Acts of Kindness: My Story is written by Wilma Norris Knight. You might not recognize the author, and you might be surprised to find out that she is the mother of Chuck Norris. Yes, this tough guy still has his mom. If you've ever wondered about what gave Chuck his grit, you need to look no further than this book. In honor of Mother's Day, here is a remarkable story about Wilma's life and the raising of her three sons. Yes, Chuck Norris has two brothers. But there are many more surprises in store for readers.
Wilma didn't have an
Bring Up the Bodies: A Novel (Wolf Hall Trilogy)
by Angela Yorke May 10th, 2012 | Fiction, New Releases
Bring Up the Bodies is the follow-up novel to the 2009 winner of the Man Booker Prize, Wolf Hall. To dare to mention “sophomore slump” in relation to the second installment in the exploration of Tudor England by Hilary Mantel would be callow at best, woefully ignorant at worst.
Following a seven-year battle for her hand in marriage, which saw England's break from the Roman Catholic Church and the creation of his own church, King Henry VIII is disillusioned with Anne Boleyn. The new queen is headstrong, bold, and keenly intelligent, and her presence at the Court threatens to alienate
Following a seven-year battle for her hand in marriage, which saw England's break from the Roman Catholic Church and the creation of his own church, King Henry VIII is disillusioned with Anne Boleyn. The new queen is headstrong, bold, and keenly intelligent, and her presence at the Court threatens to alienate
When I Was a Child I Read Books
by Mackenzie M. April 27th, 2012 | New Releases
Marilynne Robinson, well-known author of books such as Housekeeping, Gilead, and Home, made the New York Times' Best Books list again this month with her new collection of essays, When I Was a Child I Read Books. She has described this latest project as a collection of essays that are very personal and critical. Robinson’s analysis of her own thoughts and behaviors makes for an incredibly interesting read. She bends the ideas of what feelings and behaviors we think of as “normal” and weaves a personal tale of breaking everyday emotional and personal rules.
In the book, Robinson looks upon
In the book, Robinson looks upon
The Marriage Plot by Jeffrey Eugenides
by Jessica B. April 19th, 2012 | Fiction, New Releases
This was a book that turned up on my recommended list on Audible, an audiobook listening app I have on my iPhone. They couldn’t have gotten things more right. Despite having never listened to a Eugenides book before, his last book, Middlesex, easily makes my top 10 best books of all time list. So as soon as I saw this title available, I downloaded it immediately.
The Marriage Plot is the story of Madeleine and two of the men in her life, Leonard and Mitchell. The book is set in the 80's and follows Madeleine from her college graduation through
The Marriage Plot is the story of Madeleine and two of the men in her life, Leonard and Mitchell. The book is set in the 80's and follows Madeleine from her college graduation through
Wild
by T Akery April 16th, 2012 | New Releases
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail is a story of two journeys. One is about the journey of the trail itself. But it is the second journey, the one about life, that is the more engaging of the two. It is through these journeys that Cheryl Strayed faces her life's story.
Cheryl's life, like many others, wasn't an easy one. Her mother was abused by her father early in her life. When her mother walked away from that relationship, things didn't get much easier. Cheryl's mother did her best with what little they did have. It
Cheryl's life, like many others, wasn't an easy one. Her mother was abused by her father early in her life. When her mother walked away from that relationship, things didn't get much easier. Cheryl's mother did her best with what little they did have. It
