last work. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 811.54 H73 2009 |
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Holton, Woody. Abigail Adams This book sheds light on a fascinating woman, one of the most beloved figures in American history. Also available on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 921 Ad1 2009 Other formats available |
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Jin, Ha, 1956- A Good Fall : [stories] In his first book of stories since “The Bridegroom,” National Book Award Winner Jin gives readers a collection that delves into the experience of Chinese immigrants in America. Also available on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book JIN Other formats available |
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Kane, Andrea. Drawn in Blood When a former FBI agent’s parents are attacked in their Manhattan apartment, it becomes clear that this is no ordinary robbery. The robbers were after her father, but what could this respectable art dealer be hiding? Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Fiction Book KANE Other formats available |
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Mazetti, Katarina. Benny & Shrimp An international sensation, this addictively readable tale asks the question: Why is it so impossible to get a relationship between two middle-aged misfits to work? This quirky, humorous novel breathes new life into the age-old conundrum that is love. Also available in large print. 2009 Adult Fiction Book MAZETTI Other formats available |
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Morton, Kate, 1976- The House at Riverton : a Novel This novel, narrated by 98-year-old Grace Bradley, looks back on Bradley’s life as a maid at Riverton House in the early 1900s. She tells the story of two sisters, Hannah and Emmeline, and a young poet who shot himself at a glittering society party at Riverton. The only witnesses were Hannah and Emmeline; and only they and Bradley know the truth about his death. Reviewed by Denae V., At Home volunteer. Also available in Large Print 2008 Adult Fiction Book MORTON Other formats available |
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Rosenfelt, David. New Tricks Edgar Award-nominee author Rosenfelt’s hilarious hero Andy Carpenter plunges into a high-profile murder case in which a Bernese puppy and his golden retriever play instrumental roles. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2009 Adult Mystery Book ROSENFE Other formats available |
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Scottoline, Lisa. Why My Third Husband Will be a Dog : the Amazing Adventures of an Ordinary Woman The author of many thriller books and creator of the “Chick Wit” column in the Philadelphia Inquirer offers anecdotes about being a woman. She had four dogs in her life and two husbands that she refers to as Thing One and Thing Two. Lots of fun and witty stories. Also available on compact disc 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 817.54 Sco87 2009b Other formats available |
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Showers, Bob The Twins at the Met Just in time for the opening of the new baseball stadium, here’s a look back at the years that the hometown team played at the old Metropolitan Stadium in Bloomington. There are many photos included in this interesting and historical book. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book 796.35764 S 2009 Other formats available |
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