In 1968, the train carrying Robert F. Kennedy’s body traveled from New York to Washington D.C. This debut novel imagines several lives, from among the thousands who gathered along the tracks, and how this national tragedy affected them.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
THE SCHOOLMASTER’S DAUGHTER by John Smolens
Boston on the brink of revolution provides the setting for the story of Abigail, one of three children of the headmaster of the Boston Latin School. Her father is loyal to the Crown; his children feel differently. Abigail is increasingly torn between family loyalty and belief in independence.
IF JACK’S IN LOVE by Stephen Wetta
Twelve-year-old Jack narrates the story of his troubled family and its impact on his romantic feelings toward the lovely Myra, in this sometimes dark but mostly charming debut novel.
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
TWO GREAT READS by Emily Arsenault
THE BROKEN TEAGLASS: Coded clues hidden in the files of a dictionary publishing company. Charm, mystery and a quirky romance.
IN SEARCH OF THE ROSE NOTES: Childhood friends play detective when a beloved babysitter disappears. Years later, they are forced to revisit the past.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
THE ART OF FIELDING by Chad Harbach
Henry, star college shortstop with a confidence problem, is at the center of this engaging novel; other appealingly flawed characters include teammates, the college president, and his daughter. A captivating story whether or not you are a baseball fan.
Friday, September 21, 2012
TWO GREAT READS by Lloyd Jones
MR. PIP: on a war-torn island, a teacher reads Great Expectations aloud in this celebration of imagination.
HAND ME DOWN WORLD: A woman – anonymous, adrift, unknowable – undertakes a dangerous, lonely journey to find the child that was stolen from her.
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
PERFECTLY THRILLING: Rosamund Lupton
SISTER: Bee doesn’t believe that her sister Tess committed suicide, and she decides to solve the murder herself. This twisty story is told as a long letter from Tess to Bee.
AFTERWARDS: A suspicious fire leaves a mother and daughter unconscious, but they are able to leave their injured bodies and follow family, police, and suspects, keeping us updated on the action. A tricky mystery wrapped in a moving family story.
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