*Compiled by the Upper Arlington Library
The Kitchen House
By Kathleen Grissom
Set during the days of slavery in the South, this story is narrated from two different perspectives.
Belle is the enslaved mixed-race daughter of the plantation owner and Lavinia is a young white indentured servant from Ireland who is sent to work in the “kitchen house” with Belle.
Both girls live between the worlds of black and white.
This story is a fascinating exploration of family loyalty and belonging.
The Mouse Driver Chronicles
By John Lusk and Kyle Harrison
Wharton School of Business graduates John Lusk and Kyle Harrison had a simple idea: make and sell a computer mouse shaped like the head of a golf club. The year was 1999; dotcoms were king; and right-handed PCs were all the rage. How the authors brought this simple idea to market is an unbelievable journey, loaded with humor, disappointments and relevant “how to” information for all future entrepreneurs.
Nowhere to Run
By C. J. Box
Game Warden Joe Pickett is patrolling in a remote part of the Sierra Madre Mountains when he comes across two very strange and threatening brothers.
After citing one brother for fishing without a license, Pickett quickly realizes that walking away might have been the better idea.
Based on a true story, Box moves his tale at a rapid pace. Those familiar with the series will enjoy this one.
The Prayers of Agnes Sparrow
By Joyce Magnin
When Agnes Sparrow’s weight reaches more than 600 pounds, she no longer makes the effort to leave her house. Her devoted sister is her roommate and caretaker. However, when a stranger enters their lives, the dynamic of their relationship changes in ways they never could have imagined. Suggested discussion questions in the back of the book are helpful for book clubs.
Opera: The Great Composers and their Masterworks
By Joyce Bourne
This beautifully illustrated comprehensive volume traces opera from the Baroque Era through the 21st century.
Discussions of operatic vocal ranges include the names of well-known singers and the roles for which they are famous.
Composers and their operas, as well as listings of famous arias, duets and ensemble singing, round out this gem of a book.