The Great Deluge: Hurricane Katrina, New Orleans, and the Mississippi Gulf Coast
by Douglas G. Brinkley (2006)
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If the 24/7 news coverage of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath left you with more questions than answers—
If the sound bytes and photo ops confused and angered you—
If you simply want to know what really happened between August 27 and September 3, 2005—
You would be well advised to read The Great Deluge (363.34 BRI). Douglas Brinkley, historian, professor, and New Orleans resident, bears witness to the devastation, drama, and dereliction of duty during that disasterous week in this immensely readable book. —GG

The Omnivore's Dilemma: A Natural History of Four Meals
by Michael Pollan (2006)
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Whether you care about food, politics, or thoughtful eating, Michael Pollan’s new book, The Omnivore’s Dilemma (394.1 POL), is for you. With his usual brilliant writing, Pollan traces the "natural history" of four meals from start to finish. These meals begin in the cornfields of Iowa, an innovative chicken farm in Virginia, and the forests of northern California. From killing his own chicken to wild mushroom hunting to a McDonald’s cheeseburger eaten while driving 60 miles an hour, Pollan shares his reflections on where food comes from and the implications of eating it. —SEW

24-Karat Kids
by Judy Goldstein (2006)
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24 Karat Kids (FIC GOL) by Dr. Judy Goldstein is a fun read. A pediatrician has just finished her residency and finds herself working in an Upper East Manhattan prestigious practice. Oh the patients she meets!!! Oh the parents and the nannies of the patients she meets. Cute, fast, reading!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!! —LZT