January Staff Picks

blog Book Displays Book recommendations

Looking for some fabulous books to kick start your reading goals this year? We have some great recommendations that are currently on display on the first floor and ready to check out with your library card. Come on in and load up, or find them on Libby!

Susanna's Pick

Susanna's Pick

Fairest

Fairest by Gail Carson Levine

This is an adaptation of Snow White and an enduring childhood favorite. You may recognize the author from Ella Enchanted, a Cinderella retelling that became a movie starring Anne Hathaway. I recommend all of Levine’s books wholeheartedly.
Christie's Pick

Christie's Pick

InnocentMan

The Innocent Man by John Grisham

Fascinating true crime story!
Crystal's Pick

Crystal's Pick

WillMany

The Will of the Many by James Islington

At the elite Catenan Academy, a young fugitive uncovers layered mysteries and world-changing secrets in this new fantasy series by internationally best-selling author of the Licanius Trilogy James Islington.
Mary's Picks

Mary's Picks

GoldenSpoon

The Golden Spoon by Jessa Maxwell

The tenth season of Bake Week begins with six contestants eager to show off their culinary talents. At first it is merely sabotage–sugar replaced with salt–but then someone shows up dead. Suddenly everyone is a suspect.
WeekWinter

A Week in Winter by Maeve Binchy

Three people join together to turn a coastal Ireland mansion into a holiday resort. The assortment of quirky guests share laughter and challengers together.
Brenda's Picks

Brenda's Picks

NorthNowhere

North of Nowhere by Allison Brennan

A perfect blend of adventure and mystery set in the Montana wilderness during a snowstorm. It is filled with action and suspense and is very interesting with the horrible family dynamics of a crime organization. This book was fast paced from the beginning and was hard to put down!
LittleLiar

The Little Liar by Mitch Albom

Inspired by what really happened to 50,000 Jewish people living in Greece during the Holocaust. 11-year-old Nico Krispis never told a lie. When the Nazis invade his home, a German officer convinces Nico to persuade his fellow Jewish residents to board trains heading to “new homes” where they are promised jobs and safety. Only after it is too late does Nico discover that he helped send them to their doom at Auschwitz. Nico never tells the truth again! A must read!
Dellie's Picks

Dellie's Picks

NoOcean

No Ocean Too Wide by Carrie Turansky

All her books are fantastic. Very adventurous!
HartsHollow

Hart’s Hollow Farm by Janet Dailey

Has a lot of adventure, heartache, loneliness, romance!
Heirloom

The Heirloom by Beverly Lewis

A great book to read!
Dennis' Pick

Dennis' Pick

IdiotsChess

The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Chess

Why not kick off the new year by learning one of the oldest and best games ever! If you already play chess, this book also includes exercises to improve your strategy!
Montica's Pick

Montica's Pick

PurestBond

The Purest Bond by Jen Golbeck

If you have a dog, love dogs, or are thinking about getting a dog, you need to read this book. Lots of great info.
Marva's Pick

Marva's Pick

Breakthrough

Breakthrough

Trinity's Pick

Trinity's Pick

NightMuseum

Night at the Museum