Back to Staff Recs

Joe S.	Gone Tomorrow by P.F. Kluge November 2008 “Offbeat tale of academia told in alternate flashbacks and scenes set in present. Why does a renowned novelist leave the main stage for an obscure Ohio university? Why does he remain for decades without publishing his long-promised new book? Is the book a myth or a long work in progress? These and other questions are resolved in a moving examination of the effects of the past, man-woman relationships, the rewards of teaching and the nature of happiness.”	Fiction
	Not Rated:

Joe S.	The Story of Edgar Sawtelle June 2008 by David Wroblewski "An extraordinary novel that defies easy classification.  A deft combination of adventure, family conflict and enduring love, this book creates a world will linger in your mind and has the earmarks of a classic."	Fiction
	Not Rated:

Joe S.	Silesian Station by David Downing May 2008 "A sequel to Zoo Station, this excellent novel again features conflicted journalist, John Russell, striving to protect his family and lover by playing Nazi espionage agents against their Russian rivals as World War II grows closer to Berlin.  Rich in atmosphere and memorable characters."	Fiction
	Not Rated:

Joe S.	Then We Came to the End Februrary 2008 by Joshua Ferris "An offbeat story about a group of eccentric creative types struggling to survive a downsizing at a Chicago ad agency.  Captures the atmosphere of office rumor, gossip and infighting.  Funny but at times oddly touching, it describes the sometimes bizarre ways people behave under pressure."	Fiction
	Not Rated:

  Watch “Authors Revealed with Becky Anderson”
on NCTV Channel 17’s “ Naperville Connection.”
Every day at 7:30 am , 12 noon , 6 & 9 p.m.
NOW with streaming video on www.nctv17.com