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The Girl From Guernica
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Carrie Soto Is Back |
Review: If you enjoy historical fiction, I highly recommend this book. But be warned, this book is hard to put down. First, the Germans' devasted the town of Guernica, their fighter planes chasing innocent civilians through the streets, gunning them down. Then, afterward, they bombed and annihilated ... More |
From The Jacket: Inspired by Picasso's great masterpiece Guernica, New York Times bestselling author Karen Robards returns with a riveting story of love, intrigue, deception and bravery in the face of war... On an April day in 1937, the sky opens and fire rains down upon the small Spanish town of Guernica. Seventeen-year-old Sibi and her family are caught up in the horror. ... More |
Review: Carrie Soto is a tennis phenom who has won several grand slams throughout her illustrious career. But she wants to come out of retirement and defend her record. This is an inside look at the devotion, hard work, and personal sacrifices professional athletes must endure. And Carrie, above all else, wants to get the title... More |
From The Jacket: Carrie Soto is fierce, and her determination to win at any cost has not made her popular. But by the time she retires from tennis, she is the best player the world has ever seen. She has shattered every record and claimed twenty Grand Slam titles. And if you ask Carrie, she is entitled to every one.... More |
BOOK CLUB PICK |
 Remarkably Bright Creatures By Shelby Van Pelt From the Jacket:
After Tova Sullivan's husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she's been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat ...More
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Review: I loved this book! It's one of those stories you can't stop thinking about once you've finished. It begins with Tova Sullivan. Her husband has died, so she starts working the night shift at the local aquarium to keep busy. Here she befriends ... More |
Praise:
"Remarkably Bright Creatures is an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut about what it feels like to have love taken from you, only to find it again in the most unexpected places. . . . Memorable and tender." - Washington Post
"A debut novel about a woman who befriends an octopus is a charming, warmhearted read." - Kirkus Reviews More |
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