Mary's Picks
Tall Tail by Rita Mae Brown and Sneaky Pike Brown
In this fast paced mystery, Mary Minow “Harry” Haristeen and her animal friends seek to solve a whodunit rooted in eighteenth-century Virgina. They uncover a shocking secret that refuses to stay buried.
A Nose for Justice by Rita Mae Brown
Mag Rogers and her dachshund set out uncover the history of the ranch where they are now living. They have mysteries to solve and people to protect.
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A Dog's Purpose by W. Bruce Cameron
An emotional and hilarious story of a dog’s many lives and a dog’s commentary on human relationships and the unbreakable bond between man and man’s best friend.
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Emma's Picks
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
This was one of the best books I’ve read in a while. It was a fun story, but also a deep story. It was very cozy and really made me want a cup of tea. It’s nice to have a futuristic story about robots that’s wholesome and not all doom and gloom.
Resident Alien
Resident Alien is one of my all time favorite television shows. It’s laugh-out-loud funny, and always leaves me in stitches. It’s also quite wholesome and makes you really think about the world in new ways. If I had the ability I would make everybody sit down and watch this show.
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Dawn's Picks
The Book of Gutsy Women by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton
I love stories about women in history and recommend this book for anytime, but especially for Women’s History Month.
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The Cookie-Store Cat by Cynthia Rylant
Adorable paintings by the author and a sweet story combined with my love for cats, make this book my top recommendation for PAWS.
A happy cat lives a wonderful life in the back of a cookie store, where the bakers take loving care of him and he receives special visitors. Includes three recipes for sweet treats.
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Can I Be Your Dog? by Troy Cummings
A heartwarming book by a local Greencastle author is another great pick for PAWS.
Can one of Arfy’s letters help him find a home on Butternut Street? Who will adopt Arfy in the end? You’ll never guess!
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Rachel's Pick
Brenda's Pick
Vox Machina: Kith & Kin
The origin story of twins Vex and Vax before the events of the popular D&D show “Critical Role”. Even if you’re not a fan of the show, this is a great sibling fantasy story!
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How Starbucks Saved My Life by Michael Gates Gill
This riches to rags story of an advertising executive who had it all and lost it all at the age of 63. Born to a privileged family Michael learns to live like everyone else after losing his job, his wife, and being diagnosed with a brain tumor. With no money or health insurance, he was forced to get a job at Starbucks where he discovers that money isn’t everything.
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Lisa's Pick
Amanda's Pick
The Hill We Climb by Amanda Gorman
You may recognize it as the poem read by Ms. Gorman during President Biden’s inaugural celebration. I was moved to tears then, and just had to read and feel the words again. Reading it myself wasn’t as powerful as listening to her recite it, but the meaning is still there. Great inspiration and I’m in awe of such a young person’s wise observations.
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The Bright Ages: A New History of Medieval Europe by Matthew Gabriele
Most people associate the Middle Ages as “dark” and oppressive. Although there was certainly oppression (and repression), there were also bright spots of equality, camaraderie and peace. This book traces the evolution (not decline) of the Roman Empire, the rising power of the Church, and the sometimes uneasy/sometimes harmonious relationships between nobility and commoner. It also explores the interesting development of the independent city-state, the role of the guilds (trade unions), and the enduring interconnection and multiculturalism of Europe, the Middle East, and Asia during this time.
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Shelbi's Pick
Crystal's Pick
Vicious
Uproariously funny BBC series about an old gay couple (Sir Ian McKellan and Derek Jacobi) who constantly bicker at each other and host their ridiculous friends at their flat.
Bonus appearance by the actor who played actual immortal vampire ★RAMSEY BOLTON★ in Game of Thrones–he’s an adorable neighbor in this series 🙂
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Super Mario Bros Encyclopedia
Celebrate Super Mario and his first 30 years of adventures with this encyclopedia! Page by page players, gamers, and video game lovers of all ages can see where the mustachioed one has been and where he’s bound to go next.
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