Book & Movie Library

William's Book Library

Bicycling & The Law: Author: Bob Mionske
A very comprehensive book that would be beneficial for both cyclists and drivers.
Freethinkers: A History of American Secularism: Author: Susan Jacoby
A history of America that provides insight into the issue of the separation of church and state.
God's Politics: Why the Right Gets it Wrong and the Left Doesn't Get It: Author: Jim Wallis
This book makes an argument for the religion I grew up in and felt aligned with after becoming an atheist.
In Defense of Food: An Eater's Manifesto: Author: Michael Pollan
Presentation of a simple but powerful manifesto: Eat food. Not too much. Mostly plants.
Just A Theory: Exploring the Nature of Science: Author: Moti Ben-Ari
A wonderful small book that provides a clear discussion of the nature of science and the theory of natural selection. This should be required high school reading.
The Religious Case Against Belief: Author: James P. Carse
A small very readable book that will expand your thinking about the essence of religion and how beliefs can limit its vision.
The Science of Good & Evil: Author: Michael Shermer
An excellent discussion of the sources of morality.
The Sins of Scripture: Exposing the Bible's Texts of Hate to Reveal the God of Love: Author: John Shelby Spong
A clear critique of the bible that attempts to rescue it from fundamentalism combined with some insights into what religion means to him.
The Wrecking Crew: How Conservatives Rule: Author: Thomas Frank
A very depressing book that makes you aware of how the current crop of conservatives have seriously weakened our nation.

Janis' Book Library

Bel Canto: Author: Ann Patchett
Tragic novel, great characterizations, involving a hostage situation and people involved on both sides.
Five Quarters Of The Orange: Author: Joanne Harris
Novel set in France during WWII, drama of family relationships.
The Hero’s Walk: Author: Anita Rau Badami
Novel set in India, wonderful story of the relationship of a granddaughter and her grandfather.
Saving The World: Author: Julia Alvarez
Novel is a dual story of the distribution of the smallpox vaccine in 1803 and the life of an author from Dominican Republic in the present.
The Shadow Of The Wind: Author: Carlos Ruiz Zafon
Novel set in Barcelona, rich with characters, atmosphere and drama.
Tales of a Female Nomad: Living at Large in the World: Author: Rita Goldmen Gelman
Autobiography, combining travel, adventure and cultural studies and an amazing woman.
Ursula, Under: Author: Ingrid Hill
Novel about a child and her ancestors, reminds us of our connection to all humanity, and how our existence to tied to chance and fate.
Water For Elephants: Author: Sara Gruen
Great geriatric read. You should read this book. It is equal parts adventure, mystery, fictional memoir, love story, and historical account.

Movie Library

Sunshine Cleaning

Grand Torino

Crossing Over

Sugar

Sin Nombre

Doubt

The Reader

Eden

Last Chance Harvey

Frozen River

I Loved You So Long

Rachel Getting Married

Milk

Henry Poole Is Here

August Evening

Ghost Town

The Visitor

Slumdog Millonaire

Appaloosa