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That is one of the subject headings in our catalog for this summer’s blockbuster The Passage by Justin Cronin and it’s an apt one. Reading this will be an epic adventure should you decide to take the 750+ page challenge. The Passage made many must read lists this summer and Cronin’s worthy writing credentials enticed me to take the plunge into science fiction, an unfamiliar genre for me. This is the first of a planned trilogy and the movie rights have already been sold so you’ll be hearing about this one for awhile.
There is so much going on in this book it’ll be hard to capture the plot in a few paragraphs, but here goes. The story opens with a scientific discovery in South America of an immunity boosting virus whose potential has got the U.S. government very interested; indestructible soldiers make winning wars much more likely. Collecting “disposable” humans on death row as test subjects is the job of FBI agents Doyle and Wolgast and their job becomes even harder when an underage guinea pig is ordered. Six-year-old Amy has been abandoned at a convent and ends up being the one to receive the perfected virus. The problem is the other twelve death row inmates have a much different reaction to the virus and turn into, you guessed it, human devouring vampires. Virals (vampires) begin infecting victims all over the U.S., but Amy and FBI agent Wolgast escape to the deep woods of Colorado to survive. Will they be the last Americans alive?
So after this initial set up of how the virals have come to terrorize the world, we are introduced to a small colony of survivors (not including Amy or Wolgast) who are living in the southwest almost one hundred years after the outbreak and destruction (nuclear weapons were used to clear out the virus infected areas). Lots of characters are introduced at this point and having this character list around when reading would have been handy. Many colony members are content, but a few are willing to risk their lives to see if anyone else has survived. After yet another nasty viral attack, armed and ready, some of them decide to explore the nuclear devastated area outside their protective walls to find other survivors and a power source since their battery supply is dwindling. This is when they come across other groups, including a Expeditionary Force of the Texas Army (Texas broke away from the U.S. when it all went down). Next thing you know Amy shows up and she is the key to figuring out how to rid the world of these pesky virals and bringing order back to the chaotic world they have created.
This apocalyptic tale is chock full of symbolism, religious overtones and spiritual messages and throughout the book, the dead influence the living through dreams and thoughts. Cronin skillfully blends many genres together in his story, science fiction, thriller and magical realism which makes this grown up vampire novel an enjoyable reader for all reader types, including those that avoid the science fiction aisle. Add this one to your holds list and clear your calendar when it comes in, it’s unputdownable.
July 22nd, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
It’s sure to be a conversation starter. I’ve decided the only books I can listen to in the car to and from the library must be memoirs read by the author themselves, makes me feel like I’m just listening to a friend chat on the way to work. Isabel Gillies, author and reader of Happens Every Day: An All-Too-True Story**, has been my traveling companion the last few weeks and her story is a doozy.
Isabel and Josiah are childhood acquaintances, vacationing in the same small Maine town with their families every summer, when they meet up at a friend’s wedding and fall instantly in love. Graduate school, marriage and two kids later they find themselves in the small town of Oberlin, OH where Josiah has landed a coveted poet professorship and Isabel, a former film and tv actress, has enough credentials to teach in their small theatre department. Isabel falls in love with Oberlin, their white picket fence life and her new family. Josiah falls in love with another professor.
Isabel writes with complete detail about their new academic life which is nothing like her Upper West side NY upbringing, including making friends with her new female colleagues. The woman that Josiah falls for is someone in their circle and Isabel writes with complete honesty the complexity of their relationships. Isabel’s close family and friends help her through this ordeal, but her “chin up” attitude is what is most remarkable. Her story, unfortunately is one that “happens every day” but the daily details of a marriage dissolving is something to which normally therapists are the only front seat spectators. Well written, funny and insightful Isabel shares what it truly feels like to have someone fall out of love with you, but she never seems like a victim in the affair and after much analyzing comes out the other side stronger and wiser. Since divorce and remarriage touches many families, this memoir will strike a chord and be an ideal addition to a long car ride that doesn’t involve children. Next up on my listening memoir list, The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry: Love, Laughter and Tears in Paris at the World’s Most Famous Cooking School by Kathleen Flinn, much lighter fare and a lot less heartbreaking. Does true love trump staying with your wife and two sons? Let the road trip discussion begin.
**For another take on Gillies’ book read Mary’s review.
June 24th, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
It’s bright pink cover caught my eye at the returns desk, Hello Kitty Must Die, it looked and sounded demented and lived up to its name. Angelo Choi’s debut novel, set in San Francisco, is for fans of Chuck Palahniuk novels and Jeffrey Lindsy’s Dexter series or anyone that might enjoy a sadistic little story of young woman who becomes best pals with a serial killer. This one is strictly for those interested in experimental fiction, books that push the boundaries of convention. There’s not too much plot to cover, but Choi’s writing makes this a brisk, fun and sickly entertaining read.
In her mid-twenties, Asian-American Fiona Fi Yu is a practicing corporate lawyer who happens to also live with her parents. Fed up with their old school cultural expectations, Fiona tries to get rid of her pesky virginity (an attribute that thrills her parents because it makes her a great catch in their community) by visiting a doctor to rid herself of the physical seal that keeps her title intact. Weird? Yes, but somehow it gets weirder. The doctor she visits turns out to be an ex-classmate, Sean Deacon, who after several arson attempts and questionable incidents on the playground is now a surgeon and who’s weekend hobby is drugging and killing. Fiona and Sean become friends, she complains about her overbearing parents and the ridiculous dates she’s set up on and conveniently a few days later the men turn up dead. She complains about her overbearing new boss and next thing you know he’s had a heart attack in his office. Fiona, somehow to Choi’s writing credit, ends up being a likeable and enjoyable female protagonist. That blind date who took her fishing with his buddies on a overnight camping trip, he had it coming. You start rooting for Fiona, serial killer sidekick, and that make you feel a little creepy. Things don’t end well for Sean, but not too bad for Fiona, so hopefully she’ll turn up in another book.
Local publishing house Tyrus Books is responsible for this wacky little gem and shows their willingness to stretch the limits of their mission to crime fiction requirements to include well written serial killer stories. While on the Hello Kitty subject, I just have to share this site I found while researching this book, one man’s dedication to all that is Hello Kitty. Do you have a fun Hello Kitty keepsake? Tell us about it.
May 19th, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
..whose debut novel will suck you in with an uncomfortable first scene and lead you down a long twisty, noodly path as he tells the story of two misfit children, Alice and Mattia, who end up still connected as dysfunctional adults and whose experiences will stick with you like wet pasta. His name is Paolo Giordano and his book is The Solitude of Prime Numbers. He just got a great writeup in the NYT Book Review which was much more eloquent and engaging than this review will be- eloquent and engaging -alot like Giordano’s writing style. Maybe it’s just the English translation from Italian, or maybe it’s just because everything in Italy is just somehow more beautiful and poetic, but there is true beauty in Giordano’s writing. This plot description will seem thin, but the rich poetry of Giordano’s sentences thicken this novel into a sensual ripe marinara. Hey, he’s Italian, noodles and sauce analogies are totally acceptable.
So, first let’s introduce Alice. The book opens with an early morning ski accident at Mount Chaberton that leaves her emotionally and physically scarred for the rest of her life. Alice, an only child, is not fond of her family (her father is a distant, anti-depressant using lawyer and her mother is unfeeling to say the least) and this accident drives the emotional wedge in their family even deeper. Soledad, the Ecuadorian housekeeper, seems to be the only one interested in Alice’s life and is also the first to notice how Alice discreetly disposes of her dinner every night. Yes, like many other sad young women, Alice deals with emotional childhood trauma by controlling her food intake. Alice’s anorexic tendencies create disturbing scenes and it seems as if Giordano must have felt the ripples of this disease first hand in some way to write about her experience so authentically.
Now, about Matthias, he’s just your average math genius who has an autistic sister who went missing when he left her in a park. He did this so he could attend a birthday party without his embarrassing sister in tow. Matthias first turns to cutting to deal with his emotional pain and then soon discovers relief with the comfort and solitude of numbers. Matthias, a loner except for his friend Denis, meets Alice in school one day when the “mean girl clique” bullies her into inviting both of them to a party as a joke. Alice and Matthias are kindred souls and their brief meeting at this party is the beginning of a beautifully awkward and spiritual relationship that continues on past grammar school and into their adult years.
Alice and Matthias are dysfunctional star crossed lovers, passionate about their math and photography and ultimately about each other. Do Alice and Matthias end up together eating pasta and slurping noodles until their lips meet? The ending to this novel does not wrap things up neatly, but brings a fitting conclusion to the messed up, loving, unhealthy and geniune relationship that Alice and Matthias share. Readers that enjoy a tasty literary plate where nothing happens except for an uncomfortable clinking of silverware at a tension filled dinner table will enjoy this Italian feast. The Solitude of Prime Numbers: a perfect paring with a nice red sauce. Sorry, the pasta references just couldn’t be stopped.
May 7th, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
…a great book will be created. Will Grayson, Will Grayson (WG, WG) is the result of a collaboration between John Green and David Levithan, both award winning writers with legions of fans across the world. In full disclosure, this reviewer will always have kind words about JG because after meeting him at a library conference and USING HIS PHONE to gush to his brother about how awesome Brotherhood 2.O was, I’ll always harbor a tiny author crush for JG and his work. Following his steady success makes me happy to say “I used that guy’s phone once” to anyone who tells me they love his books.
WG, WG is a new twist on a bilsdungroman (english majors will appreciate that reference) that takes place in suburban Chicago. Will Grayson #1 (there are two characters with the same name thus the title of the book) is friends with Tiny Cooper, a gay football playing, musical theatre loving teenager, whose outrageous behavior both attracts and annoys his best friend Will to no end. Tiny’s dream musical is in production, he’s starring and directing in his own life story. This storyline along with the drama revolving around their friendship and relationships with boys (Tiny) and girls (Will #1) makes up most of the book’s plot. Green writes the WG#1 chapters and his voice is cynical, sarcastic and witty, much like characters in Green’s other novels. Will Grayson #2 is a clinically depressed only child of a single working mother who is just coming to terms with his sexuality. He has just met his dream boy online and most of character’s dialogue is chat room banter. Levithan writes the WG#2 chapters and creates a sympathetic character whose depression and burgeoning sexuality affect everything and everyone around him.
So how do WG#1 and WG#2 meet? Tiny, Will and Jane (Will #1’s budding love interest) are in downtown Chicago for a show and Will’s fake ID doesn’t work so to kill time he cruises the neighborhood and finds himself browsing at a sex shop. WG #2 has been instructed by Isaac, his online romance, to meet him at a place called Frenchy’s, he thinks its a diner, but ends up being the shop that WG#1 is hanging out in which results in the accidental meeting. Tiny meets up with them after the show and falls head over heels for WG#2 and two days later their lives are completely intertwined. Reading WG,WG will remind older readers just how much can change daily, even hourly, in a young teenage life. Both Will Graysons and Tiny’s stories end in dramatic fashion at the musical’s performance which was slightly over the top, but any Glee fan will be sure to appreciate it. My 13-year-old niece will probably have to wait a few years to read this one though, WG, WG is definitely more appropriate for the older teen or above since there are tons of references to drinking and sex. Green and Levithan fans will not be disappointed with this one, here’s some other rave reviews about the title.
April 24th, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
“Alice in Wonderland” that is. If you’ve already seen or are planning to see Tim Burton’s new take on this classic children’s story you HAVE to read Alice I Have Been by Melanie Benjamin. Benjamin takes us into the Victorian lives of Professor Charles Dodgson aka Lewis Carroll (his pen name) and the family of Alice Liddell who was his muse for the fanciful tale that delights children to this day. Knowing nothing of the controversy surrounding the relationship between Dodgson and Alice this historical fiction account was very interesting and at times very disturbing. A short footnote describes Benjamin’s intentions in writing this book and although it doesn’t clear up any of the controversy this novel is a fascinating scenario of what DID and also what MAY have happened between Dodgson and his lovely Alice.
The book opens with an elderly Alice Hargreaves, formerly Alice Liddell, reflecting on her life after she’s auctioned off her rare edition of the first copy of Alice in Wonderland to support her now decrepit English country home. Alice’s sheltered life began in Oxford, her father an important figure on campus and her mother running the household. Alice and her sisters went on many day trip excursions with Professor Dodgson and their governess and it is on one of these outings that Dodgson tells Alice and her sisters a story. Alice begs Dodgson to write it down and history is made. But it was when 11-year-old Alice and Dodgon started exchanging letters and having intimate encounters that tongues start flapping. Alice suddenly is forbidden from contact with Dodgson and becomes infatuated with a new man, young prince Leopold. Does Alice marry her prince and end up royalty? Unless you’re a Carroll aficionado or AIW historian you will be in for a surprise. Alice’s life does not turn out as whimisical as Dodgon’s fantasy alter ego was written and in the sad last chapters Alice tries to reconcile the life she dreamed of as a child with the reality of who she has become. The hinted at improprieties with Dodgson are written with respect, but many of the scenes still made me cringe at the idea of a 30-year-old man having such an intimate relationship, emotional or otherwise, with such a young girl.
What was most enjoyable about this book was how expertly Benjamin describes the dress, culture and social structure of this time period. Though Benjamin wrote with excellent description, Alice’s dialogue did however seem a little off at times. This minor fault though should not keep you from exploring what really happened in Alice’s childhood, you will be in for an outstanding Victorian tale.
Late addition to review: Just saw this first edition of the film online and wanted to share.
April 13th, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
A book about librarians just came out and let’s hope it gets into the hands of many local donors because it is a complete love letter to libraries and the profession. This Book is Overdue! How Librarians and Cybrarians can save us all by Marilyn Johnson is a jam packed collection of essays about the world of librarianship. From NYPL archivists to radical blue haired reference librarians attacking the latest political convention, Johnson’s book covers what are the big issues for libraries and the information world these days. If you know libraries, love libraries or want to convince someone why libraries are so important in our communities please suggest this book, let’s spread the word!
Johnson’s previous book The Dead Beat is about writing obituaries and she is far from writing one for libraries in her latest venture. A description of the old cowboy town of Deadwood, SD opens the book when Johnson writes about the importance of keeping the historical archives there protected and alive for tourists, researchers and writers to use in the future. Johnson moves onto other information/library topics including upgrading a catalog (something we’ll be doing this fall) using social networking (check us out on Facebook) and library blogging (MADreads!). One of the most interesting chapters (Ch.10 Gotham City) though was about the NPYL and its’ evolution over the last twenty years from crumbling book repository to digital resource nirvana. Their issues with money and fundraising make our current Central Library situation look like small peanuts.
The only facet of librarianship that Johnson left out was the men and women that keep the books flowing, not much mention of the heart of the library, the circulation staff. The other thing missing was any library history, nothing about Andrew Carnegie anywhere or about the role of libraries throughout world history. Regardless of these two lacking areas, this book will hopefully open many eyes to how libraries continue to shape and contribute to citizen’s needs in big cities and small towns across this country. Libraries are the great equalizer, everyone gets the same materials and same information regardless of age, race, or social status and their power cannot be underestimated. This is the message that Johnson conveys in her book and it is a very important one. Thanks for reading this totally biased review by a totally biased librarian.
P.S. Marilyn Johnson has just signed on to be the keynote speaker at the Wisconsin Library Association convention this fall which will be held at the Kalahari Resorts in the Wisconsin Dells. Make plans to attend!
March 22nd, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
YA writing goddess Maureen Johnson’s second installment in Scarlett Martins’ story was worth the wait, Scarlett Fever was great! Unless you have read Suite Scarlett, which was madly reviewed here, most of this new novel would not make much sense. So go read Suite Scarlett and then come back and read this review. Just kidding, read on my good friend and just put both books on your holds list.
Sixteen-year-old Scarlett Martin lives and breathes NYC. Her family owns and operates a tiny retro hotel there and goes to the most elite public school in town. Her boss Mrs Amberson, a former hotel guest, has started a new talent agency whose first client is Scarlett’s gifted acting brother Spencer. Spencer has finally landed a gig, but the catch is he’s the on screen villian whose killed off tv’s beloved Sonny Lavinksi (think Law and Order) and the fans of the show are not happy. Scarlett is already stressed out because her old boyfriend Eric keeps popping up (goes to NYU acting school) and she’s still crushing on him hard. Life becomes even tougher when she’s asked to keep an eye on Mrs. Amberson’s newest client’s older brother Max, the trouble maker who could sabotage his sister Chelsea’s budding broadway career. Scarlett’s relationship with Max is tense, but then somehow the romantic sparks start flying. Life at the hotel gets even more stress filled when her cancer surviving sister Maureen becomes uncannily kind, what does she have up her young sleeve? Lots of dramatic conclusions in this YA novel and one heckuva cliff hanger too. This other reviewer really lets Johnson have it about her ending.
Johnson’s writing style is fun and quirky and that’s what makes these Scarlett books so darn good. Its also nice that Scarlett’s parents in the book hardly ever show up and when they do they don’t just offer up wonderful advice or ground them for life. Johnson lets Scarlett handle her own problems and any independent young woman can probably relate to how Scarlett deals with the headaches of being a teenager. Those are just a few reasons why this series is a must read for any serious YA writing fan.
March 1st, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
Many authors write series characters, some of my favorites are Atkinson’s Jackson Brodie, Kellerman’s Alex Delaware and Trigiani’s Ave Maria Mulligan. Larry McMurtry has been writing about Duane Moore for many years and in Rhino Ranch - **SPOILER ALERT** - I’m not warning you again - McMurtry finally ends his love affair with all things Thalia, TX and lets his most memorable series character go gracefully into that good night. I have to admit it’d been years since reading about Duane, but after a few pages in, all his character’s graces and flaws were easy to remember. It felt like catching up with an old soap opera and unless McMurtry pulls a “back from the dead episode” Duane’s rich life ended more with a wimper than a bang. Here’s a few highlights from Rhino Ranch for those readers that have waited for this last installment.
Rhino Ranch starts with billionaire K.K. Slater arriving in the sleepy oil town of Thalia convinced a game preserve full of African rhinos is exactly what it needs. Duane is retired now and his son runs his enormously successful oil company, but like all reclusive millionaires whose wives have just left them he prefers to spend his days contemplating life in his cabin or fishing for a prize winning bass with his good buddy Bobby Lee. K.K needs Duane’s support to make the town accept the new Rhino Ranch and also needs to clear out the local meth dealers who like to start fires on her property. Duane’s day-to-day existence dealing with the Rhino Ranch and his constant failing relationships with women make up the bulk of the story and comes to an abrupt finish when its’ wrapped up in two paragraphs on the last page. That’s it. Finito. Duane’s dead.
Duane’s family and friends are a motley crew of eccentrics and that’s the only thing that kept this story interesting; he calls his old shrink Honor weekly to clear out his emotional cobwebs, his flippant ex-wife Annie who runs off to Paris and finds a new husband to name just a couple. I most enjoyed his grandson Willy whose love of philosophy creates some interesting dialogue about all things Texas and all things life. The less than appealing characters in Duane’s story were, however, the cast of barely legal oversexed women that Duane seemed to attract. I forgot how crass McMurtry’s dialogue can be at times and some parts were just too ‘dirty old man’ for me. The other “not my cup of tea” thing was McMurtry’s writing style of breaking the novel into 3 page chapters, way too jarring for this finicky reader. Did he do that in all of his books? SO, unless you’re a diehard McMurtry fanatic I would say mosey on by this texas tale. Farewell Duane. You had a good run.
**The Last Picture Show (where Duane’s story began) was published in 1966 and according to this article we may be saying goodbye to McMurtry also. Farewell McMurtry. You had a good run too.
February 8th, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
OMG (oh my god) TRIP FUN (triple funny). That is the description I put in the subject line of the email I sent to my junior high school nieces about this book. I Am a Genius of Unspeakable Evil and I Want to be your Class President by Josh Lieb is a riot. Though its targeted audience is young adult it’s a must read for any fan of the Daily Show, Judd Apatow movies or a good episode of the Simpsons, all of which the author has been involved with in some capacity. His take on a middle school class election will keep you in stitches from beginning to end.
Eight grader Oliver Watson is overweight, sarcastic and by all appearances the class dunce. Except for one deep dark secret, he’s covertly running one of the world’s largest corporations and is one of the richest men on the planet. He runs his operations out of a secret location (a bunker underneath his house) and conducts most of his business through a bluetooth device that puts him in touch directly with Lionel Sheldrake the man he has set up to be his decoy around Omaha, NE. Oliver has everyone fooled, his annoying parents, his teachers and his classmates. He can have anything he wants (with a hidden button in the gym class water fountain he gets root beer instead of crappy water) until he realizes the one thing he wants more than anything. The title of 8th Grade Class President.
Most of the story revolves around Oliver’s attempts to manipulate everyone in his life to make this happen. What makes this book so funny? hysterical dialogue and real life black and white photos interspersed with the text that makes this crazy story somehow believable. Lieb’s take on middle school seems to be right on, my niece replied and had already read the book and LOVED it. Of course there is a dramatic conclusion when the candidates give their speeches and we find out if Oliver did indeed win his coveted presidency. Its an outstanding finish to the funniest book I’ve read in ages.
January 22nd, 2010
Katharine - Sequoya
I may be able to squeeze in one more novel before the holiday madness begins, but if I don’t I’m so glad Little Bee by Chris Cleave was my last of ‘09. Even though the jacket implores the reader to not give away what the book is about, some of Little Bee’s story must be told to make sure you don’t miss this British treasure.
Little Bee is a story of a Nigerian orphan who finds her life entangled with that of a vacationing British couple (Sarah and Andrew) on a beach after escaping with her sister from their village that was being pillaged by oil hungry soldiers. Two years after the fateful incident on the Nigerian beach, Little Bee finds herself in a British Immigration Centre and unexpectedly released. Where to go in a country where she knows no one? She travels to the Andrew and Sarah’s home and finds their lives in complete turmoil. Cleave writes the book from the two females perspectives and paints a tragic picture of what it means to be forced out of your home and into a foreign world as in immigrant when there is no support system.
Cleave says on his website that his goal was to write an accessible novel about a serious subject and he does it superbly in Little Bee. There are scenes about death that will break your heart; a fellow refugee taking her own life in hopes of reaching a dead daughter, a young boy throwing himself on his dead father’s grave screaming for him to return. But along with these very powerfully sad parts are true moments of clarity, often in Little Bee’s voice where she sees the truth and beauty in the simplicity of life. In one scene as she describes the numerous little white scars on a girl’s leg, Little Bee pleads with the reader to see the scars as beauty, like stars and moons on a dress. Because as she puts it, “a scar does not form on the dying. A scar means, I survived.” Little Bee’s story of survival will stay with you long after the last page of this book is done. So even if you can’t find time during this busy holiday season for fiction, make sure to put this on next year’s list, you won’t regret it.
December 20th, 2009
Katharine - Sequoya
…or perhaps a love letter to Madeline L’Engle. These are two ways to describe When you Reach Me by Rebecca Stead. Like many reviewers have said, this book is hard to talk about with out giving too much away. Part coming of age, part middle school friendship drama, part supernatural time traveling adventure, it has it all and according to Nancy Pearl is destined to be the next Newbery Award winning book.
Do you remember how it felt to be a pre-teen, full of questions and poised on the edge of adulthood? Stead captures these moments perfectly. Maybe I liked this book so much because Miranda the main character reminded me of myself growing up. My best friend growing up was also a boy (hers was Sal mine was Paul). I also adored escaping with my books after a dramatic school day (Miranda LOVES A Wrinkle in Time, I preferred Trixie Belden stories). Miranda’s story begins in 1978 NYC and I was hanging out with Paul in the early 80’s, but that’s where the similarites end. Nothing quite as strange and mysterious happened to me out in SD as it did for Miranda in NYC.
Miranda and Sal are street wise NYC apartment dwelling latch key kids and on their way home from school one fall afternoon when Sal is attacked by a boy that neither of them know. Sal, only bruised by the menacing sucker punches, soon begins to distance himself and Miranda can’t figure out why. She begins to finally make friends with girls in her class and also unexpectedly befriends the very boy who beat up Sal. Miranda’s mother has been chosen to be on a game show and prepping for her appearance is taking up alot of family time. This is when the mysterious notes start popping up referencing events that only Miranda knows about. Who is writing them? What are they predicting and most importantly why? You will want to read fast and figure out the cryptic messages, but try and take your time and let the story unfold, it will be worth it.
The book’s dramatic conclusion makes you want to re-read it immediately so you can see how the messages all make sense at the end. This one would be ideal for the whole family to share; classroom drama for the school age, 1970’s nostalgia for the parents and a mind bending adventure to go along with it. Put this one on your 2010 reading lists now.
December 11th, 2009
Katharine - Sequoya
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That is one of the subject headings in our catalog for this summer’s blockbuster The Passage by Justin Cronin and it’s an apt one. Reading this will be an epic adventure should you decide to take the 750+ page challenge. The Passage made many must read lists this summer and Cronin’s worthy writing credentials enticed me to take the plunge into science fiction, an unfamiliar genre for me. This is the first of a planned trilogy and the movie rights have already been sold so you’ll be hearing about this one for awhile.