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At Home Reader March 2011
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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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Ackerman, Diane, 1948- Dawn Light : Dancing with Cranes and other Ways to Start the Day You will want to read this book in a quiet space: the cover is alive with dawn light. In 41 meditative nature essays Ackerman compels her readers to live in nature’s presence, using all senses to absorb each moment’s “this-ness" Watching creatures awakening and marveling at light formations. Her work profoundly affected me. Reviewed by Bev A., At Home volunteer Also available on compact disc. 2009 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Brinker, Nancy. Promise Me : How a Sister's Love Launched the Global Movement to End Breast Cancer Learn about the real people behind the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure and how, thanks to a sister’s love, a breast cancer diagnosis today is no longer a death sentence. Also available in large print and on compact disc. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Cash, Rosanne. Composed : a Memoir In this memoir, the successful musician writes about her upbringing as the child of country legend Johnny Cash and her relationship with stepmother June Carter Cash. Also available in large print. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Conroy, Pat. My Reading Life Bestselling author Conroy acknowledges the books that have shaped him and celebrates the effects reading has had on his life. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Deaver, Jeffery. Edge : a Novel Police detective Ryan Kessler’s family is put under government protection when he is targeted by information ”lifter” Henry Loving. Corte, the protection officer, must decide whether to protect the Kesslers or expose them to the killer for personal revenge. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Ephron, Nora. I Remember Nothing : and other Reflections A short collection of essays that takes a humorous look at Ephron’s life and life choices, including her career and her divorces. She dares to ask and explore some of the questions that many women age 60-plus are only thinking about. I really enjoyed this book, but my favorite is her earlier book, “I Feel Bad About My Neck: And Other Thoughts on Being a Woman.” Reviewed by Maggi L., At Home volunteer. Currently has a waiting list. Available in regular print and in the Bestseller Express program. “I Feel Bad About My Neck” is available in large print and on compact disc. 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Estleman, Loren D. The Left-handed Dollar In this exciting mystery, hard-boiled detective Amos Walker is hired to help free a mobster who once tried to kill his only true friend, Barry Stackpole. Also available on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Evans, Nicholas, 1950- The Brave : a Novel Tom Bedford puts his past behind him until his son Danny is charged with murder. In the chaos of war, Danny has been caught in a violent skirmish gone awry. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Friedman, Thomas L. Hot Flat and Crowded : Why We Need a Green Revolution-- and How it Can Renew America A “New York Times” journalist addresses global warming, globalization and overpopulation. The solution to the said scourges, Friedman insists, is green industry and energy. America, from Friedman’s perspective, has an obligation to pioneer an international effort for clean energy, efficient industry and resource conservation. An insightful analysis of current events. Reviewed by Klara Z., At Home volunteer. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2008 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Gear, W. Michael. Coming of the Storm As seen through the eyes of two Native Americans, this first book in a new series tells the story of Hernando de Soto’s 1539 landing in Florida and the clash of cultures that followed. Available in regular print only 2010 Adult Fiction Book |
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Gilbert-Collins, Susan M. Starting from Scratch : [a Novel] This is a first novel by an author who grew up in Brookings, South Dakota and went to graduate school at the University of Minnesota. We have e-mailed one another as I also have roots in South Dakota. Olivia, the youngest daughter, leads the reader through a web of tragedy and family dynamics. The unexpected death of her mother brings her home to keep the fires burning with her father. She develops a “martyr complex” when she chooses to keep her important news to herself as she responds to the good news and bad from her brother and sisters. I look forward to more books by Gilbert-Collins. Reviewed by Jane S., At Home volunteer and “At Home Reader” mailing coordinator. Also available in large print 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Goldberg, Whoopi, 1950- Is it Just Me? : Or is it Nuts Out There? The veteran comedian and co-host of “The View” uses her humor to examine the growing disrespect and rudeness in society. Available in regular print only 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book |
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Herron, Rachael How to Knit a Love Song : a Cypress Hollow Yarn Abigail inherits a cottage from her knitting guru and beloved mentor. Deciding to turn the cottage into a knitting shop, she doesn’t expect the wrath of the handsome rancher who owns the adjoining property. Also available in large print 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Hurley, Dan, 1957- Diabetes Rising : How a Rare Disease Became a Modern Pandemic and What to Do About it A medical journalist with type 1 diabetes reports on the current epidemic of types 1 and 2 diabetes and looks at going beyond a self-management focus to advocacy for prevention and finding a cure. Also available in large print 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Ironside, Virginia. You're Old I'm Old-- Get Used to It! : 20 Reasons Why Growing Old is Great Wry essays about the advantages and indulgences of aging. British writer Ironside is determined to convince people that getting old is not so bad, even for a Baby Boomer like her who interviewed the Rolling Stones and Jimi Hendrix. Also available in large print 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Isaacs, Susan, 1943- As Husbands Go : a Novel Married to a successful plastic surgeon, Susie Gersten thought she had the perfect life. When her husband is found murdered in a sleazy woman’s apartment, Gersten is pegged as a suspect and she turns to her tough-as-nails grandmother for help. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Jacobson, Howard. The Finkler Question This 2010 Man Booker Prize-winning novel offers poignant insights into aging, the yearning to belong and the competiveness of males. Julian Treslove is obsessed with becoming more like his lifelong Jewish best friends even to the extent of becoming Jewish himself. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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Mosley, Walter. The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey Mosley’s masterful, moving novel about age, memory, and family forever establishes him as one of the true literary icons of all time. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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O'Reilly, Bill. Pinheads and Patriots : Where You Stand in the Age of Obama O’Reilly offers a detailed examination of how President Obama’s decision-making and the support and opposition he is getting from others will impact everyday Americans. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Nonfiction Book Other formats available |
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Rice, Anne, 1941- Of Love and Evil : the Songs of the Seraphim : a Novel In 15th-century Rome, Toby O’Dare, a retired government assassin, is visited by angel Malchiah who instructs him to solve a grisly murder. O’Dare discovers an ancient demon and fears involvement may have disastrous consequences for Rome. Also available in large print and on compact disc 2010 Adult Fiction Book Other formats available |
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