Librarian Andrea Nelson recommends In the Woods by Tana French. Back in December of 2023, I wrote a Library recommendation that deviated from the typical book review. I recommended everything Tana French has ever written. I wasn’t mocking the time-honored tradition of librarian book reviews; I simply could not decide which was my favorite. Since then, my husband Rod has urged me to pick a Tana French novel for the Community Library Book Club. Those of you who regularly attend our … [Read more...] about Review: In the Woods
Staff Reviews: Books, Films, Music, and More
Review: The Proving Ground
Children’s Library Assistant Polly Hopkins recommends The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly. I never really imagined I’d quote O.J. Simpson of all people, but he made a pretty spot-on statement in his 1995 memoir when he wrote that, “in America, you get as much justice as you can afford.” This was regrettably confirmed for me via some recent first-hand experience. Toward the end of that experience, maybe a little serendipitously, I started listening to the audiobook of The Proving … [Read more...] about Review: The Proving Ground
Review: River of Death
Raeghen Peavey, Director of Gold Mine Stores, recommends River of Death by Alistair Maclean. This thrilling adventure story was first published in 1981. It is an excellent novel from beginning to end— full of adventure, intrigue, and excitement. The reader is transported into a tale with several members of an expedition as they seek the Lost City of the Amazons. The good news is they find it in the rain forest of Brazil. And of course, the unwelcome news is... ...they also find former … [Read more...] about Review: River of Death
Review: The Simple Path to Wealth
Reference Librarian Buffy McDonald recommends The Simple Path to Wealth by JL Collins. If you are looking for a guide to help you smooth the path to financial independence, you will want to read JL Collins’ The Simple Path to Wealth. Collins wrote this book for his daughter. He defines financial independence as having 25 times your yearly expenses. Once you reach this point, you have bought yourself the freedom to choose what you do with your time. You can continue to work and grow your … [Read more...] about Review: The Simple Path to Wealth
Review: The School of Night
Processing Manager Kelly Noble recommends The School of Night by Karl Ove Knausgaard. The School of Night is a captivating novel by Norwegian writer Karl Ove Knausgaard. The story is entertaining and, like much of Knausgaard’s writing, is deeply human and philosophical. The story follows Kristian Hadeland, a young art student in London, as he winds his way through life and success. The novel is full of metaphors for self-doubt and uncertainty. There is also a thread of darkness running … [Read more...] about Review: The School of Night
Review: AI Literacy Fundamentals
Children’s Librarian Helen Morgus recommends AI Literacy Fundamentals by Ben Jones. Are you afraid of AI? You are not alone. And maybe like me, you’re tired of being afraid. To help cast out my fear, I checked out this book. The book is for nontechnical human beings. Where his straight-forward syntax needs support, Ben Jones uses easily grasped analogies and examples. And he uses illustrations where too many words would otherwise pile up. After reading AI Literacy … [Read more...] about Review: AI Literacy Fundamentals
