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BOOKS
Mitchell's Book Corner
54 Main Street, 228-1080
      "Grace (Eventually):
        Thoughts on Faith"
            by Anne Lamott

In her latest book, "Grace (Eventually)" ($25), Anne Lamott continues to describe her struggles with faith begun in the bestseller, "Plan B: Further Thoughts on Faith." Lamott describes her newest release as a "less angry book" and defines "grace" as "that extra bit of help when you think you are really doomed." An entertaining look into one woman's attempt to articulate her version of Christianity.

- Mimi Beman, owner, Mitchell's Book Corner
Nantucket Bookworks
25 Broad Street, 228-4000
      "We Need to Talk About
                    Kevin"
              by Lionel Shriver

"We Need to Talk about Kevin" ($13) isn't new, but it never got a lot of press, and it's amazing. Through a series of heartbreaking letters to her estranged husband, a woman recounts the story of raising their son - an unlovable, screeching infant and then a silent, sullen toddler who grows into a mean-spirited, hateful adolescent who becomes one of the most notorious high school shooters of all time. Told through the eyes of an intelligent, accomplished, career woman, this gutwrenching tale will leave you reeling. The beauty of the prose is as compelling as its terrifying content. I stayed up until 2 a.m. reading this book.

- Cristina Blank,

Nantucket Bookworks

VIDEOS

Camera Shop & Nantucket Video 32 Main Street, 228-0101

"Pursuit of Happyness" (Rated PG-13 for some language.

Based on the true-life story of Chris Gardner, this film features Will Smith as a man whose life is headed in a downward spiral as he is trying to raise his 5-year-old son. He suffers from economic hardship and is facing homelessness, all while working as a free intern to compete for a competitive job opening at the investment firm, Dean Witter. Smith, whose role was nominated for an Oscar, shares the screen with his son, Jaden Smith, and Thandee Newton.

- Laurie Donovan, manager, Camera Shop

& Nantucket Video
Orange Street Video
117 Orange Street, 228-5806
            "Children of Men"
        (Rated R for strong violence,
              language, some drug
        use and brief nudity.)

Twenty years in the future, no babies have been born for 18 years. Theo (Clive Owen) lives in the dictatorship of modern England, which has separated itself from the rest of the world because humanity is on the way to extinction. But his life changes radically when his ex, Julianne Moore, recruits him to take the one pregnant woman in the world to safety. This film had three Oscar nods.

- Kate O'Brien, manager,

Orange Street Video