Nevermore 9-9-25
Reported by Rita
Fighting Words by Kimberly Brubaker
Bradley
Ten-year-old Della has always had her older sister, Suki: When
their mom went to prison, Della had Suki. When their mom's boyfriend took them
in, Della had Suki. When that same boyfriend did something so awful that they
had to run fast, Della had Suki. Suki is Della's own wolf -- her protector. But
who has been protecting Suki? Della might get told off for swearing at school,
but she has always known how to keep quiet where it counts. Then Suki tries to
kill herself, and Della's world turns so far upside down, it feels like it's
shaking her by the ankles. Maybe she's been quiet about the wrong things. Maybe
it's time to be loud.
A good look into the foster system; very well done. A
beautiful story of two sisters who have no one else. Quick, easy read. -NH
5 stars
Murder on the Orient Express: The Graphic Novel by Bob
Al-Greene (Illustrator, Adapter), Agatha Christie
Just after midnight, the famous Orient Express is stopped in
its tracks by a snowdrift. By morning, the millionaire Samuel Edward Ratchett
lies dead in his compartment, stabbed a dozen times, his door locked from the
inside. Without a shred of doubt, one of his fellow passengers is the murderer.
Isolated by the storm, detective Hercule Poirot must find the
killer among a dozen of the dead man's enemies, before the murderer decides to
strike again.
This beautiful, full-color graphic novel adaptation brings
this favorite mystery to life--perfect for longtime fans and new readers alike.
It was fun and I loved the artwork. -CD
5 stars
The Milkweed Lands: An Epic Story of One Plant:
Its Nature and Ecology by Eric Lee-Mäder, Beverly Duncan (Illustrations)
Delve into this fascinating appreciation of milkweed, an
often-overlooked plant, and discover an amazing range of insects and organisms
that depend on it as the seasons unfold, with this collaboration between a
noted ecologist and an award-winning botanical illustrator. Ecologist Eric
Lee-Mäde r and noted botanical artist Beverly Duncan have teamed up to create
this unique exploration of the complex ecosystem that is supported by the
remarkable milkweed plant, often overlooked or dismissed as a roadside weed.
With stunning, up-close illustrations and engaging text, they trace every stage
of the plant's changes and evolutions throughout the seasons, including
germination, growth, flowering, and seed development.
An amazing book filled with lots of information and great
illustrations. -MS 5 stars
Other Books Mentioned:
Roanoke: Solving the Mystery of the Lost Colony by Lee
Miller
Before Dorothy by Hazel Gaynor
Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less by Jim
Vandehei, Mike Allen, Roy Schwartz
Doonesbury: Peace Out, Dawg! by G.B.
Trudeau
When Women Ran Fifth Avenue: Glamour and Power at
the Dawn of American Fashion by Julie Satow
New Books:
The Illusion of Separateness by Simon
Van Booy
The Bitter End Birding Society by
Amanda Cox
The Feather
Detective: Mystery, Mayhem, and the Magnificent Life of Roxie Laybourne by Chris
Sweeney
Anatomy of a Con Artist: The 14 Red Flags to Spot
Scammers, Grifters, and Thieves by Johnathan Walton
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