adult summer reading 2011
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Summer reading: Suggestions from readers in Magnolia
On Hitler’s Mountain: Overcoming the Legacy of a Nazi Childhood by Irmgard Hunt Amazing book told from the perspective of a child growing up under the ‘Eagle’s Nest’ in Germany during WWII. A great read for anyone who loves non-fiction. ~ Shelly Hotel Angeline: A Novel in 36 Voices Take 36 local authors, give… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at our Northeast Branch, part II
Austenland by Shannon Hale Like most of us Austen fans, Jane adores Mr. Darcy, and has a hard time with real men not matching up. She is given a vacation in Jane Austen’s world (costumes, men, and everything!) and the chance to sort out fiction from real life. ~ Erin In the Garden of… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at our Northeast Branch, Part I
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein Excellent! I look at my dog in a whole new light now. This book was funny, poignant, a great story about father and daughter (and of course, master and dog), and it brought out so many emotions: love, sorrow, grief, anger, humor, melancholy. ~… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Book suggestions from readers at our International District/Chinatown branch
美语录，听其言也：乔志高 著 这是了解美国文化的一本好书。不仅介绍语言，更介绍了背景知识及中美文化差异。文笔老道犀利，为语言学习者的优良参考书。 大冰河： 乔良 著 乔良 是一位优秀的军旅作家。他的这本小说集从不同的角度反映了当代军人的风采。尤其是“大冰河”这篇中篇小说， 通过一次救灾，显示的不仅是军人的力量，更显示了他们的情怀和勇于牺牲。 Continue reading
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Summer reading: Columbia and NewHolly readers offer suggestions
The Other Queen by Philippa Gregory I truly enjoy Ms. Gregory’s books. This one tells the historical story of Mary, Queen of Scots. The book comes alive with the early English way of life at the court, and Mary’s tragic years of imprisonment. ~ Ashley, Columbia Branch Stories I Only Tell My Friends by… Continue reading
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Summer reading: More suggestions from Ballard readers
Bad Mother: A Chronicle of Maternal Crimes, Minor Calamities, and Occasional Moments of Grace by Ayelet Waldman Oh Ayelet Waldman, will you be my BFF?!? I laughed, I cried, I vowed to become a be tter “bad mother.” If parenting has you searching for some truth, this is the place to find it. ~ Rain An… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Green Lake readers
Elephant Winter by Kim Eichlin The protagonist — a companion to a dying woman — finds love, loss and drama in a part-time job in a Canadian exotic animal farm. Lovely meditation on family, trust and letting go of loved ones. ~ Debra The Finkler Question by Howard Jacobson Last year’s Booker Prize winner caused… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Queen Anne readers
Extreme Careers: Secret Agents by Claudia Manley I have a good job now but I always wondered ….and this book had answers! ~ Agent ? Little Women by Louisa May Alcott It’s been 64 years since I first read Little Women. I had to read it again after reading Cheever’s biography of Alcott. I… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Fremont readers
Dead Man’s Handle by Peter O’Donnell Action heroine Modesty Blaise faces her worst danger yet when her right-hand man Willie Garvin is brainwashed to think she’s a doppelganger. ~ Amber The Wee Free Men by Terry Pratchett I got hooked on the Nac Mac Feegles, the tiny blue men with foul mouths and Scottish accents… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from readers at the Beacon Hill branch
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… Continue reading
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Summer Reading: Suggestions from Central Library readers
Learning to Swim by Sara J. Henry Wow! Grabbed me from the first page and held me until the last; can’t believe this was her debut novel. Excellent mystery – looking forward to more from this author. ~ Julie Poor Miss Finch by Wilkie Collins Suspenseful Victorian drama involving a strong-willed blind girl and a… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Montlake library readers
Frozen Assets by Quentin Bates New series introduces Icelandic detective Gunnhildur. Another winner for the Soho Press publications. Check their website at sohocrime.com. ~ Kristine Thereby Hangs a Tail by Spencer Quinn For mystery readers who enjoy a good laugh. Chet, the dog detective, treat lover and voice of the book is back riding… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Ballard readers
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi A solid steampunk novel that imagines a world where global warming has caused massive changes in society and genetic modifications of all life has caused new diseases and cultural shifts. ~ Charlie Do It Gorgeously: How to Make Less Toxic, Less Expensive, and More Beautiful Products by Sophie Uliano… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Southwest and Delridge readers
Emily’s Ghost by Denise Giardina What a fabulous look into the lives of the Bronte sisters! I almost felt as though I walked upon the moors with Emily. ~Sarah, Southwest Child of Fire by Harry Connolly Gritty urban fantasy without swooning romance- so refreshing! Well-imagined world only subtly different from our own. The main… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from University Branch readers
Kraken by China Mieville So far, the best of Mieveille’s works, reminiscent of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere with more occult and police procedural thrown in, and more apocalypses than you can count! All for a giant squid. ~ Anya The Night Thoreau Spent in Jail by Jerome Lawrence A play based on the life of… Continue reading
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Summer reading: Suggestions from Northgate Library readers
Gotz and Meyer by David Albahari A very different take on the genocide of the holocaust, as imagined through the eyes of two non-commissioned SS officers assigned to drive the gassing trucks. ~ Sharie The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley A quirky, slightly dark mystery solved by a quirky,… Continue reading