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Like To Kill a Mockingbird, The Round House is narrated by a young person, 13-year-old Joe, of the Ojibwe tribe, whose mother has been brutally attacked and whose father, a tribal Judge, tries to find justice. As the story unfolds, … Continue reading
Baking Cakes in Kigali by Gaile Parkin (2009) A beautifully written novel set in Rwanda, Baking Cakes in Kigali eloquently demonstrates that life isn’t always black and white. Angel is a baker with a booming cake business; she is a … Continue reading
Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese (2009) I absolutely loved this book! I thought it was enlightening, thought-provoking, and truly engaging. It is beautifully written, with richly-drawn sympathetic characters, and a storyline that spans five decades and several continents. I … Continue reading
Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand by Helen Simonson (2010) I haven’t read such fun book for a long time, the kind you hate to see end. Major Pettigrew is a “one of kind character,” warm, human, complex yet naïve. The author … Continue reading
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See (2009) The novel traces the story of two sisters and their lives from Shanghai to California. At times it’s very heart wrenching. Shanghai Girls shows how strong the bond between sisters is. Preview this incredibly … Continue reading
The Last Report on the Miracles at Little No Horse by Louise Erdrich (2001) The novel begins with a genealogy chart to help keep track of the characters. Sure enough there are miracles (that the down to earth can explain) … Continue reading
Footnotes in Gaza by Joe Sacco (2009) How can we take time to learn from the past during a dire and urgent emergency? As both war journalist and cartoonist, Sacco depicts the bleak existence of Palestinians living in the Gaza … Continue reading
Shanghai Girls by Lisa See (2009) Lisa See, author of Snow Flower and the Secret Fan and Peony in Love, has written another compelling, good read. This time it’s about two beautiful, wealthy sisters, Pearl and May, who are forced … Continue reading
Pomegranate Soup by Marsha Mehran (2005) The three Aminpour sisters flee the turmoil of the Islamic Revolution in their native country of Iran. They finally make their way to a small Irish village where they open a café. The quirky … Continue reading
The Kite Runner by Khaled Hosseini (2003) I really enjoyed this book. It has a good story line and well developed characters. I enjoyed learning about Afghanistan and its culture. Read more about the book and view a trailer for … Continue reading
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