Staff Picks
June 2026
FICTION
Son of Nobody by Yann Martel
Son of Nobody
by Yann Martel
 
Retelling of the Trojan War from the perspective of a Greek scholar and his family life. -- Recommended by LeeAnna S.
The Marriage Portrait: Reese's Book Club by Maggie O'Farrell
The Marriage Portrait: Reese's Book Club
by Maggie O'Farrell
 
Based on the life of Lucrezia de' Medici, who marries the Duke of Ferrara, Alfonso II d'Este, and soon fears her husband intends to murder her. -- Recommended by Hannah.
                                                                                                                
NONFICTION 
The Company We Keep by Alexandra Elle
The Company We Keep
by Alexandra Elle
 
In a time of increasing loneliness, this book provides a steady guide, teaching us how to foster closeness, show up intentionally, and genuinely care for the people in our lives” (Nedra Glover Tawwab, author of Set Boundaries, Find Peace).
-- Recommended by Sarah Beth.  
 
Subpar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors by Amber Share
Subpar Parks: America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors
by Amber Share
 
Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America's national parks, juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors.
–- Recommended by Sarah S.  
                                                                                                                  
MOVIES

Reminders of Him by Caswill, Vanessa
Reminders of Him
 
A film about motherhood, forgiveness, and love's power to overcome mistakes. After so many heartbreaks and life struggles, she must confront her past to rebuild her life. 
-- Recommended by MAE. 
Jigsaw by Guest, Val
Jigsaw
 
A murder mystery where detectives try to piece together clues to solve the case. Recommended by Melissa P. 
                                                                                                               
MUSIC

Made by These Moments by Red Clay Strays
Made by These Moments
 
Fun country music by a great band. -- Recommended by Kim N. 
Decide by Djo
Decide
 
Second album of Joe Keery, (of Stranger Things Fame), under his alias, Djo. Get into the groove of his psychedelic rock/pop music. Two of my favorite  songs from the album include "I Want Your Video" and "End of Beginning." -- Recommended by Sydney M. 
                                                                                                               

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