Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese
An excellent surprise, a novel based on real characters, places, and events. It unfolds into a love story not apparent in the beginning of the book. Rich and lovely!
~ Rachael
The Secret Life of Bees by Sue Monk Kidd
Summer 1964: Fourteen-year-old Lily runs away from her hometown of Sylvan, South Carolina, with her caretaker Rosaleen. Each is escaping –Rosaleen from the law, Lily from her cruel father and a painful memory. The two runaways find themselves in the loving home of the Boatwright sisters who take them in and immerse them into the magical and healing world of bees. However, their oasis is not impervious to growing racial tensions or to secrets from Lily’s past.
~ Yvette
Sister Wendy’s 1,000 Masterpieces by Sister Wendy Beckett
1,000 paintings by 1,000 different artists, from the middle ages to the present day, presented with commentary. It is the latter that makes this different from other art books. Sister Wendy weaves stories with her analyses and her deep appreciation for beauty makes these a delight. The Library owns only one copy; you can’t have it until I’m done with it!
~ Catherine
Sea of Poppies by Amitav Ghosh
Action packed historical novel about a most varied cast of characters coming together on a ship from India to Mauritus just before the Opium Wars. Sequel due this Fall.
~ Ruth
Brat Farrar by Josephine Tey
Awesome. A little bit like the Talented Mr. Ripley — in that you really empathize with character who’s doing the wrong things.
~ Reed
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