Fiction
Say You’re One of Them by Uwem Akpan.  A collection of stories about children’s lives in crisis in modern Africa.

The Story of Edgar Sawtelle by David Wroblewski.  The saga of a Wisconsin family that captures the ancient alliance between humans and dogs through a boy’s epic journey into the wilderness.

Wit’s End by Karen Joy Fowler. The author of The Jane Austen Book Club poses the question What happens when your readers steal your characters?

Nonfiction
The Good House Book by Clarke Snell.  A common-sense guide to alternative homebuilding.

Greening Your Office by Jon Clift & Amanda Cuthbert.  An A-to-Z guide for offices of all sizes.

Guide Book to Activities On and Around the Palouse by Dan Shanahan.  Tips and maps for enjoying the local outdoors.

Just How Stupid Are We? by Rick Shenkman.  Facing the truth about the American voter.

The Man Who Loved China by Simon Winchester.  The fantastic story of the eccentric scientist who unlocked the mysteries of the Middle Kingdom.

More Straw Bale Building  by Chris Magwood, Peter Mack and Tina Therrien.  A complete guide to designing and building with straw.

Natural Beauty Recipe Book by Gill Farrer-Halls.  How to make your own organic cosmetics and beauty products.

Natural Beekeeping by Ross Conrad.  Organic approaches to modern apiculture.

Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House by Carol Venolia and Kelly Lerner.  Bring your home into harmony with nature.

Northwest Green Home Primer by Kathleen O’Brien and Kathleen Smith.  Ideas for building, remodeling, and buying green.

Nursing Mother’s Guide to Weaning by Kathleen Huggins.  How to bring breastfeeding to a gentle close.

Organic Body Care Recipes by Stephanie Tourles.  175 homemade herbal formulas for glowing skin and a vibrant self.

Physics of the Impossible by Michio Kaku.  A scientific exploration into the world of phasers, force fields, teleportation, and time travel.

Sharing the Harvest: A Citizen’s Guide to Community Supported Agriculture by Elizabeth Henderson with Robyn Van En.  One solution to globalization of our food supply: CSA creates partnerships between local farmers and nearby consumers who become member-supporters of the farm.

When You Are Engulfed in Flames by David Sedaris.  In his sixth book of essays, Sedaris proves that when you play with matches, you sometimes light the whole pack on fire.

CD
When the Soul is Settled: Music of Iraq by Rahim Alhaj.  Tradition meets modernity through the oud and Near Eastern percussion.

DVD
Ayamye (U.S., 2007)  Moscow-based Village Bicycle Project partners with Boston-based Bikes Not Bombs to send containers of recycled bicycles to rural Ghana to fill the villagers’ need for transportation and positive community development.

The Business of Being Born (U.S., 2007).  A must-see for every parent-to-be about the various options available when preparing for this special event.

The Diving Bell and the Butterfly (France, 2007)  In 1995 the editor of Elle magazine suffered a stroke that paralyzed his entire body except his left eye, which he used to blink out his memoir.

Flock of Dodos (U.S., 2006)  A light-hearted take on the culture wars, tweaking egos and poking fun at both sides of the evolution-vs.-intelligent design debate.

Los Muertos (Argentina, 2003)  Shot in the Argentine jungle, a coolly hypnotic investigation into the boundaries between nature and civilization, and the violence that lurks within both.

Moscow Renaissance Fair: The Movie (Moscow, 2008)  You don’t need to wait until next spring to share in the history and joy of this community celebration, ongoing since 1973.

Saawariya (India, 2007)  A shy musician’s chance encounter leads to four unforgettable nights filled with music, passion, and romance.

Chris Sokol is the Adult Services Librarian for the Latah County Library District and advises you to solve your sleep problems, find riveting reads, and delve into rewarding films by visiting www.latahlibrary.org.