Carol's pick:
by Barbara Kingsolver
PS 3561 .I496 P65 2005
"Listen, little beast. Judge me as you will, but first listen. I am your mother. What happened to us could have happened anywhere, to any mother. I'm not the first woman on earth to have seen her daughters possessed." The Belgian Congo, 1959 (excerpt)
Cory's pick:
by Stephen King
PS 3561 I483 Z475 2000
There may not be the kind of violence in this book for which King is known, but he pulls no punches in describing life as a writer. On Writing includes his own story, advice and a section about his brush with death in 1999. It is honest, funny and crisp. Highly recommended.
Kristy's pick:
by Daniel Keyes
PZ 4 K4453 F1
This novel is told as a series of "Progress Reports" written by a thirty-two year-old man whose IQ is tripled by an experimental surgical procedure. The book touches upon many different ethical and moral themes such as the treatment of the mentally disabled. The story of Charlie Gordon is a memorable portrait of alienation, of an individual who is at odds with his society and who struggles to have satisfactory relationships with others. Enjoy!
Carlie's pick:
by Toni Morrison
PS 3563 .O8749 .B4 1987B
"It was not a story to pass on." (p. 275)
Whether you decide to pass it on or pass on it is your choice. I have decided to pass it on. Enjoy!
Nicole's pick:
QM 25 .T48 2004
A fascinating look inside the human body. The detailed images are so realistic it is amazing!
Darby's pick:
by Jon Krakauer
CT 9971 M38 K73 1997
Looking for that book to really boggle your mind? Check out Jon Krakauer's national bestseller Into the Wild, the story of a man who leaves behind all that he knows to find enlightenment in nature's purest form.
Candy's pick:
by Allen Steele
PS 3569 .T338425 O24 2000
"You can't cross the sea merely by standing and staring at the water."
- Rabindranath Tagore
This book will take you to places not ordinary to anyone. The ocean is one of the last frontiers and this book tells a tale of people who dare to dive in .... who knows, maybe Nessie has a cousin...
Sterling's pick:
by Ludwig Bemelmans
OVERSIZE PZ 7 B423 MAF
Who wouldn't want to read about the adventures of a little red-headed French girl? This great children's bool tells the story of a how Madeline finds her dog, Miss. Genesieve. All throughout the story you read how Madeline is saved by Miss G and then later tries to find her in the streeets of Paris. This story also has a surpurse ending that will have you asking for more!
