...narrated by a child.
One of the few books I've re-read, I had so much empathy for the kid! 5 stars!
-- Jackie C
...about science.
Tries to figure out the why of house cats. 5 stars!
-- Mollie K
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Hauntingly beautiful story that unfolds during WWII and tells the tale of a sight-impaired heroine, her father and a young German soldier. 5 stars!
-- Erin L
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
I loved this book! Excellent writing, powerful story. I'd give it more stars if I could. 5 stars!
-- Susan A
...before it's been published.
I have always been fascinated by the Dakota and Fiona Davis did a wonderful job of offering a small glimpse into the early days using it as the setting for a classic story of love, loss and betrayal traveling between the late 1880s and the 1980s and the fate of one family. Very little of the novel is based on actual history, but it is a good read and of course, an interesting choice for the story's setting. For a more detailed fictional look at the Dakota- I recommend the classic Jack Finney novel Time and Again. 4 stars!
-- Kelle
...with pictures in it.
A surrealist coming-of-age graphic novel that recalls the sensations of dawning adolescence with uncommon clarity. It pushed the limits of what I thought was possible to convey through drawn abstraction--car sounds and aromas, for example--while remaining accessible and easy to follow. This is not a nostalgic piece; the narrator lays out the good and the ugly with an even hand, never flinching. I would recommend this to anyone with a taste for the odd--and I'd recommend it to everyone else, too, just to find out what they thought of it. 5 stars!
-- Emili K
...narrated by a child.
Wow. This was a tremendously disturbing book about the child of a serial killer who really wants to be good... 5 stars!
-- Diantha L
...that makes your heart race.
In this intense psychological thriller, Mackintosh penned a story that makes the reader re-evaluate their every day routines, and will leave the reader with their own sense of paranoia. 5 stars!
-- Diana N
...written by a local author.
Really felt she gave her all, so much plot! 5 stars!
-- Jackie C
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
For those who loved The Nightingale, another Holocaust themed book that takes place in France. 5 stars!
--Margie F
...under 200 pages.
Harriet and David Lovatt purchase a large home with the intent of filling it with children and live in happiness until the fifth child, Ben, is born. He isn't normal, kills animals, doesn't understand the social norms, looks Neanderthal. What are they and society going to do with him? They can't find themselves to love him, yet Harriet refuses to have him institutionalized. Instead, society looks at Harriet as the monster. 4 stars!
-- Amy S
...with a blue cover.
A fun summer read! Learned lots about Andy too. 5 stars!
-- Gina U
...that makes your heart race.
This book kept me on the edge of my seat! 4 stars!
--Jen T
...written by a local author.
Very interesting about the family , and the history of their time in the U.S. 5 stars!
--Jalna J
...that makes your heart race.
A nice edition to the psychological thriller genre-- just the perfect amount of creepy to keep me turning the page. 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...under 200 pages.
A pilgrimage to find enlightenment through becoming one with life's surroundings. 4 stars!
--Patty D
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
A really interesting, twisting read! 4 stars!
-- Karen K
...about a spy.
Fun adventure with entertaining characters and witty dialog! 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...recommended by your librarian.
A solid book featuring a classic narcissist. 3 stars!
-- Diantha L
...Listen to an audio-book.
A travelogue with a fantasy focus, some entertaining characters, and delightful fantasy Victorian sensibilities. Fans of dragons and Britishish people going on adventures will enjoy this book. 3 stars!
--James L
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
This collection of diverse tales is fascinating, shocking and oh so provocative. 5 stars!
-- Caroline S
...recommended by your librarian.
It's an enlightening book about the punk scene on the other side of the country. 4 stars!
-- Mary B
...written by a President.
Learn stories about the men who served our country in recent years. 4 stars!
--Carolyn Z
...under 200 pages.
A retelling of the Norse myths about the end of the world. Gorgeous language. 4 stars!
-- Mollie K
...before it's been published.
An unusual and sexually explicit love story between 20 somethings from different sides of the track in 1980s New Haven and NYC. 3 stars!
--Liz K
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Was too much. Interesting plot to a point, then I could have stopped at any time. 3 stars!
-- Jackie C
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
A well-written and interesting sequel to The Girl with All the Gifts. Very entertaining. 3 stars!
--James L
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Short chapters about various citizens in a small town in southern Connecticut on a hot evening. It's written in beautiful language. It would qualify for "under 200 pages" as well. 4 stars!
-- Amy S
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Interesting biography about the influence of her father on person she became. 4 stars!
--Carolyn Z
...about time travel.
Really unique narrative that is written like a memoir from a time traveler. Really interesting concepts to wrap your mind around but interesting up until the end! 5 stars!
-- Elena F
...before it's been published.
Love Robin Hobb. Wonderful fantasy, beautifully written. A pageturner! 5 stars!
--Sue W
...made into a movie.
All my friends liked the movie, but I still liked the book way better! 3 stars!
-- Jackie C
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Really light read with fun characters! Definitely a book I would recommend to others. 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...under 200 pages.
I love the eeriness of Seanan McGuires voice when she tells archetypal stories. Jack and Jill will never be the same again... 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...that takes place at sea.
Everybody lies, but some lies are worse than others. A solidly creepy book with flawed characters and interesting plot twists. 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...before it's been published.
I am thrilled to be reading it before its pub. date! 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...made into a movie.
An in depth look at equal opportunity and integration at NASA. 5 stars!
-- Alice S
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
You never know anyone, what they've been through, what they are thinking, and why! 5 stars!
-- Jackie C
...you discovered using NoveList.
Unsung hero's of WWII, the Army and Navy nurses who survived war and prison camp in the Pacific. 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...written by a musician.
This book offers great insight into the post-grunge Seattle scene. 4 stars!
--Mary B
...Listen to an audio-book.
I liked the concept behind this book but many of the situations were not relatable. 2 stars!
--Jen T
...with "girl" in the title.
Great read. Would make a great movie! 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...with pictures in it.
One of the great queer graphic novels. It weaves story of a man coming to terms with his queerness in the 1960s South into the broader story of the Civil Rights Movement. A really timely read. 5 stars!
-- Cody D
...with "girl" in the title.
5 stars!
-- Jen T
...that takes place at sea.
Interesting account of a Montauk lobsterman who went overboard and was lost at sea. Finished in one sitting and was insightful as to how the Coast Guard deploys assets for SER. 4 stars!
-- Erin L
...recommended by your librarian.
Story about a woman who learns that life does not have to be so perfect. She learns how to appreciate life and take chances. Heartwarming story. 4 stars!
--Patty D
...listen to an audio-book.
A book that explores the unique intelligence of cephalopods, and how what we've learned about their intelligence teaches us about ours. 4 stars!
--Cody D
...about an athlete.
Uneven, liked parts, others not so much! 3 stars!
-- Jackie C
...written by a musician.
Well written relationships and characters. Amy plays in a band with other writers! 5 stars!
-- Jackie C
...as an eBook.
Great courtroom drama. DA's son is accused of murder. He defends his son but there is a haunting doubt. The ending will blow you away. 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...that makes your heart race.
Easy to read thriller about an abusive relationship with more than one devious twist! 5 stars!
--Liz K
...about science.
Set at the South Pole Station in Antactica, this book has art, science, politics, family tragedy, romance, and intrigue. You can't ask for much more in a book! 5 stars!
--Melanie K
...that makes your heart race.
4 stars!
-- Ireeves
...made into a movie.
Coming of age novel about a young boy trying to navigate through adolescence, definitely enjoyed although not as much as I thought based on the rave reviews. 4 stars!
-- Rebecca I
...under 200 pages.
1 star!
-- Jen T
...that makes your heart race.
I found this inside look at the Clinton campaign both fascinating and devastating. 5 stars!
-- Erin L
...about science.
Somewhat disturbing psychological thriller about a police analyst who discovers a decomposing body next door. 4 stars!
--Liz K
...about a spy.
5 stars!
-- Gina U
...Listen to an audio-book.
Loved the movie so I was interested in how is was made. This audio gave me new insights as to the characters, the actors, and how the movie was actually made. Now I want to watch the movie again to spot all the nuances! 5 stars!
--Patty D
...that takes place in a country you want to visit. (Spain)
A fun romp! 5 stars!
--Karen K
...about a real life adventure.
Really made an impact, great team work plot! 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...about a spy.
Always entertaining and informative, I really like this author and especially this series. 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...written by a President.
Bio behind the president was interesting, beginning with his name. 3 stars!
-- Jackie C
...written by a musician.
I really wanted to like this book, but I just didn't like her writing style. 2 stars!
-- Susan A
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Teen adventure written by an author who used to live in Fairfield county. 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
This is a must read for anybody in a relationship of any kind with a French person! 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...as an eBook.
Almost a "5", I just didn't like the final explanation, but gripping tale for a book that starts with the end and then kept me so engrossed I couldn't wait to read it. 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...with "girl" in the title.
Really great idea, well written...until the end, then it is thought provoking, what next? 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...with a blue cover.
Thanks to Mona Garcia for turning me on to Gregory's historical novels. 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...before it's been published.
4 stars!
-- Nina
...about a real life adventure.
An adventure that is her version of the truth. 3 stars!
-- Jackie C
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
Winter Tide is a bold re-imagining of Lovecraft's world with a more intimate and sympathetic cast of characters. Well worth a read if you are a fan of the genre. 4 stars!
--James L
...recommended by your librarian.
Actually wanted to shake her and say, you're wrong, wrong, but over-all, quite enjoyable. She could have gotten together with Mr. White from "Breaking Bad". 3 stars!
-- Jackie C
...that makes your heart race.
3 stars!
-- Rebecca I
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Novel that follows four friends in NYC through their complex lives. Yanagihara is a gifted writer. 5 stars!
-- Erin L
...that makes your heart race.
Really entertaining thriller but a bit predictable at certain points. Still a great read though! 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...as an eBook.
Totally fun! Great to immerse myself in another world, another story with a great set of characters. 5 stars!
-- Sue W
...that takes place at sea.
Shipwreck, survival, morally challenging. Good read. 4 stars!
-- Patty D
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
Loved this book! 5 stars!
-- Susan A
...recommended by your librarian.
...Listen to an audio-book.
Really liked it, from the start, couldn't wait to hear more! 5 stars!
-- Jackie C
...about a real life adventure.
Great stories that had me laughing pretty hard! 5 stars!
-- Elena F
...with "girl" in the title.
4 stars!
-- Diantha L
...as an eBook.
4 stars!
-- Erin L
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Haunting. It won't leave me alone. 5 stars!
-- Mollie K
...that takes place at sea.
What it took to make the grueling 53-hour ocean swim between Cuba and Florida - extraordinary endurance, teamwork and a "steel-trap mind." 3 stars!
-- Sylvia S
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
I loved this book. A beautiful and loving tribute. 5 stars!
-- Susan A
...by an author who is an immigrant.
Fascinating insight into the mind of a pedophile. You actually find yourself sympathizing with him at times and that is what makes this book so unsettling. 3 stars!
-- Elena F
...about science.
5 stars!
-- Jordan B
...that takes place at sea.
4 stars!
-- Liz K
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Loved it until I was told it was a Shakespeare re-make, that spoiled it for me. 4 stars!
-- Jackie C
...listen to an audio-book.
This book is perfectly plotted and will blow your mind. The narration is AMAZING. 5 stars!
--Mary B
...written by a musician.
A fun read for rock fans. 5 stars!
-- Cody D
...written by a musician.
Really intriguing narrative of a women who finds herself unexpectedly allergic to light. 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
Fascinating meld of fantasy, history and reality. 5 stars!
-- Diantha L
...with a blue cover.
For the budding entrepreneur. 4 stars!
--Margie F
...with a blue cover.
An elliptical novel about moments that change lives. 4 stars!
-- Mollie K
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Excellent read. True love at its best! 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...made into a movie.
I loved the movie, and finally got to read the book! A classic! 5 stars!
-- Gina U
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Memoir of life, love and loss; a charming tribute to his partner, the late neurologist and writer Oliver Sacks, interwoven with vignettes and street photos of life in the city that never sleeps. 5 stars!
-- Sylvia S
...written by a Nobel Laureate
Siddhartha's journey to find Nirvana comes full circle to find peace and love in the surroundings of the world around him. Great read. 4 stars!
-- Patty D
...Listen to an audio-book.
We accompany Lillian on her evening’s peregrinations on foot up, down, and all across Manhattan– she is a devout walker – and back in time, as she remembers the main events of her life. 4 stars!
--Carolyn Z
...with a blue cover.
Lucy Barton returns. Elizabeth Strout's characters are close to walking off the pages with her writing. 3 stars!
-- Chris L
...about an athlete.
Not sure I would want to become a runner this way-- living in a post apocalyptic Scotland and having to cross the country in 3 weeks to get to my family and rescue them and the only way to do it is to run-- but it was a pretty good book! 4 stars!
-- Diantha L
...narrated by a child.
An incredibly sweet book narrated by an autistic girl looking for her place in the world. 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...that makes your heart race.
Epic story of love and hope. I could not put this book down! It's a 10! 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Although hard to read at times, Whitehead paints the true brutality and evil of slavery. 5 stars!
-- Chris L
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Terrifying, moving, powerful. A feminist's nightmare. 5 stars!
--Liz K
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
So urban fantasy series with strong female leads are my ultimate guilty pleasure. This one does not dissapoint. Jane Yellowrock is a kick butt skinwalker who takes the shape of a big cat and saves New Orleans from vampire mechanations. Fun read! 3 stars!
-- Melanie K
...made into a movie.
The book was good but not as good as the movie! 4 stars!
--Patty D
...before it's been published.
Billie Flanagan has disappeared after a solo hiking trip and is declared deceased after a year. Her daughter is visited by her mother in visions and is convinced she's still alive. A story full of twists with an ending that is a surprise. 3 stars!
-- Chris L
...written by a local author.
2 stars!
-- Elena F
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
4 stars!
-- Nina
...before it's been published.
3 stars!
-- Jen T
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Sensitive exploration of the critically important relationship between Eleanor and her father Elliott and how it shaped and inspired her. 4 stars!
-- Sylvia S
...written by a musician.
So what was it like growing up in Freehold, NJ ? Springsteen opens up his life to us, holding nothing back. 4 stars!
-- Chris L
...about a spy.
Started off slow, but I ended up loving how all the stories interwove together! 4 stars!
-- Diantha L
...about science.
The author of this book was a Mathematician who loved Geometry and how it fit in to different dimensions. The first half of the book was all about Geometry and I am happy to say that I learned something! The second half of the book was the story about how all the shapes fit into plains in different dimensions. Clearly the "romance" was the author's love of Mathematics. Interesting read! 4 stars!
-- Patty D
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
4 stars!
-- Liz K
...with pictures in it.
Terrific recipes with 'Genius Tips' throughout - a good read as well! 5 stars!
-- Kat M
...with a blue cover.
A supposedly tightly knit couple unravels when his dark past is slowly exposed. 5 stars!
-- Caroline S
...that makes your heart race.
5 stars!
-- Diantha L
...narrated by a child.
Describes the pain of growing up and finding oneself. 5 stars!
-- Chris L
...with a blue cover.
Weird mystery, but the cover was blue. 3 stars!
--Jalna J
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Really interesting read that has a bit of a slow start. Expected a bit more from the ending but still really entertaining. 3 stars!
-- Elena F
...that takes place in Fairfield County
An enchanted summer night of possibilities. 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
4 stars!
-- Jordan B
...Listen to an audio-book.
Really great twist on a classic fairy tale. Great story telling and world building! 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...as an eBook.
5 stars!
-- Jen T
...by an author who is an immigrant.
Beautifully written novel about an Indian's family's journey from Africa to the U. S. 4 stars!
--Margie F
...Listen to an audio-book.
I now have a new favorite joke to tell... and it is awesome! David Sedaris never disappoints. 4 stars!
-- Diantha L
...recommended by your librarian.
Unlike anything else I've read. Quite engrossing. 4 stars!
-- Chris L
...that makes your heart race.
Author Dan Simmons is terrified by the city of Calcutta for 320 pages. 2 stars!
--James L
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Lots of twists and turns, intrigue, murder, and in the end, love endures. 4 stars!
-- Patty D
...about time travel.
A young girl returns to her home kingdom and wakes the land, bringing the past to the present. 2 stars!
-- Diantha L
...before it's been published.
The story of a Polish woman who selflessly saved over 2,000 Jewish children in Warsaw during World War 2. 5 stars!
-- Margie F
...made into a movie.
This book was interesting but the plot was a little predictable. 3 stars!
-- Elena F
...you discovered using NoveList.
Excellent writing and complex, interesting plots and characters help set this space opera apart from the rest of the genre. 5 stars!
--James L
...about a real life adventure.
Fifty acres of land and a hike every day... he is living my dream. 4 stars!
-- Melanie K
...with pictures in it.
The author's take on the life of Christina Olson, who was the muse for Andrew Wyeth's painting Christina's World. An exceptional book. 5 stars!
-- Margie F
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Dark and twisted psychological thriller. 5 stars!
-- Liz K
...about an athlete.
An entertaining and disturbingly realistic take on what people will do to stay thin. 4 stars!
--Melanie K
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Transitioning from male to female in middle age. 3 stars!
-- Margie F
...with "girl" in the title.
An intense and gritty future city serves as the living, breathing backdrop for an excellent piece of science fiction. Very enjoyable. 4 stars!
--James L
...recommended by your librarian.
Disaapointing. I found it too scattered although the premise was intriguing. 2 stars!
-- Sue W
...with pictures in it.
Essays about the world's gathering places from historical, political, and cultural perspectives. 4 stars!
-- Mollie K
...under 200 pages.
3 stars!
--Katy L
...written by a President.
An entertaining collection. If you do the audiobook it has a lovely narration. 3 stars!
-- Melanie K
...Listen to an audio-book.
The latest in the Maisie Dobbs series, it's amusing light reading. 4 stars!
--Sue W
...under 200 pages.
For someone that isn't that into poetry, this is a great read. His poems give a great perspective of what it's like living with mental illness. 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...written by a local author.
A great summer read to be read at Compo Beach 4 stars!
--Margie F
...that takes place in Fairfield County
A totally creeptastic yet funny book about what will happen when Super AI becomes a thing. Plus, the engineers went to Staples High School! Shout out to Westport :) 5 stars!
--Melanie K
...with pictures in it.
A child finds a key in his father's room, after his death on 9/11. The pictures signify his journey is to find the lock which, he believes, will bring him closer to his father. 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Fascinating, funny, and thoroughly depressing. I had never thought of humanity in terms of an invasive species before. 4 stars!
-- Melanie K
...with "girl" in the title.
Discovery and opening up of family secrets. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...with a blue cover.
4 stars!
--Katy L
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
This fact based historical novel brings rural 1850's Ireland to life. How much can a strong faith sustain? 4 stars!
-- Chris L
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
The horrors of slavery in the U. S. 3 stars!
-- Margie F
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Interesting perspective on the last conscientiousness before death. 3 stars!
-- Patty D
...made into a movie.
The first book in Stephen King's most eclectic, self-referential, and absurd Dark Tower series doesn't dissapoint. Fans of cowboys, science fiction, and fantasy can all find something they'll like here. 3 stars!
-- James L
...with a blue cover.
Fascinating story following three women from before WWII to long afterwards. The story arc draws you in. 5 stars!
-- Sue W
...recommended by your librarian.
Tyson's excellent book makes our cosmic reality understandable for people too busy to get a degree in astrophysics. 4 stars!
-- James L
...about science.
Everything you didn't know you wanted to know about dark matter and its role in the universe... and how it maybe killed the dinosaurs. 4 stars!
-- Cody D
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Amazing things happen under the spell of moonlight one sultry summer night in southern Connecticut. Poetic and magical. (Under 200 pages). 5 stars!
-- Sylvia S
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
An honest and beautifully told story. 5 stars!
-- Cody D
...with a blue cover.
Great read! Couldn't put it down. Makes you think twice about your daily routines! Great twist at the end! 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...with "girl" in the title.
fantastic and fascinating! 5 stars!
-- Sue W
...with a blue cover.
With many more characters involved in the series now there is a lot of great character interactions! Fantastic end to a unique series! 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...as an eBook.
The aftermath of 3 plane crashes occurring in the 1950s in Elizabeth NJ. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
Good psychological thriller! 4 stars!
-- Liz K
...about time travel.
Highly unbelievable, but entertaining just the same. 2 stars!
-- Melanie K
...recommended by your librarian.
Heartwarming book, well written. 4 stars!
-- Liz K
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
Collection of short stories set in the same universe as her other book series. It was entertaining but mostly fluff and I didn't learn anything about the characters or the universe that I didn't already know. 3 stars!
-- Elena F
...about a real life adventure.
True story of three survivors of a plane crash on Dutch New Guinea during WWII. What started out as a sightseeing trip of the island, turned into an adventure of survival. They had to find their way down from a mountain, hurt, starving and hiding from the Japanese, they came across a tribe of natives who had never seen another human being other than their own people. Really enjoyed it. 5 stars!
-- Patty D
...you discovered using NoveList.
The plot and possible scenarios keep the reader in suspense to the end. 5 stars!
-- Margie F
...before it's been published.
Not a bad book, but it requires a love of diplomatic thrillers that I guess I just don't have. 2 stars!
-- James L
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Saga of the Weissmann family. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...made into a movie.
A 20th-century classic of Russian/Soviet Magical-Realism! (There is a Russian-language TV movie version filmed in the 1980's) 5 stars!
--Robert K
...that takes place at sea.
This is probably one of the best fishing stories ever written. Lots of information for people who love the ocean and maritime life, and a pretty funny 'one that got away' story for everyone else. 4 stars!
-- James L
...with pictures in it.
Striking exhibition catalog of Japanese artist Kusama's "Infinity Mirror Rooms" and other colorful artwork over five decades. 4 stars!
-- Sylvia S
...recommended by your librarian.
A woman who is bi-polar, cannot remember the events surrounding a friend's murder. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
When I visit Scotland, I would prefer not to witness a murder from a hot air balloon. However it makes for a great read! 4 stars!
-- Diantha L
...recommended by your librarian.
A unique story line in the voices of people caught between life and death similar to the characters in "Our Town". Touching and Historical keeping your imagination spinning. 4 stars!
-- Lynn H
...Listen to an audio-book.
An atypical lawyer who defends the "untouchables", those that regular lawyers won't. 3 stars!
-- Margie F
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
Excellent collection of short stories! 5 stars!
-- Liz K
...about time travel.
Going through time while increasing your vocabulary. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...by an author who is an immigrant.
Following a family from thru the 20th century in Korea & Japan, this book covers historical events in Korea and Japan. Very insightful look that adds to my understanding of current events there, as well as the quandary of immigration. 5 stars!
-- Sue W
...before it's been published.
Excellent analysis of current, on-the-group events concerning the 'Pacific Rim'. Rachmann is a superb journalist as chief foreign affairs columnist for the Financial Times. 5 stars!
--Robert K
...narrated by a child.
An interesting inside look at the mind of the villain. Gives you an really unique point of view that helps you understand the character on a much deeper level. 3 stars!
-- Elena F
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
Lovely writing-economical and crisp- and Gardam writes nice settings; characters are a tad wooden (no pun...). 3.5 stars!
--Robert K
...about time travel.
This book is kind of all over the place in terms of writing and plot, but interesting enough that I enjoyed the time spent reading it. 3 stars!
-- James L
...with pictures in it.
Growing up, Princess Leia was my idol. It was amazing to get to know Carrie through her candid writing. 5 stars!
-- Mary B
...with a blue cover.
Very interesting look at a marriage from different sides. 3 stars!
-- Liz K
...that takes place in Fairfield County
Our very own Wilton, CT served as the inspiration for the town of Stepford! 3 stars!
-- James L
...by an author who is an immigrant.
Leona is a sociopath that makes all the wrong choices, but you can't help but want her to succeed anyways. 4 stars!
-- Melanie K
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
Excellent post apocalyptic thriller.4 stars!
-- Diantha L
...with a blue cover.
Terry Pratchett's final book is a fitting and moving conclusion to his Discworld series. 4 stars!
--James L
...narrated by a child.
A thriller that is narrated by the child of a teenager and her kidnapper. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...you discovered using NoveList.
A really solid plot that doesn't leave any questions unanswered with a mind blowing plot twist at the end! 5 stars!
-- Elena F
...that takes place at sea.
The moral choices and decisions made by 30+ passengers on a small life boat. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...written by a musician.
Utterly fascinating. 5 stars!
--Melanie K
...as an eBook.
Delightful, funny, & sad but with a silver lining - one of my fave summer reads so far! 5 stars!
-- Liz K
...with pictures in it.
A wonderful collection of scary stories and disturbing images. The art is fantastic. 4 stars!
--James L
...written by a local author.
This book takes family dysfunction to a whole new level. Brilliantly done. 5 stars!
-- Melanie K
...written by a musician.
A free-lance oboist reveals the "bad" side of classical music. It is not just stodgy. 3 stars!
--Margie F
...about a real life adventure.
A great graphic novel about the creation of Dungeons and Dragons. 4 stars!
-- Cody D
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
A fantastic insight to both the American immigrant and hermaphrodite experiences. Fantastic narration and story telling. 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...about a real life adventure.
After being raped during the first 2 weeks of freshman year, a female student drops it and challenges herself to walk from Mexico to Canada on the PCT. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...that takes place in a country you want to visit.
Very interesting read that follows 3 young women in the US, France, Germany and Poland during WWII. 4 stars!
-- Sue W
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
A fun and surprisingly education urban fantasy featuring the old greek gods and goddesses in modern day New York City. 4 stars!
-- Melanie K
...by an author who is an immigrant.
A riveting account of a North Korean defector's journey to freedom. 4 stars!
-- James L
...written by a local author.
Very easy to read money saving guide, chock full of tips and tricks. 4 stars!
-- Liz K
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Light, funny, quirky, and sweet. I was sad when it was over since I was enjoying the characters so much. 4 stars!
-- Melanie K
...recommended by your librarian.
A great addition to the series that sets things up nicely for the final book. 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...with pictures in it.
A thoroughly engaging account of an unusual, brilliant woman who would change so much for so many. The provided photographs allow for a wonderful guide into a startling woman. 4 Stars!
--Caroline S
...by an author who spoke at The Westport Library.
Alan Alda's funny, yet serious memoir about growing up. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...that won a Pulitzer Prize.
An underground railroad forms part of the Underground Railroad in this brutal story. Well worth the read. 4 stars!
-- James L
...that takes place in a country you want to visit. (Russia)
4 stars!
--Karen B
...made into a movie.
Perfect for anyone who loves words and the nuances of their meanings. 5 stars!
--Melanie K
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
I was immediately hooked into the world of Hogwarts magic and adventure. 5 stars!
-- Margie F
...written by a musician.
Fun little vignettes that peak into the early lives of musicians via their moms. 4 stars!
--Karen B
...with pictures in it.
This was a great follow up to The Magic of Tidying Up. I especially loved the illustrations for folding different articles of clothing. 4 stars!
--Jen T
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
There's a reason this epic tale won the Pulitzer Prize! 4 stars!
-- Robert K
...about a spy.
Spy and art restorer Gabriel Allon returns in this spy series. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
Changes pace from the first book with more action and adventure. Really fun to read! 4 stars!
-- Elena F
...narrated by a child.
A quick and very mystical book about a boy following his dreams. 3 stars!
-- James L
...that takes place at sea.
The story of passengers on a lifeboat and the aftermath of that experience. 5 stars!
-- Margie F
...about an athlete.
An excellent book that lovingly explores the 1980 U.S Olympic hockey team and the Miracle on Ice. 4 stars!
-- James L
...with "girl" in the title.
Takes the conventions of slasher films and crafts a fun mystery thriller out of them. A great summer read for fans of horror movies. 4 stars!
-- Cody D
...about an athlete.
A hit and run accident that occurs right before a gymnastics contest affects a family and ultimately others in this close community. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...before it's been published.
A mother gets stopped for a traffic violation, and is arrested. The children who were with her in the car go with another police officer. But when the mother gets to the station, and asks about her kids, the sheriff says: "What children?" Tres creepy. 3 stars!
--Melanie K
...with a character who identifies as LGBTQIA.
A fun, somewhat depressing book about ideology and technology in the near future. The plot is exciting but can get a little scattered. 4 stars!
-- James L
...written by a Nobel Laureate.
It brought me immediately back to my modern poetry class in college. 4 stars!
-- Melanie K
...under 200 pages.
Another boring dysfunctional family as the negative repercussions follow into a new generation. 2 stars!
--Margie F
...you discovered using NoveList.
Oh the places you will go when your lies catch up to you...3 stars!
--Melanie K
...under 200 pages.
One of the best books I've ever had the pleasure of reading. A surreal, dreamlike experience that helps reveal the unseen spaces in cities. 5 stars!
-- James L
...narrated by a child.
Insights and reflections on living with autism, in the words of a 13-year old boy. Translated from the Japanese by David Mitchell and KA Yoshida. 3 stars!
-- Sylvia S
...about a real life adventure.
A fascinating and thorough documentation of the failed 1879 American polar expedition. 4 stars!
-- James L
...written over 100 years ago.
Now I am ready to take over the world. 5 stars!
-- Melanie K
...written by a musician.
A must-read for Springsteen fans, but some readers may be put off by Springsteen's writing style. A very interesting read regardless! 3 stars!
--James L
...that takes place at sea.
Set in WWII Holland, the young protagonist experiences many of the horror and challenges of a world at war, finally ending up as a "boatrunner." 5 stars!
--Sue W
...before it's been published.
3 stars!
--Rachel R
...narrated by a child.
Loved this book! Smart, funny, socially conscious and bighearted. A fantastic read. 5 stars!
-- Cody D
...Listen to an audio-book.
Not as good as the first book in this world-- The Girl with All the Gifts-- but I could listen to Finty Williams read anything. Amazing narration! 3 stars!
-- Melanie K
...with "girl" in the title.
I liked it more than I thought I would! Amy Schumer has surprising depths. 3 stars!
--Melanie K
...about a real life adventure.
Fascinating story of his journey from his Appalachian "hillbilly" childhood to Yale law school and beyond. 4 stars!
--Sue W
...written over 100 years ago.
A witty and spooky tale of debauchery. Very accessible. 4 stars!
--James L
...recommended by your librarian.
Makes you think and what you would have done if confronted with the events described. 4 stars!
--Carolyn Z
...with "girl" in the title.
A raw and honest account from the POV of a young teenage girl. 4 stars!
--Zsasha C
...made into a movie.
A troubled woman's observations of a couple from the daily commuter train. The book was better than the movie. 4 stars!
-- Margie F
...as an eBook.
Tessa Dare writes a really fun romance novel-- this one does not disappoint. Witty dialog, fun characters, and it all works out in the end! 3 stars!
-- Melanie K
...written over 100 years ago.
Good read. Not the Boris Karloff Frankenstein that I knew! 4 stars!
-- Patty D
...written by a local author.
Charlotte Rogan deftly creates a huge cast of characters and manages to make each and every one of their stories deeply personal and interesting. 3 stars!
--James L
...narrated by a child.
A high school senior with social anxiety finds his voice through social media after the suicide of a classmate. Very moving story. 5 stars!
--Patty D
...with a protagonist who is a mythical creature.
5 stars!
--Katy L
...that makes your heart race.
5 stars!
--Myles H
