Roger Lederer
A very interesting and informative book about birds. I really enjoyed reading and learning all kinds of new facts about birds. It's so amazing to read about all the varieties of birds around the world, Jehovah's creation sure is astounding!
Did you know?:
- 60 ostrich eggs equal the weight of one adult ostrich, but it takes only 9 hummingbird eggs to weigh as much as a hummingbird.
(Reviewed by Coral)
James Prosek
Jeremy, a young man of deep thought, endures an upheaval in his life by taking comfort in his drawing and in nature.
Family, art, and being outdoors are the main themes in this book, along with a major emphasis on finding that relationships change and often go backward before they can move forward.
(Reviewed by Vickie)
Alexander McCall-Smith
The first in a series of fun, easy to read mysteries set in Botswana. There is a missing husband, a kidnapped child, a con man, and a dad who has his daughter followed. A great start!
(Reviewed by Ginny)
All of the books
listed feature the great state of Missouri!
- "From Missouri: An American Farmer Looks Back" by Thad Snow.
This series of personal essays expresses the thoughts of a farmer, a
hunter, a husband, and a man with a soft spot for mules and dogs.
- "Tried and True Missouri: Native Plants for Your Yard" published by the Missouri Dept of Conservation is chock full of ideas,
photographs, charts listing such things as light preference, and wildlife, for
each plant, and a list of problematic non-natives.
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Howard Wight Marshall’s “Play Me Something Quick
and Devilish” explores the heritage of traditional fiddle music in
Missouri. The book comes with a CD.
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“Mark Twain’s Homes and Literary Tourism," by
Hilary Iris Lowe, explores four Twain homes, beginning at the
beginning—Florida, Missouri, where Clemens was born. Hannibal was his childhood home and he lived
to see it become a tourist destination.
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Maddie Earnest and Liz Fathman, in “Missouri Harvest: A Guide to Growers and Producers in the Show-Me State” introduce us
to the farmers who raise the food, those who deliver it, the chefs who prepare
it, and some of the people who are active in making it all happen through the
support of local businesses.
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“The Missouri State Penitentiary: 170 Years Inside the Walls,” by Jamie Pamela Rasmussen, is a fascinating look at the
history of the prison and its most famous inmates. The founding of the penitentiary helped solidify
Jefferson City’s position as the state capital.
This book is the latest in a series called Missouri Heritage Readers,
each of which explores particular aspects of Missouri’s rich cultural
heritage. Among the 30 books in the
series are familiar ones such as “Arrow Rock: The story of a Missouri Village,"
by Authorene Wilson Phillips and “The Santa Fe Trail in Missouri,” by Mary
Collins Barile.
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“Savor Missouri: River Hill Country Food and Wine,” by Nina Furstenau, is packed with over fifty recipes from Missouri
cheese makers, breweries, wineries, and down-home eateries.
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Finally, Daniel Woodrell...we just received this week his highly acclaimed new novel “The
Maid’s Version”. If you haven’t read
“Winter’s Bone,” put that on your list and then read “The Maid’s
Version.” You won’t be disappointed in
either.
Ron Douglas
"What can I cook at home that will taste just as good and be just as much of a treat as eating out?" Ever ask this same question?...well this book provides your answer.
*Try the Cheesecake Factory While Chocolate-Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake
(Reviewed by Coral)
Jamie Little and Danielle McCormick
Growing up with two older brothers who seemed to live and breathe cars was great! Although I have never completely understood what they talked about or did, I do clearly understand the importance of maintaining your vehicle in good condition; not only for your own protection but for its durability. This book cleared up the whys and hows cars run; along with other essentials dealing with car related situations. Definitely a must checkout!
(Reviewed by Coral)
Sara Lunsford
Creepy yet endearing, Lunsford shares her story of what it was like working in an all-male prison. Though some of her experiences seem to unbelievable to be real to those of us who have never worked in a prison, they also seem too bizarre and unheard of to be made up. Quick read!
(Reviewed by Emily)
Chad Harbach
I loved this book!
You don't have to love baseball to love this book. You don't have to love great writing to love this book. You don't have to love a great story to love this book. But this book has all three.
"At Westish College, baseball star Henry Skrimshander seems destined for big league intil a routine throw goes disasterously off course. In the aftemath of his error, the fates of five poeple are upended."
"The Art of Fielding is a mere baseball fiction the way Moby Dick is just a fish story." - N. Dawidoff
(Reviewed by Ginger)
National Geographic
If you are like me and would love to travel the world, this book is for you. Sometimes current circumstances do not allow such travels to be possible which makes books like this a must read. Allow this book to take you to breathtaking destinations, take the time and picture yourself there...Can you feel the breeze on the coast of Fiji? What color do you eyes focus on among the rainbow of colors found in the Coral Reef? Enjoy the information and beautiful pictures found in this book, I know I did.
(Reviewed by Coral)
Julie Garwood
A really great historical romance! Gillian's father was implicated in a
murder that resulted in a stolen treasure. Years later, she must ask three
Scottish Lairds for help to go up against three evil barons and the king
of England.
(Reviewed by Ginny)
Emma Donoghue
Told by 5-year-old Jack. Room is his whole world. His mom is protecting
him from Old Nick. Then, one day, she decides to escape... Great story of
a mother/child bond! 4 of 5 stars from me!
(Reviewed by Susan)
Roger Lederer
