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Poodie James
 By Doug Ramsey
Poodie James could have lived a pessimistic, reclusive life. He had many obstacles to overcome: deafness, weakness, and inability to speak clearly.  But Poodie had too much love inside of him; love for his town, his friends, and life.  A childhood disease had left an otherwise brilliant man at the mercy of the townspeople, who grew to love him.  He played with the local kids, taught them to swim, worked any job he could--and he thrived.  It seemed only one man in this Pacific Northwest town wanted Poodie gone: the mayor.  Set in a small railroad town along the Columbia River in the '30's and '40's, Ramsey's book reads like a classic.  Perhaps I was so drawn to this book because I've known a Poodie or two myself.  Never underestimate what's underneath an awkward exterior.  Based on a real man, the character Poodie James exuded optimism, love and ambition, even if the majority of the townspeople didn't know his true intellect.  Read this book!   We hope Doug Ramsey's first novel is the first of many to come.
 
The Art of Racing in the Rain

By Garth Stein  Author of How Evan Broke His Head and Other Secrets

What a book! When I try to describe the plot--that it's about a dog named Enzo telling the art_of_racing_in_the_rainstory of his master's life with his family and career--well, folks just look at me strangely.  But Garth Stein has created an absolute wonder, and after the first few pages the notion that the dog is telling this story is perfectly credible!  I will be singing the praises of The Art of Racing in the Rain to everyone who loves dogs or a good novel.

$23.95

Reviewed by Gayle Wingerter  

 

 
Dreamers of the Day
 By Mary Doria Russell

dreamers_of_the_dayWOW!  I love historical fiction, and this book delivers.  Agnes Shanklin, the naïve and constrained narrator, takes the reader from the early 1900’s, through the great influenza epidemic, World War I and across the sea to the Middle East, and finally home to Ohio, emerging as a strong and courageous woman.  I was amazed at what I learned about historic events and people through her fictional account.   Her vivid characterization and portrayal of human relationships, her lovely writing style, her factual understanding of the people and events, and her warm and funny wit—all these combine to make this THE BEST BOOK I HAVE READ IN QUITE SOME TIME. 

                                                     Reviewed by Gayle Wingerter

 
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