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Interesting Books for Seniors

November 27, 2012 by

If you’re looking for your next book to read, we’ve compiled an array of interesting suggestions that will get you informed and entertained in no-time! Check out the list below:

The New Retirement: The Ultimate Guide to the Rest of Your Life by Jan Cullinane and Cathy Fitzgerald — This fascinating and informative read presents all your options for retirement, from exotic travel to close-to-home volunteerism. In addition, you'll also learn how to Assess Your Estate, Make Money Last, Gauge Your Biological (not chronological) Age. This book truly teaches you how to retire right and enjoy the rest of your years.

American Nightingale: The Story of Frances Slanger, Forgotten Heroine of Normandy by Bob Welch – If you’re a history buff, this book is for you. This outstanding biography tells that tale of Frances Slanger, a battlefield nurse during WWII. Slanger, despite facing anti-Semitism and the objections of her own family, rose to her true potential. This inspiring book is a must-read.

Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine by John Abramson, M.D – For anyone who’s interested in their health and wellness, this book will captivate you. Written by an award winning doctor on the faculty at Harvard Medical School, this book uncovers the truth about the American medical system. In clear, easy to understand language, Abramson explains how the corporate takeover of clinical research and medical practice is negatively affecting the health of  Americans.

Moving On: A Practical Guide to Downsizing the Family Home by Paul and Sarah Edwards – This entertaining, witty guidebook will teach you how to Get Rid of Stuff, Keep The Memories, Maintain the Family Peace, and finally Get On With Your Life. By offering practical suggestions, this book will serve to keep you sane as you move toward a simpler, downsized home environment.

 

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Five Debut Novelists To Put On Your Reading List

January 18, 2012 by
The publishing industry may be in turmoil right now, but that hasn’t stopped the latest crop of intrepid emerging fiction writers from making their mark. Here are five bright new voices, each with a debut novel published in 2011, to look out for in the coming years:
 
Justin Torres, author of We the Animals
This debut novel, which tells a gripping coming-of-age story centered around three brothers, announces the arrival of a skilled and innovative new writer. Torres has already garnered a number of literary honors, including a Stegner Fellowship in Fiction at Stanford, and the rave reviews of We the Animals mark him as a novelist to watch.
 
Kevin Wilson, author of The Family Fang
Wilson’s The Family Fang, which chronicles the adventures of a theatrical family, has already been optioned by Nicole Kidman for a feature film. This fast-paced, funny novel tells the story of eccentric performance artists Caleb and Camille Fang and their two children. Wilson combines black comedy with human pathos in an unforgettable way. 
 
Tea Obreht, author of The Tiger’s Wife
Not only did Obreht’s The Tiger’s Wife earn her a spot on The New Yorker’s best American fiction writers under forty list, the book was also a National Book Award Finalist in 2011. The Tiger’s Wife, tells the story of Natalia, a young doctor working in a Balkan orphanage by the sea. Obreht weaves a narrative dense with unforgettable images, characters, and connections across time. 
 
Chad Harbach, author of The Art of Fielding
Harbach’s The Art of Fielding has generated a significant amount of buzz and critical praise. The novel centers on college baseball star Henry Skrimshander as he strives toward his dream of achieving Big League stardom. Harbache’s refined prose and vivid characters distinguish him as an up-and-coming writer to put your must-read list. 
 
Eleanor Henderson, author of Ten Thousand Saints
Henderson’s Ten Thousand Saints landed on a lot of high-ranking lists this past year, including the New York Times Book Review’s Top 10 Books of 2011 list and O Magazine’s Top 5 Fiction list. The novel, set in the 1980’s, explores the life of a young man who moves from Vermont to New York after his best friend dies of a drug over-dose. After reading Ten Thousand Saints, you’ll eagerly anticipate more from this exciting new writer.
 
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