Wednesday, September 11, 2024

Nevermore: In the Lives of Puppets, Secret Appalachian Highlands, Paws of Firefighters

Reported by Rita


 

In the Lives of  Puppets by TJ Klune

When an unwitting act of betrayal leads to the capture of his android Gio, who once hunted humans, Victor Lawson and his assembled family must journey across an unforgiving and otherworldly country to the City of Electric Dreams to rescue Gio from decommission, or worse, reprogramming.

It's funny and enjoyable if you’re looking for a light read.    – WJ     4 stars

 


Secret Appalachian Highlands: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure by Robert Sorrell

The Appalachian Highlands, a rural region consisting of Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, is world-famous for its country music treasures, fast cars, early pioneer history, and breathtaking natural scenery. It is centered on the tri-cities of Bristol, Johnson City, and Kingsport, and is surrounded by smaller communities and rural wonderlands. Secret Appalachian Highlands: A Guide to the Weird, Wonderful, and Obscure digs deeper and uncovers some of the region’s lesser-known places, mysterious stories, and creative oddities. Each community in the Appalachian Highlands has its share of secret attractions, such as Jonesborough, Tennessee’s, pillory; dinosaur creations in Bluff City, Tennessee; and the wolves of Abingdon, Virginia. A few famous faces, including President Andrew Johnson, NASCAR great Dale Earnhardt Jr., and pop- culture icons Tennessee Ernie Ford and Hank Williams Sr. have all made their unique mark on the Appalachian Highlands. The region also features some of the nation’s most spectacular natural features, including one known as the “eighth wonder of    the world.” Local author Robert Sorrell will introduce you to the secret side of the Appalachian Highlands, a treasure trove of intriguing peculiarities and hidden history just waiting to be explored.

An excellent resource to own for planning outings.      –WJ     5 stars

 


Paws of Firefighters: The Dogs and Other Animals of New York Firehouses by Emmy Park

This series of pet bios and accompanying portraits tells the stories of the animals that serve on duty at New York's firehouses. In this book, Emmy Park has combined her love for dogs and cats and her passion for documenting the relationship between pets and their families in this unique journey with the firefighters who serve New Yorkers and the companions that serve them unconditionally. Meet beloved canines, felines, and even a pig of New York’s firehouses—in all five boroughs (Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, and Staten Island) and Long Island.

This is a fabulous collection of photos of firehouse animals.     –NH     5 stars      

 

Other Books Mentioned

The Skeleton Key by Erin Kelly

The Consequence of Anna by Kate Birkin

Crow Talk: a Novel by Eileen Garvin

Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis by J. D. Vance

One of Ours by Willa Cather

Smoky Jack: The Adventures of a Dog and His Master on Mount Le Conte by Paul J. Adams

The Trouble I've Seen by Martha Gellhorn

Above the Waterfall: a Novel by Ron Rash

Thick as Thieves by Sandra Brown

Thereby Hangs a Tail: a Chet and Bernie Mystery by Spencer Quinn

In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face-To-Face With the Idea of an Afterlife  by Sebastian  Junger

How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Pooley

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