How do you find your next great read? Ask our staff! Periodically our staff members participate in a reading challenge, so we can get to know new genres and categories. Check out some of our recent picks!
Adult Fiction
Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren
A very sweet story of first love and hopefully coming back to it someday. Can it work? Rosanna - Admin
Hollow Kingdom by Kira Jane Buxton
An apocalyptic story with a twist: a buddy comedy between a crow and a dog, like an adult version of Milo and Otis. For those who don't mind a bit of graphic content. Mark -Downtown
The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott
Based on a true story of the CIA with a peek at the hidden lives: women working in D.C., LGBT people in the 50s, and the unseen lovers of important artists. Michelle - Sunset
Adult Nonfiction
Eating the Sun by Ella Frances Sanders
Beautiful writing about complex scientific subjects, something you don't see a lot. Short essays make it easy to read in small chunks. Jordynn - Downtown
The Ghosts of Eden Park by Karen Abbott
Murder, mayhem and decadence in the 1920s prohibition era. A stranger-than-fiction story straight from the headlines. Saren - Hamilton
Teen Fiction
Turtles All the Way Down by John Green
Classic and relatable themes about growing up and maturing. John Green is a unique writer, so I will give him props for being a different kind of storyteller. Rachael - Downtown
The Last Execution by Jesper Wung-Sung
Quick pacing, thought provoking, inspired by a true event. Jordynn - Downtown
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
Award-winning historical fiction, told from four different points of view. Kathryn - Downtown
Kids Fiction
Judy Moody Predicts the Future by Megan McDonald
A silly/fun story line, with good illustrations throughout the book. Kathryn - Dowtown
Owl Diaries: Eva's Treetop Festival by Rebecca Elliott
Teaches kids to ask for help. Highly recommend for kids who are beginning to read on their own. Marguerite - Sunset
Picture Books
Emerson Barks by Liza Woodruff
A loud dog and a missing cat. A quick, easy read for little ones with lots of fun details to look for in the illustrations. Michelle - Sunset
Ginny Goblin Cannot Have a Monster for a Pet by David Goodner
Ginny Goblin wants a pet. Unfortunately she doesn’t want a cat, dog or something run of the mill. The illustrations are funny and the story encourages a young reader to use their imagination. Rosanna - Admin