Showing posts with label nonfiction. Show all posts
Showing posts with label nonfiction. Show all posts
Goodreads Choice Awards: Winners Announced!
Goodreads readers cast 3,317,504 votes this year to decide the winners; these are the ONLY major awards that are decided by readers votes.
Click here to view the winners and nominees in all categories. How many of the books have you read?
Recognizing that her marriage is in deep trouble in spite of her abiding and mutual love for her husband, television writer Georgie excludes herself from a Christmas family visit before discovering a way to reconnect with the man her husband used to be. By the award-winning author of Fangirl. (Publisher Summary)
Mr. Mercedes by Stephen King
Months after a crazed hit-and-run driver kills several attendees at a Midwestern job fair, a depressed retired cop and two unlikely allies join forces to find and stop the killer, who has sent a letter threatening another attack. (Publisher Summary)
All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr
Romance
Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon
After being presumed dead, Jamie Fraser returns to find that his best friend has married his wife, his illegitimate son has discovered who is father is, and his nephew has decided to marry a Quaker. (Publisher Summary)
Science Fiction
The Martian by Andy Weir
Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. (Publisher Summary)
Horror
A blind French girl on the run from the German occupation and a German orphan-turned-Resistance tracker struggle with their respective beliefs after meeting on the Brittany coast. By the award-winning author of About Grace. (Publisher Summary)
Fantasy
Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
Book of Life by Deborah Harkness
Historian and witch Diana Bishop and her vampire scientist husband Matthew Clairmont return from a trip to the past still searching for the elusive alchemy tome Ashmole 782 in the final installment of the best-selling trilogy following Shadow of Night. (Publisher Summary)
Written in My Own Heart's Blood by Diana Gabaldon
After being presumed dead, Jamie Fraser returns to find that his best friend has married his wife, his illegitimate son has discovered who is father is, and his nephew has decided to marry a Quaker. (Publisher Summary)
The Martian by Andy Weir
Stranded on Mars by a dust storm that compromised his space suit and forced his crew to leave him behind, astronaut Watney struggles to survive in spite of minimal supplies and harsh environmental challenges that test his ingenuity in unique ways. (Publisher Summary)
Prince Lestat by Anne Rice
A tale spanning periods from the ancient to the modern world reunites fans with beloved characters, from Louis de Pointe Lac and the eternally young Armand to David Talbot and Marius, who hear a mysterious voice urging ancients to destroy increasing populations of maverick vampires. (Publisher Summary)
Yes, Please by Amy Poehler
A first-person account by the Golden Globe-winning actress best known for her work on Parks and Recreation and Saturday Night Live includes coverage of such topics as her relationships with caregivers and her friendship with Tina Fey. (Publisher Summary)
Nonfiction
Opposite of Loneliness by Marina Keegan
This hope-filled posthumous collection of essays and stories from the talented young Yale graduate who died tragically five days after graduation details the struggle that we all face as we figure out what we want to be and how we can positively impact the world. (Publisher Summary)
The Romanov Sisters: the Lost Lives of the Daughters of Nicholas and Alexandra by Helen Rappaport
Business
Draws on personal writings and private sources to illuminate the daily lives of the four Russian Grand Duchesses from their own perspectives, revealing their awareness of family turmoil and the approach of the Russian Revolution. (Publisher Summary)
#Girlboss by Sophia Amoruso
The founder of "Nasty Gal" fashion shares a manifesto for ambitious young women that explains how to channel personal passion and energy while overcoming insecurities, outlining advice on doing work and garnering recognition. (Publisher Summary)
Make it Ahead: a Barefoot Contessa Cookbook by Ina Garten
The Emmy Award-winning celebrity chef shares favorite make-ahead recipes and meal-planning tips for a variety of occasions, suggesting preparation options for low-stress dishes that improve if prepared in advance. By the #1 best-selling author of Barefoot Contessa Foolproof. (Publisher Summary)
Red Rising by Pierce Brown
A tale set in a bleak future society torn by class divisions follows the experiences of secret revolutionary Darrow, who after witnessing his wife's execution by an oppressive government joins a revolutionary cell and attempts to infiltrate an elite military academy. (Publisher Summary)
National Book Award Winners Announced!
The National Book Foundation presented their National Book Awards for Fiction, Nonfiction, Poetry and Young People's Literature to:
Fiction Winner:
Redeployment by Phil Klay
Nonfiction Winner:
Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China by Evan Osnos
Poetry Winner:
Faithful and Virtuous Night by Louise Glück
Young People's Literature Winner:
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Redeployment by Phil Klay
Phil Klay's Redeployment takes readers to the frontlines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, asking us to understand what happened there, and what happened to the soldiers who returned. Interwoven with themes of brutality and faith, guilt and fear, helplessness and survival, the characters in these stories struggle to make meaning out of chaos. "It's clear that Klay, himself a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps who served in Iraq, has parlayed his insider's knowledge of soldier-bonding and emotional scarring into a collection that proves a powerful statement on the nature of war, violence, and the nuances of human nature." (Publishers Weekly Reviews)
Age of Ambition: Chasing Fortune, Truth, and Faith in the New China by Evan Osnos
Evan Osnos, a Beijing correspondent for The New Yorker, documents the political, economic and cultural changes occurring in today's China, examining a transition from Communist to personal power while addressing key questions about national freedom, generational identity and the influence of the West. "Osnos combines scintillating reportage with an eye for telling ironies that illuminate broader trends; without downplaying the uniqueness of Chinese society, he makes its tensions feel achingly familiar for Western readers." (Publishers Weekly Reviews)
Faithful and Virtuous Night by Louise Glück
Louise Gluck shares her dreamlike poetry, including "Theory of Memory," "The Melancholy Assistant," and "The Couple in the Park" in her latest collection. "Witty, philosophical, and sensuous, Glück embraces dichotomies—The whole exchange seemed both deeply fraudulent / and profoundly true—while gracefully posing provocative questions about the nexus between nature and art and the churning complexity of consciousness." (Booklist Reviews)
Brown Girl Dreaming by Jacqueline Woodson
Raised in South Carolina and New York, Woodson always felt halfway home in each place. In vivid poems, she shares what it was like to grow up as an African American in the 1960s and 1970s, living with the remnants of Jim Crow and her growing awareness of the Civil Rights movement. Touching and powerful, each poem is both accessible and emotionally charged, each line a glimpse into a child’s soul as she searches for her place in the world. Woodson’s poetry also reflects the joy of finding her voice through writing stories, despite the fact that she struggled with reading as a child "...the result is both elegant and eloquent, a haunting book about memory that is itself altogether memorable." (Booklist Reviews)
(Wo)man's Best Friend
Most of us dog lovers consider our pet a member of the family. However, when our dogs don't get the guidance and direction they need, it can lead to uncontrollable bad behaviors that can make us feel that we have no choice but to drop the dog off at a shelter or rescue. Decoding Your Dog was written by a team of top researchers, scientists and veterinarians with the hope of explaining to the reader why our dogs do what they do.
Decoding Your Dog received a starred review from Booklist: "the American College of Veterinary Behaviorists is an organization of veterinarians with advanced training and experience in the field of applied animal behavior. More than 90 percent of pet owners feel that their dog is part of the family so the need for good communication between dog and owner becomes obvious if that familial relationship is to be positive for both species. Behavior problems in pets can erode that relationship, and without successful training or treatment, the result may be the loss of the dog to a shelter or to euthanasia...libraries and dog owners may have found the holy grail with this title."
2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners Announced
The 2014 Pulitzer Prize Winners were announced yesterday (April 14, 2014) at Columbia University in NYC. The book winners in the fiction, history, poetry, biography and general nonfiction categories are listed below - congrats to all!
Category: Fiction
Title/Author: The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
Summary: "Young Theo survives an accident that kills his mother. Abandoned by his father, he lives with a friend's family in New York, where his obsession with a small painting that reminds him of his mother leads him to the art underworld." - Library Journal Reviews
Category: History
Title/Author: The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia,1772-1832 by Alan Taylor
Summary: "Drawn from new sources, a Pulitzer Prize-winning historian presents a gripping narrative that recreates the events that inspired hundreds of slaves to pressure British admirals into becoming liberators by using their intimate knowledge of the countryside to transform the war." - Provided by Publisher
Category: Poetry
Title/Author: 3 Sections by Vijay Seshadri
Summary: "This new collection of poetry from the author of Wild Kingdom and The Long Meadow ponders the complex divisions of modern life - an errant history, an uncertain future and a present condition of wanting to outthink time." - Provided by Publisher
Category: Biography
Category: Biography
Title/Author: Margaret Fuller: A New American Life by Megan Marshall
Summary: "This intimate portrait of Thoreau's editor and Emerson's friend, who was also a daring war correspondent and a crusader for women's rights brings to life this American heroine's passion for her life's work, which was eclipsed by tragedy and scandal after her death at the age of 40." - Provided by Publisher
Category: General Nonfiction
Title/Author: Toms River: A Story of Science and Salvation by Dan Fagin
Summary: "Recounts the decades-long saga of the New Jersey seaside town plagued by childhood cancers caused by air and water pollution due to the indiscriminate dumping of toxic chemicals." - Provided by Publisher
Click here for more information on current and past Pulitzer Prize winners, as well as nominated finalists.
Big Non-Fiction Books This Season
Looking for new non-fiction reads? The editors over at Amazon created a list of fresh picked books that they believe will be big hits this spring (click here to access the full list). Listed below are five new non-fiction novels that you can find at the Community Library.
Overwhelmed : Work, Love and Play When No One Has The Time by Brigid Schulte looks for inspiration from neuroscientists, sociologists, and working parents to achieving the perfect work-life balance.
In Savage Harvest, Carl Hoffman reveals startling evidence that tells the true story of the disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in 1961.
Busted by Wendy Ruderman and Barbara Laker is the unbelievable true story of the biggest police corruption scandal in Philadelphia history. A story of two middle-class working mothers who form a bond with a street dealer. Their reporting drove a full-scale FBI probe, rocked the City of Brotherly Love, and earned a Pulitzer Prize.
From the New York Times bestselling author of Rocket Men and the award-winning biographer of Thomas Paine comes The Age of Radiance by Craig Nelson. The story is the first complete history of the Atomic Age, a tale about the brilliant men and women who ignited the 20th century by discovering the secrets of the nucleus.
House of Outrageous Fortune by Michael Gross is the story behind 15 Central Park West, the insanely posh building on the southwest rim of Central Park. The book includes details on the buildings costly construction and the rich and famous people it has brought to a once "déclassé" Manhattan neighborhood.
Uplifting Story of One Man's Dream
Quality new nonfiction at your Community Library
- Dreamland: Adventures in the Strange Science of Sleep - Examines the complex world of sleep and discusses whether or not women sleep differently than men and if killing someone while sleepwalking would count as murder.
- Twilight of the Elites: America After Meritocracy - Analyzes scandals in high-profile institutions, from Wall Street and the Catholic Church to Major League Baseball, while evaluating how an elite American meritocracy rose throughout the past half-century before succumbing to corruption and failure.
Inspiring new nonfiction
Looking for some new nonfiction that will inspire and uplift you? Try:
- Master Class: Living Longer, Stronger, and Happier - Drawing from the latest research in psychology as well as inspirational stories from active seniors, this guide shows how to build and maintain an enriching, happy lifestyle in the golden years of life.
- A Golden Voice: How Faith, Hard Work, and Humility Brought Me from the Streets to Salvation - A former homeless man featured in a viral YouTube video shares the complete story of how he lost his successful career to a crack addiction, tracing his journey through homelessness and crime before finding love and redemption.
- How Much Is Enough? - Analyzes questions that arose from the 2008 financial crisis while assessing the predictions of John Maynard Keynes, sharing the authors' views of a positive life and how recent generations have traded morality for wealth.
- Perfect Chaos - Recounts the co-author's descent into suicidal depression due to bipolar disorder and her family's efforts to secure treatments, a pursuit that required daily struggles to manage symptoms, understand the disorder, and rebuild trust.
Happy reading from Mastics-Moriches-Shirley Community Library!
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