Library offers look at some new books
By NewsPress Now
New books are constantly added to the collection at the St. Joseph Public Library. These are just a handful of both fiction and nonfiction books that can be checked out. They are available at the St. Joseph Public Library, at other Missouri Evergreen libraries, or from one of the SJPL eContent vendors. Visit the library’s catalog at sjpl.missourievergreen.org to find these or other great books to enjoy.
“Bone on Bone: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Guide to Avoiding Surgery and Healing Pain Naturally” by Meredith Warner. Warner’s premise is that the positive lifestyle recommended for daily health applies to orthopedic issues and recovery times. She feels surgery may be suggested too quickly as an answer in this country. We have been conditioned to ask for a pill rather than take the time to do the work to heal ourselves. The book includes an appendix that is a vast list of vitamins and supplements with their benefits, food sources, daily dosages and warnings.
“The Comprehensive Guide to Wall Pilates for Seniors: Low Impact Workouts that Safely Enhance Strength, Flexibility, Mobility, Posture, and Balance” by Katherine Harmeen and John Ok. Can’t afford expensive gym or equipment? All you need is a wall. Printed in large text with an explanation of what each exercise is useful for in your life. Core strength, stress reduction, flexibility, bone health, balance and more energy are addressed as possible goals. The included safety checklist promotes good habits while exercising. A four-week program is presented with six alternative workouts. Resources and suggestions for support to keep you motivated are included.
“Lies and Weddings” by Kevin Kwan. By the author of “Crazy Rich Asians,” this book starts with a teaser scene and then proceeds to romp through decadent lives while trying to save an old family from bankruptcy through marriage. Mama’s plan to salvage the family through the marriages of her three children to wealthy partners does not run smoothly. Greatly complicating the mother’s plan is the fact that son Rufus has had the ill grace to fall in love with a lady of no wealth.
“Has Anyone Seen Charlotte Salter?” by Nicci French. Detective Inspector Maud O’Connor is sent to unravel the 30-year-old mystery of the disappearances of Charlotte Salter and Duncan Ackerly. The return to town of Duncan’s son Morgan to create a podcast based on the incident stirs the pot anew and results in DI O’Connor taking over the investigation. What really happened to Charlotte and Duncan? Murder/suicide? Revenge for an affair? Or something other than an obvious answer? Why was only Charlotte mentioned in the book title? You’ll have to read the book to find out!
“Bear” by Julia Phillips. Outwardly, a book about two sisters living on an island and taking care of their dying mother, “Bear” is perhaps a modern fairytale. Like fairy tales of old, “Bear” has magical moments, brooding mood, misfortune, opposing personalities and a mixture of reality and the mystical. Reviews of this book are diverse. One could question if the reviewers read the same book BUT they all thought it was special, out of the ordinary and a worthwhile read.
