Someone inquired today about a book mentioned on BookTV. If you are a fan of non-fiction, CSpan2 provides a weekend of ideas with non-fiction authors talking about their books. We do pay attention to their programming and order the books they present. Non-fiction is popular at the Library.
Here are some current Library favorites:
The Secret by Rhonda Byrne - an ancient concept endorsed by contemporary gurus for self-realization.
How Doctors Think by Jerome Groopman - candid and jargon-free inside scoop from a respected Yale physician.
Infidel by Ayaan Hirsi Ali - born in Somali and raised as a Muslim, a controversial activist now living under armed guard writes a compelling memoir.
Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier by Ishmael Beah - a conscripted soldier at age thirteen- rescued by UNICEF and a generous New Yorker.
Power Faith and Fantasy by Michael B. Oren - America and the Middle East and their 200-year relationship.
Born on a Blue Day by Daniel Tammet - autistic author explores his own mind and life.
In An Instant by Lee & Bob Woodruff - story of a transforming tragedy.
Second Chance by Zbigniew Brzezinski - an expert's critique of the last three presidents' foreign policies.