Winds of Dune

Winds of Dune. by Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. Tor Books. 2009

Reviewed by Library Patron

If you like to read about Frank Herbert's world of Dune than "Winds of Dune" might be just the thing for you. It's written by his son Brian Herbert and Kevin J. Anderson. It takes place immediately following "Dune Messiah" and before "Children of Dune" is set to begin. (Both by Frank Herbert) The authors have done a wonderful job of helping to fill in gaps in the life of Paul Atreides, also known as Muad 'Dib. We are treated to stories of Paul's youth, aiding in our understanding of how he came to be Emperor of the Known Universe. The duo of writers have also fleshed out the other characters as well helping to create a fuller image of the world of Dune and it's inhabitants. As an avid "Dune" fan, it's nice to have Brian and Kevin scouring Frank's notes so that the humble reader might have more of the dots connected creating a much larger, brighter picture for us.

The Time Traveler's Wife

Time Traveler's Wife. by Audrey Niffennegger. 2003 Reviewed by Patron Ali Dyche

This book is unique in the sense that it covers many genres at once. It is the story of a man who can travel through time due to a genetic twist, so it's sci-fi/fantasy right? Yet it also is about his wife and what she goes through and their enduring love, so it is as well, a romance. I kept finding myself laughing throughout the story at dating anecdotes and such, so, is it humor too? And was it drama that caused the tears to roll at just the right times? A truly all encompassing and well written novel. Cheers to Audrey Niffennegger and her debut!

Tracy Kidder 's Surviving in the City, Against All Odds

This looks like a very good book for the book club . I have it on order and can say more after I have actually read it .But all the reviews indicate that it is a multileveled book of a real story that had to be told .
Thanks, Beth Mackey