|
Staff Recommendations October 2019
|
|
|
The dearly beloved : a novel
by Cara Wall
In a novel that spans decades, two young couples’ lives become intertwined when the husbands are appointed co-ministers of a venerable New York City church in the 1960s. A first novel. 75,000 first printing.
|
|
|
Hadassah, Queen Esther of Persia
by Diana Wallis Taylor
"Work of historical fiction based on biblical book of Esther, the story of an orphaned Jewish girl who marries the king of Persia and saves her people"
|
|
|
The art of racing in the rain : a novel
by Garth Stein
Evaluating his life on the eve of his death, atypical canine Enzo considers the sacrifices his master, Denny Swift, has made in his pursuit of becoming a professional race car driver, and the dog's own efforts to preserve the Swift family
|
|
|
Wishtree
by Katherine Applegate
A wise old oak tree that stands as the neighborhood's "wishtree," where people write wishes on cloth and tie them to her branches, shares her days with her crow friend and helps the community embrace differences when new neighbors move in and are not warmly welcomed. By the Newbery Medal-winning author of The One and Only Ivan. Simultaneous eBook.
|
|
|
This is our story
by Ashley Elston
When a hunting accident claims a boy's life, his best friends all come under suspicion
|
|
Want more staff picks? Ask a staff member at any of our five branch locations! |
|
Our website also includes book recommendations! Click the "Find A Good Book" option listed under each age group on the library's homepage.
|
|
|
|
|
|