Staff Picks

The staff at Drury Lane Books has recently enjoyed these books:

The House at Otowi Bridge

Peggy Pond Church
$15.95

Joan recommends The House at Otowi Bridge by Peggy Pond Church, a lyrical, haunting description of the New Mexico desert and the remarkable woman who chooses its solitude in the 1920s.

The Wreath
Sigrid Undset
$15.00
The Wreath, the first volume in the "Kristin Lavransdatter" trilogy about medieval Norway, is Lee's pick. This new translation of Nobel Prize winning Undset's novel overflows with drama and historic detail.

The God Delusion

Richard Dawkins
$15.95
Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins' best-selling book, The God Delusion, is Bruce's recommendation. Its thoughtful and provocative thesis raises important issues for both for believers and nonbelievers in a world full of religious conflict.

The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian

Sherman Alexie
$16.99
Kathryn likes Sherman Alexie's latest book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which won the National Book Award. The story of the humble and heroic main character provides wonderful insight into what it is like to be among the disenfranchised.

The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue

Manuel Muñoz
$12.95
Betsy's pick is The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue, a collection of connected stories by Manuel Muñoz about several Mexican-American families in central California The characters' poignant lives, full of equal parts hope and despair, are believable and touching.

	The House at Otowi Bridge Peggy Pond Church $15.95	Joan recommends The House at Otowi Bridge by Peggy Pond Church, a lyrical, haunting description of the New Mexico desert and the remarkable woman who chooses its solitude in the 1920s.
	The Wreath Sigrid Undset $15.00	The Wreath, the first volume in the "Kristin Lavransdatter" trilogy about medieval Norway, is Lee's pick. This new translation of Nobel Prize winning Undset's novel overflows with drama and historic detail.
	The God Delusion Richard Dawkins $15.95	Evolutionary biologist Richard Dawkins' best-selling book, The God Delusion, is Bruce's recommendation. Its thoughtful and provocative thesis raises important issues for both for believers and nonbelievers in a world full of religious conflict.
	The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian Sherman Alexie $16.99	Kathryn likes Sherman Alexie's latest book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian, which won the National Book Award. The story of the humble and heroic main character provides wonderful insight into what it is like to be among the disenfranchised.
	The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue Manuel Muñoz $12.95	Betsy's pick is The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue, a collection of connected stories by Manuel Muñoz about several Mexican-American families in central California The characters' poignant lives, full of equal parts hope and despair, are believable and touching.