Posts Tagged ‘new releases’
1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created
February 3rd, 2012 by Mackenzie M. | New Releases
Every American knows the basic premises of Christopher Columbus’ epic journey to the Americas in 1492. After the basics, however, only historians and amateur history buffs are familiar with the vast ramifications that Columbus’ journey had not only on the settlement of our country, but also on all of human history. Charles C. Mann’s recently released book, 1493: Uncovering the New World Columbus Created, explains over 400 pages the depth and meaning of Columbus’ exploration, in colorful detail and with engaging story lines. 1493 deserves a spot on everyone’s reading list this year, not only for its literary merits,
Through My Eyes
January 23rd, 2012 by T Akery | New Releases, Nonfiction
Through My Eyes is a book about the life of the quarterback, Tim Tebow. Written by Tim and his co-author, Nathan Whitaker, this book takes a look at Tebow's life, his faith, and his career in football.
Yet, Tim Tebow would have never been such a famous figure in football without the decision first made by his parents. The book starts out with his parents' decision to give birth to their son instead of following the suggestion of doctors to abort him. It is this beginning that has set the stage for his life.
His parents grew up on a farm;
Yet, Tim Tebow would have never been such a famous figure in football without the decision first made by his parents. The book starts out with his parents' decision to give birth to their son instead of following the suggestion of doctors to abort him. It is this beginning that has set the stage for his life.
His parents grew up on a farm;
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
January 19th, 2012 by T Akery | New Releases
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua is a book that caused a lot of controversy about the subject of parenting. In fact, it highlights the cultural differences between the stricter parenting style of a "Tiger Mother" and the more relaxed parenting style that most Americans are familiar with. What this book has accomplished is to stir up a fight on whose parenting style is the best. There is a warning in this book. Some of the stories showcase examples of what could be called abuse. If you are sensitive to such subjects, you should not read
The Flight of Gemma Hardy
January 16th, 2012 by Angela Yorke | New Releases
Set in the 1960s in Iceland and Scotland, The Flight of Gemma Hardy is Margot Livesey’s own ingenious interpretation and homage to Charlotte Brontë’s much-loved and long-lived classic, Jane Eyre.
As with the 19th-century novel, the book’s eponymous character is orphaned at the age of 10. Gemma travels from Iceland to live with her kind uncle in Scotland. Unfortunately, he dies, and she becomes the ward of an aunt who is anything but pleased to care for the girl. Gemma is sent away to boarding school soon enough as a “working pupil,” where she is to study but is also
As with the 19th-century novel, the book’s eponymous character is orphaned at the age of 10. Gemma travels from Iceland to live with her kind uncle in Scotland. Unfortunately, he dies, and she becomes the ward of an aunt who is anything but pleased to care for the girl. Gemma is sent away to boarding school soon enough as a “working pupil,” where she is to study but is also
Death Comes to Pemberley
January 6th, 2012 by Mackenzie M. | New Releases
P.D. James’ new novel, Death Comes to Pemberley, was released on December 6, 2011 to rave reviews. Like other of James’ novels, the story is a mystery, and also happens to be a modern sequel to the world-famous novel, Pride and Prejudice, the last installment of Jane Austen’s legendary series. Pemberley is the name of the expansive estate of Fitzwilliam Darcy in Derbyshire. In James’ suspenseful sequel to the novel, the Pemberley estate becomes the sight of an awful murder.
At the end of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet wed Mr. Darcy. James’ novel begins six years after the presumed
At the end of Pride and Prejudice, Elizabeth Bennet wed Mr. Darcy. James’ novel begins six years after the presumed
