ute! This book is about shoes, yes, but it is also about a journey. Patricia Morrisroe knows how to tell a story, especially if it involves shoes. Footwear is obviously a big part of her life, and has…
Anne of Green Gables has long been a cherished book in my family, as has L.M. Montgomery's other books. I especially like her "Emily" series. The descriptions she gives and the writing style is s…
Mental illnesses are stigmatized in our culture, but they are quite serious. They come in all shapes and sizes, and in many forms. One of those forms is OCD and anxiety. I have personally dealt with f…
This book was so good that I actually said "What a good book" to myself when I finished it. It kept me so interested that I stayed up past my bedtime to finish reading it. I know that The Wolf of…
The story of Robert Capa's iconic Omaha Beach D-Day photography is a fascinating one, made even more compelling by the decision to tell it in graphic novel form. Morvan and Trefouel have done a master…
Jim Gaffigan, a well-known comedian, does his best work in this Dad Is Fat. It is a book you will positively love because everyone loves to laugh.
This is a parenting book from a comedian's pe…
Amanda Ripley's The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way is a must-read for every parent, student, and educator. Ripley sets out to understand why the United States is mediocre in tes…
"Tomorrow's workforce needs to handle the uncertainty and failure that go along with innovation. Unfortunately, today's students are woefully unprepared"
Nonsense: The Power of Not Knowing pro…
Browsings is a book for book lovers--or lovers of fine literature. At times it was a little over my head. Dirda talks about books I have never heard of (shame on me!), and the references he made …
In 1846 Allan Pinkerton started down a path that not only created a legend but would create a legacy that lasts to this day.
Lincoln's Spymaster: Allan Pinkerton, America's First Private Eye b…
Harriet Brown's previous book Brave Girl Eating was right up my alley. It was all about the struggles a mother and daughter faced when fighting off the deadly disease that is anorexia. Havin…
Some people ride horses, others love their muscle cars. Or maybe you are like me, and books are your "thing". Most everyone has a passion, or a hobby. Something they like to do because it inspires the…
