Orange covers seem to be the theme in this week’s collection of Staff Picks. Read on for a sampling of our staff’s reading tastes. Do you have a book to recommend? Leave a comment below and we’ll share your reading recommendation at the library!
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Kadie recommends . . . Anxious People Another quirky Scandinavian novel from the man who wrote A Man Called Ove. This book made me laugh out loud. The hapless characters and absurd situations he describes are so relatable, and the warmth that develops between the once-strangers is delightful. This is a much-needed story about how all humans struggle with challenges that seem insurmountable sometimes, and finding out that a person is not alone can be so powerful. Life-saving, even. Find Anxious People in the library catalog Here |
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Jill suggests . . . The Poisonwood Bible Powerful tale of pride, perseverance, tragedy, and salvation set against the politically explosive backdrop of the Congo in the mid to late 20th century. Find The Poisonwood Bible in the library catalog Here |
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Kelli recommends . . . Alice isn't Dead This book was written by the folks that did Night Vale--I could never really get into that series, but I LOVED this book. It follows a woman that becomes a trucker so she can track down her missing wife. She finds bonkers stuff all over the country. It is scary, but not gory, and grown up mature, but not disgustingly so. I know you aren't supposed to judge a book by its cover, but this one is gorgeous. Find Alice isn't Dead in the library catalog Here |
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Beth suggests . . . The Great Alone Whenever I read a Kristin Hannah novel, I am struck by the tenacity and survival skills of the female protagonist. This book is a suspense-filled page turner. After I finished reading it, I felt as if I’d experienced a harrowing adventure in the Alaskan wilderness. Find The Great Alone in the library catalog Here |
Teens love book series. (Doesn’t everyone?) Check out these great YA book series recommended by local teens.
Anonymous recommends:
A Court of Thorns and Roses series
by Sarah J. Maas
Probably one of the best book series I have ever read. It is a powerful series that I totally recommend.
The Court of Thorns and Roses books in series order are as follows:
1. A Court of Thorns and Roses
2. A Court of Mist and Fury
3. A Court of Wings and Ruin
4. A Court of Frost and Starlight
5. A Court of Silver Flames
Find The Court of Thorns and Roses series in the library catalog Here
This great series is also available for online checkout through
Montana Library2Go/Libby eBook and Audiobook and
Hoopla Audiobook
Learn more about this talented author on FantasticFiction.com
Shilah recommends:
Ascendance series
by Jennifer Nielsen
In my opinion, these are in the top 10 best books ever. Set in a medieval fantasy world, they follow the orphan Sage through his many crazy, but necessary, antics. At the end you'll say, "I knew it!" but also, "No heckin’ way!"
The Ascendance books in series order are as follows:
1, The False Prince
2. The Runaway King
3. The Shadow Throne
4. The Captive Kingdom
5. The Shattered Castle
Find the Ascendance series in the library catalog Here
This great series is also available for online checkout through Montana Library2Go and Hoopla.
Read more about this exciting author FantasticFiction.com.
Hadley recommends:
Caraval series
by Stephanie Garber
It has so many twists and turns! Honestly, the whole trilogy is extremely unpredictable!
The Caraval books in series order are as follows:
1. Caraval
2. Legendary
3. Finale
Find the Caraval series in the library catalog Here
The great series is also available for online checkout:
Montana Library2Go eBook and Audiobooks
Hoopla Audiobook
Axis 360 Audiobook
Read more about this thrilling author on FantasticFiction.com
If you have a great book series to recommend, leave a comment below and we’ll share your recommendation!
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