| by: Kathleen Longacre, Adult Services Librarian, Naperville Public Library | |
 | Title: Men of Salt: Crossing the Sahara on the Caravan of White Gold Author: Benanav, Michael Summary: The focus of this book is on an American who joins a caravan of nomads who make a living transporting salt across the Sahara. These nomads make the same living their ancestors did centuries ago! |
 | Title: Atomic Lobster Author: Dorsey, Tim Summary: Haphazard, non-stop mischief and adventure in this 10th installment of the Serge Storms series. Serge A. Storms is a genial psychopathic spree killer with an unlikely sidekick named Coleman, a burned out stoner perpetually looking for the next score. Rachel, a stripper with a habit joins Coleman in his search for the next hit during a visit to Serge's ideal American family, the Davenports. Fun read! |
 | Title: So Brave, Young and Handsome Author: Enger, Leif Summary: This book begins in 1915 and follows a year in the life of Monte Becket a frustrated writer. His first novel was a huge success five years earlier and Monte has found that he has lost the confidence to pen a second novel. He sets off from his hometown in Minnesota with the mysterious boat-builder neighbor Glendon Hale, who is in search of a lost love he abandoned 20 years earlier. With their blessing, Monte leaves his wonderful wife and son behind to undertake this adventure with a man of whom he knows so little! |
 | Title: Sacred Time Author: Hegi, Ursula Summary: This novel illustrates the joys and tragedies of an Italian American family beginning with the humorous narration by 10 year old Anthony Amade who lives in the Bronx. The story begins in the 1950s and continues through to present day. |
 | Title: The Ice Queen Author: Hoffman, Alice Summary: A quiet librarian, haunted by her past, is one day struck by lightning, an event that changes the course of her life. She moves to Florida, and gradually becomes involved in the lives of other lightning strike victims, which includes a sizzling romance with the mysterious Lazarus Jones. Eventually, she gets drawn into the drama of her brother and sister-in-law's lives as well. |
 | Title: Dear American Airlines Author: Miles, Jonathan Summary: Translator of Polish literature and failed poet Bennie Ford is stuck in O'Hare Airport due to flight cancellations for no apparent cause, and begins a complaint letter that spirals into a memoir of regrets about a misspent life. |
 | Title: Ghost Rider: Travels on the Healing Road Author: Peart, Neil Summary: Neil Peart is a world renowned musician and travel writer. After suffering a series of personal tragedies, he set out on a solo motorcycle journey from his home in Toronto which took him up to Nome, Alaska, down to the west coast through Mexico and Belize, and then criss-crossing back across the United States. He chronicles his extraordinary physical and emotional journey in Ghost Rider, which ultimately leads him to healing and new love in his life. |
 | Title: At the City's Edge Author: Sakey, Marcus Summary: Take yourself on a ride-along through Chicago's streets and neighborhoods by reading this well written crime novel. Sakey explores the battle for power between gang members, cops, politicians and community activists. Greed, corruption, and the often overwhelming fight of good versus evil is handled in a realistic but hopeful way. |
 | Title: Lady Killer Author: Scottoline, Lisa Summary: This is the latest Rosato and Associates novel. The story features Mary DiNunzio, an Associate with Benni Rosato's firm. Mary knows trouble is beginning when a former high school classmate and rival comes to her to ask for help. When this classmate disappears it's up to Mary to save her and at the same time keep peace in the neighborhood. |
 | Title: The Story of Edgar Sawtelle Author: Wroblewski, David Summary: Have you wanted just one more book to make you fall in love with fiction again? This is it! The tired phrase this gifted writer gets new life in David Wroblewski. This deeply touching coming of age story about love, loss and loyalty belongs in the company of other great American novels by John Steinbeck, John Irving and Jane Smiley. Edgar is a twelve year old boy, mute from birth, wise beyond his years from a lifetime spent breeding and training dogs. Edgar communicates through sign language, but Wroblewski's first novel's eloquent words are enough to engross any reader. This book and this author lingers long after the book is finished. One debut novel, one American Classic, one word: unforgettable! |