Too often, we define ourselves by our differences rather than by our alikeness. The Soul of an Octopus reminds us that common ground is always within reach, and that life becomes more beautiful when we keep looking for ways to connect.
Word Fugitives
Despite the many thousands of words at our disposal, the English language can be inadequate. Word Fugitives comes to the rescue, supplying hundreds of inspired words coined or redefined to meet everyday needs.
The Library at the Edge of the World
After leaving sophisticated London life and a cheating husband, Hanna Casey moves into her mum’s spare bedroom and takes a job driving a mobile library van through Ireland’s farms and villages. But when the threatened closure of her library jeopardizes her plans to establish a new life, Hanna leads a battle to restore the heart and soul of her community.
The Amish Cook’s Anniversary Book
Part cookbook and part family memoir, The Amish Cook’s Anniversary Book celebrates two decades in the life of an Old Order Amish family, More than 30 recipes are accompanied by full-color photographs and descriptive articles on topics ranging from cooking and gardening to family meals and celebrations.
The Most Famous Illegal Goose Creek Parade
Although retirement is still three years away, Al Richardson is counting the days, anticipating restful years in which every day feels like Saturday. But when Al’s wife, Millie, learns that a Victorian-era home is up for sale, she launches a full-blown campaign to convince Al that Goose Creek needs a Bed & Breakfast.
Imzadi
In Imzadi, Peter David gives us the glowing details of the enduring love between Commander William Riker and Counselor Deanna Troi. It turns out that romance can be snugged into science fiction as easily as it can be to other genres.
Saint Maybe
Saint Maybe offers opportunities for a reader to think about the broader questions in life right alongside the messy characters Anne Tyler presents so intimately and sensitively.
The Maltese Falcon
Dashiell Hammett’s glittering gem of detective fiction has entertained generations of readers.
Fetching Raymond
“Fetching Raymond” fascinated me. Maybe it was because I hadn’t done any advance research into what the story was about, so I was delightfully drawn in with a slow dawning of understanding.
My Family and Other Animals
When the unconventional Durrell family decides they can no longer endure the gray English climate, they sell their house and relocate to the sunny Greek isle of Corfu. My Family and Other Animals is a delightful account of the family’s experiences.