The Zookeeper’s Wife by Diane Ackerman

For me, The Zookeeper’s Wife did not quite “read like fiction,” as some have suggested. It was, however, a compelling account of real events. Cherry Hill Library Patron HH

The Hotel Riviera by Elizabeth Adler

While The Hotel Riviera was, as promised, an engaging beach read, I found it a bit too light and formulaic. The very detailed descriptions always made me think of restaurant and vacation reviews. Cherry Hill Library Patron HH

The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency by Alexander McCall Smith

From the beginning, I found myself completely and joyfully wrapped up in Alexander McCall Smith’s quaint and quirky Botswana. His colorful characters jumped from the pages, bringing to life their captivating tale. I closed the book with a smile, eager to continue the journey with the next installment of the series. Cherry Hill Library Patron [...]

Mrs. Pollifax, Innocent Tourist by Dorothy Gilman

Even if you’ve read this series previously, Gilman’s “innocent,” smart Mrs. Pollifax (yes, she is both!) captures your heart. Somehow, it becomes credible that an ordinary “old lady” from Connecticut travels to the deserts of Jordan. Gilman writes of the indomitable human spirit. Cherry Hill Library Patron AO

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Society by Mary Ann Shaffer & Anne Barrows

Set in 1946, author Juliet Ashton, about to engage in a book tour for her novel based on columns she wrote during the war, receives a request from Guernsey for information on finding a bookstore in London. Guernsey no longer has bookstores! The story unfolds through a charming, exciting, & informative correspondence. Sweeps you up and [...]

Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson

Plow through or skip the elaborate prose at the start and follow the undauntable hero of this nonfiction tale that will bring your spirits beyone the summit of the K2 peak in Pakistan. Greg (mountain climber) and Oliver (journalist) recount how Greg comes to build schools for Muslim girls. Read it, even if you think [...]

The Pig Comes to Dinner by Joseph Caldwell

The story of a pig, ghosts, a haunted castle, newleyweds, and mayhem, all wrapped up in an Irish tale. Newleyweds from two clans come together to stop an age-old feud. The story unfolds as they find out the real reason the feud started, and how to end it. Cherry Hill Library Patron JK

The Whole Death Catalog by Harold Schechter

The Whole Death Catalog not only provides practical information, but also tries to cover most of the world’s fascination with death. It may seem like a grim subject, but it is a fascinating look into the many ways mankind has tried to resolve and live with our inevitable demise. Cherry Hill Library Patron JK

Here at the End of the World We Learn to Dance by Lloyd Jones

A 3- minute affair that crosses 3 continents and 3 generations! Paul & Louise are thrown together when Paul is mistaken for a German during WWI, and Louise decides to help him flee. They hide in a cave where, to pass the time, he dicides to teach her the tango–an event that will affect them for [...]