Tag Archives: historical fiction
Go Dutch
The Thousand Autumns of Jacob de Zoet by David Mitchell (Random House, 2010) In his previous books, David Mitchell established his astounding virtuosity as a storyteller, weaving together numerous genres and storylines into the fabric of a single book. This … Continue reading
Filed under Book Review, Fiction, General Fiction, Historical Fiction
It’s a mystery! Wait, it’s a whole herd of mysteries!
It’s a mystery why I’ve been in the mood to read mysteries lately. Here are some of the titles that stand above the rest of the herd. The Poisoned Chocolates Case by Anthony Berkeley This mystery, penned in 1929, employs a classic … Continue reading
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Meet Brad at the Evergreen Branch
The Evergreen Branch recently welcomed a new manager, Brad Allen. Brad comes to us from Kansas, where he worked at the Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library. We’re happy to introduce him to you here. Be sure to say hello … Continue reading
Filed under Book Lists, Children's Books, Fiction, Movies & Television, Music, Nonfiction, Travel
Red in Tooth and Claw
It’s out there. Just beyond the dim light of the fire. It waits for the darkness and then roars into camp to carry off yet another member of your party. It’s huge, indescribable and seemingly unstoppable. What is it? Why is it? … Continue reading
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