The Color of Water by James McBride
James McBride’s biography The Color of Water is a touching tribute to his mother, Ruth, and to her remarkable story.
Book Reviews
Author Review: David Weber’s Honorverse Books
David Weber is a prolific Science-Fiction writer whose stories starring Honor Harrington and other characters form the "Honorverse".
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler
Z: A Novel of Zelda Fitzgerald by Therese Anne Fowler is a fictionalised account of Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald’s marriage from Zelda’s viewpoint.
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith
The Cuckoo’s Calling by Robert Galbraith is a great debut mystery in a classic vein.
NOS4R2 by Joe Hill
This book is in the June new books list. Joe Hill’s newest novel NOS4R2 is a dark and macabre story, playing with the time-worn tropes…
Rage Against the Dying by Becky Masterman
Brigid Quinn has officially left the FBI, but is brought back to consult on a homicide case which seven years earlier claimed the life of…
5-10-15 Cookbook by Readers’ Digest
The 5-10-15 Cookbook is a great tool for those with limited cooking skill and time as it is easy to follow with simple recipes.
Author Review: Roy Harley Lewis
The books of Roy Harley Lewis (not to be confused with Roy Lewis) are light-hearted, not to be taken too seriously, but quite enjoyable.
Wild Cards edited by George R.R. Martin
In the shared universe of the Wild Cards anthology edited by George R.R. Martin, the interlocking stories contribute to an alternate history in which an…
The Ladies’ Paradise by Émile Zola
Fans of the ABC series “The Paradise” shouldn’t expect Émile Zola’s The Ladies’ Paradise to be the same. It’s not in many ways. But Denise…
A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan & Brandon Sanderson
A Memory of Light is the 14th and final volume of Robert Jordan’s Wheel of Time series, which I highly recommend. Those of you who…
Author Review: Roy Lewis
One of the authors that the SMSA Library has in its collection is Roy Lewis, who has written a total of 68 mystery books that…