Time for another bibliographic smorgasbord of new and somewhat new titles available at the library. In the reading list below you’ll find poetry, recipes, animals, flowers (artificial yet fresh) and a shout-out to silence (now, there’s an oxymoron). And because I know how super excited all of us are to experience winter’s cold grip in these final weeks leading up to spring, I offer a book about ice. Ice, ice, baby.
“All Dogs Have ADHD,” by Kathy Hoopmann. It’s always easier to understand why you may be different from others if you know you’re not alone. Dogs, as it turns out, exhibit many of the same behaviors as kids who have ADHD: difficulty staying focused, hyperactivity, impulsiveness. Readers of all ages will find a gentle and sweet way to appreciate the joys — and challenges — of living with ADHD (and dogs, by the way).
“Alone on the Ice: The Greatest Survival Story in the History of Exploration,” by David Roberts. February has certainly been chilly in the Northwest, but dear readers, thank your lucky stars for not being involved in the Australasian Antarctic Expedition of 1913. If you enjoy gripping stories of adventure and survival, this true story will knock the socks, mittens and parka off as you follow the bitterly cold footsteps (oh, if you only knew) of Antarctic explorer, Sir David Mawson.
“Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margarita: More Cocktails with a Literary Twist,” by Tim Federle. Imbibing an ale, a nightcap, a jolly good glass of wine are perfectly fine extracurricular adult beverage activities. But add a squeeze of literature, so to speak, and standard cocktails catalog themselves into literary spirits! Follow Tim Federle’s recipes and transform an ordinary Kamikaze into “The Brothers Kamikaze”; a standard yet humdrum Tequila Sunrise into “The Tequila Sun Also Rises”; a perfectly drinkable Mudslide into “The Hitchhiker’s Mudslide to the Galaxy.” Disinclined to partake of fermented libations? No worries or judgement. Several “Virginal Volumes” recipes are included such as “Little Soused on the Prairie” which combines sweet tea, lemonade and a peach slice for a tasty, nonalcoholic refreshment. Cheers!
