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GOOD READS
Beyond Best-Sellers: What B&ECPL Staff Recommend
The following were recently published titles which were read and recommended by members of our staff in the month indicated. The initials or pen name of the contributing staff member are noted after each review. Click here for more current recommendations.
January 2003
Letters to Father: suor Maria Celeste to Galileo, 1623-1633 Maria Celeste Galilei
Non-Fiction
For those people who loved reading the best-seller Galileo's Daughter, author Dava Sobel presents Letters to Father, sour Marie Celeste to Galileo 1623-1633. This collection of 124 letters written to Galileo by his cloistered daughter and saved by the astronomer over the years, speak in the language of daily life. We the readers become suspended in the urgency of their once current affairs. Reviewed by libgal2
First Lady Michael Malone
Fiction
A mystery with a southern locale, First Lady sets two detectives on the murky trail of a possible serial killer. As they try to solve the mystery it seems as if everyone is determined to get in their way. Reviewed by MMS
At the Eleventh Hour: The Biography of Swami Rama Pandit Rajmani Tigunait
Non-Fiction
This fascinating biography of the founder of the Himalayan Institute tells of his life and journeys in India and the U.S. Reviewed by BDW
Sport Mick Cochrane
Fiction
A novel by a professor from Canisius College, Sport tells of the story of a young boy trying to deal with a difficult home situation. Reviewed by MMS
Partly Cloudy Patriot Sarah Vowell
Non-Fiction
This humorous collection of essays comes from a contributor to NPR's This American Life. Topics range from commentary on current events to surviving a family visit during the holidays. Reviewed by KLS
Carnival of Rainbows: A Novel of the Pan-American Exposition Barbara Soper
Fiction
Very enjoyable book set in Pan-American era Buffalo and written by a retired B&ECPL librarian! Ms. Soper has unearthed fascinating material from Buffalo's history and used it to create a novel full of colorful and interesting characters. Reviewed by JE
Looking for Mary Gabriel Carole Lawrence
Fiction
Beautifully written story of a young girl and the impact a mentally ill sister has on her life. It speaks of misconceptions of childhood carried through one's life and the lost opportunities that result. Reviewed by sjc
The House of Gentle Men Kathy Hepinstall
Fiction
The story of a young girl's rape, and subsequent visit to the House of Gentle Men. In this house she discovers kindness administered by men seeking redemption for their crimes against women. Reviewed by sjc
Traveling Light Katrina Kittle
Fiction
Story of family, illness, lost dreams, and spiritual growth.
Reviewed by sjc
How I Learned to Snap: a Small Town Coming Out and Coming of Age Story Kirk Read
Non-Fiction
Humorous and bittersweet memoir of growing up gay in the 1980's South. Read's tale is a hip and enlightening journey through recent history. Reviewed by Barbara Gordon
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