Thursday, February 26, 2009

The Invisible Wall by Harry Bernstein

Memoir


The author of this memoir is in his 90s but has written a very interesting book about his experience of growing up in England where the Jews lived on one side of the street and the Christians on the other. The experience itself is interesting and when affections of a young couple from opposite sides of the street become an issue, the story becomes much more complicated. Written by the author as he remembers it from his childhood, the story moves right along and opens the reader's eyes to a life that used to be.


Submitted by Queen of the Hop

Friday, February 6, 2009

A Voyage Long and Strange: Rediscovering the New World by Tony Horwitz

History
Travel along with Tony Horwitz as he traces the lesser known history of America from the time of the Vikings upto the landing of the Pilgrims on Plymouth Rock. His informative and entertaining book is filled with stories of Vikings, Moorish slaves, conquistadors and others who roamed and rampaged their way across the continent, often leaving little trace behind. Horowitz travels to many of the locations visited by these early explorers, and you will look at our history in a different light after travelling along with him.

Submitted by PJ
The Leisure Seeker by Michael Zadoorian

Novel
An on-the-road story with a twist. John, suffering from Alzheimers, and Ella, who has terminal cancer, have been married for more than fifty years. Deciding that they want one last adventure, they leave Detriot and head for Disneyland in their aging RV. The novel is a blend of memories, personalities met on the road, difficulties faced and thoughts about the future. At times funny, at time poignent, John and Ella show that how one travels is as important as the final destination.

Submitted by PJ
Little Giant of Aberdeen County by Tiffany Baker

Fiction
This book is reminiscent of the novels of Alice Hoffman. Magic, mystery, family and love are woven together into this beautifully told story of a girl who couldn't stop growing.

Submitted by PJ