Nonfiction

Save Your Time for Better Things

Submitted by Angel Hill on Mon, 05/13/2013 - 10:28am

Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted SheetsLife gets very busy, especially if you're a to-do list junkie like me.  Every now and then I need to read a book like Life's Too Short to Fold Fitted Sheets by Lisa Quinn.  Check it out!

Non-Traditional Sports

Submitted by Sara West on Thu, 05/09/2013 - 12:17pm

If you're a sports person, it's likely you've played some basketball, baseball, and football over the years. They are classics but they can sometimes get old too. Why not mix things up by trying something a little different? How about archery or rugby or speed skating?

Grab a few friends and start a new sporting tradition:

For Your Next Trip to Oregon

Submitted by Angel Hill on Fri, 05/03/2013 - 2:04pm

PortlandiaPortland, Oregon, is one of my favorite cities.  So, why have I not started watching the show Portlandia?  Before I do, I'm going to check out Portlandia: a Guide for Visitors by Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein. 

Know More about the Presidents

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 04/18/2013 - 12:51pm

Don't Know Much about the American PresidentsDo you know that Andrew Jackson would be irate to see himself on the $20 bill?  Do you know just what George Washington's false teeth were made of?  (Not wood!)  Check your Presidential trivia and learn more with this easy-to-read and enlightening book: Don't Know Much about the American Presidents by Kenneth Davis.

Passing the Time with Cards

Submitted by Angel Hill on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 4:13pm

Complete Book of Card GamesHave some time on your hands?  Pass it with card games.  Check out The Complete Book of Card Games to see how to play with two people, four people - even alone.

Easter Traditions

Submitted by Sara West on Mon, 03/25/2013 - 12:47pm

This year, Easter is celebrated on the last day of March in the Western world. If you're curious about a few of the typical traditions surrounding the holiday, try these books: 

Who is Flynn?

Submitted by Angel Hill on Thu, 03/21/2013 - 9:53am

The ReenactmentsWhat would it be like to have Robert De Niro pretending to be you?  Ask Nick Flynn.  His latest book reveals his life story portrayed in the movie Being Flynn and the surreal experience of watching it replayed for all to see.  Check it out: The Reenactments.

War Dogs

Submitted by Sara West on Sat, 03/16/2013 - 2:40pm

Military animals have been used in various wars and conquests throughout time. Alexander the Great made use of elephants. War pigeons were popular in WWII to ferry messages across enemy lines. And, of course, horses have been used in both ancient and modern warfare.

Dogs have also seen their share of war combat over time. Ancient Greek writings tell of their presence in various conflicts. Many countries still use canines today in both combat and peacetime missions.

Read about a few modern military dogs and their handlers in these gripping accounts:

Owner's Manual for Your Pet

Submitted by Angel Hill on Fri, 03/08/2013 - 5:40pm

Cat Owner's ManualDog Owner's ManualMy favorite pet health books come from Dr. Bruce Fogle and DK Publishing. 

Syndicate content