January: Young Reader Pick The Magnificent Flying Baron Estate by Eric Bower is the start of a fun new fantasy series set in the Wild West.  The klutzy protagonist, used to being outshone by his brilliant inventor parents gets a…

December: Young Adult Fiction Pick Kids must escape north Korea and save their father.  The author grew up in South Korea and now lives in Maine.  This is an adventure which also provides cultural insight. – Robin North Korea is…

December: NonFiction This book concerns the hermit, Christopher Knight, who spent 27 years living alone without an open fire in the Maine woods.  Christopher Knight is surprisingly articulate, and intelligent, if antisocial.  The author is careful to stick to what…

December: NonFiction Pick Bestselling and critically acclaimed memoir from cultural icon and culinary standard bearer Alice Waters recalls the circuitous road and tumultuous times leading to the opening of what is arguably America’s most influential restaurant. – Elly When Alice…

December: Fiction Pick The newest in the series of mysteries featuring the Laotian sleuth, Dr. Siri Paiboun.  This is a quirky mystery, being that the detective has a direct connection with the spirit world.  It’s full of humor about the…