Book Reviews: Three disappointments Nov 17, 2009
The joy of reading Nevada Barr is usually centered around her recurring character Anna Pigeon, who is a park ranger serving in many national parks in the U.S. The setting is an important part of the story and learning about each park is fun and informative. Anna must solve a murder in each, sometimes coming close to being a victim herself. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Pride and preservation in ‘National Parks’ Sep 25, 2009
Even better are a current park ranger, Shelton Johnson, and a former ranger, the mystery novelist Nevada Barr. She s almost as terrific as her name. (Boston Globe)
City Beat (5) Sep 20, 2009
Naturalist Traci Williams leads a discussion on Nevada Barr s A Superior Death. Future meetings are Nov. 15 and Jan. 24. (Cleveland Jewish News, OH)
• DeMary Library book notes Jun 20, 2009
Mystery: "Borderline" by Nevada Barr. Park ranger Anna Pigeon has been placed on administrative leave. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Book Reviews May 12, 2009
TODAY'S HEADLINES SPECIAL SECTION ONLINE POLL. This summer because of the economy will you. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
• New at M-C libraries May 9, 2009
"Why Can't My Child Behave? Why Can't She Cope? Why Can't He Learn?" by Jane Hersey, "New Flavors for Salads" by Dina Cheney, "Backyards" by Bridget Biscotti Bradley, "First Family" by David Baldacci, "Borderline" by Nevada Barr, "Just Take My Heart" by Mary Higgins Clark, "She Shoots to Conquer" by Dorothy Cannell, "BoneMan's Daughters" by Ted Dekker. Large-print fiction. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
San Francisco Chronicle Best-Sellers April 19 / Apr 20, 2009
BORDERLINE, Nevada Barr (Putnam Adult; 399 pages; $25. 95): A Rio Grande rafting trip turns perilous in this mystery. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Downloadable audio books available at Douglas Library Feb 10, 2009
Works from notable authors who regularly appear among the top 15 works on the New York Times Hardcover Bestseller List, such as Dan Brown, Patricia Cornwell, Alexander McCall Smith, Carl Hiaasen, Elizabeth Peters, Nevada Barr, Pat Conroy, and more, are all included in this new collection. Just type a keyword search for downloadable audio books into the library s online catalog to see a complete list of available titles, Yarbrough said. (Douglas Daily Dispatch, AZ)
