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Her Honor: My Life on the Bench...What Works, What's Broken, and How to Change It by LaDoris Hazzard Cordell My rating: 4 of 5 stars Behind the scenes look at the judicial system at work from the eyes of a judge. Well written with compelling stories of. actual cases that Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell presided over. I was particularly interested in her well thought out suggestions for overhaul of the legal system. View all my reviews

Damnation Spring by Ash Davidson My rating: 4 of 5 stars An environmental novel of immense proportions. This books had elements of family drama, greed, the economic effects of logging, environmental poisoning, conservation and so much more. So many topics to discuss and think about. View all my reviews

On Animals by Susan Orlean My rating: 4 of 5 stars 16 essays on animals ranging from chicken to whales and even taxidermy. Fascinating to read the interactions and history between humans and animals. Fun read. View all my reviews

The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World by Matt Kracht My rating: 4 of 5 stars After reading The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of North America by the same author, I had to follow up and read The Field Guide to Dumb Birds of the Whole Stupid World. Same premise. Sprinkled in among the sarcasm and language are some interesting facts about the birds. Certainly not for the easily offended. I read this book with a smile. View all my reviews

Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead My rating: 4 of 5 stars This book is a family saga, a tribute to Harlem in the 60's, and a story of race and power. A real multilayered story perfect for discussion. View all my reviews

Brothers on Three by Abe Streep My rating: 4 of 5 stars Family, school, community and racism challenges all brought to light in a great and thoughtful book about basketball. "Ball is life" View all my reviews

What Kind of Woman by Kate Baer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Wow! View all my reviews

Staples + 5: 100 Simple Recipes to Make the Most of Your Pantry by Tanorria Askew My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book is filled with so many recipes that are especially helpful when you think you have nothing in the house to eat. Using common staple ingredients I already have in the house plus a few (5) others I can create a delicious yet simple dish. View all my reviews