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All We Ever Wanted: Three very different people must choose between their families and their values. If you liked this, try: |
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Clock Dance: A charming novel of self-discovery and second chances. If you liked this, try: |
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The Cast: Follows a talented and creative woman as she launches her first television series, helping to recruit an unforgettable cast that will bring a dramatic family saga to the screen. If you liked this, try: |
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Turbulence: Stone Barrington finds himself pitted against both man and nature. If you liked this, try: |
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Our Staff Pick this month comes from the wonderful Miss Heather, who says: I was initially drawn to Michael Finkel's The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit because I think that there are many of us who have, while maybe only in the hidden recesses of our minds after a really bad day, considered the possibility of leaving it all behind and walking away from our established lives to start fresh somewhere else. This is exactly what Massachusetts native Christopher Knight did, with a bit of a twist— he wound up in the woods of Maine where he led a true life of solitude for the next 27 years. Finkel's telling of Mr. Knight's tale was not only interesting and compelling, but left me with a lot of thoughts and questions about our society and those individuals who just don't want to be a part of it. What would compel someone to crave that much isolation? Should someone who has made such an attempt to remove himself from the interactions of society be forced to reintegrate back into it? Even if you aren't a fan of nonfiction I would highly recommend picking up this book. |
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It’s that time of year! Back to school is in full swing, and Parents magazine can help ease the transition. This monthly periodical celebrates all of parenting’s challenges and triumphs, big and small— the hilarious, the difficult, and the messy! Recurring features include “Let’s Get Real” (real parents confess, commiserate, and share tips), “You’re Welcome” (fun solutions and gear compiled by magazine editors), “Giggles” (kids say the darnedest things), and “Ages and Stages” (helpful advice and tips for every stage of parenting). September’s issue is a comprehensive guide to getting our families and homes ready for the new school year. With teacher tips for every grade, school lunch ideas, strategies for kitchen organization, and creative solutions for saving and sharing your child’s artwork, Parents magazine and Pembroke Public Library will help you rock the school year! |
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