Happy May! Check out some of our new book recommendations. All these staff picks are on display on the first floor of the library throughout May and may be checked out with your library card anytime during our open hours.
Mary's Pick
Stay Awake by Megan Goldin
Electrifying novel that plays with memory and murder. A successful magazine writer loses all her memories of the past two years every time she sleeps. Someone is after her, but she has no memory of who it is!
Brenda's Pick
Horse by Geraldine Brooks
Horse was a great read based on true facts. It combines horse racing, race relations, art, love, greed, ego, slavery, betrayal, and ambition into a remarkable story. The book spans many generations, from the 1800s to current day.
Cindy's Pick
The Fall of Crazy House by James Patterson
Some people say page turner…I could not put it down.
Joni's Pick
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
A fun and engrossing fantasy with just the right amount of romance–I devoured this one!
Kaela's Picks
Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes
I was pleasantly surprised by this book! Very witty and entertaining read. Prepare for an education you’ll never forget!
Untamed by Glennon Doyle
Absolutely LOVED this book! All about finding your own voice and strength! I felt so empowered after reading this–highly recommend!
Michelle's Picks
Love Your Home Again
Look at your home and how you use your spaces. Organize for the way you live your life.
Smart Brevity
Forget what you learned in school. Write for the way people read and digest information today.
Tinker by Wen Spencer
Tinker, an inventor, runs her junk yard and tries to mind her own business, but gets caught up in elven politics.
Dawn's Picks
I Begin with Spring: The Life & Stories of Henry David Thoreau
Natural history and Thoreau’s life and times in a field notebook format. Great illustrations!
Arthur Who Wrote Sherlock
Love the illustrations for this interesting children’s book about the life of Arthur Conan Doyle.
Charlotte’s Web by EB White
A wonderful book from my childhood that I still enjoy. The library also has a new audiobook version read by Meryl Streep and a full cast.
Some Writer!: The Story of EB White
Author Melissa Sweet blends White’s personal letters, photos, and family ephemera with her own artwork to create this beautiful book.
Dellie's Picks
Thursday’s Child by Melody Carlson
A great story about breaking away and rediscovering life and happiness.
The Express Bride by Kimberly Woodhouse
A great adventure and super ending! Discovering who someone’s father really was.
Susanna's Pick
Labyrinth
Teenager Sarah would rather play make believe than babysit her brother Toby, so she wishes for the Goblin King (David Bowie) to steal him away. When her wish comes true, Sarah must reconcile her childhood fantasies with her new responsibilities and rescue Toby. This is a wonderful adventure featuring puppets from Jim Henson’s workshop.
