Novel Destinations 2011

Have you caught the travel bug during the Library's 2011 Summer Reading Program?
Need a few additional destinations?

Tomorrow's Treasure: East of the Sun by Linda Lee Chaikin - Christian historical fiction set in the diamond mines at the time of the Zulu War of 1878

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield - a mystery/ghost story set in England with a classic literature plot and haunting characters

A Garden in Paris by Stephanie Whitson - Christian fiction about a middle aged woman who begins life again in Paris

Thanks to all who participated in this year's Novel Destinations Adult Summer Reading Program. Hope you'll read along next year!

The views expressed in this blog are those of my own and do not represent the Library's views. Kathleen Altazan

Novel Destination: Europe

Dissolution by C.J. Sansom is a historical fiction novel set in Tudor England in 1537 recommended by Library Volunteer Vicky Kauth . Lawyer/Detective Matthew Shardlake investigates a murder at a monastery and uncovers intrigue and corruption in the first of a three part series. Enjoy!

Novel Destination: North America

The Help by Kathryn Stockett has been on the best-seller list for over 50 weeks and is soon to be a major motion picture. A naive aspiring reporter attempts to interview Southern maids who raised white folks' kids. They ran the households but were paid poorly, often had to use separate toilets from the family, and watched the children they cared for commit bigotry. Even if the information from the reporter's sources is published anonymously, the risk is great. An emotional, often funny read!