Book reviews
Four Reads for an Active Summer
Most folks don’t think of reading when the weather is nice. They’d rather be outside at a park, or gardening, boating, or doing the backstroke. But for just about any summer activity, there’s a book to match it.
The War of 1812: Conflict for a Continent
In 1783, the United States ended its revolution against Great Britain and began to build the new country. But early in the next century, once again England and America faced disputes, which ultimately led to war.
The Beginner's Goodbye by Anne Tyler
The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler follows a young widower as he deals with grief, thinking at first he had lost everything only to discover he had not yet found what he truly wanted.
My Foolish Heart by Susan Warren
All of us have fears, but rarely do they prevent us from our daily routines. In Susan May Warren’s My Foolish Heart, Isadora Presley struggles with fears from the past and also agoraphobia, a panic disorder that keeps her from interacting with people.
Bossypants by Tina Fey
When I picked up Bossypants by Tina Fey, I knew before reading the first sentence that I would enjoy the book. What I didn’t know was how much the cover would creep me out every time I actually picked up the book.
