From last week's Book Sense bestseller lists, available at BookSense.com, here are the recommended titles, which are also Book
Sense Picks:
Hardcover
The Day the Bozarts Died by Larry Duberstein (Permanent, $26, 9781579621346/1579621341). "This story of the residents of a Massachusetts artists' collective had me hooked from page one, especially because of the sarcasm and humor of its central character, middle-aged playwright Stanley Noseworthy. This is a captivating tale of getting older, changing times, and interwoven lives."--Pam White, Skyland Books, West Jefferson, N.C.
Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver (Hyperion, $34.95, 9781401301958/1401301959). "Jamie Oliver, the famed Naked Chef, has also just released a new cookbook, with alluring photographs and delicious recipes that are fresh and straightforward. From stews and spaghettis to roasts and risottos, he takes us on a journey through Italy with stories about the people and places he visited in the north and south of the country."--Alice Lee, Book Ends, Winchester, Mass.
Paperback
Venus Envy by Shannon McKelden (Forge, $12.95, 9780765315854/0765315858). "The goddess Venus is forced to become the fairy godmother to Rachel Greer, who is fed up with dating. The idea of combining classical mythology, fairy tale, and a chick-lit read was absolutely ingenious!"--Audrey Blaisdell, Sarasota News & Books, Sarasota, Fla.
For Young Adults
The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin (Dial, $16.99, 9780803730012/0803730012). "This story of a family threatened by an unpredictable, psychotic mother is suspenseful, dark, and disturbing, and yet, also, hopeful. Werlin frames the story as a letter from 17-year-old Matthew to his youngest sister, dispensing personal thoughts and dramatic tension bit by bit as he works to protect his sisters. I really loved this devastating yet uplifting book."--Mimi Powell, Baker Books, North Dartmouth, Mass.
[Many thanks to Book Sense and the ABA!]
Hardcover
The Day the Bozarts Died by Larry Duberstein (Permanent, $26, 9781579621346/1579621341). "This story of the residents of a Massachusetts artists' collective had me hooked from page one, especially because of the sarcasm and humor of its central character, middle-aged playwright Stanley Noseworthy. This is a captivating tale of getting older, changing times, and interwoven lives."--Pam White, Skyland Books, West Jefferson, N.C.
Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver (Hyperion, $34.95, 9781401301958/1401301959). "Jamie Oliver, the famed Naked Chef, has also just released a new cookbook, with alluring photographs and delicious recipes that are fresh and straightforward. From stews and spaghettis to roasts and risottos, he takes us on a journey through Italy with stories about the people and places he visited in the north and south of the country."--Alice Lee, Book Ends, Winchester, Mass.
Paperback
Venus Envy by Shannon McKelden (Forge, $12.95, 9780765315854/0765315858). "The goddess Venus is forced to become the fairy godmother to Rachel Greer, who is fed up with dating. The idea of combining classical mythology, fairy tale, and a chick-lit read was absolutely ingenious!"--Audrey Blaisdell, Sarasota News & Books, Sarasota, Fla.
For Young Adults
The Rules of Survival by Nancy Werlin (Dial, $16.99, 9780803730012/0803730012). "This story of a family threatened by an unpredictable, psychotic mother is suspenseful, dark, and disturbing, and yet, also, hopeful. Werlin frames the story as a letter from 17-year-old Matthew to his youngest sister, dispensing personal thoughts and dramatic tension bit by bit as he works to protect his sisters. I really loved this devastating yet uplifting book."--Mimi Powell, Baker Books, North Dartmouth, Mass.
[Many thanks to Book Sense and the ABA!]