Kristin Mount Recommends

The Corrections
Jonathan Franzen
POPULAR PS 3556 .R352C67 2002

“A beautifully written adventure from multiple viewpoints. The Corrections made me think a great deal about all the different ways an event can be perceived, and why those with violently opposed opinions can all believe they're correct.”

Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant
Anne Tyler
POPULAR PS 3570 .Y45D5 2005

“An effective portrait artist captures the subtleties and dichotomies of a human personality. Anne Tyler is a master of portraiture with words. She develops unforgettable characters and finds beauty in their flaws in a way few other authors can.”

Shortcomings
Adrian Tomine
POPULAR PN 6727 .T64S56 2008

“Adrian Tomine knows how to tell a story with both visual and verbal economy. Both his ink lines and his words are simple and well chosen, allowing the stark exposure of the profound.”

When You Are Engulfed in Flames
David Sedaris
POPULAR PS 3569 .E314W48 2009

“I can't read this author's work in a public place because I laugh so hard that people wind up staring.”

The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society
Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows
POPULAR PS 3619 .H3365G84 2009

“A wonderful WWII era story written entirely as an exchange of letters.”

Human Anatomy for the Artist
Sarah Simblet
NC 760 .S585 2001

“A detailed anatomy book written for artists--not only in terms of subject matter, but also in terms of aesthetics. Aside from thorough explanations of anatomical structures that define the human form, readers also enjoy its clean design, lovely illustrations, and stunning photography.”

Figure Drawing for All It's Worth
Andrew Loomis
NC 765 .L6 2011

“Thorough and well thought-out lessons in figure drawing basics, complimented by fabulous retro-style illustrations. (The female nudes wear heels!) This book was out of print for years, but to the thrill of artists everywhere, it came back into print last May!"