September is National Library Card Month, and our staff has many recommendations of wonderful books and more that you can check out with your library card! All these staff picks are on display on the first floor of the library throughout September. Many are available digitally on our Libby app as well!
Michelle's Picks
The Unofficial Princess Bride Cookbook by Cassandra Reeder
Do you love this classic movie? You will love trying treats inspired by it! Such delights as Have You the Wings, M.L.T., Battle of Wits Brie and Apple Crostini, Roasted R.O.U.S. Meatloaf, and Miracle Max’s Chocolate Covered Pill.
Goblin Mode by McKayla Coyle
Tired of all the perfection you see on social media? Embrace the messy, ugly, and comfort of Goblin Mode. Tips on thrift store shopping and creative mending. Includes cool craft projects, too!
Women in Gaming by Meagan Marie
This book features 100 women professionals in the gaming industry. Short biographies on their career paths and articles make for easy reading for those interested in pursuing a career in the field of gaming.
Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty
This book will teach you skills needed to make your everyday life less stressful, more productive, and fulfilling. Let go of the crazy and embrace the learned calm of a monk.
Dellie's Picks
The Divine Doughnut Shop by Carolyn Brown
Great book covering many downs and later ups in life and romance. Must read!
The Loner by Diana Palmer
Great western, romance, and relaxing reading.
The Florence Legacy by Lauraine Snelling
Adventure trip to Italy. A must read.
The Heart’s Choice by Tracie Peterson
A real adventure to explore in Montana.
Christie's Picks
Odd Thomas by Dean Koontz
Wyrd Words Book Club’s most loved book of 2022-2023!
The Black Prism by Brent Weeks
Magic, families, and war. What else could possibly go wrong?
Do You Dream of Terra-Two? by Temi Oh
Ever had a book so frustrating you couldn’t put it down? That’s this book!
Mary's Picks
Razorblade Tears by SA Cosby
A Black father. A white father. Two murdered sons. A quest for vengeance. This is a story of bloody retribution and heartfelt change.
All the Sinners Bleed by SA Cosby
A former FBI agent and now a sheriff in a small southern town fights evil and confronts racism.
Joni's Picks
Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver
Set in the mountains of Southern Appalachia, this is the story of an orphaned boy whose golden heart and strong will will make you glad the book is so long–a classic. The audiobook narrator is also really good.
Sisu
A ridiculously fun and gritty revenge movie–set in Finland during the last days of WWII.
Dennis' Picks
A Face in the Crowd and The Longest December
The master of horror Stephen King and Richard Chizmar team up with two excellent short stories! In Chizmar’s The Longest December imagine your neighbor and closest friend being accused of being a serial killer! King’s A Face in the Crowd is also a winner as widower Dean Evers starts seeing dead people from his past in the stands of baseball games he watches on TV!
The Primetimer Guide to Streaming TV
I’m old school and still have cable, but I also stream shows on Netflix! More and more people are streaming shows and this book provides a great look into a thousand+ shows you may have heard of and have watched or want to.
Susanna's Pick
The Fellowship of the Ring by JRR Tolkien
The audiobook narrator sings all of the songs in this book, which is fantastic, but my absolute favorite part of this book is all the juicy hobbit gossip. Check it out in time for Bilbo and Frodo’s birthday on September 22!
Brenda's Pick
The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
This book is based on the real friendship between First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt and Civil Rights activist Mary McLeod Bethune.
Montica's Pick
Soups, Stews, and Chilis
The definitive collection that includes more than 200 recipes for everything from broths, hearty soups, and stews to chowders, big batch recipes, slow-cooker dishes, pureed soups, speedy soups, chilis, and curries.
