Patron reviews
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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: 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 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 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 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