What’s New on the Bookshelf – May 2013

Upcoming Book Discussions

• May 20th, 7pm: The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce
• July 15th, 7pm:  Team of Rivals  by Doris Kearns Goodwin

Call us at (631) 586-3000 to reserve your copy – new members welcome!

The Cat by Edeet Ravel

Single mother Elise loses her only child in a tragic accident and the only thing keeping her going is caring for his cat, Persephone.  Full of heartache throughout but hope peeks through.

Swimming at Night by Lucy Clarke

Mia’s body is found at the bottom of a Bali cliff.  Police have ruled it a suicide, but her sister Katie refuses to believe it.  With Mia’s journal, Katie traces her footsteps leading up to that fateful day, and uncovers hard truths, painful memories and the unbreakable bond between sisters.  Debut novel.

Obituary Writer by Ann Hood

Riveting story on the lives of Claire and Vivien, two women living over a half century apart but whose paths will cross by way of infidelity and heartbreak.  Part mystery, part love story, all good.

Sorted Books, by Nina Katchadourian.

And while you’re in the straightening mode, you might want to shelve your books poetically as well.  Another curious and amazing art project (that anyone can do).

The Art of Clean Up : Life Made Neat and Tidy, by Ursus Wehrli.

Even though I’m going to suggest you look at this book to get you in the mood to do some spring cleaning, you’ll be surprised at the contents and at what gets cleaned up– but it sure will inspire you to see things differently and make you want to straighten things & organize them.  Wehrli’s is a curious art project and an amazing one.

Ghostman by Roger Hobbs

A risky heist of an Atlantic City casino goes horribly awry, and the man vaguely known as “Jack” is called upon to clean it up.  But he only has 48 hours until the stolen cash explodes – and to get out of one deadly situation after another.  Debut novel.