Reported by Garry
The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki
Brammer. Clover Brooks has long felt a stronger connection with the dying than
with those who are full of life. As a death doula, Clover has made it her
life-path to help those who need her services to pass over with grace and
dignity. In doing so, she has recorded the final sentiments of many of her
clients, split into three categories: Confessions, Advice, and Regrets. But…Clover
has also closed herself off to life itself. At the behest of one of her
clients, Clover goes on a road-trip to track down a long-lost love, and ends up
finding not only herself, but life and all its possibilities. This book is full
of very well written realistic characters, is brimming with heart and humanity,
and comes highly recommended by our reader. KM
Gathering Moss: A Natural and Cultural History of
Mosses by Robin Wall Kimmerer. By the author of Braiding
Sweetgrass, this beautifully written mixture of personal insights and
scientific information speaks about the interconnectedness life around us, with
mosses being the “glue” that binds the web together. Kimmerer is a scientist,
teacher, and writer of Native American heritage, and in this series of essays
Kimmerer explains the biology of mosses (there are more than 20,000 species!)
and reflects on what these fascinating, ancient organisms can teach us about
resiliency, tenacity, and our own existence. AH
Cowboys of the Americas: The Realities of Life as
a Cowboy by Richard W. Slatta. Many of us grew up watching Gunsmoke and other western based movies
and shows, but how realistic were those depictions? Not very! This book,
lavishly illustrated and impeccably researched, lays to rest a lot of the
mythology about the hard-working men and women who we call “cowboys”. Ranging
from the Iberian Peninsula to the prairies of Saskatchewan, cowboys have been
working with horses and cattle since the Spaniards brought both species over
from the Old World, and it is hard, dangerous, definitely not glamorous work. Our
reader says that this is a fun book to read, and is full of information about
the lives of these hard working men and women. CD
Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals by
Oliver Burkeman. Our time on this planet is limited, and 4000 weeks works out
to just shy of 80 years. What are you going to do with your time? This book by
British author Burkeman offers readers advice on how to best use their
extremely limited time – don’t strive for perfection; accept that our time is
short and that (in the big scheme of things), we have very little control over
what happens to us. Let go and be in the moment with those around you. Do what
matters and is meaningful to you, and let the rest go. Our reader found this
book so uplifting that she purchased a copy to pass on to her son, and
recommends it to everyone. DC
Also Mentioned:
Why Am I
Like This?: The Science Behind Your Weirdest Thoughts and Habits by Dr. Jen Martin
Our
Missing Hearts
by Celeste Ng
The
Middle of Somewhere: An Artist Explores the Nature of Virginia by Suzanne Stryk
To Bless
the Space Between Us: A Book of Blessings by John O’Donohue
The
Resurrectionist: The Lost Work of Dr. Spencer Black by E. B. Hudspeth
Summertide by Charlotte E. English
Manufacturing
Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward S. Herman and
Noam Chomsky
The
Hidden Messages in Water by Masaru Emoto
Old Babes
in the Wood
by Margaret Atwood
Thunder
Dog: The True Story of a Blind Man, His Guide Dog, and the Triumph of Trust at
Ground Zero
by Michael Hingson with Susy Flory
The
Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry
A
Madman's Will: John Randolph, Four Hundred Slaves, and the Mirage of Freedom by Gregory May
Murder
Under a Red Moon
by Harini Nagendra
The Ghost
Goes to the Dogs: A Haunted Bookshop Mystery by Cleo Coyle
The Woman
in the Library
by Sulari Gentill
The
Thursday Murder Club
by Richard Osman
