” ‘People have abandoned their loved ones for much less than you’ve been through,’ Mira Bartók is told at her mother’s memorial service. It’s a poignant observation about the relationship between Mira, her sister, and their mentally ill mother. This beautiful and compassionate memoir is about growing up with a schizophrenic mother.”—Doreen, Chapter One Book …
“This is a heart-wrenching novel about a young Lithuanian girl during WWII who was taken in the middle of the night to a Soviet labor camp with the rest of her family. It’s an eerie, well-written book for young adult readers (ages 12 and up).”—Doreen, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT, where Mara also says: …
“If you want to read a great novel about the “California Experience,” be sure to pick up one by an author named Steinbeck. This one by John’s son, Thomas, is as intense and gripping as his father’s work. The novel weaves together history and mystery from two fascinating eras and offers suspense up to the …
“The Nobel Prize-winning poet’s latest yummy collection of poetry. Deceptively simple, yet profound in the best Polish tradition. This bi-lingual edition will enchant you while allowing you to work on your Polish.” —Shawn, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
“The power of words is like a curiously strong mint . . . You don’t need very many to have a powerful impact! These stories are all told in 25 words or less, but between the lines, there is enough plot to fill a novel!—Mara Lynn, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
“A wonderful memoir from the Western High Plains of Montana. Honest and at times humorous, the author gives us a view of three generations of farmers.” —Doreen, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT Author Ruth McLaughlin will read at Chapter One March 30.
“Melanie Benjamin’s Alice I Have Been is a richly woven fictional account of the life of the girl who became Alice in Wonderland. It’s a mystery, and a love story, that follows Alice into adulthood after both tragic and wonderful experiences. I loved this creative and well-written book.”—Doreen Pierson, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
“Kevin’s photography is a poignant backdrop to his journeys. This is one of those stories and one of those writers that is hard to forget. I admit to a bit of a crush.”—Mara Lynn, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
“Doig brings 1919 Butte to life with Whistling Season’s Morrie Morris in this novel that is truly Ivan at his best. Alternative title for this book is Word Song–I loved it!” —Maire, Chapter One Book Store, Hamilton, MT
