The library’s annual summer reading program is officially over, but our staff are always here to spread the love of reading and learning in our community. You can find all the following book recommendations on display on the library’s first floor and ready to check out with your library card.
Our mystery reader Mary recommends two popular thrillers this month. “Just Like the Other Girls” by Claire Douglas (FIC Dou) is a “chilling novel showcasing settings and tightly plotted twists. A young woman finds herself trapped in an increasingly sinister web of mystery and lies.” In “The Last Time She Saw Him” by Katie White (FIC Whi) a “woman is left reeling when her former fiancé appears to take his own life, and she becomes desperate to prove it was actually murder.” If you enjoy a thriller that has horror elements, I recommend “Just Like Home” by Sarah Gailey (FIC Gai), which is a fun, creepy, and unique gothic story about a woman who goes back to the home her serial killer father built after leaving years ago.
Emma greatly loved reading the book “There There” by Pulitzer Prize Finalist Tommy Orange (FIC Ora), which shares “the history and experiences of Native Americans that you never learned about in school, told through multiple points of view.” This book is considered one of The Atlantic’s “Great American Novels of the Past 100 Years” and won several awards when it was released — it is definitely a “don’t miss!”
Brenda suggests checking out “A Calamity of Souls” by the ever-popular David Baldacci (FIC Bal). This “powerful courtroom drama is set in southern Virginia in 1968. It’s a great story of a racially charged murder case that sets white and Black lawyers against a deeply unfair system as they work to defend their wrongly accused Black defendants. It was suspenseful, sad, and inspirational with a somewhat surprising ending. Great read!”
For our large print readers, Dellie says the heartwarming story “Love on a Whim” by Suzanne Woods Fisher (LP FIC Fisher) is a must-read. This contemporary feel-good story is part of “The Cape Cod Creamery” series. If you are new to the series, start with “A Sweet Life” (LP FIC Fisher). Dellie also enjoyed “Cat Breaking Free” and “Cat Chase the Moon” by Shirley Rousseau Murphy (LP FIC MUR): “Great murder mysteries for cat lovers.”
For our nonfiction readers, Lisa highly recommends “Sociopath” by Patric Gagne (921 Gagne, P.). This fascinating memoir explores the author’s struggle to accept herself and her sociopathy while providing some eye-opening insight into this highly misunderstood mental disorder. Christie, our lover of mysterious history, recommends “Alaska’s Mysterious Triangle by Mike Ricksecker” (001.94 Ric). You’ve probably heard of the Bermuda Triangle, but did you know there was one in Alaska? “Since 1988, over 16,000 people have gone missing across the area. What mysteries lurk here?” Finally, for Boilermaker basketball lovers Dennis says you can’t miss our sports title “History Makers” (796.3230977 History): “Here’s a great look back at Purdue’s historic run to the NCAA Championship game with a foreword from legendary coach Gene Keady. Boiler up and enjoy!”
Come into the library and grab a title or two. Most are also available to check out digitally on our library’s Libby app. Our regular open hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday-Saturday; and Sunday 1-5 p.m.
Megan Taylor is assistant manager in the Adult Services Department at the Crawfordsville District Public Library.
