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Mark Dunn _arkj_unn — I love memoirs, and this one was in the same genre as my favorite author, Augusten Burroughs...crazy mother, crazy upbringing, but with heartfelt humor

Jacob Tabla drtabla648b — This nonfiction book about a librarian's experiences at a branch library in a city outside of LA is a fun, quick read. At first, the choppy writing style was difficult to enjoy, but I found myself giving in the rhythm and dry humor. I love that the author in awe of the fact that libraries exist with such an unlikely mission--to give away books to anyone who promises to bring them back. The author is male and gives a little bit of insight on gender politics in a female-dominated field. The discussions of race are not particularly nuanced, but do provide a perspective on working in a public institution in a neighborhood where racial diversity, and at times tension, is an everyday challenge. My favorite example is a section on possible racial violence on Cinco de Mayo: "On the morning of May fifth, we get a few e-mails at the library that tell us the city's official position on gangbanging, loaded automatic weapons, and potential race war. The city is unequivocally against it" (p.138). As someone who frequents Boston's Central Library and a Boston branch library, I can't help but love stories about the craziness that takes place in libraries. And then there's the confession of the library's secret shame...

Ahmed Wùrie awurie11 — A powerful Holocaust story. This is a YA (Young Adult) book that has great cross-appeal to adult readers. I selected it for my 13 year old daughter. I read it after she did and I enjoyed discussing the story with her. Having read several non-fiction books dealing with various aspects of the Holocaust, I found this one filled a void for me. The story, narrated by a very clever and funny Death, revolves around a young girl who is sent to live with foster parents in Germany during WWII. On the way, her younger brother dies. The young girl develops a penchant for stealing books and eventually, her new family hides a Jewish man in their home. The story-telling is rich, the characters multidimensional. They stayed with me long after I read the last page.