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Marilyn:
Almost Too Late
By Elmo Wortman
This book is filled with so much adventure one wonders what the
human body is capable of enduring. This is enjoyable to young
readers as well as adults.
Anatomy of Greed By Brian
Cruver
It’s just what the name title implies. Brian Cruver seems to
give an honest account of the greed and deviousness of the CEOs
of Enron. Of course we sympathize with the Enron Alumni and the
cards they were dealt, but the fascination of how and why this
all developed continues to plague us. I do wonder, however, how
and where Brain is able to obtain all these secrets to write the
book. Being the technical computer whiz that he claims to be,
perhaps he has reliable sources of references. The book is
revealing and quite tragic. Hopefully, what goes ‘round, comes
‘round.
The Duchess of Windsor: A Secret Life
By Charles Higham
This is a thorough historical account of the times that many
nations suffered prior to and during WWII. This is not only a
revelation of the love affair between a king and a commoner, but
also an account of the strife the entire world was forced to
endure while this royal-related couple played and lounged in the
lap of luxury. (Why do those Brits support their kings and
queens? Perhaps to sell tabloids?)
Henry VIII By J. J.
Scarisbrick
Henry VIII is a timely selection. Di’s butler’s attempts to
bring royal smut back into the limelight is so fun to read in
the daily papers, so Henry seems a logical choice, even though a
bit lengthy and perhaps intimidating. It’s a good winter read.
This rendition of Henry almost brings about a feeling of
sympathy for the poor ol’ chap. Read this and then take a trip
to London!
The Honk and Holler Opening Soon
By Billie Letts
The story is light and unpretentious, with down-home characters
that give interest to the reader because they are so quirky.
This is a very sweet novel.
Into Thin Air By Jon
Krakauer
Doing any road trips this summer? You might want to pack this
along. Walking on the moon seems relatively easy compared to
climbing Mt. Everest. Extreme, bitter conditions and weakness
prevail --- good to listen to on your way to the beach!
The library owns the adult version of this book which is called
ENDURANCE, by Alfred Lansing. Ask to have your name put on the
reserve list. This book is worth the wait. After reading this,
all the adventure books I've read seem (yawn) quite boring.
Lazy B. By Sandra Day
O'Connor
Lazy B. is an account of cowboys and ranches. Supreme Court
Justice O’Connor endured quite a childhood and describes very
thoroughly the hardships and daily events of ranch living.
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes By Joan Ryan
Ice skating competition has been on TV. lately and this book
explains the absurdity of the over-zealous coaches and parents
of the girls who partake in this sport and gymnastics. This is a
good interesting book for young teens as well as adults; there
being quite a few photos and quite large print.
The Locket By Richard
Paul Evans
The Locket is an enjoyable Christmas novel. Although Christmas
is not the central theme of the story, the author’s good attempt
at the seasonal flurry and bustle of the time of year will
surely put you in the mood. This story is on par with the
Christmas classic, “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Say When By Elizabeth
Berg
Does your brain need time off from all the hustle and bustle of
getting the kids back in school and getting back on track? "Say
When" is a nice gentle-reading book and a bit hard to put down
because you'll always wonder if the wife 'finds herself'. This
is not an earth-shattering storyline, nor will this change the
world, but sometimes we need to read fluff.
The $64 Tomato by William
Alexander
This is one of the funniest books I've read. This is implied
by the title which, every gardener knows, is not so far from the
truth. Not only does he give some good gardening tips which he
learned from his grueling experiences, but he shares some
interesting folklore and philosophies. As you kick back while
lying in a hammock or under a shade tree with this book, keep in
mind how precious that slice of garden tomato is. If only the
woodchucks realized that.
Tender at the Bone
By Ruth Reichl
NEW YORK TIMES restaurant critic who pretty much analyzes her
mom's horrendous culinary habits and is determined not to follow
in those shoes. As a child in her mom's kitchen, she developed
an inner sense of not eating spoiled potato salad even though it
was served to guests. This is not a malicious expose, only an
interestingly humorous account of how she made it in the food
world.
Under the Tuscan Sun
and Bella Tuscany By Frances Mayes
Aaaaaahhhhh—take me away—I’ve got all this work to do, the
traffic’s a bear, I forgot to take something out for dinner; on
and on it goes. Under the Tuscan Sun and Bella Tuscany will do a
marvelous job on lowering your blood pressure, each giving you a
glorious description of landscape and culture of this region. I
love these books so much I won copies of each. If you’ve lived
in another culture or ethnic neighborhood you will laugh and
relate to some of the author’s encounters of life in Italy.
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