by T Wilson | Oct 21, 2026 | Senior Book Break
“I Know This Much is True” by Wally Lamb This is the story of identical twin brothers, one of which is a paranoid schizophrenic. They are raised by a timid mother and a rough stepfather. As they grow up, Thomas is bullied, and Dominick is torn between being protective...
by T Wilson | Sep 22, 2026 | Senior Book Break
Senior Book Break Topic: Animals “Purring in the Light: Near Death Experiences of Cats” by Stephanie Samek, illustrated by Larry Ross This is a selection of short stories written by a former advertising executive called the “Cat Lady of Madison Avenue” because of her...
by T Wilson | Aug 24, 2026 | Senior Book Break
August 2026 “The Art of Flaneuring: How to Wander with Intention and Discover a Better Life” by Erika Owen In days gone by, it was a custom in some places to dress up, find your best hat and cane, and take an evening stroll, focusing on the beauty of life. This...
by T Wilson | Jul 27, 2026 | Senior Book Break
“Upstairs at the White House” by J.B. West with Mary Lynn Kotzis A memoir from the chief usher at the White House through six consecutive presidents and first ladies. He starts his employment with the Roosevelts and finds Eleanor to be a strong force of nature in...
by T Wilson | May 20, 2026 | Senior Book Break
The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner San Francisco, 1906, forms the backdrop for this story where life does not unfold as expected even before a devastating earthquake rocks the region. An unlikely trio of women are forced to unite to navigate the perils of...
by T Wilson | Apr 27, 2026 | Senior Book Break
Biography or Memoir I Never Met a Story I Didn’t Like: Mostly True Tall Tales by Todd Snider Singer-songwriter, Todd Snider, tells what he calls a “mostly true” story of his fun andeventful life with humor and kindness. Todd performed at many venues across the...
