The Falcone families are both deeply intertwined and deeply divided. Natalie, married to Theo once dated his brother Vinnie, with whom she later went into business and opened a restaurant. Both families had daughters of the same age, Arden and Rory,...
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Great Graphic Novels by Some Great Gals
To my fellow graphic novel lovers and newbies alike, take a look! This post is the...
The true crime section of the library has always been popular (364.1523 if you're browsing!) and from the avalanche of books, TV shows, documentaries, and podcasts it seems our appetite is only increasing. Unless you've been living off the grid... Fellside by M.R. Carey (April 5): I'm not generally someone who reads multiple books by the same author, but at the top of my anticipated releases pile this month is the next book from M.R. Carey, whose intriguing 2014 dystopian novel The Girl With... The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson updates his bestselling Notes from a Small Island written twenty years ago which explored and celebrated Great Britain. In his latest book he returns his literay focus to his adopted country exploring how... And Furthermore (M) by Judi Dench is a pleasant and quick read by an engaging actress with a long and varied career. In North America, it is probably safe to say, that Judi Dench is mostly known for her movie roles and television series. However... Hilary Mantel has leapt to international recognition in recent years with her award winning historical fiction Wolf Hall (M) and the subsequent Bringing Up the Bodies (M) . Getting to this point has not been easy. In Giving Up...
An Extraordinary Correspondence: 25 Years of Griffin & Sabine
It’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years since the first book in Nick Bantock’s Griffin and Sabine trilogy was published in 1991. ...
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April to Watch For
The Road to Little Dribbling and other travel tales
Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction shortlist
Honouring the achievements of the founding father of the historical novel, the Walter Scott Prize for Historical Fiction is one of the most prestigious literary prizes in the world. With a...
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Staff Pick – And Furthermore by Judi Dench
Staff Pick – Giving Up the Ghost by Hilary Mantel
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