Check out our latest staff favorites! We’ve got lots of spooky mystery recommendations for the fall season plus an apple cookbook, sports, and more. These are on display all this month on the first floor of the library and ready to check out with your library card.
Theresa's Picks
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie by Alan Bradley
The Sweetness at the Bottom of the Pie is the first title in a charming mystery series set in 1950s Bucksaw, England and featuring the irrepressible 11-year-old chemist and solver of mysteries, Flavia de Luce.
The Silver Pigs by Lindsey Davis
Marcus Didius Falco works as an “informer” and inquiry agent for Emperor Vespasian in the Lindsey Davis series set in 1st century Rome. The Silver Pigs begins the series and introduces the sleazy smart-alecky investigator. A spin-off series begins with the title The Ides of April and features Marcus’ daughter Flavia Albia who takes on her father’s profession and his interest in justice.
Crocodile on the Sandbank by Elizabeth Peters
Elizabeth Peter’s Crocodiles on the Sandbank begins her Victorian-era mystery series featuring Egyptologist Amelia Peabody and her adventures. The series’ wry comedic tone is a perfect balance for the romance and danger Amelia faces as she solves mysteries involving Egypt’s greatest treasures and those who seek to possess them.
Rachel's Picks
Small Spaces by Katherine Arden
If you’re looking for a creepy middle-grade read this fall, this series will give you goosebumps, and maybe a new fear of scarecrows…
Pet Sematary by Stephen King
I love Stephen King for October and personally think this is one of his best works!
And the Trees Crept In by Dawn Kurtagich
I really recommend listening to the audiobook read by Polly Lee. The creepy ambience really got me in the mood for October!
Joni's Pick
Megan's Pick
The Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
A Flicker in the Dark by Stacy Willingham
Susanna's Pick
Ivette's Pick
Dracula by Bram Stoker
American Sherlock by Kate Winkler Dawson
Brenda's Pick
Montica's Pick
My Name is Anton by Catherine Hyde
The Apple Cookbook by Olwen Woodier
Do you have lots of apples? This cookbook has so many different apple recipes.
Steph's Pick
Bill's Pick
A Brief History of Earth by Andrew H. Knoll
Brady vs Manning by Gary Myers
Imagine this? Remember all of the fun and tense times these two went at it? Enjoy this great read about them both.
Mary's Picks
Edge of Dusk by Colleen Coble
A new series of Annie Pederson books. Suspenseful romance that leaves you wanting more.
Suddenly Sixty by Judith Viorst
Delightfully hilarious poems about growing old! Enjoy some humor today.
Dawn's Picks
On the Nature Trail by Kathleen Yale
Go on a nature adventure with this hands-on field guide, magnifying glass included.
Ghost Dog Secrets by Peg Kehret
Rusty and his friend Andrew rescue a neglected and abused dog. Fast-paced and suspenseful.
Rise of Zombert by Kara LaReau
Mellie rescues a scraggly, smelly cat and names him Bert. Bert isn’t like other cats. Could he be a zombie…?
Wings Over the Wall by Matthew Burden
Faith, birding, and walking with Jesus in the Holy Land. A pilgrimage through the story of Jesus. I read this like a daily devotional. Very moving.
