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Sharp Objects

Sharp Objects

A Novel

by Flynn, Gillian

Book - 2006

In Wind Gap, Mo., a serial killer of young girls has put everyone on edge. Camille Parker, a journalist who grew up there, returns to stay with her extrem...Show more In Wind Gap, Mo., a serial killer of young girls has put everyone on edge. Camille Parker, a journalist who grew up there, returns to stay with her extremely dysfunctional family in order to get the story before anyone else does. In this debut novel, Flynn, the author of "Gone Girl" has created a very vivid picture of life in small-town Missouri. Show less

In Wind Gap, Mo., a serial killer of young girls has put everyone on edge. Camille Parker, a journalist who grew up there, returns to stay with her extrem...Show more In Wind Gap, Mo., a serial killer of young girls has put everyone on edge. Camille Parker, a journalist who grew up there, returns to stay with her extremely dysfunctional family in order to get the story before anyone else does. In this debut novel, Flynn, the author of "Gone Girl" has created a very vivid picture of life in small-town Missouri. Show less

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Bared to You

Bared to You

by Day, Sylvia

Book - 2012

This series follows the emotional and romantic journey taken by Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell. I recommend this series for anyone who interested in both hu...Show more This series follows the emotional and romantic journey taken by Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell. I recommend this series for anyone who interested in both human nature and somewhat flawed characters. The first novel, Bared to You, centers on Eva Tramell, a twenty-four-year-old woman who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Eva finds it difficult at times to overcome this past, but she is intensely drawn to billionaire Gideon Cross, who is also a childhood sexual abuse survivor. The two must find a way to heal each other in order to move on from their past, and establish a healthy romantic relationship. The other novels in the series continue their journey. Show less

This series follows the emotional and romantic journey taken by Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell. I recommend this series for anyone who interested in both hu...Show more This series follows the emotional and romantic journey taken by Gideon Cross and Eva Tramell. I recommend this series for anyone who interested in both human nature and somewhat flawed characters. The first novel, Bared to You, centers on Eva Tramell, a twenty-four-year-old woman who is a survivor of childhood sexual abuse. Eva finds it difficult at times to overcome this past, but she is intensely drawn to billionaire Gideon Cross, who is also a childhood sexual abuse survivor. The two must find a way to heal each other in order to move on from their past, and establish a healthy romantic relationship. The other novels in the series continue their journey. Show less

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The Kommandant's Girl

The Kommandant's Girl

by Jenoff, Pam

Book - 2007

Jenoff is a gifted writer who brings her characters to life in this riveting tale about the lives of Polish Jews during the Nazi occupation. Seen through...Show more Jenoff is a gifted writer who brings her characters to life in this riveting tale about the lives of Polish Jews during the Nazi occupation. Seen through the eyes of a young woman involved in a very dangerous deception, this story had me from the beginning and kept me anxious throughout. Show less

Jenoff is a gifted writer who brings her characters to life in this riveting tale about the lives of Polish Jews during the Nazi occupation. Seen through...Show more Jenoff is a gifted writer who brings her characters to life in this riveting tale about the lives of Polish Jews during the Nazi occupation. Seen through the eyes of a young woman involved in a very dangerous deception, this story had me from the beginning and kept me anxious throughout. Show less

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Roman Blood

Roman Blood

by Saylor, Steven

Book - 1991

This is a historical mystery based in ancient Rome at the time of the Dictator Sulla’s rule, around 80 B.C. In this initial offering we are introduced to ...Show more This is a historical mystery based in ancient Rome at the time of the Dictator Sulla’s rule, around 80 B.C. In this initial offering we are introduced to the famous Roman Orator Cicero, just beginning his career in both law and politics, who hires Gordianus to help him with a case he was preparing. The defense of an accused parricide Sextus Roscius. This is an actual historic case that has come down to us through the centuries and Saylor fleshes out a very interesting narrative and surprise ending from the few facts known to us today. For readers of historical fiction it gives a fair amount of data and description of Rome and the mystery to be solved is intriguing. It was one of the first books that made me interested in historical mysteries. I heartily recommend it. Show less

This is a historical mystery based in ancient Rome at the time of the Dictator Sulla’s rule, around 80 B.C. In this initial offering we are introduced to ...Show more This is a historical mystery based in ancient Rome at the time of the Dictator Sulla’s rule, around 80 B.C. In this initial offering we are introduced to the famous Roman Orator Cicero, just beginning his career in both law and politics, who hires Gordianus to help him with a case he was preparing. The defense of an accused parricide Sextus Roscius. This is an actual historic case that has come down to us through the centuries and Saylor fleshes out a very interesting narrative and surprise ending from the few facts known to us today. For readers of historical fiction it gives a fair amount of data and description of Rome and the mystery to be solved is intriguing. It was one of the first books that made me interested in historical mysteries. I heartily recommend it. Show less

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Columbine

Columbine

by Cullen, David

Book - 2009

After 10 years of research, Dave Cullen published "Columbine," an in-depth heartfelt, heart-wrenching account of the months leading up to that f...Show more After 10 years of research, Dave Cullen published "Columbine," an in-depth heartfelt, heart-wrenching account of the months leading up to that fateful day in April of 1999, the actual events of the shooting, and the after-effects of the tragedy. Despite the subject matter or perhaps because of it, this book will captivate you from the get-go and not let go until its conclusion. The audio of this book is also exceptionally well-done and highly recommended. Show less

After 10 years of research, Dave Cullen published "Columbine," an in-depth heartfelt, heart-wrenching account of the months leading up to that f...Show more After 10 years of research, Dave Cullen published "Columbine," an in-depth heartfelt, heart-wrenching account of the months leading up to that fateful day in April of 1999, the actual events of the shooting, and the after-effects of the tragedy. Despite the subject matter or perhaps because of it, this book will captivate you from the get-go and not let go until its conclusion. The audio of this book is also exceptionally well-done and highly recommended. Show less

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Symphony for the City of the Dead

Symphony for the City of the Dead

Dmitri Shostakovich and the Siege of Leningrad

by Anderson, M. T

Book - 2015

Celebrated 20th century Russian composer Dmitri Shosktakovich penned his intricate and controversial Symphony #7 while his beloved city of Stalingrad was ...Show more Celebrated 20th century Russian composer Dmitri Shosktakovich penned his intricate and controversial Symphony #7 while his beloved city of Stalingrad was under siege by Nazi Germany. In this dense and engaging history, Anderson is a uniquely passionate guide through both the horror of surviving in a captured city as well as the complex political factors that resulted in such a remarkable moment in musical history. Show less

Celebrated 20th century Russian composer Dmitri Shosktakovich penned his intricate and controversial Symphony #7 while his beloved city of Stalingrad was ...Show more Celebrated 20th century Russian composer Dmitri Shosktakovich penned his intricate and controversial Symphony #7 while his beloved city of Stalingrad was under siege by Nazi Germany. In this dense and engaging history, Anderson is a uniquely passionate guide through both the horror of surviving in a captured city as well as the complex political factors that resulted in such a remarkable moment in musical history. Show less

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The Shepherd's Life

The Shepherd's Life

Modern Dispatches From An Ancient Landscape

by Rebanks, James

Book - 2015

Rebanks provides a glimpse into a unique way of life in this compelling account of a shepherd's life in England's beautiful Lake District. Listed as one of the top 10 books of 2015 by Michiko Kakutani of the New York Times. Rebanks provides a glimpse into a unique way of life in this compelling account of a shepherd's life in England's beautiful Lake District. Listed as one of the top 10 books of 2015 by Michiko Kakutani of the New York Times. Show less

Rebanks provides a glimpse into a unique way of life in this compelling account of a shepherd's life in England's beautiful Lake District. Listed as one of the top 10 books of 2015 by Michiko Kakutani of the New York Times. Rebanks provides a glimpse into a unique way of life in this compelling account of a shepherd's life in England's beautiful Lake District. Listed as one of the top 10 books of 2015 by Michiko Kakutani of the New York Times. Show less

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The Cute Girl Network

The Cute Girl Network

by Means, Greg

Graphic Novel - 2013

Skateboarder Jane meets food cart worker Jack and thinks he’s cute. Before Jane can go on a date with Jack she is warned about his history of failed relat...Show more Skateboarder Jane meets food cart worker Jack and thinks he’s cute. Before Jane can go on a date with Jack she is warned about his history of failed relationships by the Cute Girl Network--a group of local single women who have rallied together to share information and protect unsuspecting cute girls from dating jerks. Despite the premise of The Cute Girl Network being about relationships, this graphic novel does not rely on the tired theme of a girl waiting for a boy. All of the female characters in The Cute Girl Network are independent, feisty, and well rounded, and Jane is a thoughtful protagonist who knows what she wants and owns her choices. Show less

Skateboarder Jane meets food cart worker Jack and thinks he’s cute. Before Jane can go on a date with Jack she is warned about his history of failed relat...Show more Skateboarder Jane meets food cart worker Jack and thinks he’s cute. Before Jane can go on a date with Jack she is warned about his history of failed relationships by the Cute Girl Network--a group of local single women who have rallied together to share information and protect unsuspecting cute girls from dating jerks. Despite the premise of The Cute Girl Network being about relationships, this graphic novel does not rely on the tired theme of a girl waiting for a boy. All of the female characters in The Cute Girl Network are independent, feisty, and well rounded, and Jane is a thoughtful protagonist who knows what she wants and owns her choices. Show less

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Hand to Mouth

Hand to Mouth

Living in Bootstrap America

by Tirado, Linda

Book - 2014

"Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America", by Linda Tirado, is both a memoir and a crash course in poverty in America today. It's extremely f...Show more "Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America", by Linda Tirado, is both a memoir and a crash course in poverty in America today. It's extremely funny and entertaining, but also thoughtful and eye-opening. The author is articulate and passionate as she tears down preconceived notions of poverty and trounces any notions of superiority that people better off may have. Show less

"Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America", by Linda Tirado, is both a memoir and a crash course in poverty in America today. It's extremely f...Show more "Hand to Mouth: Living in Bootstrap America", by Linda Tirado, is both a memoir and a crash course in poverty in America today. It's extremely funny and entertaining, but also thoughtful and eye-opening. The author is articulate and passionate as she tears down preconceived notions of poverty and trounces any notions of superiority that people better off may have. Show less

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Eden Close

A Novel

by Shreve, Anita

Book - 1989

Two childhood friends reunite to uncover the truth about one fateful murderous night in this haunting tale of small-town emotions, lingering obsession, an...Show more Two childhood friends reunite to uncover the truth about one fateful murderous night in this haunting tale of small-town emotions, lingering obsession, and romantic salvation. With true-to-life characters dealing with sensitive issues, Shreve's books are easy to like and this is no exception. Show less

Two childhood friends reunite to uncover the truth about one fateful murderous night in this haunting tale of small-town emotions, lingering obsession, an...Show more Two childhood friends reunite to uncover the truth about one fateful murderous night in this haunting tale of small-town emotions, lingering obsession, and romantic salvation. With true-to-life characters dealing with sensitive issues, Shreve's books are easy to like and this is no exception. Show less

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Those Girls

Those Girls

by Stevens, Chevy

Book - 2015

As teenagers, three sisters endure unimaginable brutality. Having grown older and still rebuilding their lives, one suddenly goes missing. I have enjoy...Show more As teenagers, three sisters endure unimaginable brutality. Having grown older and still rebuilding their lives, one suddenly goes missing. I have enjoyed all of Stevens' novels; they are intense page-turners about women facing incredible odds. This one is a fine example! Show less

As teenagers, three sisters endure unimaginable brutality. Having grown older and still rebuilding their lives, one suddenly goes missing. I have enjoy...Show more As teenagers, three sisters endure unimaginable brutality. Having grown older and still rebuilding their lives, one suddenly goes missing. I have enjoyed all of Stevens' novels; they are intense page-turners about women facing incredible odds. This one is a fine example! Show less

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The Art of Racing in the Rain

The Art of Racing in the Rain

A Novel

by Stein, Garth

Book - 2008

"The Art of Racing in the Rain," by Garth Stein, has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger and - most especially - a canine narrator, En...Show more "The Art of Racing in the Rain," by Garth Stein, has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger and - most especially - a canine narrator, Enzo. With a heart-wrenching storyline, told from a unique perspective, this is the kind of novel that you'll remember long after you've finished. Show less

"The Art of Racing in the Rain," by Garth Stein, has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger and - most especially - a canine narrator, En...Show more "The Art of Racing in the Rain," by Garth Stein, has everything: love, tragedy, redemption, danger and - most especially - a canine narrator, Enzo. With a heart-wrenching storyline, told from a unique perspective, this is the kind of novel that you'll remember long after you've finished. Show less

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The Once and Future World

The Once and Future World

Nature as It Was, as It Is, as It Could Be

by MacKinnon, J. B.

Book - 2013

This concise and artfully written book offers a unique accounting of humanity’s disastrous impact on the other animals with whom we share the planet. The ...Show more This concise and artfully written book offers a unique accounting of humanity’s disastrous impact on the other animals with whom we share the planet. The author provides beautiful descriptions of the almost inconceivable biological richness the world once held, then shows how gradual and even catastrophically sudden reductions in biodiversity have been accepted and then forgotten. Shifting baselines, he argues, prevent us from noticing the extent of the destruction we’ve wrought, as each generation perceives an increasingly impoverished nature to be the norm. MacKinnon’s book is a moving elegy for a world we’ve lost, and a powerful reminder of the shameful consequences of humankind’s self-centered and short-sighted pursuit of endless growth at the expense of other living things. Show less

This concise and artfully written book offers a unique accounting of humanity’s disastrous impact on the other animals with whom we share the planet. The ...Show more This concise and artfully written book offers a unique accounting of humanity’s disastrous impact on the other animals with whom we share the planet. The author provides beautiful descriptions of the almost inconceivable biological richness the world once held, then shows how gradual and even catastrophically sudden reductions in biodiversity have been accepted and then forgotten. Shifting baselines, he argues, prevent us from noticing the extent of the destruction we’ve wrought, as each generation perceives an increasingly impoverished nature to be the norm. MacKinnon’s book is a moving elegy for a world we’ve lost, and a powerful reminder of the shameful consequences of humankind’s self-centered and short-sighted pursuit of endless growth at the expense of other living things. Show less

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Station Eleven

Station Eleven

by Mandel, Emily St. John

Book - 2014

If you've ever wondered what a global pandemic could do to civilization as we know it, read Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic novel, "Station ...Show more If you've ever wondered what a global pandemic could do to civilization as we know it, read Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic novel, "Station Eleven". It will both scare you and, at the same time, make you incredibly grateful for the world we currently live in. For fans of Stephen King's "The Stand". Show less

If you've ever wondered what a global pandemic could do to civilization as we know it, read Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic novel, "Station ...Show more If you've ever wondered what a global pandemic could do to civilization as we know it, read Emily St. John Mandel's post-apocalyptic novel, "Station Eleven". It will both scare you and, at the same time, make you incredibly grateful for the world we currently live in. For fans of Stephen King's "The Stand". Show less

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Circling the Sun

Circling the Sun

A Novel

by McLain, Paula

Book - 2015

Just as in her previous novel, "The Paris Wife", the writing in this novel about real historical figure Beryl Markham, is gorgeous. Her depictio...Show more Just as in her previous novel, "The Paris Wife", the writing in this novel about real historical figure Beryl Markham, is gorgeous. Her depictions of life in colonial Kenya, and descriptions of the landscape are breathtaking and evocative. I recommend this novel for fans of "The Paris Wife", and those who are interested in historical fiction set in a unique setting. Show less

Just as in her previous novel, "The Paris Wife", the writing in this novel about real historical figure Beryl Markham, is gorgeous. Her depictio...Show more Just as in her previous novel, "The Paris Wife", the writing in this novel about real historical figure Beryl Markham, is gorgeous. Her depictions of life in colonial Kenya, and descriptions of the landscape are breathtaking and evocative. I recommend this novel for fans of "The Paris Wife", and those who are interested in historical fiction set in a unique setting. Show less

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The Empty Throne

The Empty Throne

A Novel

by Cornwell, Bernard

Book - 2015

The Empty Throne is the eighth installment in Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Tales series. Set in the 9th and 10th centuries, the series chronicles the cla...Show more The Empty Throne is the eighth installment in Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Tales series. Set in the 9th and 10th centuries, the series chronicles the clash between Saxons and Danes, Christians and pagans for control of England. A must for fans of historical or military fiction. Show less

The Empty Throne is the eighth installment in Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Tales series. Set in the 9th and 10th centuries, the series chronicles the cla...Show more The Empty Throne is the eighth installment in Bernard Cornwell's The Saxon Tales series. Set in the 9th and 10th centuries, the series chronicles the clash between Saxons and Danes, Christians and pagans for control of England. A must for fans of historical or military fiction. Show less

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Finding Samuel Lowe

Finding Samuel Lowe

China, Jamaica, Harlem

by Madison, Paula Williams

Book - 2015

If one is looking for a book about biracial root searching, in this case African-Chinese, this is the right book. There is also a documentary film with the same title http://findingsamuellowe.com/. If one is looking for a book about biracial root searching, in this case African-Chinese, this is the right book. There is also a documentary film with the same title http://findingsamuellowe.com/. Show less

If one is looking for a book about biracial root searching, in this case African-Chinese, this is the right book. There is also a documentary film with the same title http://findingsamuellowe.com/. If one is looking for a book about biracial root searching, in this case African-Chinese, this is the right book. There is also a documentary film with the same title http://findingsamuellowe.com/. Show less

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Someone Is Watching

Someone Is Watching

A Novel

by Fielding, Joy

Book - 2015

"Someone Is Watching", by Joy Fielding, spotlights a fearless private investigator, Bailey Carpenter, whose life dramatically spirals downward d...Show more "Someone Is Watching", by Joy Fielding, spotlights a fearless private investigator, Bailey Carpenter, whose life dramatically spirals downward during a night of investigatory work. You find yourself riveted as she struggles to rebound from being a victim while delving into her own investigation when she feels that the police are no longer pursuing her case. Quick read. I highly recommend. Show less

"Someone Is Watching", by Joy Fielding, spotlights a fearless private investigator, Bailey Carpenter, whose life dramatically spirals downward d...Show more "Someone Is Watching", by Joy Fielding, spotlights a fearless private investigator, Bailey Carpenter, whose life dramatically spirals downward during a night of investigatory work. You find yourself riveted as she struggles to rebound from being a victim while delving into her own investigation when she feels that the police are no longer pursuing her case. Quick read. I highly recommend. Show less

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Skippy Dies

Skippy Dies

by Murray, Paul

Book - 2010

If you like quirky characters, a good coming-of-age story, and an engrossing read, this thought-provoking novel is for you. Skippy is an unassuming prep-...Show more If you like quirky characters, a good coming-of-age story, and an engrossing read, this thought-provoking novel is for you. Skippy is an unassuming prep-school student whose roommate Ruprecht is as eccentric as Skippy is ordinary. On the way to his demise, Skippy encounters love, teenage angst, and a host of intriguing characters, some with less than honest intentions. The novel is tragic and darkly comic at the same time. The strength of the novel lies in the characters; Murray makes you care about the characters who people his richly imagined world, and the way they deal with the mundane world of prep school life is comic and admirable. The twists and turns of the plot and subplots make the novel all the more fun to read. Show less

If you like quirky characters, a good coming-of-age story, and an engrossing read, this thought-provoking novel is for you. Skippy is an unassuming prep-...Show more If you like quirky characters, a good coming-of-age story, and an engrossing read, this thought-provoking novel is for you. Skippy is an unassuming prep-school student whose roommate Ruprecht is as eccentric as Skippy is ordinary. On the way to his demise, Skippy encounters love, teenage angst, and a host of intriguing characters, some with less than honest intentions. The novel is tragic and darkly comic at the same time. The strength of the novel lies in the characters; Murray makes you care about the characters who people his richly imagined world, and the way they deal with the mundane world of prep school life is comic and admirable. The twists and turns of the plot and subplots make the novel all the more fun to read. Show less

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Mennonite in A Little Black Dress

Mennonite in A Little Black Dress

A Memoir of Going Home

by Janzen, Rhoda

Book - 2009

"Mennonite in A Little Black Dress" by Rhoda Janzen, is thoroughly entertaining. It's the story of one period in the author's life when, after ...Show more "Mennonite in A Little Black Dress" by Rhoda Janzen, is thoroughly entertaining. It's the story of one period in the author's life when, after a week in which her husband left her (for another man) AND she was seriously injured in a car crash, this worldly college professor/ poet returned to her parents' home to heal. Her dry descriptions of her family's eccentricities and down-home Mennonite ways are priceless." Show less

"Mennonite in A Little Black Dress" by Rhoda Janzen, is thoroughly entertaining. It's the story of one period in the author's life when, after ...Show more "Mennonite in A Little Black Dress" by Rhoda Janzen, is thoroughly entertaining. It's the story of one period in the author's life when, after a week in which her husband left her (for another man) AND she was seriously injured in a car crash, this worldly college professor/ poet returned to her parents' home to heal. Her dry descriptions of her family's eccentricities and down-home Mennonite ways are priceless." Show less

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The Eight

The Eight

A Novel

by Neville, Katherine

Book - 1989

"The Eight," by Katherine Neville, is part historical fiction, part conspiracy theory, and part action-thriller. This gripping page-turner foll...Show more "The Eight," by Katherine Neville, is part historical fiction, part conspiracy theory, and part action-thriller. This gripping page-turner follows the search for a legendary chess set once owned by Charlemagne. This is an adventure novel of great fun! Show less

"The Eight," by Katherine Neville, is part historical fiction, part conspiracy theory, and part action-thriller. This gripping page-turner foll...Show more "The Eight," by Katherine Neville, is part historical fiction, part conspiracy theory, and part action-thriller. This gripping page-turner follows the search for a legendary chess set once owned by Charlemagne. This is an adventure novel of great fun! Show less

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Stiff

Stiff

The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers

by Roach, Mary

Book - 2003

I cannot in my right mind recommend this to just anyone, especially not for the faint of heart or those who get easily queasy. But for those who can stom...Show more I cannot in my right mind recommend this to just anyone, especially not for the faint of heart or those who get easily queasy. But for those who can stomach some pretty gruesome tales, this is an absolutely fascinating book. There is science, history, horror, and lastly lots of humor. I learned of things I have always been curious about and gained a knowledge of interesting facts. Highly recommended if the title even remotely intrigues you. Show less

I cannot in my right mind recommend this to just anyone, especially not for the faint of heart or those who get easily queasy. But for those who can stom...Show more I cannot in my right mind recommend this to just anyone, especially not for the faint of heart or those who get easily queasy. But for those who can stomach some pretty gruesome tales, this is an absolutely fascinating book. There is science, history, horror, and lastly lots of humor. I learned of things I have always been curious about and gained a knowledge of interesting facts. Highly recommended if the title even remotely intrigues you. Show less

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Killer on the Road

Killer on the Road

Violence and the American Interstate

by Strand, Ginger Gail

Book - 2012

"Killer on the Road" by Ginger Strand is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex, decades-long relationship between the U.S. interstate h...Show more "Killer on the Road" by Ginger Strand is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex, decades-long relationship between the U.S. interstate highway system and serial murderers. Drawing on history, criminology, and media analysis, Strand illustrates how Americans' misgivings regarding the alienation and loss of community that accompanied the rise of our consumerist, car-centric culture were borne out and personified by these violent figures. She concludes with the provocative suggestion that as globalization exports car culture and highway systems across the developing world, the violent social pathologies they engender may be hitching a ride as well. I recommend this book to readers interested in crime, social history, and the dark underside of the American dream. Show less

"Killer on the Road" by Ginger Strand is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex, decades-long relationship between the U.S. interstate h...Show more "Killer on the Road" by Ginger Strand is a thought-provoking exploration of the complex, decades-long relationship between the U.S. interstate highway system and serial murderers. Drawing on history, criminology, and media analysis, Strand illustrates how Americans' misgivings regarding the alienation and loss of community that accompanied the rise of our consumerist, car-centric culture were borne out and personified by these violent figures. She concludes with the provocative suggestion that as globalization exports car culture and highway systems across the developing world, the violent social pathologies they engender may be hitching a ride as well. I recommend this book to readers interested in crime, social history, and the dark underside of the American dream. Show less

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The Golem and the Jinni

The Golem and the Jinni

A Novel

by Wecker, Helene

Book - 2013

Even though this was Helene Wecker's debut novel, it is apparent that she knows how to write, and write beautifully at that. The story is unlike anything ...Show more Even though this was Helene Wecker's debut novel, it is apparent that she knows how to write, and write beautifully at that. The story is unlike anything I have ever read, and for that reason alone I would recommend it to people. The Golem and the Jinni mixes historical fiction with fantasy elements with various story lines being told throughout, and just when you are not sure if they will all come together, they do in surprising ways. It was absolutely wonderful! Show less

Even though this was Helene Wecker's debut novel, it is apparent that she knows how to write, and write beautifully at that. The story is unlike anything ...Show more Even though this was Helene Wecker's debut novel, it is apparent that she knows how to write, and write beautifully at that. The story is unlike anything I have ever read, and for that reason alone I would recommend it to people. The Golem and the Jinni mixes historical fiction with fantasy elements with various story lines being told throughout, and just when you are not sure if they will all come together, they do in surprising ways. It was absolutely wonderful! Show less

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Countdown

Countdown

Our Last, Best Hope for A Future on Earth?

by Weisman, Alan

Book - 2013

Countdown by Alan Weisman is a detailed, thorough, but readable discussion of current global population and demographic trends. It combines history, journ...Show more Countdown by Alan Weisman is a detailed, thorough, but readable discussion of current global population and demographic trends. It combines history, journalism, and travelogue to create a well-rounded and fascinating account of how approaches to these issues have changed over time and across space. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the near future of the human species and our relationship with the planet. Show less

Countdown by Alan Weisman is a detailed, thorough, but readable discussion of current global population and demographic trends. It combines history, journ...Show more Countdown by Alan Weisman is a detailed, thorough, but readable discussion of current global population and demographic trends. It combines history, journalism, and travelogue to create a well-rounded and fascinating account of how approaches to these issues have changed over time and across space. I recommend this book to anyone interested in the near future of the human species and our relationship with the planet. Show less

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