Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell
Recommended by Tuki in Adult Services…
Tuki’s synopsis:
What a wonderful way to learn the rich history of countries that make up our current Middle East region. A homey school teacher from Ohio embarks on an adventure after the loss of her family to the great influenza following WWI. Enjoy Agnes’ travel adventure through Egypt and the Holy Land, and experience the momentous decisions made at the historic Cairo Conference of 1921.
She says:
I enjoyed this book on many different levels. It read like a travelogue of Agnes’ experience through Egypt and the Holy Land, but also greatly enhanced my understanding of historical events that currently have relevance in the Middle East region.
A Pale Horse by Charles Todd
Recommended by Nancy in Reader Services…
Nancy’s synopsis:
When the War Office sends Inspector Ian Rutledge of Scotland Yard to search for a missing person, the World War I veteran finds a connection to a corpse discovered in an abandoned abbey. Secrets emerge as he follows leads taking him to a group of cottages located in the shadow of the famous Bronze Age Uffington White Horse.
She says:
Fans of history will enjoy this psychological mystery set in post World War I England. A Pale Horse is the 10th in the Inspector Rutledge series. Volume one is called A Test of Wills.
The Wild Girl: The Notebooks of Ned Giles, 1932 by Jim Fergus
Recommended by Nancy in Reader Services…
Nancy’s synopsis:
In 1932 young Ned Giles left Chicago to join Arizona’s Great Apache Expedition, a journey organized by Americans and Mexicans to locate the son of a Mexican rancher who was kidnapped by the Apache Indians. Along the way the group encounters la nina branca, a wild Apache girl who was captured by a local hunter. Ned and 2 of his friends plot to use the girl as a ransom for the kidnapped boy.
She says:
Fergus writes a fascinating tale of Native Americans told through the diaries of a young man looking for adventure. Fans of Larry McMurtry and Louis L’Amour will like this novel as will anyone who enjoys a good historical read.
Tallgrass by Sandra Dallas
Recommended by Colleen in Outreach Services…
Colleen’s Synopsis:
Coming of age story about a young farm girl in Colorado in the 1940′s. Life changes overnight when the government opens a Japanese internment camp in this small rural town.
She says:
This book is part historical fiction and part mystery. Sandra Dallas once again succeeds in bringing wonderful characters to life.
Sarah’s Key by Tatiana de Rosnay
Recommended by one of our Circulation Staff Members…
Her synopsis:
French collaboration with the Germans during World War II. The story involves the French police’s occupation of Jewish families.
She says:
Sad, but great story.
