Deb's Picks
Rain Gods- by James Lee Burke
Typical (i.e. good) James Lee Burke fare, but with all new characters and settings. Both of which the author does best. Although it's west Texas being described, you'd swear he'd lived here in AZ during at least one summer (and he still writes his books himself!).
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The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong- by Laurence J. Peter & Raymond Hull
First published 40 years ago, this one’s the original management “self-help” book. Told with humor, it’s all just as relevant today as it was in 1969 (or so Will tells me…). Whether it’s your first time or a refresher read, find out why “[every]one tends to rise to his level of incompetence”. The Peter Principle ($19.99, HarperBusiness, 978-0-0616-9906-1) is both a revelation and a fun, easy read.
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman- by Vanora Bennett
This historical fiction has it all - Sir Thomas More & family, 16th century art, intrigue, mystery, romance - all against a realistic English background (even Shakespeare gets thrown in).
Typical (i.e. good) James Lee Burke fare, but with all new characters and settings. Both of which the author does best. Although it's west Texas being described, you'd swear he'd lived here in AZ during at least one summer (and he still writes his books himself!).
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The Peter Principle: Why Things Always Go Wrong- by Laurence J. Peter & Raymond Hull
First published 40 years ago, this one’s the original management “self-help” book. Told with humor, it’s all just as relevant today as it was in 1969 (or so Will tells me…). Whether it’s your first time or a refresher read, find out why “[every]one tends to rise to his level of incompetence”. The Peter Principle ($19.99, HarperBusiness, 978-0-0616-9906-1) is both a revelation and a fun, easy read.
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Portrait of an Unknown Woman- by Vanora Bennett
This historical fiction has it all - Sir Thomas More & family, 16th century art, intrigue, mystery, romance - all against a realistic English background (even Shakespeare gets thrown in).
