Bookmarks from the Upper Arlington Public Library
Adult Books
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How to Cook Without a Book
By Pam Anderson
In How to Cook Without a Book, Pam Anderson equips her readers to cook everything from soups to sautés from heart. She teaches them how to keep a well-stocked fridge and pantry and even provides memory rhymes that capture the central steps of each cooking technique.
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In the Dark Places: An Inspector Banks Novel
By Peter Robinson
When DCI Banks and team are investigating a theft of a tractor from a North Yorkshire village, a simple case of rural crime takes a sinister turn. Blood stains, two main suspects’ disappearance, a stolen gun, a fatal shot: All events prove the investigation is taking on a frightening level of violence.
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Washington: A Life
By Ron Chernow
The partnership between George Washington and Alexander Hamilton is just one of many interesting facets of this compelling biography of George Washington. The reader will learn about Washington’s ability to command undisciplined troops against a powerful British military and his influence in molding a new government, all against a backdrop of an ongoing turbulent relationship with his mother. History buffs might also enjoy Chernow’s Alexander Hamilton, the inspiration for the critically acclaimed Broadway hip-hop musical.
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The Writer’s Garden: How Gardens Inspired Our Best-Loved Authors
By Jackie Bennett
This book examines 18 gardens owned by poets, writers and novelists. Beautiful photos document the authors’ creative spirits that not only thrive in the written word, but also in their gardens. From Roald Dahl to Virginia Woolf, we follow many authors through difficult times, financial hardships and personal heartbreaks, learning about the joy and professional acclaim they achieved from their writing while tending the gardens they loved.
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The Bullet
By Mary Louise Kelly
When a routine MRI reveals a bullet lodged in Georgetown professor Caroline Cashion’s neck, she’s shocked. The discovery soon leads to other revelations: that she was adopted, and that her birth parents were murdered in front of her – by a killer who was never caught. As the bullet in her neck drifts closer to her spine, Caroline searches for answers in Atlanta, drawing the attention of her parents’ murderer.
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Picasa
The Girls of Atomic City
By Denise Kiernan
Thousands of young women seeking jobs poured into the newly built industrial complex in Oak Ridge, Tenn. All they knew was they were working with a product called tubealloy that was part of the “Project” to build the “Gadget.” On Aug. 6, 1945, the Oak Ridge workers learned what their efforts had wrought: the first atomic bomb.
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The Martian: A Novel
By Andy Weir
Engineer-botanist Mark Watney is presumed dead and left by his crew mates on Mars as a dust storm forces them to abort their mission. Logbook-style narratives describe Watney’s efforts to extend his life until the next scheduled mission arrives in four years. Part astronaut primer and part deep space survival guide, The Martian is an interesting sci-fi yarn.
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The Coincidence of Coconut Cake
By Amy Reichert
After chef Elizabeth “Lou” Johnson finds her fiancée half-naked with another woman, she tries to distract herself with cooking – only to serve the worst meal of her life to Milwaukee’s meanest food critic, Al Waters, aka A.W. Wodysky. A chance meeting brings them together and – unaware of each other’s true identity – Al challenges Lou to show him the best of Milwaukee.
Children's Books
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A Cookie for Santa
By Stephanie Shaw (preschool-grade 1)
In this clever Christmas story, a gingerbread boy cookie is carefully crafted and placed on a plate. He was made to serve as Santa’s nighttime snack. While he waits for Santa, the gingerbread boy finds himself facing two puppies experiencing their very first Christmas. Their mischief includes a tug-of-war with presents, leaving a big mess. It’s up to the gingerbread boy to save the day and Christmas.
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The True Gift: A Christmas Story
By Patricia MacLachlan (grades 2-4)
All year long, Lily and Liam look forward to Christmas on their grandparents’ farm. It’s always the perfect trip. This year, thanks to a white cow alone in the meadow, things will be different. This Christmas, Lily and Liam will find out the meaning of a true gift.
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Super Simple Holiday Treats: Easy No-Bake Recipes for Kids
By Nancy Tuminelly (grades 1- 3)
The holiday treat recipes in this book are for young chefs. No stovetop required. Cooking teaches kids about food, measuring and following directions.
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The Legend of St. Nicholas: A Story of Christmas Giving
By Dandi Daley Mackall (preschool-grade 1)
Nicholas spent his life secretly helping the poor all over the world, giving gifts on Christmas Eve. This gentle Christmas book introduces the original St. Nicholas and offers inspiration for readers to become cheerful givers themselves. The final pages in the book include fun Father Christmas traditions in other lands.
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The Little Kids’ Table
By Mary Ann McCabe Riehle (grades K-2)
Everyone knows that the little kids’ table is the place to be for any holiday or family gathering. This silly, rhyming story follows a group of rambunctious cousins from table setting to dessert.
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Shooting at the Stars: The Christmas Truce of 1914
By John Hendrix (grades 3-5)
Shooting at the Stars is the moving story of a young British soldier on the front lines during World War I who experiences an unforgettable Christmas Eve. In a letter home to his mother, he describes how, despite fierce fighting earlier from both sides, Allied and German soldiers ceased firing and came together on the battlefield to celebrate the holiday. They sang carols, exchanged gifts and even lit Christmas trees.
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Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite
By Anna Harwell Celenza (grades 3-5)
Duke Ellington and his collaborator, Billy Strayhorn, transformed the Nutcracker Suite into a jumpin’ jazz production. Duke and Billy, inspired by their travels and by musical styles past and present, infused the composition with Vegas glitz, Hollywood glamour and even a little New York jazz. CD recording of the Ellington/Strayhorn composition is included.
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‘Twas NochebuenaBy Roseanne Thong (preschool-grade 2)
It’s Christmas Eve, and you’re invited to a Nochebuena celebration! Follow a family as they prepare to host a night filled with laughter, love and Latino tradition. Make tasty tamales and hang colorful adornos (decorations) on the walls. Gather to sing festive canciones (songs) while sipping champurrado (hot chocolate). After the midnight feast has been served and the last gifts have been unwrapped, it’s time to cheer, “Feliz Navidad, and to all a good night!”
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Christmas and Hanukkah Origami
By Ruth Owen (grades 3-6)
Readers can celebrate the holidays by making crafts the whole family will enjoy. This informative book shows readers how to use the traditional Japanese art of folding paper to make fun Christmas and Hanukkah decorations. Step-by-step instructions assure that readers at all levels will remain engaged and walk away with a unique holiday decoration.