What’s it about? George R.R. Martin has crafted a unique and relatable world to place the exquisite characters he creates in A Game of Thrones. The land of Westeros is reminiscent of medieval Europe with a few unusual twists; the seasons of summer and winter last for a decade or more and mythical creatures like [...]
Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson
What’s it about? This timely release gives us a unique insight into the life and thinking of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the man who gave us the iPod, iPad, iPhone, and Pixar, and in doing so he revolutionized six industries: personal computers, animated movies, music, phones, tablet computing, and digital publishing. Walter Isaacson conducted more than 40 interviews [...]
Slaughterhouse-Five or The Children’s Crusade: A Duty Dance with Death by Kurt Vonnegut
What’s it about? This work is considered one of the most important novels of the 20th Century. In a nutshell, it’s about the bombing of Dresden during World War II. Billy Pilgrim, a Chaplain’s Assistant for theU.S. military, is captured by the German’s during the Battle of the Bulge. Somehow, Billy manages to live through the [...]
The Art of Racing in the Rain by Garth Stein
What’s it about? The Art of Racing in the Rain is told through the perspective of Enzo; a philosophical and opinionated dog who embarks on a soul-changing journey with his human family. Enzo begins his story with his first meeting with Denny Swift, a young race car driving bachelor. His blunt and witty narration, paired with [...]
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
What’s it about? The Help begins in 1962 in Jackson, Mississippi where the civil rights movement is just beginning. Kathryn Stockett beautifully illustrates the emotional climate of this tumultuous time through the perspective of three unique and courageous women. Aibileen Clarke is a 53 year old black maid who has recently lost her only child and [...]
Kill Alex Cross by James Patterson
What’s it about? Kill Alex Cross is the latest action packed thriller from prolific author James Patterson. Detective Alex Cross races against an invisible clock to save the President’s abducted children and prevent Saudi terrorists from poisoning Washington D.C.’s public water system. A full cast of contrasting characters move the story along as members of the [...]
Ghost in the Wires by Kevin Mitnick
What’s it about? During the 1990′s Kevin Mitnick was the world’s most notorious computer hacker. Driven by curiosity and compulsion, Mitnick gained access to the computers and networks of the world’s biggest companies, including Motorola, Sun Microsystems, and Pacific Bell. As the authorities began to close in on him, he created several false identities, and went [...]
The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas
What’s it about? The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas is a riveting tale filled with romance, power struggles, daring escapes, clever disguises, buried treasure, and solemn promises. Originally published in the 1840s, the story is that of Edmund Dantès, a young sailor on the verge of being promoted to captain of his ship and of [...]
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