“Get Caught Reading” is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.  May is the official  “Get Caught Reading” month, though the campaign lasts all year.  Many celebrities have participated including Alicia Keys, Drew Carey, Rosie O’Donnell, and many more.

This week several members of the library staff volunteered to promote reading by agreeing to have their pictures taken with favorite books.  Contrary to what many may think, librarians or library staff do not read books all day at work.  Rather, our main focus is connecting our patrons to books they will enjoy as well as information.  We love to talk about books and give recommendations. Just ask! We would be happy to help you find your next great read.

Carey Gibbons, Reference Specialist, couldn’t decide on just one book.  She recommends…

The Rook by Daniel O’Malley: “I like this book because it’s a fun supernatural thriller with the best female friendship ever – Myfanwy and Shante forever!”

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire: “I like this book because McGuire looks at fantasy book heroes in a whole new way and asks what happens after they’re done saving the world.”

 

Joscelyn Lockwood, Youth Services Assistant, recommends The Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales by Jon Scieszka.

“The Stinky Cheese Man was my first exposure to fractured fairy tales. It’s a great book that can get laughs from both children and adults alike. Even at 29, I love reading this to the kids in my family.”

 

Sylvia Shults, Circulation Assistant, recommends The Tao of Vegetable Gardening: Cultivating Tomatoes, Greens, Peas, Beans, Squash, Joy and Serenity by Carol Deppe.

“Show your garden some love and peace this year. Zen veggies are happy veggies!”

 

 

Sarah Baker, Circulation Assistant, recommends Maskerde by Terry Pratchett.

“This is one of my favorite Discworld books by Sir Terry Pratchett.  A twisting plot, lots of laughs, and theatre references galore. The Witches’ stories also seem to have the best real life advice and knowledge of human nature. ”

 

 

 

 

Post by Susie Rivera

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