IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR OUR MARCH 10TH BOOK TALKS HELD AT THE LIBRARY AT 2:30. WHOOPIE!
The Zhivago Affair by Peter Finn & Petrra Couvee
presenter: Elaine Kushmaul
The Wager by Davi Grann
presenter: Scott Baker
Daughters of the Bamboo Grove by Barbara Demick
presenter: Deborah Diehel
Guardians of the Trees by Dr. Kinari Webb
presenter: Lorraine Wilson
Are you reading and getting ready for our first book talk of the year on March 10 at 2:30! Don't forget that the library will be closed for voting from Feburary 17 thru February 27. So go and checkout one or more of these outstanding books.
I have read this one. It really draws you in, forcing you become a part of the crew! The author also wrote Killers of the Flower Moon.
The Zhivago Affair: The Kremlin, the CIA, and the Battle Over a Forbidden Book by Peter Finn, national secuity writer for the Washington Post and Petra Couvee
This is actually based on recently released documents involving the power of the book Dr. Zhivago. If you want to read more on the background, go to
Intelligent Reader.
Daughters of the Bamboo Grove: From China to America, a True Story of Abduction Adoption, and Separated Twins by Barbara Demick
This book deals with China's former one child per household rule.
-a heartbreaking yet captivating read
One of the twins actually lives in Texas today.
Guardians of the Trees: A Journey of Hope Through the Healing of the Planet: A Memoir by Dr. Kinari Webb
"full of hope and optimism....an exhilarating, galvanizing journey across the world."
From the FOL family to yours--- Your gracious support and wonderful participation is truly, truly appreciated! Here's to a terrific new year full of ideas for bringing residents closer to our library!
