Once Upon a River by Bonnie Jo Campbell
Margo Crane is a sixteen-year-old girl who, after the death of her father, leaves home for life on the Stark River armed with a few supplies, a biography of Annie Oakley. Her mission is to find her estranged mother, but the dangerous journey on the river is where she learns the most. ~July 1
Ours to Master and to Own by Immanuel Ness and Dario Azzellini
Ours to Master and to Own focuses on the struggles of unions going back through history about the tradition of wage earners organizing themselves by creating democratic self-management. The authors are experts in political science. Ness, is a professor of political science at Brooklyn College, City University of New York while Azzellini is an experience documentary document and political scientist at Johannes Kepler University in Linz. ~July 1
Raoul Walsh: The True Adventures of Hollywood’s Legendary Director by Marilyn Ann Moss
Raoul Walsh may have started out as an actor, but his true calling was directing in the golden age of filmmaking. He worked with Humphrey Bogart, James Cagney, Errol Flynn and Marlene Dietrich. He also discovered The Duke himself, John Wayne. Moss writes his first full length biography spanning his entire career in the movie business.
All In by Gene Chizik
All In chronicles the journey Gene Chizik, who went from the 5-19 coach of Iowa State to the undefeated AP SEC Coach of the Year of the 2010 National Champion Auburn Tigers in two short years. The book is filled with stories from Chizik’s controversial coach career ranging from his department from Iowa State and his criticized start at Auburn. The book promises to be an inspirational read for all readers – football fans or not. ~ July 5
A Dance with Dragons (A Song of Ice and Fire #5) by George R. R. Martin
The new book in “A Song of Ice and Fire” will coincide nicely with the finale of the HBO series “Game of Thrones.” Those new to the books will be able to get a good dose of the fantasy tale between the TV seasons. The series has earned international acclaim. ~July 12
Inside Scientology by Janet Reitman
The New Yorker had an excellent article telling Paul Haggis’ story with Scientology. Inside Scientology was brought up within that story to corroborate some of the details of the Purification Rundown, which is performed to remove body toxins that form a “biochemical barrier to spiritual well-being.” Scientology is a controversial subject, due to the many powerful people that subscribe to the beliefs. This book is guaranteed to rock the boat based on the previews alone. Look for a full review in an upcoming issue of Salem Weekly.
~July 5
