BOOKS
FICTION
Daniel A. Olivas The king of lighting fixtures
Daniel Suarez Change agent
Daniel Keyes Flowers for Algernon
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Sue Ann Jaffarian...
BOOKS
FICTION
Daniel A. Olivas The king of lighting fixtures
Daniel Suarez Change agent
Daniel Keyes Flowers for Algernon
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Sue Ann Jaffarian...
My family has only been in the United States for 3 generations and I’ve been able to find a lot of information on them in U.S. census records, county vital statistics and other records. However, when it comes to going back to records in Italy, I often am challenged finding records that will provide birth, marriage and death records due to the flowery writing of the 19th century, records that were destroyed in WWII, or other issues.
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As 2017 comes to a close, I've been getting a lot of reading inspiration from "best of" book lists. My favorites this year feature some action-packed debuts, new volumes from favorite series, and a couple of thought-provoking non-fiction reads:
10. Not a Sound by Heather Gudenkauf. In this modern thriller, a deaf woman (with the help of her adorable hearing dog, Stitch) tries to solve the murder of her best friend, a...
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What is art house cinema? Picture a small, independent theater. In your mind’s eye, you’re probably not imagining the latest action movie or Summer blockbuster on the marquee. Instead, you may envision foreign, independent, or art films not intended for the mass-market. Many films that started out in art houses are now found in the collection at Mechanics’ Institute. Below are staff recommendations from the 2nd Floor DVD and Blu-ray display.
Heather says:
I’m still pining for...
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BOOKS
FICTION
Craig Cliff The mannequin makers
Patrick Modiano After the circus
Mihail Sebastian For two thousand years
Historical Fiction
Alyssa Cole An extraordinary union...
BOOKS
FICTION
Jojo Moyes The horse dancer
Historical Fiction
Jon Foyt The gilded chateau: World War II's 5th Suit: financing the Nazis, rogue bankers playing bridge in Chateau Rougemont
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Sue Ann Jaffarian...
BOOKS
FICTION
Sybille Bedford A legacy
Felicity Hayes-McCoy The library at the edge of the world
László Krasznahorkai The world goes on
Cree LeFavour Lights on, rats out
Pascal Mercier...
When cold weather sets in, we're compelled to bundle up in warm blankets with a hot drink and a good story. The wintry tales in this month's audiobook selections will leave your hands free to decorate the Christmas tree, sip hot chocolate or bake gingerbread people.
Mike Cunningham The Snow Queen
David Guterson Snow Falling on Cedars also available...
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BOOKS
FICTION
Sara Baume Spill simmer falter wither
Mystery, Suspense, Espionage & Intrigue
Casey Barrett Under water
Harry Dolan The man in the crooked hat
Maureen Jennings ...
