Fire in the Ashes by Jonathan Kozol (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) I read a couple of books by Jonathan Kozol, a journalist who documents the stories of America's urban poor, during college. This book is a where-are-they-now update on some of the families he had written about in the 90s. I recommend it whether you've read his older works or not. Plenty of background info is given, and the stories, both tragic and inspirational, had me laughing sometimes and crying others. -- Added by zivah on 02/13/2013 Add Comment

Boone by Robert Morgan (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) An interesting,extensive biography of Boone and history of the exploration of Kentucky -- Added by russell on 02/13/2013 Add Comment

Waterfall by Lisa T. Bergren (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) This is the fourth book I've read of Lisa Bergren's and so far my least favorite. It is teen lit, which I thought I might like because I enjoyed the Twilight series and The Hunger Games; however, the attempt to use a younger dialog really grated on me. I have continued to read this series and have enjoyed it more as time goes on, but I feel that Bergren is trying too hard to be relevant to teenagers and her attempts come off as a bit cheesy. However, the plot of a modern teenager finding herself in the mid 1300's with a dashing prince is entertaining and I thought it would make for a great movie. -- Added by redheadedlawyerlady on 02/12/2013 Add Comment

The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) This story won the Man Booker prize; reviews of this book are all over the map. I suggest reading the book first and the reviews afterward. -- Added by brainsbe on 02/12/2013 Add Comment

The Death of Bees by Lisa O'Donnell (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) Excellent debut novel and really creepy but plausible situation. Two sisters bury their neglectful and abusive parents in the backyard and attempt to live their lives as if nothing has happened. -- Added by Lmclev on 02/11/2013 Add Comment

Call the Midwife by Jennifer Worth (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) An enlightening memoir concerning midwives in London during the 1950's. Great narration with some harrowing tales of bravery and sacrifice. Would highly recommend! -- Added by Spetzie on 02/11/2013 Add Comment The story lines are great. Is the television series true to the book? -- sarasotasun on 02/15/2013

MUDWOMAN by Joyce Carom Oates (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) she's an excellent writer and the attending emotions take you for a difficult ride. -- Added by june on 02/09/2013 Add Comment

I Shouldn't Even Be Doing This by Bob Newhart (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) This starts slow but gets more interesting. He lived at home after college and worked part time jobs until age 29 to try and get into the comedy business. Finally, his album sent his career soaring. -- Added by Janet on 02/09/2013 Add Comment

More Than Petticoats by Gayle C Shirley (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) More Than Petticoats is a collections of biographies of Montana women born before 1900, who come from a variety of backgrounds, races, and professions. It includes a Crow Indian healer whose knowledge of medicinal plants was much valued, earning her the respect of her tribe. Contrast this with a white women doctor who despite her service to women and children and membership on the Board of Health, was still in a profession in which female doctors were stigmatized; one NY Medical Society physician said, "The bare thought of married females engaging in the medical profession is palpably absurd. It carries with it a sense of shame, vulgarity, and disgust." Anther story document the amazing fortitude of a leader of nuns who set up schools while battling the travails of harsh winters, lack of food, and terribly poor health. The mental fortitude of all folks, men and women and children in these recounts is amazing. The stories are tantalizingly short, but a bibliography of additional books about the 14 women is included for those who wish to explore further. This was a book I received for Christmas, and it was a welcome and enjoyable read. -- Added by chemist on 02/09/2013 Add Comment

American Sniper by Chris Kyle (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) An interesting insight into an outstanding warrior and patriot. Read just a couple weeks back ... before Chris Kyle was murdered. -- Added by Wood1099 on 02/08/2013 Add Comment

The Art of Intelligence by Henry A. Crumpton (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) An excellent perspective on the important role of intelligence gathering and analysis in general and specifically as applied in the early days of Afganistan war -- Added by Wood1099 on 02/08/2013 Add Comment

The Prague Cemetery by Umberto Eco (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) With a complicated plot and a disgusting protagonist, this book skewers anti-semitisim in particular and all conspiracy theories in general. Basically, the book is one large meditation on the meaning of truth. It can be a tough slog, but you will be thinking about what you know and how you know it before the end. -- Added by zstock on 02/08/2013 Add Comment I found this book very entertaining. It is amazing how politics, religious fervor, theft, forgery, lies, and the media still run the world today.....it's frightening how untruths are allowed to proliferate societies. Nothing has been learned throughout the centuries. It could have been 100 pages shorter. -- sarasotasun on 02/15/2013

American Lion by Jon Meacham (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) Jon Meacham is a good author to turn to in wanting to learn more about President Andrew Jackson. -- Added by ssturm on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

Martin Van Buren by Edwin P. Hoyt (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) This biography is written for juvenile reading. Edwin P. Hoyt does a good job of summarizing President Martin Van Buren's life for all readers, and showing a little bit of this little-known man and what made him passionate. -- Added by ssturm on 02/07/2013 Add Comment

Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer (Classics, Literary Fiction, Biography) A real eye opener. I've read this several times. Well written. You will see the world around you in a whole new light. -- Added by KRUGERS on 02/06/2013 Add Comment

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