Reported by Kayla
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister by Gregory Maguire
Set in seventeenth-century Holland, this story
follows an unlikely heroine, Iris, who is swept from the lowly streets of
Haarlem into a world of wealth and success. Her path becomes intertwined with
that of her mysterious soon-to-be sister, and quickly Iris begins to discover
the secrets of her new household. In this retelling of Cinderella, Maguire
addresses questions about the fate of the ugly stepsister and the untold curses
that accompany Cinderella’s looks. Our reader recommends this book for readers
who enjoy Maguire’s other popular titles, such as Wicked.
Trinity by Leon Uris
Trinity, a 1974 novel by Leon Uris is a
bestseller around the world and received praise from one of our Nevermore
readers during this week’s discussion. This historical saga captures the
struggles and triumphs of Ireland’s struggle for freedom, from the famine to
the Easter Rising. The story follows three Irish families divided by class,
faith, and prejudices. Our reader recommended this book, and said it was a
treat to listen to on audiobook.
Lost Connections: Uncovering the Real Causes
of Depression - and the Unexpected Solutions by Johann Hari
This New York Times bestseller explores the
causes and cures of depression and anxiety in a way that may change how we
think about these conditions today. Hari
teamed up with social scientists all over the world who are uncovering new
evidence about the causes of depression and anxiety disorders in our brains.
Identifying lifestyle issues as a major contributor, the book explores nine
causes of depression as well as seven very different solutions. Our reader
found this book to be a very interesting read.
The Magnificent Migration: On Safari with
Africa’s Last Great Herds by Sy Montgomery
Award winning nature writer, Sy Montgomery, takes
readers on an emotional journey in this account of some of the greatest
migrations on Earth. While Montgomery does focus on the migration of the
wildebeest in the Serengeti, many other remarkable migrations are documented in the book such as that of the
Monarch butterfly. The inclusion of beautiful color photography and an
abundance of nature facts makes this one a must-read for nature and animal
lovers.
Anansi Boys by Neil Gaiman
This story, a follow up to American Gods,
follows Fat Charlie who leads a seemingly normal life until he finds out his
deceased father was a god. While still reeling from that information, he also
finds out that he has a brother who is about to enter his life - bringing with
him adventure and danger. Our reader felt this book was a great escape, and
recommends this title for fans of Gaiman or anyone who is looking for a story
with a little magic.
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