by envisionmg | Jul 9, 2014 | Discovery List, Non-fiction, Reading Lists
A mysterious drifter and an ardent Japanese warrior both arrive in a town terrorized by criminals. Guided by The Bartender at the Horseless Horseman Saloon, the two join forces to bring down the corrupt reign of Nicola and his lady Alexandra.Remember Ethan Chandler...
by envisionmg | Jul 4, 2014 | Non-fiction, Staff Review
Reviewed by JulieAbout the book: “Out of the depths of the Depression comes an irresistible story about beating the odds and finding hope in the most desperate of times – the improbable, intimate account of nine working-class boys from the American West who at the...
by envisionmg | May 19, 2014 | Biography, Booklists, Discovery List, Mystery, Non-fiction, Reading Lists, Sci - Fi
“Set in Toronto at the dawn of the 20th century, Murdoch Mysteries is a one-hour drama series that explores the intriguing world of William Murdoch (Yannick Bisson), a methodical and dashing detective who pioneers innovative forensic techniques to solve some of...
by envisionmg | May 6, 2014 | Non-fiction, Staff Review
Reviewed by Chris An engrossing biography of one of the most powerful American politicians of the 20th century. Despite never holding elected office, Moses weilded absolute power over urban planning and development in New York City from the 1920s – 1960s....
by envisionmg | May 2, 2014 | Non-fiction, Rachel Reviews, Staff Review
Reviewed by Rachel Fast Food Nation, a journalistic exploration into fast food – or what author Eric Schlosser terms the “dark side of the all-american meal” – turned 13 this year… and its age is showing. There’s no doubt in my mind...
by envisionmg | Jan 4, 2014 | Non-fiction, Staff Review
Like many people, my to-read pile of books sets on my dresser next to my bed (unlike most people, I hope, the finished books are on a pile on the floor next to my bed) and seems to be growing faster than I can read. In this pile are a wide range of things: fantasy,...
