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It has been too hot this summer to do much besides relax with a cool drink and a great book. Here are a few that I enjoyed recently.
The world is ending: Earth is weeks away from being swallowed by a black hole. After forty years together, husbands Don and Rodney are finally out of time. They depart Maine and head for Washington state with the goal of fulfilling a long-kept promise. We Burned So Bright by T. J. Klune (Fantasy Fiction Klune - New) is a heartfelt novel about the commitments we make to our loved ones, even when they tear our world apart.
Lillian Martin was the breakout star of The Midnight Show when it debuted in 1980. But by its third season, she was a recovering addict who disappeared abruptly after an altercation at a late-night cast party. Forty years later, Rolling Stone writer Madeline is determined to find out what happened to her comedy idol. The story of Lillian's rise and disappearance is told through Madeline's interviews with former cast members, Lillian's journal entries, and news stories. The Midnight Show by Lee Kelly and Jennifer Thorne (Mystery Fiction Kelly - New) is a fascinating look at fame and notoriety.
Jimmy Perrini is growing up in 1970s New Jersey. His life is close to the American ideal of the time, until it's not. Jimmy is introduced to new emotions, experiences, and people during the summer that follows his mother's death. Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta (Fiction Perrott - New) is rambling and feels leisurely until Perrotta deftly tugs all the threads at once and knots his story together. I gasped out loud as I realized what was coming just moments before I read it.
Duchess Anne of Brittany is desperately trying to create a plan to keep Brittany's sovereignty. France is eager to marry her to its king and make Brittany its conquest. When France sends an envoy to bring Anne to Paris, she cleverly distracts them with a unicorn hunt. Brittany's Broceliande Forest is said to be home to mythical creatures, and no one can resist the opportunity to bring home the most elusive beast. Anne doesn't believe unicorns still exist until she encounters one on the hunt. Her encounter seems to open passageways between the mortal realm and the Lost Lands. The Unicorn Hunters by Katherine Arden (Fantasy Fiction Arden - New) is a richly detailed tale told with ornate language.
Mark your calendars for New Ulm Film Society's Musical Films series on Tuesday, August 11, at 6 p.m. Adrian Lee will present Ghosts of the US-Dakota War of 1862 on Thursday, August 27, at 6 p.m. For more information on these programs or to request items, visit www.newulmlibrary.org or call 507-359-8331.
New Ulm Public Library is located at 17 North Broadway and is open Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-8 p.m. and Friday-Saturday from 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. We look forward to seeing you at the library.