Reported by Kristin
Nevermore is never afraid to tackle tough subjects, and
several readers have picked up a recent release entitled Fear: Trump in the
White House by Bob Woodward. The author
is no stranger to politics—as an investigative journalist he played a huge role
in reporting the Watergate scandal which led to the resignation of President
Richard Nixon. Since then, Woodward has
also published eighteen political non-fiction books as well as serving as an
associate editor at The Washington Post.
Our reader noted that this is neither a happy nor hopeful book, but it
does bring forward many points for readers to consider.
Continuing in United States politics, another reader picked
up The Apprentice: Trump, Russia, and the Subversion of American Democracy by
Greg Miller. Also a journalist, in this
volume Miller examines the 2016 presidential election through hundreds of
interviews. Our reader said that while
she did finish the book, she didn’t really enjoy it, and didn’t think there was
enough new information of consequence included.
Our next Nevermore member picked up a delightful work of
fiction—The Whole Town’s Talking by Fannie Flagg. A multigenerational saga set in Elmwood
Springs, Missouri, the story begins with a Swedish mail-order bride coming west
in pioneer days. Her family grows, and
watches the town grow through the decades.
Our reader found it delightful, such a nice book, and a fresh change in
that it was not depressing like some of the other books she has read recently.
Circling the Sun by Paula McLain was appreciated by our next
reader. In 1920s Kenya, Beryl Markham
was a child raised by her English father and the African Kipsigis tribe. Her adventures in aviation, horse training,
and matters of the heart intrigued our reader, who was halfway through the
novel and promised to follow up next week.
The next reviewer enjoyed The Prairie Girl’s Guide to Life:
How to Sew a Sampler Quilt & 49 Other Pioneer Projects for the Modern Girl
by Jennifer Worick. Candle making,
turkey trussing, pillowcase embroidering, rug braiding, and bread making are
but a few of the old-timey skills included in this how-to book. Our reader found it rather cute, and planned
to share several of the ideas with a friend who is a young mother of girls.
Lastly, another reader raved about Hank Green’s debut novel,
An Absolutely Remarkable Thing. When
10-foot-tall statues in samurai garb suddenly appear in major metropolitan
areas around the globe, New York City artist April May has the good fortunate
(or misfortune) to be the first YouTuber who reports the news to the
world. The video quickly goes viral and
April must deal with her sudden cyber-fame.
Quirky and relatable in this world where everyone lives on the internet,
this debut portends great things for Green’s writing career.
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