Holiday Reading

There’s always a reason to celebrate, just like there’s always a reason to pick up a new book! And as the holidays bring our families and friends closer together, so too do they inspire some of the best authors of all time. Enjoy insights into holiday reading here on the Blio Blog.

Between the cookouts, fireworks and parades, the 4th of July holiday is a great time reflect on the history of the United States — to celebrate independence and to consider its meaning in a modern context. These books offer a glimpse into America’s identity, and are great reads for Independence Day.

John Adams by David McCullough: Chronicles the life of America’s second president, including his youth, his career as a Massachusetts farmer and lawyer, his marriage to Abigail, his rivalry with Thomas Jefferson, and his influence on the birth of the United States.

All the President’s Men by Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein: The two Washington Post reporters present the inside story of their inquiry into the persons involved in the Watergate scandal.

Walden by Henry David Thoreau: built his small hut on the shore of Walden Pond in 1845. For the two years, starting in 1845, Thoreau lived in a small hut on Walden Pond as simply as possible, seeking “the essential facts of life” and learning to eliminate the unnecessary details—material and spiritual—that intrude upon human happiness.

The Federalist Papers by Alexander Hamilton: Perhaps the most essential distillation of the Founders’ vision of America, The Federalist Papers consist of a series of 85 essays in favor of the ratification of the U.S. Constitution. Attributed to Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James Madison, the essays tackle an array of topics that are just as relevant today as they were more than 200 years ago, including human rights, republican governance, the proper scope and jurisdiction of a federal government, and much more.

The Autobiography of Martin Luther King, Jr. edited by Clayborne Carson: Drawing on King’s unpublished writings and other materials, a civil rights scholar assembles a first-person narrative of King’s life.

1776 by David McCullough: Draws on personal correspondence and period diaries to present a history of the American Revolution that includes the siege of Boston, the American defeat at Brooklyn, the retreat across New Jersey, and the American victory at Trenton.

Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe: Although the American anti-slavery movement had existed at least as long as the nation itself, Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) galvanized public opinion as nothing had before. Its vivid dramatization of slavery’s cruelties so aroused readers that it is said Abraham Lincoln told Stowe her work had been a catalyst for the Civil War.

Do you have a favorite book about American independence? What are you reading for the 4th of July?

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Summer is finally here, and with it comes plenty of great new books. If you’re a student or a teacher who has summers off, summer is the perfect time to catch up on your pleasure reading. For the rest of us, these can provide a lunchtime escape or a relaxing weekend reading experience. Here are just a few Blio recommendations for summer reading.

Fiction for the Beach

XO by Jeffery Deaver: Catapulted into sudden fame by her beauty and talent, country pop artist Kayleigh Towne turns for help to Special Agent Kathryn Dance to stop a sadistic stalker who is targeting the people closest to the singer. By the best-selling author of The Bone Collector.

Porch Lights by Dorthea Benton Frank: In the South Carolina Lowcountry, three generations of a family–a grandmother, a mother and a son–discover the indelible power of love, in this emotional journey that interweaves stories of swashbuckling pirates and an enigmatic writer named Edgar Allan Poe with the bonds of family. 250,000 first printing.

Heading Out to Wonderful by Robert Goolrick: In a small 1940s Virginia town, mysterious stranger Charlie Beale meets Sylvan Glass, the teen bride of the town’s richest man, and Sam Haislett, the 5-year-old son of owner of the butcher shop where Charlie gets a job, and soon the interaction between Charlie, Sylvan and Sam alters the town forever. By the #1 best-selling author of A Reliable Wife.

Just Right for Kids 8-12

Wonder by R.J. Palacio: Born with a facial deformity that initially prevented his attendance at public school, Auggie Pullman enters the fifth grade at Beecher Prep and struggles with the dynamics of being both new and different, in a sparsely written tale about acceptance and self-esteem.

The Serpent’s Shadow by Rick Riordan: A final entry in the popular trilogy finds Carter and Sade preparing for an ultimate confrontation with the chaos snake Apophis at the same time the House of Life magicians launch a civil war, compelling the Kanes to tap the power of an ancient spell.

Where the Red Fern Grows by Wilson Rawls: A young boy living in the Ozarks achieves his heart’s desire when he becomes the owner of two redbone hounds and teaches them to be champion hunters.

New Summer Releases Blio eReader

Wicked Business by Janet Evanovich (Available Today): Dazzling her patrons with scrumptious cupcakes at her Salem, Massachusetts bakery, Elizabeth Tucker continues to fall for the irresistible Diesel, who protects her from a villain who is seeking mystical stones tied to the seven deadly sins. By the best-selling author of the Stephanie Plum novels.

Summerland by Elin Hilderbrand (Available June 26): Follows lives of four high school students, their friends and families after a fatal car accident on graduation night on Nantucket has lasting repercussions for everyone involved, in this new novel from the author of Silvergirl.

I, Michael Bennett by James Patterson (Available July 9): Detective Michael Bennett takes his family to upstate New York in an effort to escape a lawless crime wave erupting in Manhattan only to find themselves immersed in another nightmare, one that endangers his relationship with his wife.

If you plan to read these summertime books at the beach, be sure to check out our handy guide to using an eReader at the beach. Where is your favorite place to read in the summer.

Flickr photo by shutterberry

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The beach is a great place to read. Reading, like beaches, relax you and keep you entertained while you soak in the sun and unwind. You probably know what you like to read at the beach, but do you know how to read at the beach? The beach presents a lot of potential problems for a reader: sand, water, glare from the sun, noise, impromptu naps. Still, few places are better to crack open a good book, especially with the sound of waves in the background.

First things first, choose a good beach book. The obvious choice is something that moves fast and keeps you entertained — mysteries, romance and adventure books are great choices. But don’t overlook more literary works; the beach will give you plenty of time to reflect on nuance. The beach is also a great place to read a book you’ve been putting off. Without the hustle and bustle of the city or obligations at home, the beach will give you time to focus on a book you’ve been struggling to get through for a book club.

Second, take care of your skin. When you get caught up in a good book it’s easy to lose track of time. Be sure to put on long-lasting sunscreen, just in case you get caught up in the story and end up with your nose in a book for hours upon hours. And to that end, bring some kind of hand cleaner along so you don’t smear sunscreen on the screen of your eReader.

Speaking of your eReader; the beach is beautiful, but sand and water aren’t kind to electronic devices. Consider safety covers for whatever device or platform you use. If you read on your iPhone, consider a waterproof case. If you use an iPad or another tablet, protecting your device from sand and water is as important as being able to hold and place the screen at different angles depending on how you’re laying. These iPad accessories from Saddleback Leather are great for propping your reader at the necessary angles, and for protecting them from (some) of the elements.

If background noise doesn’t bother you, reading at the beach should be a breeze. But if you need a bit more quiet, bring along a pair of headphones and plug them into your eReader. Find something without much in the way of distracting lyrics, but enough ambient noise to block out kids and people exercising. Better yet, find your own corner of the beach where the only sound is lapping waves and the rustling of dune grass.

With that, throw on your shades and take your time; your book isn’t going anywhere. If you need suggestions for summer beach reading, check out Blio’s new summer reading list. Are you a beach reader? Leave your tips in the comments.

Flickr photo (in order) by aafromaa and Randy Son of Robert.

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Summer has unofficially arrived, and with the warm weather comes a collection of hot new reading. Whether you’re planning to unwind at the beach or in a hammock, or if you save your reading for indoor rainy days, here are a few of the best new books for the summer. Some of these summer reading recommendations are so new that they have yet to be released, but you can pre-order copies now to get ahead of the game for book clubs and dinner parties — from suspense, to biographies, to cooking.

Theodore Boone by John Grisham: Filled with all the intrigue and suspense we’ve come to expect from Grisham, this time 13-year-old Theodore Boone is back with a new case.  Theo has already uncovered key evidence in a groundbreaking murder trial and discovered the truth behind his best friend’s abduction. Now with the latest unfolding of events in Strattenburg, Theo will face his biggest challenge yet.

Father’s Day by Buzz Bissinger: The Friday Night Lights author gets personal, and recounts a father-son road trip during which he gained insight into the worldviews, challenges, and talents of his socially challenged savant son, Zach.

Amy, My Daughter by Mitch Winehouse: Written by her best friend, her father, this candid account of the life and legacy of Amy Winehouse, filled with never-before-seen photos and spanning her entire career, goes beyond her public persona, revealing the woman behind one of the greatest talents of our time.

Dinner by Jenny Rosenstrach: Claiming that a committed family dinner every night helps strengthen the bonds of a family, Rosenstrach provides recipes for easy-to-prepare family dinners, including roast vegetables with polenta, spicy shrimp with yogurt, and homemade pizza.

How to Buy a Diamond by Fred Cuellar: With summer being wedding season, it might be time to brush up on diamonds. This insider’s guide for getting your money’s worth provides advice on purchasing diamonds; describes the various ring styles and settings; and explaining the four C’s.

The Custom of the Army by Diana Gabaldon: The bestselling author of the acclaimed Outlander series, weaves an engrossing tale of war, history, and suspense in this original novella, featuring returning hero Lord John Grey, who voyages to the “new world.”

Diamond in the Rough by Shawn Colvin: The Grammy Award-winning songwriter and musician shares her coming-of-age story, from her humble beginnings in a small South Dakota prairie town to the world stage at the Grammys, recounting her relationships, her drinking, her divorce and single parenthood–and how she learned to channel these experiences into song.

Do you try to stay up on new releases and read seasonal books, or do you tend to turn to the classics for your summer reading? Stay tuned for our forthcoming post on reading at the beach.

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Catch 22 and Other Recommended Memorial Day Reading

Catch 22 and Other Recommended Memorial Day Reading

Memorial Day affords us a day to pay respects to our servicemen and women, and the extended weekend — hopefully — affords us some time to relax with a good book and reflect. So many books have been written about war and soldiers, it’s tough to narrow down any list. But if you’re searching for quality Memorial Day reading, you couldn’t go wrong with any of these classic books about soldiers, war, and civilians caught in the mix—

Catch-22 by Joseph Heller: The classic World War II black comedy follows American bomber pilot Yossarian on his harrowing quest for the final mission that will free him from his military obligation.

A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway: Set against the brutal and chaotic backdrop of World War I, this tragic wartime romance follows a volunteer ambulance driver wounded on the Italian front and the English nurse he loves and leaves behind.

What Is the What by Dave Eggers: Creatively composed, this biographical novel traces the story of Valentino Achak Deng, who as a boy was separated from his family when his village in southern Sudan was attacked, and became one of the estimated 17,000 “lost boys of Sudan” before relocating from a Kenyan refugee camp to Atlanta in 2001.

From Here to Eternity by James Jones: An epic story of army life in the calm before Pearl Harbor—now with previously censored scenes—follows a career soldier with no patience for army politics, who is transferred to an infantry unit whose commander is less interested in preparing for war than he is in boxing.

Band of Brothers by Stephen E. Ambrose: A look at the exploits of the men of E Company during World War II describes how they parachuted into France early D-Day morning, parachuted into Holland during the Arnhem campaign, and captured Hitler’s Bavarian outpost.

Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane: Young Henry Fleming dreams of finding glory and honor as a Union soldier in the American Civil War, but he also harbors a hidden fear about how he may react when the horror and bloodshed of battle begin. Fighting his own fear, Fleming must prove himself and find his own meaning of valor.

The Question of Bruno by Aleksandar Hemon: This collection is set in Chicago and Sarajevo, as a series of interconnected short stories and a novella exploring the trauma of war and revealing the struggle of an exile to build a new life in a new land. The collection includes the stories “Blind Jozef Pronek and Dead Souls” and “The Sorge Spy Ring.”

The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien: This collection of intertwined stories follows a group of heroic young men who carry the emotional weight of their lives to war in Vietnam in a patchwork account of a modern journey into the heart of darkness.

Do you have any favorite books about war, either uplifting and heroic or startling and tragic? Let us know your recommended Memorial Day reading in the comments.

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Books for Mother's Day

Books for Mother's Day

With Mother’s Day on Sunday, there’s no better gift for Mom than a good book to read. Mothers, after all, are more often than not the person who teaches you how to read and who passes down their love for books to the next generation. If your Mom has is an avid reader, here are a few books she’ll enjoy. And if you’re a Mother, treat yourself to these classic books for Mother’s Day:

1. The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan: An exploration of the sometimes painful, often tender, and always deep connection between mothers and daughters. Mothers boast or despair over daughters, and daughters roll their eyes even as they feel the inextricable tightening of their matriarchal ties. Tan is an astute storyteller, enticing readers to immerse themselves into these lives of complexity and mystery.

2. Growing Up, Russell Baker: Pulitzer Prize winner Russell Baker sings the praises of his strong-willed and optimistic mother whose encouragement was his strength growing up in rural Virginia. It’s a story of family, love and courage.

3. Sarah, Plain and Tall, Patrick MacLaughlan: In the late 19th century a widowed midwestern farmer with two children advertises for a wife, and Sarah answers the ad, and becomes something of a second mother to the children. Though she’s homesick for Maine, she stays with the children, explaining, “the truth of it is I would miss you more.” The tale gently explores themes of abandonment, loss and love.

4. Angela’s Ashes, Frank McCourt: Frank’s mother, Angela, has no money to feed the children since Frank’s father, Malachy, rarely works, and when he does he drinks his wages. Still, she presses on and Malachy—exasperating, irresponsible, and beguiling—does nurture in Frank an appetite for the one thing he can provide: a story. Frank lives for his father’s tales of Cuchulain, who saved Ireland, and of the Angel on the Seventh Step, who brings his mother babies.

5. The Secret Life of Bees, Sue Monk Kidd: Searching for the secret’s to her mother’s past, Lily Owen escapes to rural South Carolina and is taken in by an an eccentric trio of black beekeeping sisters who introduce Lily to a mesmerizing world of bees, honey, and the Black Madonna who presides over their household. This is a remarkable story about divine female power and the transforming power of love; a story that women will share and pass on to their daughters for years to come. *Make this your next book club selection and everyone saves.Get 15% off when you order 5 or more of this title for your book club. Simply enter the coupon code KIDDSECRET at checkout. This offer does not apply to eBook purchases. This offer applies to only one downloadable audio per purchase.

Do you have a favorite mother in literature? Let us know your Mother’s Day recommended books for Mother’s Day… And thank you to all the Moms out there.

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Great Road Trip Books

Great Road Trip Books

A good book about road trips and travel can inspire a summer adventure, and with warmer weather setting in it’s time to get in the mood for exploration. Here are ten great road trip books — some lighthearted, some serious and introspective—that will have you behind the wheel and hiking the trails, even jetsetting, in no time.

1. Travels with Charley – John Steinbeck: One of America’s most beloved authors sets out to rediscover the country’s backroads and colorful characters with his French poodle, Charley, riding shotgun. A classic.

2. Assassination Vacation – Sarah Vowell: A disturbing and fascinating journey of historical tourism to the locations immortalized by political murders, and the way these locations speak to American politics and popular culture.

3. The Atlas – William T. Vollmann: Fifty-three interconnected tales—from Phnom Penh to Sarajevo, Mogadishu to New York—combine autobiography, fantasy, and reportage, to bring a fascinating array of human experiences together in eye-opening fashion.

4. Consider the Lobster – David Foster Wallace: A journey through the odd landscapes of American through the eyes of one of the country’s most distinct voices—whimsical and biting observations everything from a lobster festival in Maine to coverage of the presidential race.

5. Eat, Pray, Love – Elizabeth Gilbert: A heartfelt memoir of leaving behind American success for a new, romantic life in Italy and Bali. Gilbert’s beautifully-written story is now a major motion picture.

6. On the Road – Jack Kerouac: The quintessential tale of the American wander, that inspired a movement and a generation to set out on adventure and discover jazz, drugs, and new ways of thinking.

7. A Walk in the Woods – Bill Bryson: Proving that not all cross-country road trips need take place in a car, Bryson recounts with humor and insight his hike along the Appalachian Trail and discovers the country through the trees.

8. Around the World in Eighty Days – Jules Verne: From London to Paris, Brindisi, Suez, Bombay, Calcutta, Singapore, Hong Kong, San Francisco, New York and back to London again, all in just eighty action-packed days. This race around the globe turns Phileas Fogg’s life upside down.

9. Gulliver’s Travels – Jonathan Swift: Shipwrecked castaway Lemuel Gulliver’s encounters world’s unimagined and characters stranger and more disturbing than anyone you’re likely to find on your summer vacation… we hope.

10. Three Weeks with My Brother – Nicholas Sparks: In this memoir, Sparks and his brother Micah, the only surviving members of their family, travel the globe and are inspired to embrace life by the untimely deaths of family members.

Are you planning a summer road trip or vacation? Where are you headed, and what do you plan to read along the way?

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April showers bring more than May flowers; the impending spring brings to life a new world of reading with Blio eReader releases that will keep you cozied up in the house on a rainy day, and give you an excuse to read outside when the sun is shining. Here are a few of our new selections:

New Fiction

The Shoemaker’s Wife by Adriana Trigiani: This intricately woven tapestry of love and family, war and loss, risk and destiny follows star-crossed lovers Enza, a practical beauty, and Ciro, a strapping mountain boy, who, after their first meeting in the Italian Alps, find their destinies inexplicably entwined as they build their lives in America.
The Beginner’s Goodbye by Anne Tyler: A wise, haunting, and deeply moving new novel in which Anne Tyler explores how a middle-aged man, ripped apart by the death of his wife, is gradually restored by her frequent appearances—in their house, on the roadway, and in the market. A beautiful, subtle exploration of loss and recovery, pierced throughout with humor and wisdom.
Sacré Bleu by Christopher Moore: Baker-turned-painter Lucien Lessard and bon vivant Henri Toulouse-Lautrec vow to discover the truth behind the untimely death of their friend Vincent van Gogh, which leads them on a surreal odyssey and brother-crawl deep into the art world of late-nineteenth-century Paris.

Hot New Romance

Lover Reborn by J.R. Ward: #1 New York Times bestselling author J.R. Ward’s novels of the Black Dagger Brotherhood continue as a vampire warrior crosses the line between life and death… and ventures into an erotic world of dark dreams and darker desires.
Letter from a Stranger by Barbara Taylor Bradford: A documentary filmmaker searches for her estranged grandmother and uncovers family secrets dating back to World War II.
The Seduction of Lady X by Julia London: The would-be Earl of Ashwood sets his romantic sights on a forbidden prize in the enchanting third novel from Julia London’s addictively sexy new series.

New Nonfiction

The Big Miss: My Year Coaching Tiger Woods by Hank Haney: A noted golf instructor who worked with Tiger Woods discusses his experiences with the golfer, who was at the top of his game until a public scandal threw him off track.
Wishes Fulfilled: Mastering the Art of Manifesting by Wayne W. Dyer: The author of the Power of Intention shows readers how one can truly change the concept of self, embark upon a God-realized way of living, and fulfill the spiritual truth that, with God, all things are possible.
Drift: The Unmooring of American Military Power by Rachel Maddow: Identifying what the author believes to be a battle between the priorities of civilian life and the war, the host of the critically acclaimed The Rachel Maddow Show explains that today’s focus on national security is actually compromising national stability, tracing the historical events and contributing factors that have promoted a deeply militarized American culture.

New Mysteries and Thrillers

The Lost Years by Mary Higgins Clark: America’s Queen of Suspense has written her most astonishing novel to date. At its center is a discovery that, if authenticated, may be the most revered document in human history—”the holiest of the holy”—and certainly the most coveted and valuable object in the world.
Gypped by Carol Higgins Clark: When Regan Reilly returned to the West Coast, where she began her career as a PI, she never imagined that her unsuccessful appearance on a game show seven years earlier would throw her trip totally off course.
Capitol Murder by Phillip Margolin: Dana and Brad are brought together once again when the convicted serial killer they put away in Executive Privilege escapes from death row and a new terrorist threat emerges, in this fast-paced thriller.

Have you read any of these new releases or other good books yet this spring? Tell us what you’re reading in the comments below.

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Casey at the Bat and Other Famous Poems about Baseball

Casey at the Bat and Other Famous Poems about Baseball

April is National Poetry Month and today is opening day of our national pastime, the 2012 Major League Baseball season. What better time than to celebrate the poetry of baseball and sport than with the famous poem, “Casey at the Bat,” written by Ernest Thayer and first published in the San Francisco Examiner on June 3, 1888, and with the classic line, “And Blake, the much despised, tore the cover off the ball.”

Here are some other famous poems about baseball and other sports that suit the season:

Ernest Hemingway‘s Complete Poems features several early poems about football (“The Tackle,” “The Punt,” and “The Safety Man”) as well as a 1912 baseball poem, “The Opening Game,” in which the speaker incorrectly predicts that “Great things from the Cubs will soon be heard.”  The Cubs concluded the 1912 season in 3rd place, 11.5 games behind the New York Giants.

William Carlos Williams’ “At the Ballgame” from Spring and All (1923) that discusses the state of fandom, how “The crowd at the ball game/ is moved uniformly/by a spirit of uselessness/which delights them.”

If baseball isn’t your sport of choice, A.E. Housman’s “To an Athlete Dying Young” tackles topics much heavier than sports. Still, the athlete, even in death, manages to pull at our heartstrings. And for the classic athlete, the Olympian, the warrior, the Iliad, Odyssey, and Aeneid feature extended sports sections on boxing, discus, javelin, running, and other physical feats that would inspire even old Casey.

Tell us your favorite poems about baseball or other sports, and Let’s play ball!

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Flickr photo by Miles Wolstenholme

With spring now upon us, we can finally get outside with a good book. Few places are more enjoyable for reading than in nature – at the beach, at the park, or deep in the woods. If you’re doing your April 22nd Earth Day reading on an eReader instead of traditional books you’re already speaking for the trees – cutting out paper and consuming less fossil fuels. So now that you’ve reduced your carbon footprint, head outside, kick up your feet, and enjoy some of the best books for Earth Day!

A Walk in the Woods – Bill Bryson

 

No city dweller has taken to the woods with as much vigor – and humor – as Bill Bryson.  Follow along as this outdoor novice hikes the Appalachian Trail and discovers the beauty of the outdoors. Bryson’s insights into fellow hikers and man’s relationship to nature are a one-book argument of conservationism.

The Lorax – Dr. Seuss

Speak for the trees, you say? The Lorax is one of the original conservationists, speaking out against the dangers of pollution, and celebrating the earth’s beauty in his own gruff way. This classic children’s book is a starting point for any young (at heart) reader who loves the outdoors and a perfect book for Earth Day.

Why I Wake Early – Mary Oliver

Poetry is best appreciated sitting by a spring and listening to the wildlife. Mary Oliver is famous for bringing the natural world alive in a poem, and this collection is filled with plants, animals, and insects – welcoming the morning with the sounds of nature with some inspiring reading from Mary Oliver. 

The Giving Tree – Shel Silverstein

What could be more simple and inspiring than a story about a boy and a tree? In Shel Silverstein’s timeless book, a boy and his favorite tree grow old together, and using his trademarked drawings and sparse language Silverstein gives a reader pause to consider the meaning our relationship to the natural world.

A Brief History of Time – Stephen Hawking

To understand the world we live in, it helps to understand the universe around us. If you’re tuned into the cosmos on Earth Day, let Stephen Hawking answer some of the big questions about the start of the universe, its boundaries and its dimensions. Seeing the big picture of creation makes the small details of nature all the more enjoyable.

What are you reading this Earth Day? Any additions to our reading lists or advice for celebrating nature?

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