I would highly recommend Stephen King’s 11/22/63. It is the story of time traveling and what may have happened if we were able to stop Lee Harvey Oswald before he assassinated JFK. Would there be a “butterfly” effect” that would change history so dramatically, that things could be even worse? Very interesting premise!
Anne Davis, Library Director
I just finished reading The Light Between Oceans: a Novel by M. L. Stedman. The setting is a remote lighthouse off the coast of Western Australia. Poor choices are made concerning a rescued infant which bring heartbreak to two families. The author provides a realistic conclusion, although perhaps not the one readers expect.
Charlene Wagner, Children’s Librarian
I have been once again perusing a series by Michael Heatley about the backgrounds and stories behind famous songs. The three books are Behind the Song: The stories of 100 Great Pop and Rock Classics, The Girl in the Song: The True Stories Behind 50 Rock Classics and The Boy in the Song:The True Stories Behind 50 Rock Classics. How else would I know that “Killing me softly with his song” – made famous by Roberta Flack – was written about Don McLean? “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes” by Crosby, Stills, and Nash is of course about Judy Collins. How about the fact that “I will always love you”, written and made popular by Dolly Parton and again sung by Whitney Huston, was about Dolly’s leaving her musical partnership with her mentor, Porter Wagoner? Check out these books for the inside story behind the relationship between writer and the famous songs.
Scott Handville, Assistant Director
I have just finished a wonderful Young Adult graphic novel Peanut by Ayun Halliday & Paul Hoppe, which got a starred review from the review magazines, School Library Journal and Publishers Weekly. The story tells about a new girl named Sadie who is has just started a new school. Sadie is trying to fit into her new school and in doing so, decided to fake a peanut allergy. Wonderful characters that teens can easily relate to, this book helps with moral choices, peer pressure, and friendships that teens struggle with daily. Sure wished this book had been around when I was a teen, maybe it would have helped me navigate those difficult teen years.
Ginni Nichols, Young Adult Librarian
What am I reading now? Good question! I have several things going . . . I am reading Broken by Kelley Armstrong – this is the sixth book in her Women of the Otherworld series. This title is another fun addition to the series. The title at the top of my TBR (to be read) pile is Neferet’s Curse, by P.C. Cast & Kristin Cast. This is their newest installment in the House of Night series. If you hadn’t guessed, I am a series reader, and I love the chance to visit with old friends (characters) and meet new as series progress.
Ann Russell, Technology Librarian
So . . . What Are You Reading??