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Mitchell's Book Corner 54 Main Street, 228-1080

"Schulz and Peanuts:
A Biography"
by David Michaelis
If you never really gave much thought to Charles Schulz (sure, you enjoyed "Peanuts," who didn't?), you will now with the new biography "Schulz and Peanuts" by David Michaelis. In the hands of this brilliant biographer, the cartoonist's life reveals itself to be multilayered, complex and endlessly fascinating.

- Mimi Beman, Mitchell's Book Corner

Nantucket Bookworks 25 Broad Street, 228-4000

"The Tenth Muse:
My Life in Food"
by Judith Jones
In her engaging memoir, Judith Jones, a legendary publisher of cookbooks and other literature, tells her fascinating story. Emerging from the limited world of American food in the 1940s and '50s, Jones found love and life through the cuisine of Paris, and upon returning to America, was integral in the publishing of Julia Child's "Mastering the Art of French Cooking." From there blossomed her association with many of the biggest names in food in the last half century. I love her conversational style, as well as the way she points to the meaning and memory contained in our lifetime of meals. Next on my list is to try out the evocative recipes she includes as the footnote to her story.

- Wendy Hudson, Nantucket Bookworks

Nantucket Atheneum 1 India Street, 228-1110

"Glass Slipper, Gold Sandal: A
Worldwide Cinderella"
by Paul Fleischman,
Illustrated by Julie Paschkis
Newbery Award-winning author Paul Fleischman weaves a tapestry of Cinderella stories from Mexico to Japan, showing us the rich variety of the many versions of this timeless tale. The story is told using phrases and descriptions from the different Cinderella tales, mounted over singlecolor background drawings which identify the country of origin. Both the backgrounds and the multi-colored illustration frames draw on folk art traditions, telling the story visually. In this way, the storyline's simplicity is preserved, while cultural variety is celebrated. Fleischman and Paschkis have created a new Cinderella story that will excite young listeners with both the familiar and the unknown.

- Maggie Head, Nantucket Atheneum

Orange Street Video 117 Orange Street, 228-5806

"My So-Called Life"

(Not Rated) If you were in high school girl in the early '90s, there is a pretty good chance that you remember "My So- Called Life." This fabulous teen drama was one of those shows that was too good for TV and got cancelled after only one season, but now you can watch the whole series on the newly released DVD set. Claire Danes, in the role that started her career, plays Angela, the ever-so-average 15 yearold girl who is trying to survive high school. Angela clashes with her mother, ditches her childhood friends for people a little more exciting and is head over heels in love with Jordan Catalano (Jared Leto). The most interesting thing about this show is that unlike most teen dramas, "My So-Called Life" has a real honest feel to it. I remember watching this show with my mother and both of us felt like this show was talking about us. Whether you are a teenage girl, have a teenage girl or simply used to be one this show will speak to you about that awkward time we call high school.

- Kate O'Brien, Orange Street Video

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

"Ratatouille"
(Rated G)
The filmmakers at Pixar bring us "Ratatouille," a wonderful animated film for all ages. Preferring good food over garbage, a rodent named Remy winds up at the restaurant of his idol, chef Auguste Gusteau. Gusteau has passed away but soon Remy teams up with Linguini, the new garbage boy. Working together Linguini becomes the chef Remy would be as they breathe life back into the restaurant which soon becomes the talk of the town. With Paris as its background and delicious food, "Ratatouille" is a must see.

- Laurie Donovan, Camera Shop & Nantucket Video