Shifting points of view and an intricate plot make The Paris Diversion a quality sequel to The Expats. Kate is back. Shuffling kids to school, throwing dinner parties, and dealing with agro-moms... but at the same time running the Paris substation for the a dark side of the American government, one that is ready to... Continue Reading →
The Bridge: How the Roeblings Connected Brooklyn to New York by Peter J. Tomasi (Author), Sara DuVall (Illustrator)
A wonderful piece of history. One part father-son legacy, one part engineering feat, and one part marriage partnership. Tomasi has interlaced these threads to create a story of great depth, tension, and enjoyment. The Bridge follows Washington Roebling from his first lessons from his father as a young man to severe illness as his tries... Continue Reading →
The Young Adventurer’s Guide to (Almost) Anything: Build a Fort, Camp Like a Champ, Poop in the Woods-45 Action-Packed Outdoor Activities by Ben Hewitt
"Paul!," yelled my dad. "Where's my Backpacker's Guide!?!?!?" Uh oh! I'm gonna get it! I was probably up the hill again trying to make a lean-to out of a tarp. He told me not to cut that cord... I'm in trouble! I ate this type of book up when I was a kid. I had... Continue Reading →
The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid
After reading and loving Daisy Jones and the Six, I had to try another book by Reid, andI was not disappointed with her writing. The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo was just as engrossing and descriptive as my first foray into this author's work. And as much as I transported into the music world of... Continue Reading →
Bully Wars Vol. 1 by Skottie Young and Aaron Conley
Spencer is ready for high school. He has all the necessary books for his new classes... but he's reminded on his way to the bus stop that one thing is going to follow him from middle school, the bully Rufus. Since kindergarten, Rufus has been all over Spencer and his friends, twins Edith and Ernie,... Continue Reading →