LIMA PUBLIC LIBRARY BOOK REVIEWS

Non-fiction

Just Who Will You Be? by Maria Shriver (170.44 S)

Inspired by a speech that she made, Maria Shriver reminds readers in this candid, heartfelt, and inspirational book that the answers for many of life's questions lie within and that it is never too late to become the person you want to be.

Medical Myths That Can Kill You and the 101 Truths That Will Save, Extend, and Improve Your Life by Nancy Snyderman (610 S)

The Chief Medical Editor for NBC News debunks popular medical myths that are dangerous to your health and provides clear, practical, scientifically proven advice that can lead to a healthier happier life.

Doris Day: the Untold Story of the Girl Next Door by David Kaufman (92 Day)

For nearly six decades, Doris Day's manufactured persona has remained intact. But as David Kaufman reveals in his long-awaited, definitive biography, the truth is far more fascinating and complex than has ever been previously divulged.

Always By My Side by Jim Nantz (92 Nantz)

A top sports commentator describes his career as a reflection of some of America's most memorable sports events while paying tribute to the broadcast industry's forefront contributors, in an account that also commemorates the inspiring life of his Alzheimer's patient father.

Fiction

People of the Whale by Linda Hogan

Native American Thomas Witka Just marries his childhood sweetheart and then sets off to fight in the Vietnam War. While in Vietnam he has a child born both in Vietnam and at home. Once he returns to the U.S.A., he must reconcile both parts of his life and adapt to the many changes that have occurred with his people in his absence. This compassionate novel shows the beauty of the world and the moral choices that humans must make.

The Borrowed and Blue Murders by Merry Jones

In the fourth installment of Jones' mystery series Zoe Hayes is back planning her marriage to Detective Nick Stiles. She not only has to take care of the last minute wedding plans and get to know her suspicious in-laws, but also solve two mysteries that involve someone who wants to kill her, and a body on her patio. This fast paced, intriguing, and dangerous story will have the readers guessing to the end.

A Cure for Night by Justin Peacock

Joel Deveraux resigns from his up and coming position at one of New York's prestigious law firms after a drug related scandal. Falling down the corporate ladder he lands at the Brooklyn Defender's Office where he defends the guilty and innocent alike. When his boss offers him the chance to assist the savvy Myra Goldstein in a high-profile murder case he eagerly says yes. Justin Peacock paints a realistic picture of the courtroom, racism, America's war on drugs, and the corporate culture of drug dealers to make this a deeply thought-provoking and riveting read.

Belong to Me by Marisa de los Santos

Told from the point of view of three different characters, "Belong to Me" shows the emotional upheaval that is felt and solved by three very different women. Cornelia Brown has recently moved to suburbia and is trying to fit in while getting used to a new environment and routine. Piper Truitt appears to be Cornelia's exact opposite, and is helping a friend through a difficult time. Then there is Lake, who is also new to the neighborhood and raising her genius son. These three women seem to have nothing in common until a chain of events teaches them what it means for one person to belong to another.

Children's

No Hugs Till Saturday by Julie Downing

Felix the dragon gets in trouble for playing with his ball in the house. Upset with his mother, he declares that there will be no hugs until Saturday. Can Felix and Mama make it for a whole week without any hugs?

Ages: 3 to 6