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Looking for your next favorite book? Like you, our librarians love to read good books. Discover what we think about the books we've read, and find some new titles to add to your TBR (to be read) pile with our monthly Staff Picks! HOW WE RATE OUR READS: 5 Stars = Loved It
4 Stars = Really Liked It
3 Stars = Liked It
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BROOKE'S PICKS
Public Relations Librarian Fave Genres to Read:
Contemporary, Dystopian, Literary, Historical, Suspense Go-To Authors: Kimberly Belle, Katherine Center, L.R. Dorn, Sally Hepworth, Mary Kubica, Carola Lovering, Josie Silver, Catherine Steadman, Rufi Thorpe |
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As Good as Dead
by Holly Jackson
"I have never hated a book so much, yet at the same time been completely captivated by it."
- Brooke, 4 Stars
Pippa Fitz-Amobi is haunted by the two murder cases she solved, by the victims, by the attention her crime podcast garnered, and by the survivors, which is bad enough--but then it starts to feel like someone is watching her
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Kill Joy
by Holly Jackson
"Kill Joy is a clever way to show fans of the A Good Girl's Guide to Murder trilogy how Pip got her start in solving murder mysteries!"
- Brooke, 4 Stars
Pip is not in the mood for her friend's murder mystery party. Especially one that involves 1920s fancy dress and pretending that their town is an island called Joy. But when the game begins, Pip finds herself drawn into the make-believe world of intrigue, deception and murder. But as Pip plays detective, teasing out the identity of the killer clue-by-clue, the murder of the fictional Reginald Remy isn't the only case on her mind.
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The Last Housewife
by Ashley Winstead
"This is one of the darkest and most disturbing books that I have read this year."
- Brooke, 4 Stars
When her best friend is murdered, making her suspect that the violent people from her past are back, Shay is led to a secret cult devoted to male superiority and must decide how much she is willing to give up to take down the men who've ruled her life.
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Local Woman Missing
by Mary Kubica
"Mary Kubica is adept at pulling the wool over readers' eyes time and time again."
- Brooke, 4 Stars
When Delilah, who disappeared 11 years earlier when she was only 6 years old, shockingly returns, the residents of a quiet suburban neighborhood want to know what happened to her, but no one is prepared for what they'll find.
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She's Not Sorry
by Mary Kubica
"This book slowly creeps up on you, delivering jaw-dropping twists and turns, and a delightful cast of incredibly dubious characters!"
- Brooke, 4 Stars
Single mother and full-time nurse Meghan Michaels, when it is revealed her patient with a traumatic brain injury didn't jump from a bridge but was pushed, mistakenly lets herself get too close to the case, realizing she and her daughter could be the next victims.
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These Silent Woods
by Kimi Cunningham Grant
"Both heartfelt and tense, this book immediately blew me away. I couldn't get enough."
- Brooke, 5 Stars
Living in isolation in the northern Appalachian woods, Cooper's safe haven is breached when his daughter Finch becomes obsessed with a newly arrived stranger, forcing him to decide whether to keep hiding or finally face the sins of his past.
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The Unraveling
by Vi Keeland
"It can be difficult to draw me into a story, but Vi Keeland instantly had my attention with this cleverly crafted new novel."
- Brooke, 5 Stars
When she encounters a man with whom she has a tragic connection, New York City psychiatrist Meredith McCall becomes obsessed with Gabriel Wright who becomes her patient, and crossing all ethical and moral bounds to treat him, she finds herself spiraling dangerously out of control.
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HEATHER'S PICKS
Branch Manager Fave Genres to Read:
Contemporary, Romance, Historical, Young Adult, Children's, YA and Children's Graphic Novels, Mystery Go-To Authors: Meg Cabot, Chris Colfer, Ashley Elston, Janet Evanovich, Jenny Han, Holly Jackson, Julie Murphy, Nicola Yoon |
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The Night Librarian
by Christopher Lincoln
"Night at the Museum meets Pagemaster in this epic adventure following twins who need to save the New York Public Library from destruction with the help of a mysterious night librarian!"
- Heather, 4 Stars
When their dad's rare edition of Bram Stoker's Dracula uncovers a world they've never known, twins Page and Turner join a mysterious Night Librarian and a motley cast of book characters in an epic battle to save the library from total destruction.
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Roswell Johnson Saves the World!
by Chris Colfer
"Chris Colfer is a genius at world-building, and this novel is no different!"
- Heather, 4 Stars
When he is accidentally abducted by aliens—a dream come true—11-year-old Roswell Johnson discovers that the Earth is in grave danger and joins forces with a team of quirky extraterrestrials to save his planet from a tyrannical invasion, hoping to restore his faith in humanity along the way.
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DIONE'S PICKS
Area Librarian Fave Genres to Read:
Cooking, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Thriller Go-To Authors: Allison Brennan, Lee Child, Laura Griffin, Natasha Madison, Vince Flynn/Kyle Mills, Kristen Proby, Nora Roberts, Susan Stoker, Brad Thor, Rebecca Yarros |
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Into the Fire
by Allison Brennan
"I'm very excited about this new series and cast of characters from Allison Brennan!"
- Dione, 5 Stars
Things are heating up in Arizona in this thrilling novella introducing a page-turning new series by New York Times bestselling author Allison Brennan
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KATIE'S PICKS
Reference Librarian Fave Genres to Read:
Dark Romance, Fantasy, Roman-tasy, Sci-Fi Go-To Authors: Holly Black, Ruby Dixon, Kathryn Ann Kingsley, Sarah J. Maas, C.M. Nascosta |
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Louisiana Legacy Today
by Thibodaux Service League
"This is hands-down my favorite cookbook! I find myself returning to it when I'm at a loss for what to prepare for meals."
- Katie, 5 Stars
In 1982, the Thibodaux Service League published the Louisiana Legacy cookbook, a locally beloved collection of nearly 500 southern Louisiana recipes. The cookbook sold over 30,000 copies in the 1980's and continues to be sold today. This cookbook is not an attempt to redo the original Louisiana Legacy cookbook but to instead continue and expound upon it.
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VAN'S PICKS
Reference Librarian Fave Genres to Read:
Fantasy, Horror, Own Voices, Science Fiction Go-To Authors: Clive Barker, Ray Bradbury, Robert Heinlein, Stephen King, Dean Koontz, CS Lewis, JK Rowling, David Sedaris, Peter Straub, JRR Tolkein, Edmond White |
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The Body in the Library
by Agatha Christie
"Agatha Christie's dialogue is witty and her eye for detail is definitely evident in this narrative."
- Van, 4 Stars
When Colonel and Mrs. Bantry find the corpse of a beautiful girl in their library, they rely upon their good friend Miss Marple to unravel the crime
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KATINA'S PICKS
Area Librarian Fave Genres to Read:
Coming Soon! Go-To Authors: Coming Soon! |
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A Walk in the Park: The True Story of a Spectacular Misadventure in the Grand Canyon
by Kevin Fedarko
"Kevin Fedarko tells this story in a beautifully flowing and descriptive language, transporting readers to the canyon, capturing both the wonderous beauty of the canyon, as well as the peril that accompanies a journey like theirs."
- Katina, 4 Stars
The author of The Emerald Mile discusses chronicles his dangerous, life-changing, year-long 750-mile trek along the length of the Grand Canyon, living in the vertical wilderness between the caprock along the rims and the Colorado River.
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