Author Archives: Martha

About Martha

Martha is a Reference & Instruction Librarian and the liaison to the Biological Sciences, Computer Science, Languages and Literatures, Mathematics, and Physics Departments

Books by Mo Yan

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Martha

The author Mo Yan (which in Chinese means “Don’t Speak”), winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature 2012, is well-known in his birthplace, China, and worldwide. Of his over 20 works, he is best known in China and the United States for his book Red Sorguhm which was made into a Chinese movie of the same name. Continue reading →

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A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan

Posted on July 31, 2013 by Martha

In 2011, A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan won the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished fiction by an American author, preferably dealing with American life. Continue reading →

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Bombshell by Catherine Coulter

Posted on July 24, 2013 by Martha

Bombshell, which was released earlier this month, is a steamy, suspensful novel. It is the 17th book in a mystery series by Catherine Coulter. Continue reading →

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New Fantasy Fiction

Posted on July 15, 2013 by Martha

Are you a fan of fantasy ficton? If you are, you’ll be pleased to know that Andersen Library has many books in this genre and related sub-genres from the last year alone, either in the stacks or on order. Continue reading →

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What New Books Does the Library Have?

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Martha

Dying to read recent thriller, mystery, romance, sf, etc. fiction? Maybe biography, history, cookbooks or other nonfiction is more your style? Either way, there are ways to find out what recent or new materials the Andersen Library has. Continue reading →

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Second Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan

Posted on July 8, 2013 by Martha

This week the New York Times Combined Print and E-Book Fiction list and USA Today’s Best-Selling Books list are topped by Second Honeymoon by James Patterson and Howard Roughan, which debuted at the top of the lists. Continue reading →

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The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Martha

Soon it will be the Independence Day holiday, and, in addition to celebrating our country’s freedom and liberty, you might want to take some time in between the day’s picnic, the night’s fireworks, and whatever other plans you have, such … Continue reading →

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Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association

Posted on June 26, 2013 by Martha

As I write, the number six best seller on Amazon.com is nonfiction. It’s the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-5) by the American Psychiatric Association. Continue reading →

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The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Posted on June 18, 2013 by Martha

Another week, another book! This week I’m tackling The Washington Post paperback fiction bestsellers list, which is topped by The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. If you haven’t been to the movies lately you may be wondering at the … Continue reading →

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Inferno by Dan Brown

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Martha

Have you read Inferno by Dan Brown? It’s number one on the New York Times “Combined Print & E-Book Fiction” Best Sellers list right now and was last week too. Here are some ways to get it and find similar or related books to read. Continue reading →

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