Great Reads from the Reference Librarians | Perrot Memorial Library, Old Greenwich, CT

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	THE HEADMASTER'S DILEMMA, BY LOUIS AUCHINCLOSS [Fiction] In 1975 at a prestigious New England boarding school, the headmaster, Michael Sayer, is confronted by a real dilemma– a lawsuit brought by the parents of a young boy who is attacked by an upperclassman in the dormitory. Sayer has no support from the Chairman of the Board of Directors, who long has held a grudge against Michael. He encourages and supports the lawsuit as a way to ensure Michael’s downfall. It’s a story of good versus evil done as Auchincloss does best. A good tale.
	THE SOLDIER'S PEN: FIRSTHAND IMPRESSIONS OF THE CIVIL WAR, BY ROBERT E. BONNER [Non-Fiction] This is a marvelous collection of letters and drawings from the front lines of both sides of the Civil War. Some are funny, some are scathing, but all are gripping firsthand accounts. This collection gives the reader an intimate look at this terrible conflict.
	ON STRIKE FOR CHRISTMAS, BY SHEILA ROBERTS [Fiction] A fun, witty book about a group of women who meet for a knitting club and decide to organize and go on strike for Christmas. They all have their own complaints about how much work it is (and it always seems to be "women’s work" to make Christmas happen each year. Who does the shopping, the cleaning, the cooking, and gift wrapping if they are on strike? These ladies come up with a solution, but it may just backfire! Just a quick, fun read.
	THE DARING BOOK FOR GIRLS, BY ANDREA BUCHANAN and MIRIAM PESKOWITZ [Non-Fiction] We can’t just let the boys get away with all this inside info. This book contains everything any smart young lady should know. It gives rules for sports, how to make a “sit-upon,” and explains who Cleopatra was. How can we live without this book! {Or you can try The Dangerous Book for Boys}
	GARDEN SPELLS, BY SARAH ADDISON ALLEN [Fiction] Would you like to give yourself a gift? If so, please read this book. The best word to describe this novel is "fey." The Waverly women, Claire and Sydney, have unusual talents: Evanelle, an aunt, gives gifts to people long before they know they need them. Bay, Sydney’s young daughter, has a gift of knowing where things belong. There is a whole sub-story of the effects of flowers in food. Oh… and the apple tree! Did I mention that?
	SENTINEL OF THE SEAS: LIFE AND DEATH AT THE MOST DANGEROUS LIGHTHOUSE EVER BUILT, BY DENNIS M. POWERS [Non-Fiction] "Dragon Rocks" was the name given to a dangerous reef off the coast of Northern California. In 1865, 225 lives were lost when a side-wheeler struck the reef. The end result of this disaster was the construction of St. George Reef Lighthouse. This is the story of its construction and its intrepid keepers over the years.