Favorite books, bump when you read a good book |
Favorite books, bump when you read a good book |
Jan 10 2009, 11:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 336 Joined: 26-April 08 Member No.: 787 |
Have you read any good books recently? Here's a roundup of my favorites that I read in 2008:
General fiction The Gone-Away World In the near future, much of the world has been rendered unhabitable, thanks to the effects of a great war and some unusual weaponry. Human society limps along in a narrow Livable Zone. Then the pipeline keeping that area stable catches on fire. Uh oh. A dark, comic, conspiracy-laden, epic debut that unfolds slowly in unexpected directions. Plenty of plot twists kept me involved in the story. Pirates? ninjas?? mimes??? It's a love-it-or-hate-it book, and I'm firmly in the love-it camp. The Art of Racing in the Rain Enzo, a lab-terrier mix and the narrator of this novel, is the companion of Denny, a struggling mechanic/racer. Enzo is a wise and philosophical dog who hopes to be reincarnated as a human (he saw a documentary on tv that suggested this was possible). In the meanwhile, he is a steadfast friend to Denny and Denny's family, and is witness to some of the darkest times in Denny's life. It's hard to describe this book without making it sound like a melodramatic mess, but it's an emotional, compelling look at the human--and canine--condition. (Edit: forgot the following) Last Night at the Lobster Manny is the conscientious manager of a Connecticut Red Lobster. He's committed to his job and should be the envy of any corporate restaurant chain. Despite his efforts, however, he's been informed that his location is performing below expectations and will be closed. He wants to have a great last day and lock the restaurant up with some sense of dignity and accomplishment. But fate intervenes in the form of a northeastern blizzard, keeping much of his crew from coming in and making customers few and far between. This novella deals with the mundane, but provides rich characters, good dialogue, and a pitch-perfect feeling of everyday life. |
Apr 7 2011, 05:17 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 336 Joined: 26-April 08 Member No.: 787 |
Michigan City Library is offering a new service called NextReads, e-newsletters (or RSS feeds) with reading suggestions in over twenty genres and reading interests. Sign up at http://mclib.org/nextreads.html to get reading lists sent right to your email. Here are the topics available:
For adults: Audiobooks Armchair Travel Christian Fiction Biography & Memoir Business and Personal Finance Fantasy Fiction A to Z Historical Fiction History and Current Events Home, Garden, and DIY Horror Library Events Mind and Body Fitness Mystery Nature and Science New York Times Fiction Bestsellers New York Times Nonfiction Bestsellers Popular Culture Science Fiction Spirituality and Religion Thrillers and Suspense For Kids & Teens: Picture Books Kids' Books Tween Reads Teen Scene Library Events for Kids & Teens You can choose any newsletters that you like, so you can be sure that the suggestions will match your reading interests. Also, if you're looking for a good book right now, don't forget about NoveList, the reading database offered by the library. Find the latest books in your favorite series, find authors that are similar to your favorites, or track down a title whose name/author you've forgotten. It's a great resource for anyone looking to expand their reading. Just click the link located at the library's database page. |
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