Blog entries tagged Reviews

Travel the world without ever leaving home!

Amy — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:43:14 +0100

Get out of town with a good book!
Check out these travel narratives available at the library...

In a Sunburned Country by Bill Bryson. A funny and factual account of his...

Amy Suggests...

Amy — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 18:17:25 +0100

You may have seen the book recommendations in the Waitsburg Times today from Amy Rosenberg, the new branch manager. If you haven't, here they are!

The Lacuna, by Barbara Kingsolver

"The Story of Beautiful Girl" by Rachel Simon. It is one of our new books. I highly recommend it. It is well written and the story is very thought provoking.

by Sandy

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If you wish to reserve "The Story of Beautiful Girl " by Rachel Simon , please contact the library:

library@daytonwa.net

382-4131

Buffalo Music by Tracey E. Fern

Heather — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 08:00:00 +0100

I love the rough quality to Castillo's art, and how it it fits Fern's story of one stubborn woman with a kind heart who took in some orphan bison to save their lives. This story really gets at the heart of farm/rural life -- the love of animals and the kindness of strangers.

by Heather

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I have read this book more often than I can count. It is my favorite of Anne McCaffrey's Harper Hall trilogy, and it remains as fantastic today as it was when I first read it. "Dragonsinger" is the continuation of Menolly's story -- she is a gifted female musician in a world where it is frowned upon for girls to do such a thing. At the opening of "Dragonsinger," Menolly finds herself at the doorstep of the Harper Hall (Pern's equivalent of an elite music schoo...

The Rebels by Jack Cavanaugh

Heather — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:58:29 +0100

5 out of 5 stars

The author doesn't write history as it may be thought of universally, but searches for actual facts. This is a refreshing look at the Civil War that is not bent by the propaganda of then and today. The author presents history just like history happened, with a fair view of both sides. He (the author) writes with an open mind and does not tarnish his writing with his own preconceived notions.

Review by Sebastiana Radebaugh

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My Life, The Theatre, and Other Tragedies by Zadoff

Heather — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 17:50:44 +0100

Rating: 3 1/2 out of 5

[I gave it three and a half stars] because I thought it was cool how it was all about Adam's theatre life, as a techie, and how he tries to save the show and get the girl.

by an anonymous teen

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If you wish to reserve "My Life, The Theatre, and Other Tragedies" by Allen Zadoff, please contact the library:

library@daytonwa.net

Dark Flame: a book review by a teen

Heather — Thu, 20 Oct 2011 07:00:00 +0100

2 and 1/2 out of 4 stars

I thought [Alyson Noel's "Dark Flame"] was good, but not the best, because Ever is finding ways to be with her immortal boyfriend, Damien, who has a spell on him that keeps Ever and him from being together.

by Anonymous

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If you wish to reserve "Dark Flame" by Alyson Noel, please contact the library:

library@daytonwa.net

"Stage Performance" was a FABULOUS book.

Taylor has a wonderfully candid way of explaining every aspect of a "performance" so that even the most rank beginner can feel comfortable getting up on stage. He goes through everything from overcoming your fears to managing the business side of a budding career, and the best part is he speaks from practical experience (unlike so many books I've found on this topic).

But where this book really shin...

Book Reviews and Recs -- by YOU!

Heather — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 20:45:26 +0100

I would like to extend an open invitation for reader-submitted book reviews and recommendations to appear on the library website!

The guidelines are simple:

Tell us about a specific book you've enjoyed recently -- this can be as short as just a couple sentences that explain what you liked and/or disliked about it
Be sure to tell us what book it was
Let us know whether you want it posted anonymously or if you want it credited to you.
Email it to heather@daytonwa.net

We just ask...