The Complete Maus
by Art Spiegelman

Having read this many years ago in college, I picked it up again. It is a gripping account of Auschwitz and WW2 from the perspective of a Polish Jew. What sets MAUS apart is Spiegelman's use of the graphic novel style to tell the story. That, and his account of his father's experience, makes this a truly significant work in this significant era of history. Submitted by Michael

The Housemaid
by Freida McFadden

Excellent! This is the first book I read by this author and I loved it!!! Nina Winchester hires Millie to cook, clean, babysit and live in her exquisite home!!! Millie deals daily with Nina's mental illness and confusion, but cannot quit her job because she is an ex-con. This book is full of twists and turns that will leave you shocked!!! Submitted by Michelle

Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World
by Michael Pollan

For starters, it's a nice short audio book so you can easily listen whiled drinking your coffee. :)  Pollan does a great job considering caffeine as a drug and traces the history of it and the addictive nature of the product.  It really gives an interesting view on this very ubiquitous product, especially how he considers how our views and appreciations of it have changed over history and how caffeine is so present and accepted in society. Submitted by Michael

The Hunger
by Alma Katsu

Like many people, I’m fascinated by the story of the Donnor party. This book has a supernatural twist to it, and it added even more creepiness to what is already a disturbing tale. My only complaint is that there are too many main characters, and it was difficult to keep them all straight. But overall it’s a great book! Submitted by Kelly

Rabid: A Cultural History of the World's Most Diabolical Virus
by Bill Wasik

As the title suggests, it's a cultural history of rabies, including its placement in history, mythology, and culture. A particularly interesting chapter is the one that connects rabies, vampirism, and lycanthropy. The authors made a bit of a stretch connecting those, but it is an interesting take. Submitted by Michael

Last Twilight in Paris
by Pam Jenoff

I have read many books on World War ll & it's pitfalls but this one touched deeply! Three things made the difference: empathy for others despite personal pain, an awareness of other people's need & making a difference whether it is against all odds! Powerful characters, plot & wonderful writer!!! Submitted by Judith

The Next Mrs. Parrish
by Liv Constantine

Great book filled with lots of twists and turns you did not see coming! Submitted by Jodi