Birds Of A Feather

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One makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the... (more)

One makes colorful paper collages; the other, intricate environments out of found objects. And yet Susan L. Roth and the remarkable bowerbird are truly birds of a feather. Sibert Medalist Susan L. Roth is like a bowerbird, a small black bird found in Australia and New Guinea that builds elaborate structures from various materials they find near their habitats. Though Susan creates books to attract readers and bowerbirds build bowers to attract a mate, both get their ideas from the world around them and the materials they find. Both love colors. No two of their respective creations are alike. And most importantly, both Susan and the bowerbirds aspire for their finished works to be greater than the sum of their parts. Complete with engaging backmatter and dazzling artwork crammed full of so much to look at, this visually delightful picture book from award-winning author and artist Susan L. Roth is a fascinating comparison of art we create and art we find in nature. (less)

Maisie Dobbs is back and this time she has been hired to find a wealthy grocery magnate's daughter who has fled from hom... (more)

Maisie Dobbs is back and this time she has been hired to find a wealthy grocery magnate's daughter who has fled from home. What seems a simple case at first becomes complicated when Maisie learns of the recent violent deaths of three of the heiress's old friends. Is there a connection between her mysterious disappearance and the murders? Who would kill such charming young women? As Maisie investigates, she discovers that the answers to all her questions lie in the unforgettable agony of The Great War. (less)

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The birds are back in this British sitcom classic, but sisters Sharon (Pauline Quirke, Broadchurch) and Tracey (Linda Ro... (more)

The birds are back in this British sitcom classic, but sisters Sharon (Pauline Quirke, Broadchurch) and Tracey (Linda Robson, Shine on Harvey Moon) have gone their separate ways and have not spoken in a long time. Meanwhile, their old friend Dorien (Lesley Joseph, Night and Day) has achieved fame under her pen name, Foxy Cohen, with her best-selling "erotic memoir," Sixty Shades of Green. When the trio find themselves facing financial trouble, they bury the hatchet and move in together. As they deal with low-wage jobs, dubious tattoos, and kids-and exes-turning up on their doorstep, their full house overflows with hilarity. Returning after a 15-year hiatus, this beloved comedy. (less)