Posted: Saturday, May 5, 2007 10:00 pm
The Year of Rumi
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has designated 2007 as the Year of Rumi, a time to celebrate the life and work of the Afghan poet who was born 800 years ago, in 1207. A philosopher and Islamic mystic, Rumi produced works that are treasured by readers all over the world, and is considered by many to be the most popular poet in the U.S., where new translations of his work fly off the shelves. If you haven't yet discovered Rumi's poems about love, faith and tolerance, check out one of the library's collections of his work and join the celebration.
"The Next Thing on My List"
By Jill Smolinski
Crossing the comic voice of Jennifer Weiner with the poignancy of Elizabeth Berg, Smolinski pens a charming, touching and highly accessible new work of commercial women's fiction, which features a lovable, relatable heroine and a story with plenty of humor and heart.
"Swimming Lessons"
By Mary Alice Monroe
Set five years after the events in "The Beach House," Monroe revisits the Isle of Palms, as Toy Sooner plumbs the roots of her insecurities and fears and learns to release them at last and live fearlessly.
"Portrait of an Unknown Woman"
By Vanora Bennett
With a striking sense of period detail, "Portrait of an Unknown Woman" is an unforgettable story of sin and religion, desire and deception. It is the tale of a young woman on the brink of sensual awakening and of a country on the edge of mayhem.
"White Night"
By Jim Butcher
Professional wizard Harry Dresden is investigating a series of deaths when he uncovers a conspiracy within the White Council of Wizards that threatens not only him, but those closest to him.