by ta | Jan 14, 2008 | Survival
One of our co-workers recommended this: Based on the true story of Hugh Glass – adventurer, pirate, frontiersman – Punke explores this amazing tale of survival. In 1822 Glass signs on as a trapper with Captain Andrew Henry. During their trip he is mauled...
by ta | Jan 10, 2008 | Graphic Novels
Naomi Nowak’s second graphic novel is an intriguing little volume. Josephine or Posy, as she likes to be called, comes from a once wealthy family. Her overly critical parents send her to a sweatshop so she can earn money for nursing school even though she faints...
by ta | Jan 6, 2008 | The Literary World
NPR is hosting a new series called “In Character.” Each week they will explore a character in depth to see what makes them tick and why they are important. Listeners can submit their suggestions for characters to be discussed on the show. If you are...
by ta | Jan 6, 2008 | Fiction
This is a great first novel about love, family relationships and the immigrant experience. The Karim family is full secrets. The father, Rashid, marries Henna who was supposed to be a sophisticated young woman, only to find out that she is an illiterate, 14 year-old...
by ta | Jan 3, 2008 | Challenges
If you’re starting to make your new year’s reading lists here are a few challenges to keep you busy. These little (and some big) challenges are addictive, so don’t say we didn’t warn you. We’ll bring you a couple of challenges each week...
