by envisionmg | Dec 8, 2014 | Fiction, Historical Fiction, History, Non-fiction, Today In History
We’ve got some music and musicians and big political events on this day in history. Enjoy a nice reading list with a work of fiction and a work of non-fiction commemorating them. 1813 The Premier of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony The Seventh Symphony was...
by envisionmg | Nov 17, 2014 | Fiction, Patron Recommendations
A patron returning Gemini said it was terrific. Here’s a bit more about the book, taken from the publisher’s summary: “Dr. Charlotte Reese works in the intensive care unit of Seattle’s Beacon Hospital, tending to patients with the most...
by envisionmg | Nov 12, 2014 | Fiction, Historical Fiction, Non-fiction, Today In History
I was afraid November 12 was going to be all World War I stuff (winding down from Veterans/Armistice day) or Pilgrims (winding up for Thanksgiving). How wrong I was. I had to pick and choose what went in this list. I made a real sacrifice and left out the marriage of...
by envisionmg | Oct 8, 2014 | Fiction, Staff Reading, What I'm Reading Now, YA Fiction
Michelle here, former Book Monogamist. See, these days I have any number of fairly wildly different* books in progress at roundabout the same time, so, occasionally I’ll post an annotated list here on Read This. (And if you’re pages-deep in the middle of...
by envisionmg | Oct 3, 2014 | Fiction, Staff Review
Reviewed by Rachel One Flew over the Cuckoo’s Nest is one of those books that I think everyone’s at least heard of – if not read themselves. It’s a familiar story, with both substantial literary themes and characters that have transcended the confines of the novel....
by envisionmg | Sep 8, 2014 | Fiction, Jim Recommends
Baudolino – Umberto Eco This is easily my favorite work by Umberto Eco and pretty high on my list of favorite works of historical fiction in general. The story is set in the late 12th century and early 13th century. The main character is Baudolino a boy...
