favorites from our bookshelf
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Glass Castle
Jeannette Walls
we loved, loved, loved it; can't wait for the movie; tragically sad; how could a mother so selfishly destroy her entire family?
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Stanley Park
Timothy L. Taylor
quirky characters provided insight into the behind-the- scenes complexity of the restaurant business: loved the Vancouver location
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The Thirteenth Tale
Diane Setterfield
the quintessential whodunit with captivating characters, unusual circumstances and an unpredictable ending
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Suite Francaise
Irene Nemirovsky
an amazing true story of a woman's incredible strength of character trying to survive the Second World War
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Mao's Last Dancer
Li Cunxin
a heart-wrenching true story of a boy growing up in a Chinese ballet school and later gaining asylum in the States in the '70s
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The Good Earth
Pearl S. Buck
a fabulous, timeless story of the life and struggles of a poor Chinese family in the 1900s; the message could apply to any family today
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The Lovely Bones
Alice Sebold
it was uniquely told in a compassionate manner; thought- provoking with an unexpected central character
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The Da Vinci Code
Dan Brown
a fantastically informative mystery, generating dialogue and religious debate. We were captivated by the story; a true page turner
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Without Reservations
Alice Steinbach
the central character's independence inspired Pat and Perry to visit the locales in Paris months later
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Atonement
Ian McEwan
a well-written, heart-wrenching story of betrayal, personal struggle and tragedy between siblings in pre-war England
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Crow Lake
Mary Lawson
a pleasurable read. The story came to life through the complex character development
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Seabiscuit
Laura Hillenbrand
one GG gained insight into the life of her jockey grandfather. It was a great ride
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The Red Tent
Anita Diamant
a glimpse into another time. The story of women nurturing each other and forming recurring connections inspired lengthy debate
