Returning to Classics: Thoreau’s Walden
by Louise July 29th, 2011 | Authors, Classics
Henry David Thoreau. To me, he's one of those authors whose lifestyles are as fascinating as their literature (in a good way). On Wikipedia, one can find him listed as an author, poet, abolitionist, naturalist, tax resister, development critic, surveyor, historian, philosopher, and leading transcendentalist. If that's not a mouthful, what is? Yet, none of those labels seem to be exaggerations. His label as a "tax resistor" is quite accurate. Thoreau accepted a night in jail in lieu of paying the six years of taxes he owed, due to his opposition to the Mexican-American War and slavery, an important
39 Clues
by Kaitlin July 27th, 2011 | Children's, Fiction, Young Adults
My mother is a fifth grade teacher, and her school library is stocked with classics I remember from my elementary school days. Sometimes, when I visit her classroom, I find myself in her rocking chair losing track of time getting into the books I loved as a child. However, in her classroom I also found a new series that, despite being written with a younger audience in mind, is still exciting and captivating.
The 39 Clues series follows the Cahills -- 11-year-old Dan and 14-year-old Amy -- siblings who find themselves in the adventure of a lifetime. When their beloved grandmother,
The 39 Clues series follows the Cahills -- 11-year-old Dan and 14-year-old Amy -- siblings who find themselves in the adventure of a lifetime. When their beloved grandmother,
Books for Boys
by Angela Yorke July 25th, 2011 | Children's, Reading
One of my earliest memories of my brothers is that I never saw them reading except when they were cramming for an exam. For some reason, you just didn’t see many boys with books back then, and I can’t say that the present situation is very much different either. However, it’s likely that the following books would garner the interest of most young male readers.
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
A novel set in a dystopian future and a critique of how mass media affected general interest in literature, Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury has all of the elements that would appeal to those bearing
Official Book Club Selection
by Mackenzie M. July 22nd, 2011 | New Releases
When it comes to Kathy Griffin, I’ve learned to always expect the unexpected. On her television show, My Life on the D-List, anything inappropriate can happen; and oh, does it ever. So when I found out in 2009 that she had a book coming out, I knew it was time to mentally brace myself for all of the outspoken and downright hilarious things that were sure to be waiting for me in the book. Well, Official Book Club Selection: A Memoir According to Kathy Griffin surpassed all expectations when it was released on September 8, 2009. The first paragraph
Murder Mystery Author: Sue Henry
by Louise July 20th, 2011 | Authors, Fiction
Looking for a mystery that will draw you into the heart of Alaska? Sue Henry's murder mysteries will do just that. Having lived in Alaska for more than a quarter of a century (and still counting), Henry is able to bring history, Alaskan lore, and the beautiful, majestic Alaskan landscape into her mysteries.
Henry has published a score of award-winning novels. Oddly enough, you won't find even find a Wikipedia page for her or her major series, though they have received much praise. The Jessie Arnold Series is the more extensive of the two series and currently includes just over a
Henry has published a score of award-winning novels. Oddly enough, you won't find even find a Wikipedia page for her or her major series, though they have received much praise. The Jessie Arnold Series is the more extensive of the two series and currently includes just over a
