Staff Picks
September 2025
FICTION
Old School Indian: a Novel
by Aaron John Curtis

At eighteen Abe left the reservation where he was raised & never looked back. Now forty-three, Abe is suffering from a rare disease--one his doctors in Miami believe will kill him. Running from his diagnosis & a failing marriage, Abe returns to the Rez, where he's convinced to undergo a healing at the hands of his Great Uncle Budge. --Recommended by koh.
The One
by John Marrs

The One by John Marrs is the story of a near-future world where DNA matching technology can identify a person's "perfect" romantic partner, their "One." The novel follows five individuals as they navigate the consequences of this technology, which has disrupted traditional relationships & dating norms.
--Recommended by Fereshteh S.
                                                                                                                
NONFICTION 
Boat Baby: a Memoir
by Vicky Nguyen

Very interesting memoir told with humor & honesty. Quite entertaining! --Recommended by SL.
You Grow, Gurl!: Plant Kween's Lush Guide to Growing Your Garden
by Christopher Griffin

Plant Kween is a ray of sunshine in human form who will give you the confidence to care for plants. You'll not only learn the basics like selecting, watering, & propagating your "green gurls," but you'll also explore mindfulness & self-love "because let's be real, hunny: Self-care is plant-care." --Recommended by EC.
                                                                                                                  
MOVIES

Selena

Celebrate Hispanic & Latinx Heritage with the amazing Selena Quintanilla-Pérez, also known as the “Queen of Tejano Music."
--Recommended by koh.
Sinners

Twin brothers Smoke & Stack return to their hometown only to find new trouble in this period set in 1932. --Recommended by Melissa P.
                                                                                                               
MUSIC
Revolutions

Are you in your Adult Comtemporary music era? Look no further than this greatest hits gem! This CD is loaded with the chill & upbeat hits like "Roll with It," "Higher Love," & my favorite "Finer Things." Want to kick back with classic rock hits? They are all here including "Dear Mr. Fantasy" & "Gimme Some Lovin'." Find Your Way Home with Steve Winwood today!
--Recommended by JennTJ.

                                                                                                               

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