Archive for the 'the bookman recommends' Category
Happy New Year!join us at 7pm on January 27, 2010 for bookclub
January 19, 2010
the story of Danny reaching from youth into adulthood: set in northern michigan
written by Donald Lystra
Don’t you just wonder where the happiest people live? Could you be one?
the Bookman recommends: Shanghai Girls by Lisa See
July 2, 2009
Another intriguing read from the author of “Snowflower and the Secret Fan”. Pearl and May are “beautiful” sisters who must leave their modeling jobs in Shanghai to fulfill payment of a debt owed by their father. Their lives in San Francisco lead two unique paths.
City of Thieves by David Benioff
June 1, 2009
a gripping story of the siege of Leningrad and the “thieves” who struggled to survive
A Book by Mordicai Gerstein
June 1, 2009
a story of a family who live in a book…the youngest member is eager to find her story.
Coop: A Year of Poultry, Pigs, and Parenting
May 18, 2009
Michael Perry’s delightful “next” edition of life at home on the farm in Wisconsin
Welcome new titles to your reading list this spring
March 9, 2009
a delightful, colorful treat for child and adult to share
one of the season’s favorite –Christmas Farm
December 4, 2008
a family story noting the hard work and delight in growing and selling Christmas trees
can’t wait to share this title: Christmas Cookies
December 4, 2008
Precious book to share with young and old
holiday catalog recommends:
November 17, 2008
a 40th anniversary edition of Corduroy and the plush bear