Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood. Persepolis is a great book. It's in graphic novel format but it is a biography. Marjane Satrapi tells about growing up in Iran before and during the Islamic Revolution of the late 70's and early 80's. Her family is modern and well-education and both of these facts leaves them as frequently targets of the revolutionary forces. Her family and friends were arrest, tortured and killed. Yet, Satrapi tells the story with a humor that makes it an enjoyable and eye-opening read. You will not regret reading this book and learning more about Iran.
Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter. While most of us have heard about Cleoptra and Marcus Antonius, few know much about their daughter Cleopatra Selene. Shecter uses the few historical facts that are known and skillfully weaves in fiction to fill out the story. You cannot help but admire a character who does not resign herself to her fate but fights to be true to her mother. Eventually, she has to make concessions but in the end realizes that she has chosen the right path for her life. This is definitely well-written historical fiction. An author's note at the end separates the fact from the fiction and left me wanting to read more about Cleopatra Selene and her family.
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier. I read one of our new books this week and totally loved it. Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier is the first in a series and the next one doesn't come out until next spring. I can't wait to continue the story. Here's the info on Ruby Red: Gwenyth Shepherd has lived her entire life in the shadow of her cousin Charlotte who possess the family time travel gene. Charlotte has been prepped to travel back in time for her entire life. She is having the headaches and dizzy spells that normally accompany someones first trip back in time. Suddenly, Ruby is thrusted back into the 18th Century and they discover that her mother has lied about her birthday for her entire life and she is the one with the time travel gene. Such a fun story. It has time travel and romance and humor and just great fun.
Cleopatra's Moon by Vicky Alvear Shecter. While most of us have heard about Cleoptra and Marcus Antonius, few know much about their daughter Cleopatra Selene. Shecter uses the few historical facts that are known and skillfully weaves in fiction to fill out the story. You cannot help but admire a character who does not resign herself to her fate but fights to be true to her mother. Eventually, she has to make concessions but in the end realizes that she has chosen the right path for her life. This is definitely well-written historical fiction. An author's note at the end separates the fact from the fiction and left me wanting to read more about Cleopatra Selene and her family.
Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier. I read one of our new books this week and totally loved it. Ruby Red by Kerstin Gier is the first in a series and the next one doesn't come out until next spring. I can't wait to continue the story. Here's the info on Ruby Red: Gwenyth Shepherd has lived her entire life in the shadow of her cousin Charlotte who possess the family time travel gene. Charlotte has been prepped to travel back in time for her entire life. She is having the headaches and dizzy spells that normally accompany someones first trip back in time. Suddenly, Ruby is thrusted back into the 18th Century and they discover that her mother has lied about her birthday for her entire life and she is the one with the time travel gene. Such a fun story. It has time travel and romance and humor and just great fun.
