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‘Faith’ follows 3 finding their own moral answers

FAITH, INTERRUPTED By Eric Lax Knopf, 288 pages, $26, hardcover This exploration of the effects of faith on three people asks all the right questions. Eric Lax, author of numerous … more

By John Davis
For The Decatur Daily | 5/19/13 | 230 views

‘Acrobat’ a fascinating account of circus history

THE ORDINARY ACROBAT: A Journey into the Wondrous World of the Circus, Past and Present By Duncan Wall Knopf, 308 pages, $26.95, hardcover Let me begin by saying that after seeing Circus … more

By Phyllis Rommens
For The Decatur Daily | 5/19/13 | 78 views

Books You Can Review

Call 256-340-2433 if you want to review a listed book. Books must be picked up Monday-Wednesday. Books will be held for pickup for two weeks, after which they will go back on the … more

5/19/13 | 54 views

Bestsellers

Fiction 1. “12th of Never” by James Patterson, Maxine Paetro (Little, Brown) 2. “The Hit” by David Baldacci (Grand Central Publishing) 3. “Whiskey Beach” … more

5/12/13 | 178 views

Books you can review

Call 256-340-2433 if you want to review a listed book. Books must be picked up Monday-Wednesday. Books will be held for pickup for two weeks, after which they will go back on the list. A CERTAIN … more

5/12/13 | 148 views

‘Controversy’ looks at powerful craft of political cartoonists

As anyone who followed the uproar over the “Mohammad Cartoons” knows, political cartoons cause controversy. more

By John Davis
For The Decatur Daily | 5/12/13 | 114 views

‘Leaves’ is intriguing, creative

Thomas Cook is an outstanding writer who brings this book to an end with all the pomp and circumstance of a roaring train entering the station. more

By Carolyn Brackin Orr
For The Decatur Daily | 5/12/13 | 127 views

‘Gun Guys’ creates a surprising discussion

The usefulness of this book doesn’t end with the last chapter. A postscript brings the story up to date, with mentions of the tragedies in Sandy Hook and Aurora. more

By Sparlan Orr
For The Decatur Daily | 5/5/13 | 271 views

‘War’ is thought-provoking, masterful

This is a readable, thought-provoking, masterful epic. We learn how close World War II came to ending quite differently. more

By John Davis
For The Decatur Daily | 5/5/13 | 138 views

Mom books get dark and funny

NEW YORK — These moms curse a lot, drink to excess, reveal scary truths and draw twisted little stick figures of their kids pooping and whining relentlessly. And this Mother’s Day, … more

By Leanne Italie
Associated Press | 5/5/13 | 189 views

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