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Our staff tells us about their favorite books. We know you will appreciate their choices. Take a look at these recommended reads from the experts!

Staff Picks January 2025

Staff Picks January 2025

Christine’s pick: “People from my Neighborhood” by Hiromi Kawakami Lately I’ve been drawn to short…
January 22, 2025
Staff Picks October 2024

Staff Picks October 2024

Willa’s pick: “My Antonia” by Willa Cather My Antonia holds a special place for me…
October 23, 2024
Staff Picks August 2024

Staff Picks August 2024

Addy’s pick: “Out on a Limb” by Hannah Bonam-Young Funny. Romantic. Emotional. Hanna Bonam-Young is…
August 28, 2024
Staff Picks May 2024

Staff Picks May 2024

Taylor’s pick: "Cook What You Have" by Christopher Kimball I love finding a dish I…
May 27, 2024
438 Days
Staff Picks August 2022

Staff Picks August 2022

Jonathan’s pick: “438 Days: An Extraordinary True Story of Survival at Sea” by Jonathan Franklin.…
September 1, 2022
Endurance
Staff Picks June 2022

Staff Picks June 2022

Molly’s pick: “Amari and the Night Brothers” by B. B. Alston. It had been a…
June 9, 2022
Mama's Last Hug
Staff Picks January 2022

Staff Picks January 2022

Kirsten’s pick: “Madhouse at the End of the Earth” by Julian Sancton. This is the…
January 27, 2022
Staff Picks December 2021

Staff Picks December 2021

Laura’s pick: “The Elephant Whisperer” by Lawrence Anthony. A wonderful story about conservation, the power…
January 27, 2022
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Staff Picks October 2021

Staff Picks October 2021

Cliff ’s pick, from our Naturita branch: “Agents of Dreamland” by Caitlin R. Kiernan. Effective…
January 6, 2022
Staff Picks June 2021

Staff Picks June 2021

Kirsten’s pick: “Wisconsin Death Trip” by Michael Lesy. This is one of those books that…
June 24, 2021
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Staff Picks March 2021

Staff Picks March 2021

Cliff’s pick, from our Naturita branch: “The Water Knife” by Paolo Bacigalupi. I lived in…
March 25, 2021