Is there a Cure for the modern life?

Is there a Cure for the modern life?

Lately when I’ve been asked if I’ve read any good books the first thing out of my mouth is The cure for the modern life by Lisa Tucker. Although a little far fetched, would you really invite three homeless people to spend the night in your home? Tucker really does cover some serious ethical subjects such as homelessness, drug use, addiction and corporate greed, all the while weaving in a touching love story.

Matthew Connelly an ambitious and slightly ruthless pharmaceuticals executive is an unlikely guardian for a home-less ten-year old boy and his baby sister, but that’s exactly where he finds himself.

Lisa Tucker's The Cure for Modern Life is a novel about what it means in the twenty-first century to be responsible, to care about other people, and to do the right thing."--BOOK JACKET

"An enjoyable literary page-turner that also explores serious social issues. In crisp, lively prose, Tucker cleverly executes a series of surprising twists that, coupled with the Big Pharma backdrop and cinematic feel, make the novel as fast-paced as a thriller, but with astute and often humorous observations about the shifting morality of 21st-century America. An excellent choice for book clubs...solidifies her position as a gifted writer with a wide range and a profound sense of compassion for the mysteries of the human heart."-- From Publisher’s weekly

Need a good read?

When Kathy, the children’s librarian, first told me that I’d love The Twilight Series by Stephanie Meyer I have to admit I was a little skeptical. She told me there would be vampires, werewolves and lots of paranormal elements which are things I love to read about. But read teen literature? I loved the Harry Potter books but I didn’t classify them as a teen read.

Well, teen literature has certainly changed over the years and The Twilight Series is everything it promises and more. Bella, Edward, and Jacob have invaded my reading world and I simply can’t get enough.

Stephanie Meyer brings us to Forks, Washington where Bella Swan has chosen to live with her father Charlie after her mother Renee remarries. Bella goes through typical teen angst of starting a new school, having to make friends and settle in with her police chief father. We meet the quiet yet incredibly handsome Edward Cullen through Bella’s eyes and experience the joys of first love but with a twist. Edward is no typical high school boy. He’s a vampire.

Meyer does a great job of keeping the reader hooked no matter what their age. It’s a quick paced book and her writing style makes for light and entertaining reading. Identifying with the heroine Bella is not a hard thing to do but I’m not the only one who thinks so.

Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse are the first three books in the series. They are extremely popular here at the library. This series is so popular in the reading world that the first one is going to be made into a movie soon. If you haven’t heard of the series then you’re in for a treat. If you have but haven’t read them then you should put your name down on reserve.