CPL staff are participating in a staff reading challenge - reading books across all categories, like adult nonfiction and children’s fiction, even in categories we might not normally read. We’re finding lots to like! Here are some 5-star suggestions from staff:
Adult fiction
The Quiet Game by Greg Iles
Racial tension and a 30 year old murder, with lots of action and twists to the story. - Debbie (Hamilton)
We Were the Lucky Ones by Georgia Hunter
I cared so much for these characters that I wanted to know what had happened to them "since then." - Marybeth (Admin)
Adult nonfiction
When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi
Paul reflects on being a physician and patient, the human experience of facing death, and the joy found despite terminal illness. - Harsha (Downtown)
Kids’ fiction
Wonder by R J Palacio
True-to-life story about life's struggles. - Debbie (Hamilton)
The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
This book has its sad moments, as well as its happy, triumphant moments. This is a book I’ll definitely recommend to our young readers. - Sandra (Hamilton)
Picture books
Life by Cynthia Rylant
True Cynthia Rylant style - quiet, poetic, and meaningful. - Tyra (Basha)
Quick as a Cricket by Audrey Wood
As cute as a bug - fantastic art, stupendous similes! - Lucy (Downtown)
Poor Louie by Tony Fucile
Familiar "expecting-new-baby" feelings from the dog's perspective. - Debe (Sunset)