book report / 25 The Hidden Life of Trees: What They Feel, How They Communicate, by Peter Wohlleben Wohl- leben’s provoca- tive but highly readable book explores the idea that trees are actually sentient be- ings possessing intelligence, intuition, and their own social network, capable of commu- nication and assistance with each other. Perfect for those who loved Helen MacDon- ald’s H Is for Hawk. Black & Decker The Book of Home How-To: The Complete Photo Guide to Home Repair & Improve- ment This book serves as a point of departure for any house repair you might need, from plumbing to wiring to exte- rior work. Featuring concise instruc- tions and ample photo- graphs, it’s an invalu- able ref- erence tool meant for any skill set. BOOK REPORT Home & Garden My City Highrise Garden, by Susan Brownmiller For 35 years, legendary femi- nist author Susan Brownmiller has tended a garden on the 20th-floor terrace of her Greenwich Village apartment. In this spirited and often moving collec- tion of essays, she explores the highs and lows of city gardening, overcoming obstacles both natural and manmade. Botanicum, by Kathy Willis; Illustrations by Katie Scott Created for young readers but easily enjoyed by readers of all ages, this stunning cof- fee table-ready tour through the plant world is a portable museum unto itself, split into galleries and jam-packed with fun facts. Katie Scott’s vivid illustrations are worth the price of admission alone. The Signature of All Things, by Elizabeth Gilbert In this sweeping historical novel by the author of Eat, Pray, Love, Alma Whittaker, a young botanist born to wealth in the 18th century, embarks on a globe-spanning journey of Enlightenment-era curiosity and discovery. Gilbert’s story is lyrical and filled with digres- sions on art, science, and spirituality. South Orange Public Library | 65 Scotland Road | South Orange, NJ 07079 | 973-762-0230 | sopl.org Happy Hour 7 days a week with $5 Martinis from 3 - 7 pm and during televised Sporting Events $25 Prix Fixe Menu Every Wednesday 4 - 11:30 pm Live Music DJ After Dinner hours, 2nd Thursdays & last Wednesdays Jazz Thursdays after 9 pm & Saturdays after 10 pm Private Wine Cellar for all your celebrations. OPEN 7 DAYS 25 Valley Street, South Orange | papillon25.com | 973-761-5299 Casual chic dining featuring a fusion of French, Italian, Caribbean & American Cuisine Your host and chef, Yanick Ranieri Come try our new Spring menu items. THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT WORRYING ABOUT THEIR TAX RETURNS THIS YEAR they hired 973.378.3300 www.coutodefranco.com The professionals at Couto DeFranco can help make your tax filing simple and stress free. • Multi-state tax specialists. • Stringent quality review process to ensure accuracy. • We’re more than tax preparers. We’re tax and financial professionals and we’re here to help you!