Book Buzz: The Immortalists

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin

The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin It’s halfway through a humid summer in 1969 on New York City’s Lower East Side, and the four Gold siblings are restless. There is no air-conditioning in the house, and life seems to be happening to everyone else but them. Kids are getting wasted at Woodstock, there is rioting outside … Read more

Book Buzz: The Turtle of Oman

The Turtles of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye

The Turtle of Oman by Naomi Shihab Nye When news headlines emphasize violence and strife, it can be comforting to engross oneself in a “gentle read,” and Naomi Shihab Nye’s delightful novel The Turtle of Oman fills the bill. Although intended for a grade-school audience, it’s appropriate for adult readers, too, particularly those who enjoy learning about … Read more