Book of the week
For more information about the the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Inside of a Dog: What Dogs See, Smell and Know Alexandra Horowitz 2009, 353 pages Nonfiction Alexandra Horowitz has a PhD in cognitive science, teaches psychology at Barnard College of Columbia University and is a dog owner. Her book, “Inside of a Dog,” takes its title from the quip of Groucho Marx, “Outside of a dog, a book is man’s best friend. Inside of a...
Book of the week
Check this book out at the Concord Public Library. Art not your thing? Don’t worry, the library has a plethora of books to suit your interests. For more information about the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. When Art Worked: The New Deal, Art and Democracy Roger G. Kennedy 2009, 368 pages Nonfiction This illustrated documentary is more a book to be looked at than read, but the text is a wonderful history of the programs of the...
Book of the week
To check out this book or any other book your heart desires, head on down to the Concord Public Library. For more information, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Once in a Lifetime Trips Chris Santella 2009, 224 pages Nonfiction Winter is officially here, a season when many of us spend a lot more time indoors. I’d like to suggest that it’s a great time to be an armchair traveler. The new book, “Once in a Lifetime Trips: The World’s 50...
Book of the week
Here’s a New Year’s resolution to add to your list (not that we don’t think you’re already perfect) – read more books! The Concord Public Library is happy to help you keep that one. For more information about the library, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. Homer & Langley E.L. Doctorow 2009, 208 pages Setting: New York City, 1900-1940s Drawing inspiration from the unusual story of the reclusive Collyer brothers, E. L. Doctorow...
Book of the week
Santa says reading is cool – and considering the time of year, you don’t want to get on his bad list. Be sure to pick up a book at the Concord Public Library. For more information, visit concordpubliclibrary.net. The Sharper Your Knife, the Less You Cry Kathleen Flinn 2008, 290 pages Nonfiction When she loses her executive job at a software company, Kathleen Flinn takes a leap of faith and decides to pursue her dream to go to the...
