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  The Longest Road - Overland in...

  Philip Caputo

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  From a Pulitzer Prize winner, “[an] engaging travelogue of a remarkable journey packed with plenty of intriguing tidbits for armchair travelers” (TheBoston Globe). 
   
  Standing on a wind-scoured island off the Alaskan coast, Philip Caputo marveled that its Inupiat Eskimo schoolchildren pledge allegiance to the same flag as the children of Cuban immigrants in Key West, six thousand miles away. And a question began to take shape: How does the United States, peopled by every race on earth, remain united? Caputo resolved to drive from the nation’s southernmost point to the northernmost point reachable by road, talking to everyday Americans about their lives and asking how they would answer his question. 
   
  So it was that in 2011, Caputo, his wife, and their two English setters made their way in a truck and classic trailer from Key West, Florida, to Deadhorse, Alaska, covering 16,000 miles. He spoke to everyone from a West Virginia couple saving souls to a Native American shaman and taco entrepreneur. What he found is a story that will entertain and inspire readers as much as it informs them about the state of today’s United States, the glue that holds us all together, and the conflicts that could cause us to pull apart. 
   
  “Pure joy. The Longest Road is the best thing to come along since Blue Highways and Travels with Charley.” —Doug Stanton, New York Times–bestselling author of In Harm’s Way 
   
  “Caputo snares reading devotees of a classic American theme, the road trip.” —Booklist, starred review 
   
  “Always engaging and frequently reassuring.” —Publishers Weekly 
   
  “[Caputo] keeps the narrative moving with his observant eye and mordant sense of humor.” —The New York Times Book Review

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  Sports Byline: Jeff Gordon

  Ron Barr

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  4-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion Jeff Gordon drove for 23 seasons. Considered one of the best drivers of all time, Gordon is third all-time with 93 wins in his career. In this interview, he discusses how he got into racing, his career and his book Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny.

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  The Olive Farm Series - The...

  Carol Drinkwater

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  The acclaimed actress and author recounts her new life on a French olive farm, in this collection of three “good-humored and well-written” memoirs (The Washington Post).The Olive Farm After falling in love with Provence, actress Carol Drinkwater and her film-producer fiancé, Michel, decide to purchase an abandoned farm near Cannes. Inspired but inexperienced, they begin fixing up the ten-acre property as they meet quirky locals, puzzle through France’s legal bureaucracy, and explore nearby Mediterranean islands.The Olive Season As newlyweds Carol and Michel settle into marriage, they experience the glamor of southern France with its aristocratic dinner parties and the world-renowned Cannes film festival—as well as the dirt-caked, sunbaked life of farmers. Carol also shares her hopes and fears as she anticipates motherhood in this alternately entertaining and emotionally poignant memoir.The Olive Harvest When Carol and Michel return to Provence, they face a season of great difficulty. The farm is suffering from drought, and wild boars have been destroying the fences. But there are bigger problems to come when an accident in Monte Carlo leaves Michel barely functional. As he recuperates, Carol must face challenges of all kinds—and hope that in the end, nature will provide.

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  The Tartan Pimpernel

  Donald Caskie

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  This is the remarkable story of Donald Caskie, minister of the Scots Kirk in Paris at the time of the German invasion of France in 1940. Although he had several opportunities to flee, Caskie stayed behind to help establish a network of safe houses and escape routes for Allied soldiers and airmen trapped in occupied territory. This was dangerous work, and despite the constant threat of capture and execution, Caskie showed enormous resourcefulness and courage as he aided thousands of servicemen to freedom. Finally arrested and interrogated, he was sentenced to death at a Nazi show-trial, and it was only through the intervention of a German pastor that he was saved.
  After the war, Caskie returned to the Scots Kirk, where he served as minister until 1960. This inspiring story of selfless commitment to others in the face of extreme adversity is the legacy of a truly brave man.

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  Whatever it Takes

  Fintan O'Toole, Richie Hogan

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  Richie Hogan stands among the legends of hurling, a seven-time All- Ireland senior medallist and a recipient of multiple individual awards. With Kilkenny hurling in his blood, Richie didn't just dream of greatness – he relentlessly pursued it. Every day, he strategised on how to reach the pinnacle of the sport he cherished and, once there, how to remain at the top.
  Richie's illustrious career brought him moments of profound triumph and heart-wrenching defeat. But his success was no accident; it was the result of unwavering focus. Every decision – from his education to his career and lifestyle – was shaped by his dedication to hurling.
  In this candid account, Richie unveils the story of his extraordinary journey. He shares his obsession with upholding the highest standards in the Kilkenny team under the legendary Brian Cody, the defining moments on the field, and the challenges and injuries that almost derailed his path. This is an unflinching look inside one of the greatest hurling teams ever assembled, as told by one of its most iconic leaders.

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  Dubliners

  James Joyce

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  Masterful short stories about life in Dublin at the turn of the century, by James Joyce. (Summary by Hugh McGuire)

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