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Staff Picks April 2025 Reviews and Recommendations from Our Adult and Teen Services Staff |
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Astrid recommends: The Grey Wolf by Louise PennyA missing coat, an intruder alarm, a note for Chief Inspector Gamache reading“this might interest you,” a puzzling scrap of paper with a mysterious list—and then a murder all propel Gamache and his team toward a terrible realization: something much more sinister than any one murder or any one case is fast approaching. "One of those rare triple-deckers that's actually worth every page, every complication, every bead of sweat" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Carly recommends: The Book of Doors: A Novel by Gareth BrownWhen her favorite customer, a lonely yet charming old man, dies right in front of her, Cassie holds on to the last book he was reading, which turns out to be a rare volume that has great power and she is tasked with protecting it from those who will do evil. "Highly recommended" (Library Journal). |
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Kristin recommends: Grace Under Pressure by Julie A. HyzyWhen Bennett Marshfield's trusted curator Abe is murdered in a case of mistaken identity, Grace Wheaton, lover of history and mystery, comes to the aid of the reclusive millionaire while trying to catch a greedy killer with the help of handsome groundskeeper Jack Embers. A "series with plenty of thrills and laughs" (Publishers Weekly). |
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Roseanne recommends: The Happy Ever After Playlist by Abby JimenezAdopting a rescue puppy to help her get her life back on track two years after losing her fiancé, Sloan clashes with the mischievous pup’s original owner, Jason, a rising musician who challenges Sloan to make difficult choices. "A perfect blend of smart, heart-wrenching, and fun" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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Mallory recommends: Practice Makes Perfect: A Novel by Sarah AdamsWhen she overhears her latest date say she is boring, Annie Walker, on a quest to find her perfect match, turns to emotionally unavailable Will Griffin for tutoring lessons in how to become flirtatious and fun and as the lines of their friendship become blurred, she soon reconsiders her dream guy. "With wonderful characters, this cute romance is a great second installment in the When in Rome series" (LibraryReads). |
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Meghan recommends: The Vanishing Act of Esme Lennox by Maggie O'FarrellIris Lockhart is stunned when she receives news that her great-aunt Esme, a previously unknown woman edited out of her family's history, is being released from Cauldstone Hospital, where she has been confined for more than sixty years, and soon discovers that Esme holds the key to long-hidden family secrets that could change her life forever. "A gripping read with superbly crafted scenes that will blaze in the reader's memory long after the novel is returned to the shelf" (Booklist Review). |
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Abby recommends: Beg, Borrow, or Steal: A Novel by Sarah AdamsRomance writer Emily Walker finds herself in a love-hate relationship with her neighbor and former nemesis, Jack Bennett, when he threatens to expose her secret identity, in the new novel from the bestselling author of The Rule Book. "Full of heart and heat" (Library Journal). |
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Laura recommends: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette KowalTesla Crane, a brilliant inventor and heiress, finds her honeymoon interrupted by murder, and with her husband accused of the crime, she, armed with witty banter, martinis and her small service dog, must solve this mystery and stop the real killer from striking again. "Kowal delivers a fast-paced thrill ride that places a traditional hard-boiled detective story in space" (Booklist Review). |
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Misty recommends The Deepest Well: Healing the Long-Term Effects of Childhood Adversity by Nadine Burke HarrisExplores the relationship between childhood stress and adult health problems, drawing on scientific insights and personal stories to outline beneficial health interventions. "This important and compassionate book further sounds the alarm over childhood trauma and what can be done to remedy its effects" (Kirkus Reviews). |
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