The Hamilton Lane Library presents the 16th annual Reading & All That Jazz summer program. This series of alternating weekly jazz performances and book reviews will entertain you all summer long on Tuesdays at noon, June through August.

2012 Summer
Book Reviews

Brown Bag Book Reviews

Bring your lunch or enjoy light refreshments, compliments of
the Friends of the Lane Libraries.

Tuesday, June 5, Noon
Halfway Home: My Life 'Til Now
By Ronan Tynan
Reviewer: Lori Rehm
You know him as one of the famous Irish Tenors, but he is also a physician, an equestrian, an Olympic medalist, a writer and a double amputee. You'll enjoy this simply told, inspirational memoir of a man who has relied upon faith and determination to overcome obstacles that would easily hamper other people.

The Tiger's Wife
By Téa Obreht
Reviewer: Mary Kay Fischer
Realistic characterization is used to portray the people who populate the interwoven stories of this novel set in eastern Europe. Natalia, a doctor, is searching for answers about her grandfather's death while harkening back on the lessons and stories he shared with her. A beautifully crafted literary tale and 2011 Top Ten Book of the Year that will appeal to people in any geographic setting.

Tuesday, July 3, Noon
State of Wonder
By Ann Patchett
Reviewer: Cynthia Kelley
Cannibals, devouring snakes, poison arrows, missing scientists, questionable research ethics - oh my! Part scientific thriller, part engaging personal odyssey set in the exotic and deadly beautiful Amazon jungle. The author handily draws us into a world where struggle and sacrifice are everyday occurrences.

Tuesday, July 17, Noon
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking
By Susan Cain
Reviewer: Joan Witt
Don't underestimate the value of an introvert! And who are they, anyway? The author offers an intriguing dissection of the human psyche that will benefit all. Extroverts and introverts alike should now think twice about the best way to interact with each other.

Tuesday, July 31, Noon
The Orphan Master's Son
By Adam Johnson
Reviewer: Marion Thoms
A "must read" book for 2012! Part political thriller, part romance, part coming-of-age novel set in the brutal, mysterious world of North Korea. We follow Pak Jun Do on his arduous journey of no return as he endures starvation, brutal work, freezing waters, dark tunnels and eerie spy chambers to come to the attention of his superiors.

Tuesday, August 14, Noon
Lost in Shangri-La: A True Story of Survival, Adventure, and the Most Incredible Rescue Mission of World War II
By Mitchell Zuckoff
Reviewer: Al Wiebe
May 1945, twenty-four US service personnel crash land in a mountainous jungle area of Dutch New Guinea. This is the stunning tale of the three survivors, caught between Japanese snipers and warring Stone Age cannibals. Will they be rescued in time? Truth is indeed stranger than fiction.

Tuesday, August 28, Noon
Destiny of the Republic: A Tale of Madness, Medicine and the Murder of a President
By Candice Millard
Reviewer: Henry Cepluch
The tragic tale of President James Garfield - Civil War hero, gifted scholar, reluctant Presidential candidate and assassin's target. The author succinctly lays out the scenario in which a wounded President succumbs to a combination of poor medical attention, politics and bureaucratic interference despite the frantic efforts of Alexander Graham Bell to save his life.

2012 Summer
Jazz Music

Jazz Performances

Tuesday, June 12, Noon
Chris Comer Trio
Piano, drums and bass

This piano based jazz trio is led by pianist and composer, Chris Comer. The Trio has performed in many Cincinnati venues including Hamilton County Park District sites, the Fountain Square PNC Music series and the Havana Martini Club.

The popular duo of Bobby "Blues" Cunningham and his brother Duwayne Cunningham will entertain you with the soulful sounds of traditional blues and jazz.

BRDJB will entertain you with traditional Dixieland jazz from the 1920s - 1940s. Their signature sound is heard at domestic and international jazz festivals. Pump up your afternoon by joining us for an hour of crowd-pleasing, hand-clapping music.

Ricky Nye is the driving force behind the annual Blues & Boogie Piano Summit and was voted "Blues Artist of the Year 2010" in CityBeat's CEA Awards. He continues to pack venues throughout the U.S. and Europe performing his infectious blend of American roots music.

Tuesday, August 7, Noon
The Rob Allgeyer/Eric Sayer Duo
Piano and acoustic bass

This duo has been playing on the Cincinnati Jazz scene for over fifteen years. Rob and Eric will be playing a mix of Broadway favorites, jazz, and Brazilian-influenced jazz.

Keyboard artist Jack Doll often performs at Cincinnati's finest jazz hot spots. He is joined by Lynne Scott, a talented vocalist who performs at the Celestial in Cincinnati.