Staff Recommendation: Stories of Breece D'J Pancake

Read some of the blurbs on this one. This is Pancake's only collection, published posthumously. This gentleman was the real deal. Bare prose thickened only by the honest voices of rural West Virginia (Pancake's choice topic matter), this stuff is excellent. Each story is cautious, patient, and genuine, encapsulating the hard grit and faced-out violence of Pancake's America.

Stories of Breece D'J Pancake, by Breece D'J Pancake

Reviewed by: Eric

Staff Recommendation: The Lady Queen

Everyone knows about Elanor of Aquitaine and Elizabeth I, but why haven't we heard of Joanna? Reigning in tumultuous Italy during the Hundred Years War was difficult enough, let alone for a woman. Especially a woman who was accused of murdering her husband the king and had to defend herself in an international court. A highly readable book by a respected historian.

The Lady Queen, by Nancy Goldstone

Reviewed by: Cesa

Staff Recommendation: True Compass

Reading this memoir is like sitting at your grandfather's knee as he tells idyllic stories from his childhood, and about his storied family. The tone is genial and even confidential, like deeper look into Camelot. The well-known tragedies of the Kennedy family are not sugar-coated, but also not dwelt upon. A great read from one of America's longest serving Senators.

True Compass, by Edward Kennedy

Reviewed by: Chris

Staff Recommendation: Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life

Finding a book that successfully teaches how to draw the human body can be trying at times. However, I feel confident in recommending this book to anyone that is hoping to improve their technical skills. Packed with resourceful information and fantastic sketches, this is a must for both the aspiring and the experienced artist.

Bridgman's Complete Guide to Drawing from Life, by George Bridgman

Reviewed by: Dominique

Staff Recommendation: The Book of Genesis Illustrated

A magnificent achievement: every word of Genesis made flesh (nothing left out!) by one of the great graphic artists. With five years toil and his special excellence at depicting emotions, R. Crumb brings The Bible to life as never before. Crack it anywhere; it’s fascinating, and quite pious. Parental discretion advised.

The Book of Genesis Illustrated, by R. Crumb

Reviewed by: Digs

Staff Recommendation: Ace of Cakes

This book—like the much-watched show of the same name on Food Network—combines two of my favorite things: cake and hilarity! The good people at Charm City Cakes make some of the most amazing edible art pieces I have ever seen. Each artist at the shop exudes personality, and each one is captured in a cake in these full-color pages. Eat it up!

Ace of Cakes, by Duff Goldman & Willie Goldman

Reviewed by: Stephanie W.

Staff Recommendation: The Unnamed

Tim Farnsworth has a charmed life. Yet one day, he is compelled to stand up and walk out of his life, an action he is powerless to control. These impromptu "walks" strike Tim on an irregular, recurring basis, threatening his work, family and sanity. The celebrated author of Then We Came To the End offers a darkly humorous, moving portrayal of marriage, commitment, and faith.

The Unnamed, by Joshua Ferris

Reviewed by: Scott

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