Northeast Library Staff
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Summer reading: Reviews from readers at our Northeast Branch
Cakes and Ale by Somerset W. Maugham An old book with language used at the time in Britain. Smooth writing with an easy beat to follow. Interesting descriptions of people and places. ~ Carol Harlem: The Four Hundred Year History from Dutch Village to Capital of Black America by Jonathan Gill A fascinating history of the… 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