Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Women Rowing North
Navigating Life's Currents and Flourishing as We Age


We have many books that address aging, either on the humorous or philosophical front, but Mary Pipher's latest book is directed primarily at women. Mary Pipher is a psychologist specializing in women, trauma and the effects of our culture on mental health. Her book "Reviving Ophelia Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls" became a classic in the field of raising girls, and instilling self worth through the adolescent years.





Her latest book offers an examination of the cultural and developmental issues facing women as they age. Think of it as a "how to" for facing challenges and creating resilient responses. With this as a guide book the road forward will be less intimidating and clear.


Thursday, January 17, 2019

Two Reviews


Some reviews from our retired bookseller, Connie.

     The Perfect Couple by Elin Hilderbrand   (06.19.19   300k)

Drifting away a bit from her popular summer read format, Hilderbrand still presents her story on Nantucket, but this time throws in a dead body. Compelling with her usual fully developed characters, this may be moved from a beach read to possibly the mystery shelf. The Otis-Winbury wedding was to be the highlight of the summer, but everyone becomes a suspect when the morning of the event the maid of honor is found washed up on the estate’s beach.

 

      Virgil Wander  by Leif Enger   (10.02.18)

In 2001 Enger gave us “Peace Like A River”. It was a huge success and continues to be so popular that the wholesaler has more than 1000 on hand – generally unheard of except for those lasting classics. Also set in Minnesota (the author’s home), Virgil lives above the struggling cinema he owns in Greenstone – a failing ex-mining town on Lake Superior. When he nearly dies after his car plummets into the lake, he finds he has been altered (like adjectives allude him). Into town comes Rune, an old Norwegian who just recently learned he is the father of a young man who disappeared when flying over the lake and he comes seeking to learn of this son he never knew. Add to the mix a generous cast of characters and the result is an absolutely fantastic story. For lovers of any/all of Fredrik Backman’s books or “The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry” (I have my
hand up for all), this book is not to be missed. And for those of you who enjoy audio books, the reader has a Minnesota accent.  
  

Saturday, January 5, 2019

January Author Events 2019

Great Events in January 2019

Start the New Year off with some terrific author events.

Join us at Waterworks in Greenwich CT on Wednesday January 9th 5PM to meet and chat with

  Elizabeth Brooke Murray

and have a copy of her book signed.
 

New Canaan Library-January 10th, 6:30pm
Ambition Redefined by Kathryn Sollmann
 
New Canaan Library-January 14th, 6:30pm
Story by Kimberly Norton

The Mead School 2019 Speaker Series
January 17th-7:00pm
How To Be A Happier Parent by KJ Dell'Antonia
&
Weird Parenting Wins by Hillary Frank