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Book bits
Three books about the heartland, a review of "The Uncommon Reader" by Alan Bennett, two books for young readers, and readers' picks.
from the September 11, 2007 edition
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Cozy cold-weather reads
Autumn is on its way and with it come shorter days, colder nights, and falling leaves. For younger readers who wonder what happens to the animals when the weather grows cold, here are two delightful books that help to explain. The Busy Little Squirrel (recommended for readers ages 2 to 5) by Caldecott honor awardee Nancy Tafuri tells the story of a busy squirrel who must work, work, work to store up winter food – and finally settle into his cozy winter nest. Very Hairy Bear (ages 3 to 7) by Alice Shertle is the story of a shaggy, raggy, boulder-big bear who finds he can no longer enjoy his summer pleasures – but can look forward to a lovely winter's nap.
Readers' picks
Being familiar with the English Bloomsbury writers, I was curious about American Bloomsbury by Susan Cheever so I bought the book and read it. What a revelation! Captivated, I moved on to the biography Margaret Fuller by Carolyn Balducci. She was a century ahead of her generation. Both are good reads. – Betty Brennan, Penn Valley, Calif.
The subtitle of Three Bags Full by Leonie Swann is "a sheep detective story" but the book is so much more. It's unique and wise and fun to read!
– Joan Ewing, Albuquerque, N.M.
I am a Vietnam vet and for years and years I never read anything about the war. Now some 30 years later I am reading more and more. The latest is Foxtrot Ridge by Mark W. Woodruff. The writing is as if done on the ground. I could feel myself there. That's good writing. – Ted Picado, Rialto, Calif.
We recommend No Ordinary Time by Doris Kearns Goodwin. My husband started reading it and telling me about it so I became interested and began reading it when he set it down. It is so deeply researched and readable. No wonder it won the Pulitzer Prize. Awesome! – Merry Ann and Ken Peterson, Seattle
Gretel Ehrlich first journeys to Wyoming to film the life of sheepherders. The Solace of Open Spaces beautifully captures the essence of Wyoming's wild and harsh terrain, the rugged individuals that work there, and Ehrlich's own reawakening.– Suzanne Barton, Wallingford, Pa.
I'm reading Where God Was Born by Bruce Feiler because I want to learn more about the Middle East. – Shirl Alix-Eck, Golden, Colo.
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