Title: “Longbourn” Author: Jo Baker Genre: Fiction “Pride and Prejudice” fans, this next one’s for you. “Longbourn” combines Austen’s classic novel with the downstairs servant drama found in “Downton Abbey.” Baker starts the novel by assuming that the reader has already fallen in literary love with “Pride and Prejudice” and understands the ins and outs of the Bennet household. It goes without saying that the … Continue reading The Book Nook
Title: “The Rainbow Fish” Author: Marcus Pfister Genre: Children’s Literature You never grow up in the eyes of your favorite children’s book character. Curious George and The Very Hungry Caterpillar still see the little kid that was full of uncontrollable laughter and loved to run around the yard chasing butterflies. They don’t know about the “real world” with dress codes and expectations, and why should … Continue reading The Book Nook
Title: “Ella Minnow Pea” Author: Mark Dunn Genre: Fiction Have you ever wondered how words were first created? I’m not trying to be overly philosophical here but think about it. I use words to create sentences which eventually fill the page with meaning, but so much had to happen before I could do so. Someone a really long time ago in Ancient Egypt is credited … Continue reading The Book Nook
Title: “The Glass Castle” Author: Jeanette Walls Genre: Memoir For centuries people have come to the United States for great opportunities and a chance at freedom, but even those living here have one thing forced upon them: their family. In Jeannette Walls’ memoir, “The Glass Castle,” she tells the story of how she came to be the person she is today and what comes to … Continue reading The Book Nook
Book: Flower Confidential: The Good, the Bad, and the Beautiful in the Business of Flowers Author: Amy Stewart Genre: Non-fiction They’re given on a first date, carried by a bride on her big day, and used as peace offerings around the globe; no matter the definition, we’re talking about flowers. Now, if reading a book about the history and anatomy of flowers doesn’t sound fascinating, … Continue reading The Book Nook
