AUGUST 2016 STAFF READING SUGGESTIONS




THE BOOK THAT MATTERS MOST
by Ann Hood

To recover from her husband's departure after 25 years of marriage and 2 children, Ava joins a book group whose theme is the title.  Book lovers, and those who just like a good engaging novel, will enjoy this exploration of love, loss, secrets and families.
-Susan Ross



A VERY SPECIAL YEAR
by Thomas Montasser
(Translated from German)

A delightful read for all book lovers and fans  of the magic of a book store.  A young woman  takes over her aunt's book store and discovers  a world of books that transforms her life.
-Maxwell Gregory




LEAVING LUCY PEAR 
by Anna Solomon 

A heartrending novel about the entangled lives of two women in 1920's New England, bound by a ten year old girl - her natural mother who leaves her infant in an orchard, and the headstrong woman who has been raising Lucy as her own. Set during a turbulent chapter in American history, the novel is beautifully written and captivating to the very end.
-Susan Ross




THE LAST DAYS OF NIGHT 
by Graham Moore

Part historical fiction, part legal thriller, Moore takes us
back in time to New York in 1888, to the age of invention,
specifically, the electric lightbulb.  Novice lawyer, Paul Cravath 
is hired by George Westinghouse to represent him against 
Thomas Edison in an infamous lawsuit.  A must read!
-Maxwell Gregory




TEXTBOOK AMY KROUSE ROSENTHAL
by Amy Krouse Rosenthal

Amy's inventive style is at play again with a creative new work
which is "not exactly a memoir" but explores  the way we are connected.
-Staff





SURRENDER NEW YORK 
by Caleb Carr
(Releases August 23rd)


Fans of CSI will love Caleb Carr's new thriller, 
Surrender New York. Set in upstate New York, Trajan Jones, a criminal psychologist is living in exile with his friend Mike Li  and his pet cheetah. After a series of suspicious teen deaths Trajan and Mike find themselves called back to duty to help local law enforcement. Full of twists and forensic detail, readers who remember the Alienist
will find this a great end of summer read.
-Lisa Dietrich





ANOTHER BROOKLYN
by Jacqueline Woodson

The New York Times bestselling author of Brown Girl Dreaming brings us her first adult story in 20 years.  A moving and lyrical story of hope and friendship.
-Staff






A GREAT RECKONING 
by Louise Penny
(Releases August 30th)

In the newest Louise Penny, Chief Inspector Gamache has a new job as head of the Police Academy and has plans to clean house. When an abusive professor is murdered the extent of the corruption threatens to bring down several high ranking officials, including Gamache. A terrific read, fans of Louise Penny will love this book.  The rich human drama and beautiful writing makes this one of her best. Truly a must read.
-Lisa Dietrich




TO THE BRIGHT EDGE OF THE WORLD
By Eowyn Ivey

Written by the author of The Snow Child, this beautifully written novel is set in the 1880's and based on actual facts. An army engineering expedition has gone to Alaska to explore, map and photograph the area. Written in diary form from the leader, Allen Forrester, and his wife Sophie, who was left behind at the barracks. Native American folk lore has been interwoven, which contributes to the story.
- Anne Allin





I LET YOU GO 
by Clare Mackintosh

God's truth, I was almost late to a wedding because I had to finish this book.  A suspenseful novel that starts with the hit and run death of a young boy.  Several twists that totally fooled me. A fast paced read!!
-Laura Skinner







THIS MUST BE THE PLACE 
by Maggie O'Farrell

O'Farrell is a beautiful storyteller. The core of her latest novel revolves around the marriage of two very different people--a linguistics professor who is on his second marriage after having lost custody of his kids and a famous movie star who "disappeared" from public life at the height of her fame. The author adds multiple storylines, time periods and locales to weave a story you cannot put down!
-Laura Skinner

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