HNR Issue 39 (February 2007)

The Tenderness of Wolves

By Stef Penney - Published 2006

Genres:

Mystery/Crime

If I had to review this book in six words, it would be “Stop everything and read this novel.” It is set in ...Read Review

Texas Rain

By Jodi Thomas - Published 2006

Genres:

Romance

The first book in a trilogy featuring the handsome McMurry family features Texas Ranger Travis, product of mid-19th century Texas hill country ...Read Review

Never Say Goodbye

By Hilary Green - Published 2006

Genres:

AdventureThriller

Diana Escott-Stevens, known as Steve, has worked for twelve months preparing agents for missions in France. Then Steve herself applies to join the ...Read Review

Tomorrow They Will Kiss

By Eduardo Santiago - Published 2006

Genres:

Literary

Santiago evokes a strong sense of Cuban immigrant life in this novel set in 1960s Union City, New Jersey. Graciela, Caridad, and Imperio, ...Read Review

The Deception of the Emerald Ring

By Lauren Willig - Published 2006

Genres:

Mystery/CrimeRomance

Letty Alsworthy, the responsible member of an eccentric family in early 19th century England, is seriously concerned about her beautiful sister’s plan ...Read Review

My Lady Pocahontas

By Kathleen V. Kudlinski - Published 2006

Genres:

Children/Young Adult

In grade school, we all hear the story of Pocahontas, the daughter of an Indian chief who befriends Captain John Smith and helps ...Read Review

The Buried Book: The Loss and Rediscovery of the Great Epic of Gilgamesh

By David Damrosch - Published 2007

Genres:

Nonfiction

The Buried Book begins with the 19th century rediscovery of the Epic of Gilgamesh – the world’s first accounting of the Great Flood – ...Read Review

Ambitious Brew: The Story of American Beer

By Maureen Ogle - Published 2006

Genres:

Nonfiction

This is the story of the rollicking world of the great American breweries and those that created them, from poor German immigrants to ...Read Review

Fifth Seal

By Bodie & Brock Thoene - Published 2006

Genres:

Biographical FictionInspirational

This is an interesting retelling of the Nativity from the points of view of Joseph and Mary, but also of the wise men ...Read Review

The Ruby in Her Navel

By Barry Unsworth - Published 2006

Genres:

AdventureSaga

Set during the brief but glittering rule of the Norman kings, this beautifully written novel opens in Palermo where Arab, Christian and Jew ...Read Review