Tag Archives: historical fiction

The Mapmaker’s Children by Sarah McCoy

Posted on June 19, 2015 by Collection Development Department

I love reading historical fiction that teaches me about a different era and puts me into  that time’s mindset.  Historical fiction writer Sarah McCoy has succeeded with The Mapmaker’s Children, which juxtaposes present day West Virginia with the times of the … Continue reading →

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After Euphoria- Other Titles to Explore

Posted on May 21, 2015 by Collection Development Department

Oftentimes, reading a book will make  me want to learn more about a particular person or subject.  Our book club, Tuesday at Two, just finished discussing Lily King’s compelling novel, Euphoria, loosely based on the life of anthropologist Margaret Mead … Continue reading →

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Andrew Carnegie Medals Shortlist for Fiction and Nonfiction was Announced this Week

Posted on April 8, 2015 by Collection Development Department

Sponsored by the American Library Association and the Carnegie Corporation,  the Andrew Carnegie Medals for excellence in fiction and nonfiction  shortlist was announced this week. Started in 2012, this literary award was established to recognize the best fiction and nonfiction … Continue reading →

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Euphoria by Lily King

Posted on September 15, 2014 by Collection Development Department

Novelist Lily King has written an exquisitely beautiful book called Euphoria.  The historical fiction novel is based on the life of anthropologist Margaret Mead and her time spent in the territory of New Guinea in the 1930’s.  Upon reading her … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: LIfe After Life by Kate Atkinson

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Collection Development Department

I know my friends and colleagues are tired of hearing me gush about this novel. I can’t exactly tell you why I liked it so much. I like the mood and tone of the writing. I started reading Atkinson previous … Continue reading →

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Book Talk Cafe: Part II Sharing Our Favorite Current Reads

Posted on February 27, 2014 by Collection Development Department

The librarians recently held  another book talk cafe where we shared our most recent favorite titles with a lovely group of Newburgh readers.    For those who missed it, here is Part II of the list of books.  Try them and … Continue reading →

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Longbourn by Jo Baker

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Collection Development Department

If you’re looking for something to tide you over while you wait for the start of Season 4 of Downton Abbey,  may I suggest reading or listening to Longbourn  by Jo Baker.  The novel is the story of servants  who … Continue reading →

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The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls: A Novel

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Collection Development Department

Do you love books that sweep you away into another place and time?  Look no further than Anton DiSclafani’s book, The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls.  Mentioned on several best of summer picks, including The Wall Street Journal and NPR, … Continue reading →

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Staff Review: Murder as Fine Art by David Morrell

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Collection Development Department

This is a wonderfully atmospheric Victorian murder mystery, with a real-life author as reluctant detective, and a gaggle of fictional detectives, who will probably be fleshed out in future novels. The revelations of class distinction and social attitudes were strongly … Continue reading →

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Life After Life by Kate Atkinson

Posted on March 19, 2013 by Collection Development Department

The library book discussion I run was lucky enough to receive galley copies of Life After Life,  the highly anticipated novel by author Kate Atkinson that is due out at the beginning of April.  Although the author is known for … Continue reading →

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