<a href="/library/forum/11"><span class="green">Check It Out!</span> (The Staff Likes...)</a> http://keenepubliclibrary.org/library/forum/11 en A Good Stand Alone Mystery: Last Lessons of Summer by Margaret Maron http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/good-stand-alone-mystery-last-lessons-summer-margaret-maron <p>As always, Margaret Maron creates a compelling mystery story and a strong sense of place (North Carolina) in <a href="http://ksclib.keene.edu/record=b1471799~S6" target="_blank">The Last Lessons of Summer</a>. This is a separate novel from the Judge Knott series, although the lawmakers are from that series. The most recent Judge Knott book is <a href="http://ksclib.keene.edu/record=b1934347~S6" target="_blank">Long Upon the Land</a>. It's number 20 if you are keeping count.</p> KPL Recommends Sat, 20 Feb 2016 19:51:21 +0000 Youth Librarian 2604 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org The Orpheus Clock http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/orpheus-clock-0 <p>After his father dies, Simon Goodman, the author of <a href="http://ksclib.keene.edu/record=b1933078~S6">The Orpheus Clock</a>, discovers what had taken his father on treks all across Europe and years of letter writing: the search for lost art treasures which had belonged to Simon's grandfather and had been stolen by the Nazis during World War II. Simon details his own attempts--successes and failures--at recovering the artworks and artifacts which were scattered across the globe in museums and in private collections.</p> <p><a href="http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/orpheus-clock-0" target="_blank">read more</a></p> KPL Recommends Mon, 28 Sep 2015 19:09:47 +0000 2497 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org The Best of Men- DVD Biography http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/best-men-dvd-biography <p>I was impressed by this true story of Dr. Ludwig Guttman, who helped rehabilitate British paralyzed veterans during World War 2. The movie did a great job in showing his vivacious personality. He began the idea of sports for wheelchair users and founded the Para Olympics games. He also helped change public attitudes towards the disabled men.&nbsp;The music is great too!&nbsp;.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> KPL Recommends Sat, 06 Sep 2014 19:10:53 +0000 akingsbury 2178 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org Where The Peacocks Sing by Alison Singh Gee http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/where-peacocks-sing-alison-singh-gee <p>I enjoyed this delightful <strong>biography</strong>. Alison Singh Gee,a Chinese-American journalist, tells of a crosscultural romance and marriage to Ajay, from a noble Indian family. She finds that his family live in a crumbling 100 room palace! This is a touching and funny account of learning to adapt to her new inlaws.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> KPL Recommends Wed, 18 Dec 2013 21:19:49 +0000 akingsbury 1942 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org My Planet: Finding Humor in the Oddest Places by Mary Roach on CD http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/my-planet-finding-humor-oddest-places-mary-roach-cd <p>Mary Roach is known for her interesting non-fiction titles, most recently "Gulp" about the alimentary process. This title is a collection of her essays from her column in the Reader's Digest. She touches on all aspects of American life from marriage to cleanliness to the internet. Short, pithy and sometimes laugh-out-loud, these pieces are perfect for the short trip to the grocery store.</p> KPL Recommends Wed, 18 Sep 2013 15:05:45 +0000 swilliams 1857 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org Here is Where: Discovering America's Great Forgotten History by Andrew Carroll on CD read by Andrew Carroll http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/here-where-discovering-americas-great-forgotten-history-andrew-carroll-cd-read-andrew-carrol <p>Imagine a history book written by someone who hated history in school. Andrew Carroll admits to an intense dislike of memorizing names and dates, but when he realized that the train station he went by on occasion had an interesting story to tell, he changed his mind. Abraham Lincoln's son was saved from getting hit by a train by none other than John Wilkes Booth's brother. There are countless other stories like that within this book, organized by topics such as invention, medicine, and travel.</p> <p><a href="http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/here-where-discovering-americas-great-forgotten-history-andrew-carroll-cd-read-andrew-carrol" target="_blank">read more</a></p> KPL Recommends Mon, 09 Sep 2013 20:47:27 +0000 swilliams 1849 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org Secrets of Highclere Castle http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/secrets-highclere-castle <p>I enjoyed this dvd, 942.082 SECRETS, because it gives a private tour of Highclere, the magnificent estate that is home to Downton Abbey. This dvd features interviews with the Carnarvon family and estate staff as well as tours of the grounds. The annual upkeep cost of&nbsp; Highclere is 1 million! This is required viewing for anyone interested in English manors or history.</p> KPL Recommends Fri, 16 Aug 2013 13:45:53 +0000 akingsbury 1693 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org Fever http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/fever <p>Just finished Mary Beth Keane's excellent novel Fever, the story of Typhoid Mary. The quote from Julia Glass on the cover says it all: "a gripping, morally provocative story of love and survival that will take you by surprise at every turn..."</p> KPL Recommends Wed, 14 Aug 2013 12:25:36 +0000 1692 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org Presidential Retreats http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/presidential-retreats <p>I'm enjoying reading <a href="http://ksclib.keene.edu/record=b1660324~S6" target="_blank">Presidential Retreats</a> by Peter Hannaford. From George Washington to Barack Obama, Hannaford gives highlights of their presidencies and describes where and when they escaped Washington, D.C. to relax and unwind. &nbsp;Included for each president are places to visit along with hours of operation. Pretty fascinating stuff and a great book to read in small bits.</p> KPL Recommends Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:18:25 +0000 1673 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org The Intouchables (DVD) http://keenepubliclibrary.org/content/intouchables-dvd <p>Loved, loved, loved this movie! It's the story of a wealthy quadrapalegic in Paris who hires a poor and down-on-his-luck ex-con to be his caretaker because he is tired of being pampered and pitied. Humorous and poignant, it's a true feel-good story. In French with subtitles.</p> KPL Recommends Fri, 12 Jul 2013 13:46:06 +0000 1669 at http://keenepubliclibrary.org
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