Book Reviews

At the beginning of every September - without fail - I am always struck by that "back to school" feeling. The excitement, jitters, and the prospect of fresh beginnings always call to mind the stories of my youth that made school such an engaging place for me. While many of the books below are familiar, they are all worth a second, third, even fourth read for the kids as they head back to school or as a vehicle for nostalgia for adults looking to conjure up that magical feeling once again.

Three MORE from my bookshelf to yours

By Kali Downer

For something dark...

We Need To Talk About Kevin by Lionel Shriver

Three from my bookself to yours

By Kali Downer

Captures the peaceful, off season side of "Yesterday's Island"

   The "Rainbow Fleet" is one of 130 impressive photographs in Cary Hazlegrove new book.

Book review by Walter Brooks