Shane

This classic Western novel gained widespread acclaim for its simplicity and strong characters. Like the movie that followed, its been a genre standard for decades.

Shane
by Jack Schaefer
Find it in the Library at call number PS3537 .C223 S5 1984

Why You Should Read Kafka Before You Waste Your Life

A brief, manageable and humorous biographical look at the Czech author and his famous quirks and literary influence.

Why You Should Read Kafka Before You Waste Your Life
by James Hawes
Find it in the Library at call number PT2611 .A26Z746214 2008

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Acclaimed Native American author Sherman Alexie made a splash with this, his first young adult novel, which won a National Book Award in 2007.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian
by Sherman Alexie
Find it in the Library at call number PS3551 .L35774A27 2007

Tin House

An up-and-coming literary magazine published quarterly, Tin House includes a generous collection of 'Essays & Features' and a venue for budding authors in its 'New Voice' section.

Tin House Magazine
The current issue of Tin House is available in the Reading Area of the Library. Back issues to all of our magazines are in alphabetical order along the back wall of the Library.

Obama's Challenge

Progressive economist Robert Kuttner’s open letter to the new President that lays out how Obama can follow in the footsteps of our great transformative presidents.

Both of Obama’s popular books – Dreams from My Father and The Audacity of Hope – are also available in the Library.

Obama's Challenge
by Robert Kuttner
Find it in the Library at call number E901.1 .O23 K87 2008

The Road

The post-apocalyptic novel from the famed author of the Border Trilogy left me haunted and slightly nauseous; just what you'd hope for in a book like this.

The Road
Cormac McCarthy
Find it in the Library at call number PS3563.C337 R63 2006

Shakespeare: The World as Stage

Bill Bryson brings his wit to this wonderfully readable biography of the Bard, part of the Eminent Lives Series of brief biographies.

Are you a Shakespeare doubter? Bryson addresses the naysayers at the end of his book, and NPR recently did an extensive piece on the ongoing debate.

Shakespeare: The World as Stage
by Bill Bryson
PR2895 .B79 2007

The Creation

Author E.O. Wilson is the biology guru who spent nearly fifty years as a Harvard professor. This book is his plea to save the planet. Insightful, illuminating and concise, this gem can be read before the tryptophan takes effect and savored along with the pumpkin pie.

The Creation
by E.O. WIlson
Find it in the Library at call number QH303 .W55 2006

A Fabricated Mexican

A wonderful, wickedly funny and poignant tale that tests a Californian boy and his Mexican family.

A Fabricated Mexican
by Rick Rivera
Find it on our shelves at call number: PS3568 .I8314 F3 1995

Ender's Game

A fascinating look at leadership and strategy as Ender, a child prodigy, is recruited to save the world. Modeled in part on the Civil War, this book is a great way to interrupt your homework.

Ender's Game
by Orson Scott Card
Find it in the Library at call number: PS3553 .A655 E5 1991