! My name is Irene Taylor and I am very happy to be taking over this topic. This has always been a favorite topic of mine and I am very pleased to be able to continue Kathy's mission to bring wonderful books to you each month.
All material published prior to October 16, 2002 is under the copyright of Kathy Kehrli. Her articles will remain available, and I will be adding my own.
I'd like to leave Kathy's words of welcome here as I take over this topic. Please also visit Great Books for more articles on some books you may have missed.
"Welcome to 'Books You May Have Missed.' We all know the cost of books has sky-rocketed. My goals are to bring you the best books at the best prices and to introduce you to some gems you might have missed the first time around." - Kathy Kehrli
As more anthologies become available I'll post them here. Help keep Suite101 free!
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Dec 11, 2004
Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour: A Review
I've just finished reading a great book. If you are looking for some fun, entertaining reading this holiday season, be sure to check out Millard Fillmore, Mon Amour a novel by John Blumenthal.
Aug 1, 2004
Getting a Grip on Children's Lit: A Sneak Preview
School is about ready to start, and all of you parents and teachers out there are probably looking for some great books for your children to get the new school year started off right.
Apr 15, 2004
Mentors, Masters and Mrs. MacGregor
When I was ready to retire from my 25-year teaching career, the mother of one of my students gave me a book called Mentors, Masters and Mrs. MacGregor. Along with it was a wonderful note of appreciation for things I had done to help her children.
This book is a wonderful ...
Feb 29, 2004
A New Way to Find Great Books
Hello everyone and welcome to the new home for Books You May Have Missed. This topic is now a part of the Suite University Community, and will have a new purpose - besides letting you know about those great books that you may have missed.
Jan 25, 2004
Bestsellers for a cold winter day...
If you’re like me, you’re happy to stay home on these cold winter days curled up with a great book and enjoying hot cocoa and a fire!
Dec 19, 2003
The Da Vinci Code
I just finished one of the best books I’ve ever read – The Da Vinci Code by Dan Brown. This best-seller, 36 weeks on the New York Times best-seller list and counting, has captured the imagination of readers everywhere – me included.
Nov 5, 2003
Silent Spring: by Rachel Carson
I first read Rachel Carson's landmark book, Silent Spring, about 15 years ago. I was especially interested as my brother-in-law was very involved with pesticides in his job. What I picked up to read as a reference and source of information surprisingly became one of the best books I had ever
...Sep 20, 2003
Anna Quindlen: Object Lessons
I love Anna Quindlen. Do you know her? Some thoughts on this Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist and her first novel, Object Lessons.
Aug 1, 2003
What's Wrong with Dorfman?
A review of the new novel, just re-released, "What's Wrong with Dorfman" by John Blumenthal.
Jul 1, 2003
Where the Heart Is: A Book Review
When I first adopted this topic, I was very pleasantly surprised to hear from Mary Alward, editor of the Canadian Tourism, Travel, and Culture topic here at Suite 101. She is a fan of Kathy's topic, and she very generously offered a guest article.
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A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith (6 msgs)
Some Books You May Have Missed (5 msgs)
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