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Jen's Picks |
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Dangerous Goods
by Sean Hill
Poet Sean Hill was in the store for an event during Arts Downtown, reading from Dangerous Goods and talking about his craft. I love the poems in the book! Sean has a tendency to circle back to certain phrases or words in his writing, a technique that I really like. I also like his playful use of language.
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The Silence of Bonaventure Arrow
by Rita Leganski
For Book Group this month, I’m re-reading this, one of my favorite novels. With so many books and so little time, I don't usually like to re-read books, but I don't mind with this gem! I'm more than happy to be reunited with its characters.
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Plays for Two
edited by Eric Lane and Nina Shengold
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Beloved on the Earth:
150 Poems of Grief and Gratitude
edited by Jim Perlman
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The Poet's Companion
by Kim Addonizio
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Sally's Picks |
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Destroyer Angel
by Nevada Barr
P-s-s-s-t—a new Nevada Barr mystery is being released on April 1, and it’s set in Minnesota’s
Boundary Waters! In Destroyer Angel, Anna Pigeon’s relaxing vacation with two friends and their daughters is interrupted by the kidnapping of the group, except Anna. She trails the group, intent on freeing her friends. The book is full of suspense, danger, and derring-do. Don’t miss it!
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Burial Rites
by Hannah Kent
In 1828, Agnes Magnusdottir was the last person to be executed in Iceland. This unusual book of historical fiction tells her story. Agnes was sent to live with the family of a minor government official while awaiting execution. It’s an interesting look at life in a different period of time and place and a moving account of Agnes’ last months. I hope one of the Sister Wolf groups picks this for discussion this summer!
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Alli's Pick |
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Hyperbole and a Half
by Allie Brosh
I have been following Allie Brosh on her blog, also called Hyperbole and a Half, since 2009, and I believe she is a genius. For me, her work is hysterically, tears-running-down-your-face, can’t breathe funny. It is also touching, painful, vulnerable, and immensely human. Through her computer drawings and accompanying essays on everything from childhood power struggles, her seemingly developmentally disabled dog, the terrorist goose which breaks into her apartment, to her ongoing struggle with clinical depression, she reaches into a place which brings enormous solace and the best laugh in a long time to those who relate.
In spite of the cover art and pictures inside, this is NOT a book for children.
Though not suited for everyone, I love her work and could not recommend it more highly.
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Ann's Picks |
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Stitches: A Handbook on Meaning, Hope and Repair
by Anne Lamott
Stitches is a collection of stories and thoughts on overcoming obstacles and finding meaning in difficult situations. Anne Lamott has a style that is honest and sometimes funny, yet has depth to it. This is a book to reflect on and share.
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Benediction
by Kent Haruf
Benediction is set in Holt, Colorado where Dad Lewis is dying of cancer. Though the book is about Dad’s final days, it is also about his family and the people who have been part of the community of Holt and Dad’s life. The characters drew me in and were a reminder that we are often unaware of how the experiences and past choices of others and ourselves affect our lives and influence who we are today.
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Me Before You
by Jojo Moyes
This is a love story and much more. Will Traynor is wheelchair bound as a result of an accident; Louisa Clark takes a job as his caretaker. Although they have very little in common, they come to care deeply for each other. This story is food for thought and offers topics for some interesting discussion.
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Hannah's Picks |
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Killing Floor
by Lee Child
Reacher is such a satisfying hero, a modern day Gallahad or Shane. This is the first novel in the well-writen series, but it now has an interesting introduction by Child explaining how he came to create Reacher. This edition came out with the release of the first Reacher movie. I haven’t seen the film because Tom Cruise is no Reacher, bless his heart. I mean, Reacher is 6’5” and very buff! What were they thinking?
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What We Keep
by Elizabeth Berg
This novel about mothers, daughters, and sisters is lovely in several ways, but the thing I liked most about reading it was the little details, like the mother putting on a hat and gloves to go downtown, that flashed me back to my own childhood.
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My Name Is Mary Sutter
By Robin Oliveira
Mary is a midwife who dreams of being a surgeon before women were considered strong and intelligent enough to be capable of important work. The novel takes us into the civil war and introduces us to historic figures in believable ways, with family drama and a love story as well. This is rich stuff.
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Iain's Pick |
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The Eye of Minds
by James Dashner
The first book in a new series by the author of the Maze Runner series, The Eye of Minds follows Michael, a teenage boy who spends most of his time on the VirtNet, a virtual reality game. One day he is attacked by a mysterious force and is thrown into a conspiracy beyond his comprehension. Together with his friends, he must put his skills at coding to work to explore every dark corner of the game world in a search for answers. A great fast paced read.
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Tammi's Pick |
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Nineteen Minutes
by Jodi Picoult
Picoult always has a way to make me think deeply, which I like. This book starts off with a bang, which is unusual for her. It’s based around a very tragic event and focuses on the viewpoint of each person who was directly involved, showing how each character felt, how they dealt with the situation, and how the event affected their life. Great read!
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