How the Beatles Rocked the Kremlin: The Untold Story of a Noisy Revolution, by Leslie Woodhead During the Cold War, Nikita Khrushchev is reported, in various versions, as threatening that…
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Recommended Reads: Maggie Hope Mystery Series features WWII heroine
Maggie Hope Mystery Series, by Susan Elia MacNeal You can dive into this growing series of books with any of the three books, but don’t cheat yourself out of any…
Recommended Reads: ‘Dog Heroes of September 11th’ a stirring account of canine courage
Dog Heroes of September 11th: A Tribute to America’s Search and Rescue Dogs, by Nona Kilgore Bauer This wonderful book presents profiles in courage for the many search dogs who…
Recommended Reads: Book highlights words of wisdom from Yogi Berra
When You Come to a Fork in the Road, Take It! by Yogi Berra, with Dave Kaplan Yogi Berra was a 15-time All Star baseball catcher, winning the American League…
Recommended Reads: ‘Out of the Easy’ a gripping tale with characters you’ll care about
Out of the Easy, by Ruta Sepetys Can you have family outside of your blood family? Do you drive your destiny? This book answers these questions as the character Josie…
Recommended Reads: The life and times of jazz great Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington A Life of Music, by Eve Stwertka Pianist, composer, bandleader, show business genius, and ambassador of cool for his country, Duke Ellington was all this. The author writes…
Recommended Reads: Just in time for football season, ‘Coming Back Stronger’ a tale of determination
Coming Back Stronger, by Drew Brees In the final game of 2005 San Diego Charger Quarterback, Drew Brees seriously injured his throwing shoulder. Very likely it would be a career-ending…
Recommended Reads: ‘Prayer of the Dragon’ a murder mystery set in Tibet
Prayer of the Dragon, by Eliot Pattison This book will transport you and immerse you into the geography and culture of Tibet, and it will give you a mystery to…
Recommended Reads: ‘Hemingway’s Girl’ historical fiction about author’s life in Key West
Hemingway’s Girl, by Erika Robuck Ernest Hemingway as a character in a novel. That’s intriguing. This historical fiction is about Ernest Hemingway in Key West with his second wife and…
Recommended Reads: ‘Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore’ fun, humorous mystery
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore, by Robin Sloan If you’re looking for a fun and humorous read with a mystery to solve, this is it. This is a modern day quest…
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Recommended Reads: ‘Prodigal Daughter’ a timeless page turner about politics and the presidency
The Prodigal Daughter, by Jeffrey Archer American politics, pursuit of happiness and the American way are all wrapped up in this moving family saga. I love this story of ambition…
Recommended Reads: Enjoy slice of life in ‘Bread Alone,’ ‘The Baker’s Apprentice’
“Bread Alone” and “The Baker’s Apprentice,” by Judith Ryan Hendricks Reading Bread Alone will give you that same warm and peaceful feeling you get the moment you catch the scent…
Recommended Reads: Book highlights Sir Winston’s Churchill’s other talent — painting
Sir Winston Churchill His Life and His Paintings, by David Coombs with Minnie Churchill “Many people don’t realize that Winston Churchill’s greatest pastime was painting,” says Minnie Churchill, who is…
Recommended Reads: A House In Fez
By Wendy Kendall A House In Fez, by Suzanna Clarke Are you planning a home remodel, perhaps summer garden landscaping or are you in the midst of some spring sprucing?…
Recommended Reads: ‘Fooling Houdini’ a magical tale
By Wendy Kendall “Fooling Houdini: Magicians, Mentalists, Math Geeks and the Hidden Powers of the Mind” by Alex Stone There’s nothing up my sleeve but a recommendation for a spellbinding…
Recommended Reads: ‘Take the Stairs — 7 Steps to Achieving True Success’
By Wendy Kendall “Take the Stairs — 7 Steps to Achieving True Success” by Rory Vaden Given the choice, do you take the stairs or the escalator? Rory Vaden tells…
Recommended Reads: ‘Last Train to Memphis’ traces life of Elvis Presley
By Wendy Kendall “Last Train to Memphis – The Rise of Elvis Presley” by Peter Guralnik I’m All Shook Up after reading this comprehensive biography about the rise of a…
Recommended Reads: John Grisham’s ‘Playing for Pizza’ a delight
By Wendy Kendall “Playing for Pizza,” by John Grisham Italy, and the spring and first love all together should suffice to make the gloomiest person happy. –Bertrand Russell A rare…
Recommended Reads: ‘From Baghdad, With Love’ will touch your heart
By Wendy Kendall “From Baghdad, With Love” by Lieutenant Colonel Jay Kopelman with Melinda Roth The power of love in unlikely places will surprise you and touch your heart. Puppy…
Recommended Reads: Thereby Hangs a Tale… Cheryl Strayed’s ‘Wild’
Editor’s note: My Edmonds News is pleased to introduce this new column, “Recommended Reads.” By Wendy Kendall “Wild” is a story of transformation. It’s a story of how one person…