Young Lincoln by Jan Jacobi | A Local history teacher, Jacobi has created a series of young adult books about the life of Abraham Lincoln. The first in the series of novels focuses on his early childhood and ends with his election to the Illinois state legislature. There are exciting adventures on riverboats but also gut wrenching losses.
The Daddy Diaries: The Year I Grew Up by Andy Cohen
By now, you should know about my rather unhealthy obsession with Andy Cohen. He has the career I’ve always wanted: celebrities, reality TV and outstanding gossip! This book follows his life as he transitions into a full time father of two. Great stories with A-list names. It won’t make you any smarter, but it will make you laugh!
Bang, Bang, Crash by Nic Brown
In this memoir of professional drummer Nic Brown, we follow his life in rock-n-roll, his early successes and then the realization that drumming was not his only skill. After being admitted to the prestigious Iowa Writers Workshop, he finds his next passion: writing. A very interesting career path for a very interesting man.
FUBAR (Netflix)
I have never been a fan of Arnold Schwarzenegger, but now I am. This guy can do comedy! In this series, a father and daughter find they are both CIA operatives and must work together to get the bad guys. Arnold is outstanding as the befuddled father who is ready for retirement but takes on one last mission with his daughter. I promise you will laugh!