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A young woman's love of horses evolves into career of training them, and eventually an opportunity to own stock in and work with a particular horse. From her time growing up in Texas in the late 50s to working with the horses at Hollywood Park in the 2000s, Gail Ruffu treated her horses with respect... Continue Reading →
First off, I am so happy there is a copy of this book in my school's library. Two years in the life of Bitty. College hockey player, dynamic vlogger, topnotch baker, crusher on teammate Jack. Super list of things I loved: A book with an art show, a house party, and hockey checking. Bitty is... Continue Reading →
Two excellent YA graphic novels for your weekend reading: Graveyard Shakes by Laura Terry.Katie and Victoria enter their new boarding school with completely opposite attitudes. Katie is herself. At all times. Banging out tunes on the piano or dressing exactly how she wants to. She is not going to conform to anyone's ideals. Victoria is... Continue Reading →
China at the turn of the 20th century. A culture being inundated with foreign religion, politics, and soldiers. Missionaries seek to convert villagers to Christianity, many by force. And in one little town, Bao is inspired to fight back. First, he learns king fu and then he learns to harness the power of the gods.... Continue Reading →
Heart transplants. Body modification. Harvesting spleens from other animals. Steel/plastic/synthskin... How far can and will science go to help the human body fix itself? Or even create new? What are the religious and ethical ramifications of these practices? Arwen Elys Dayton pushes these questions further and further in each of the six connected stories... Continue Reading →
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