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New and Noteworthy Books
“The Light in the Ruins” by Chris Bohjalian
In 1955 Florence, Italy, a serial killer
is carefully, gruesomely killing off
members of the Rosati family. The
murderer has something important to
say about this family of noble blood,
and Det. Serafina Bettini suspects it
may have something to do with their
activities during World War II.
“One Thousand and One Nights:
A Retelling” by Hanan Al-Shaykh,
Foreword by Mary Gaitskill
From one of the world’s most acclaimed contemporary Arab
writers: a sparkling, sexy re-imagining of 19 mesmerizing
tales from the masterpiece. The original tales were framed as
stories told by the young queen Shahrazad to her murderous
husband each night in order to save
her life. Acclaimed Lebanese writer
Hanan al-Shaykh has selected 19 of
these stories, retold them in modern
English, and knitted them together into
an utterly intoxicating collection. In
al-Shaykh’s hands, Shahrazad’s tales are
lush and evocative, rich with humor,
and utterly captivating
“The Lullaby of Polish Girls” by Dagmara Dominczyk
A vibrant, engaging debut novel that follows the friendship
of three women from their youthful days in a small town in
Poland to their complicated, not-quite-successful adult lives.
“The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic
Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin
Olympics” by Daniel James Brown
For readers of Laura Hillenbrand’s
“Seabiscuit” and “Unbroken” comes the
dramatic story of the American rowing
team that stunned the world at Hitler’s
1936 Berlin Olympics. Brown draws
on the team’s own journals, photos and
memories of a once-in-a-lifetime shared
dream.
“The Astronaut Wives Club: A True Story” by Lily Koppel
As America’s Mercury Seven astronauts
are launched on death-defying missions,
television cameras focus on the brave
smiles of their young wives. Overnight,
these military spouses are transformed
into American royalty, and will rally
together as tragedies begin to touch their
lives
“Queen of the Air: A True Story of Love and Tragedy at the
Circus” by Dean Jensen
A true life “Water for Elephants,
“ the circus world comes alive
through the gorgeously written,
true story of renowned trapeze
artist and circus performer
Leitzel, Queen of the Air, and
her star-crossed love affair with
Alfredo Codona, of the famous
Flying Codona Brothers.
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