| Issue 3 | July/August 2000 |
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Summer Reading... Staff Picks |
| Looking for summer reading? Members
of the Library staff offer these suggestions: At Home in Mitford by Jan Karon Let author Karon take you on a delightful tour of the small town of Mitford, NC, as seen through the eyes of the local Episcopalian priest, Father Tim. You’ll discover his joys and challenges when he becomes guardian of a young boy, when he listens to the many stories of Miss Sadie, and when he meets and gets to know his new neighbor, Cynthia. Whenever I want a break from life’s stress, I "go to Mitford." (P.S. If you can’t get enough, there are three more books by Karon about this wonderful place.) — Frances Drone-Silvers, Reference Librarian. The Greatest Generation by Tom Brokaw This generation came of age during the Great Depression then were called upon to sacrifice their lives in so many ways in World War II. They did not expect life to be easy, and, for many of them, it was not. However, one woman said that no one felt that they were doing anything special because everybody else was doing it also. — Janet Wilkinson, Technical Services Assistant.Jackie, Ethel, Joan : Women of Camelot by J. Randy Taraborrelli As a child of the fifties, I recall a bit of the Kennedy years. I wanted to learn more about the women less known, namely Ethel and Joan. Even though the book was well-written and I enjoyed it, it |
nonetheless seemed to focus mainly on
Jackie, about whom I have already read a few books. Even so, I would still recommend it!
— Lori Sprague, College Archivist. Laura Ingalls Wilder Country by William Anderson For those who are interested in "the people and places in LIW’s life and books," this book is a wonderful armchair travel guide to the homes and haunts of this beloved American author. It includes historical and present-day photos as well as biographical information. — Nancy Bode, Library Technical Assistant. The Popcorn Book by Tomie De Paola A favorite from my childhood is this exciting little story about the history of popcorn. Even though it’s a kid’s book, I would recommend it for all ages. Its quirky illustrations and fun facts about popcorn will bring intelligence, culture and hunger to all. — Megan Lotts, Public Services Assistant. South of the Big Four by Don Kurtz Written by an Urbana native, this is an enthralling story set in Indiana farm country. — Julia Hough, Reference Librarian.
Note: All of these books are owned by Parkland Library and can be found in our catalog. Stop in and see what our Library has to offer. Should the book of your choice be checked out, ask at the Circulation Desk to place a "hold" on it. |
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