Staff Picks

Discover books, movies, and more - handpicked by library staff.

Staff Picks: Jen - Frankenstein Picture Books

Discover "Frank Was a Monster Who Wanted to Dance" by Keith Graves and "Frankenstein Makes a Sandwich" by Adam Rex⁠. ⁠

Staff Picks: Roara - "What Moves the Dead"

Discover "What Moves the Dead" by T. Kingfisher.

Staff Picks: Alexx - "Clown in a Cornfield"

Discover "Clown in a Cornfield" by Adam Cesare.

Staff Picks: Becky - "Falling Like Leaves"

Discover "Falling Like Leaves" by Misty Wilson.

Staff Picks: Wesley - "Her Body and Other Parties"

Discover "Her Body and Other Parties" by Carmen Maria Machado.

Staff Picks: Catie - "The Haunting of Hill House"

Discover "The Haunting of Hill House" this spooky season.

Staff Picks: Aaron - "The Winter of Our Discontent"

Follow the story of a desperate man wrestling with his principles in an increasingly materialistic society.

Staff Picks: Jen - "If you like... Dungeon Crawler Carl"

If you like fun, apocalyptic-type series, you'll love the classic book Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy and fan favorite film, Labyrinth!

Staff Picks: Jenn - "The Family Romanov"

A fascinating account of the fall of Imperial Russia. Spoiler alert: It did not end well. Also, go see the WCT production of Anastasia!

Staff Picks: Annamarie - "Small Spaces"

Great read for grades 4-7. Avoid large spaces! Stick to small! Read what happens to Ollie and her new friends in this scary adventure.

Staff Picks: Rosa - "Carl's Doomsday Scenario"

This exciting and unique LitRPG combines elements of gaming and storytelling to ask: What if the apocalypse were a reality show?

Staff Picks: Thomas - "Leslie F Jones"

A true look at what it takes to achieve your dreams. Leslie's unique voice shines through, even when discussing difficult subjects.

Staff Picks: Alexx - "In the Blood"

A girl named Tess, adopted at birth, takes an online DNA test. What she doesn't expect is the police showing up to her door.

Staff Picks: Alina - "Tuesdays With Morrie"

I think this is a really powerful book for anyone to read.

Staff Picks: Tamara - "Thursday Murder Club"

They're all living in a senior community & getting to know each other & everyone has their own skill set & personality & it's a lot of fun.

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