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Read what our staff has to say about their favourite books!
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 | The Poisonwood Bible
by Barbara Kingsolver
A misguided evangelical Baptist minister uproots his wife and four daughters from the comforts of America to the unforgiving African Congo. Armed with his Bible, Nathan Price has intentions to 'save' these people. What really happens in the undoing of his family. The wife and four daughters narrate the story. Each chapter is written from a unique perspective. You will be intrigued and drawn by the contrast in perceptions of what unfolds in the Congo. In true Barbara Kingsolver style, the characters are exceptionally portrayed. One of her best.
[2008-09-24] |
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 | Bel Canto
by Ann Patchett
A lyrical tale of love and humanity. When guerrillas invade a multinational embassy party taking the guests as hostages, reality slips away within the confines of their luxury prison. Communication is limited with the outside world to a Red Cross worker on vacation who cannot impress upon them the seriousness of their plight, and inside to a lone interpreter who cannot be everywhere at once. Gradually, music and compassion bridge the barriers of culture and language exposing kindness, grace and the thwarted potential of the human race. Lovely and enchanting.
[2008-09-24] |
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 | American Gods
by Neil Gaiman
Imaginative and funny. I've read all the Neil Gaiman books I can find. This one is a whimsical look at what would happen if old Gods such as Thor and Zeus, whose names we still remember but whose power we've long forgotten, wanted to get a little respect again. Winner of the 2002 Hugo Award (best Science Fiction writing), allow yourself to be transported to a world where anything is possible.
[2008-09-24] |
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 | Gods Behaving Badly
by Marie Phillips
Perfect for anyone wanting a light read and constant laughs, this is a well-written, well paced comedy about the Greek gods in North London. They are dysfunctional. They are egotistical. They are also losing their power, living in a ramshackle flat, and having fun watching Apollo make a fool of himself in front of the cleaning lady. An enjoyable re-envisioning of mythology, but knowledge of Greek myth is not a must to find this a good read.
[2008-09-24] |
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 | This is Your Brain on Music
by Daniel Levitin
If you've ever wondered why certain songs get stuck in your head, why you can't resist a good rhythm, why an electric guitar doesn't sound like a trumpet, or why music doesn't sound like any old noise, this book is for you! Levitin uses his background as a cognitive psychologist and a recording engineer to explain music in clear, engaging language suitable for a professional musician or someone with no musical training at all. The result is an intriguing look into the biology of the mind and music.
[2008-09-24] |
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