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Reading Room - Essential Books
in association with
Amazon.com

A list of essential books for the Venice Florida area. We've included links to pages on Amazon's web site for ordering and for more info on each title.

Know of a book that should be on this list? Let us know.

Steve Rabow's Guide: Sarasota, Bradenton & Venice
Steve Rabow
Whether you are a tourist, a new resident or someone who has lived here all your life, this book will take you to some amazing places in the area that you never knew existed. The ultimate guide to the area.
The Insider's Guide to Sarasota & Bradenton: Including Venice, North Port, Englewood, Palmetto & The Islands
Darcy Marquis & Paul Roat
Fossil Shark Teeth of the World
Joe Cocke
An easy to understand book on fossil shark tooth identification. Clear photos and simple terminology. This book is a must for any fossil collector.
Welcome to Terrorland - Mohamed Atta & the 9-11 Cover-up in Florida
Daniel Hopsicker
In the days immediately after 9/11, Venice discovered to its horror that it had been the training ground for history's biggest man-made massacre. This book is an amazing tour-de-force of Mohamed Atta's days in Venice and the events leading up to the 9/11 tragedy. Includes a little-known account of an attempted assassination on President Bush that took place hours before the planes crashed into the WTC. A must read for all Americans.
Apple
Herbert L. Levine
Yes, that Herb Levine, the president of the Venice Taxpayers League. Sci-fi -- who'da thunk it? Levine merrily destroys the entire Earth or nearly all of it. One family remains alive in... you guessed it, Venice Florida. A lesson in hatred and racism from one of Venice's keenest minds.
Better Not Bigger: How to Take Control of Urban Growth and Improve Your Community
Eben Fodor
Herb Levine's favorite book, a hand guide on how to keep your community from falling apart under the weight of the growth machine. Herb says it's a must-read.
The Aerialist
Richard Schmitt

An odd, quirky tale that starts in Venice in the 70's when two young men come to town to join the circus. From Amazon's reviews: "
This debut novel has just been awarded the Chautauqua South Fiction Award 2002 from the Martin County Library System in Stuart, Florida. This prize is given for a Florida novel of merit. The Aerialist is a wholly original, from-the-heart story, peopled with oddly compelling characters. Read it twice to make sure you get it."
Ghost Stories of Venice
Kim Cool

The Gondo's Kim Cool lists some of this town's favorite spooky moments in history. It's kind of a hoot. You'll never walk through downtown Venice again without looking over your shoulder.
Portfolio I: Florida Landscapes
Clyde Butcher
Venice resident Clyde Butcher is Florida's answer to Ansel Adams. His work, which covers landscapes from the Florida keys to the panhandle, is nothing short of breathtaking.
Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves Of Florida
Clyde Butcher
Visions for the Next Millennium: Clyde Butcher's Wilderness Photography -- Focus on Preservation
Clyde Butcher
 


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