-
Thu, 01/21/2010 - 7:00pm
-
Thu, 02/04/2010 - 7:00pm
Upcoming Events
Chat
Loading Chat...
Blog Categories
Quick Poll
blueREVIEWS
blueREVIEWS - A Confederacy of Dunces
Review by Professor Michael Couvillon of A Confederacy of Dunces by John Kennedy Toole.
blueREVIEWS - A Confederacy of Dunces from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - A Leader's Legacy
Review by Ben Cooper, Drake University Vice President of Student Life, of A Leader's Legacy by James Kouzes and Barry Posner.
blueREVIEWS - A Leader's Legacy from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - Dandelion Wine
Review by Rodney Henshaw, Dean of Cowles Library, of Dandelion Wine by Ray Bradbury.
blueREVIEWS - Dandelion Wine from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - I, Claudius and Claudius the God
Review by Professor Eric Saylor of I, Claudius and Claudius the God by Robert Graves.
blueREVIEWS - I, Claudius and Claudius the God from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in
briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at
mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths
Review by Kirk Martin, Director of the Chinese Cultural Exchange Program at Drake University, of Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths by Susan Blum.
blueREVIEWS - Lies that Bind: Chinese Truth, Other Truths from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - Outcasts United
Review by Sean Holmes, Drake University Head Men's Soccer Coach, of Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town by Warren St.John.
blueREVIEWS - Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - Quiverfull
Review by Professor Beth Younger, Drake University Department of English, of Quiverfull by Kathryn Joyce.
blueREVIEWS - Quiverfull by Kathryn Joyce from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - The Adventures of Augie March
Review by Mansah Asare, senior Biochemistry, cell and molecular biology major, of The Adventures of Augie March by Saul Bellow.
blueREVIEWS - The Adventures of Augie March from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - The Ascent of Money
Review by Bruce Gilbert of The ascent of money by Niall Ferguson.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - The Ugly American
Review by Carrie Lewis, Drake University Assistant Director of International Admission, of The Ugly American by William J. Lederer and Eugene Burdick.
blueREVIEWS - The Ugly American from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
blueREVIEWS - The Warrior's Apprentice
Review by Anna Dieterman, Secondary Education and History major at Drake University, of The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold.
blueREVIEWS - Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold from Cowles Library on Vimeo.
In the comments section, you can tell us what you thought of the item reviewed!
Also: if you are a part of the Drake University community and are interested in briefly reviewing a book or media item for blueREVIEWS, please contact Mireille Djenno at mireille.djenno@drake.edu or 515-271-2862.
Book Review: "Monster of Florence" by Douglas Preston
Fascinating book about a series of unsolved murders in the Florence region of Italy from 1974-1985. There were a total of 14 people murdered during this time span, all "couples" in their cars in lovers lanes. The author moved to Florence to write a novel, and unwittingly became involved when he moved into a villa located within a matter of feet from the first murders. He hooked up with a local journalist, Mario Spezi, who knew everything there was to know about the cases. The two of them eventually became entangled in the investigation and Preston was told to leave the country or he would be arrested. Spezi was arrested and charged with obstruction among other things. Pressure from the outside journalism world eventually had an impact, and Spezi was acquitted.
Preston and Spezi have named who they are certain is the killer and, in a nerve-wracking scene, confronted the man. The local police, however, are certain it is some sort of satanic sect who is responsible. The crimes remain unsolved. Great read!
