Even More Suggestions from TPL Staff
Have you ever asked the staff at your local branch what they're reading? You might be surprised by the answers.
A few months ago I was helping a patron place a hold on Life, Keith Richards autobiography. When I told him how much I'd enjoyed the book, he looked at me like I'd sprouted horns. "Wait," he said. "You read that kind of book? Really?"
Yes, really.
Here's our latest look at what staff members are reading this summer.
Thomas:
Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier
A Confederate Civil War deserter fends his way across the American South to reunite with his fiancée.
Robopocalypse by Daniel H. Wilson
A virus makes robots sentient and attack humans.
Marie:
The Redbreast by Jo Nesbø
An early Harry Hole Norwegian Police procedural. Neo-Nazis, intricate plot and intriguing characters; can't wait to finish but don't want it to end!
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ED:
Me Talk Pretty One Day By: David Sedaris
A collection of essays by David Sedaris that are guaranteed to make you laugh out loud.
The Postcard Killers By James Patterson
A non-stop thriller about an American Police officer hunting for his daughter's killer throughout Europe.
Vince:
Retribution Falls by Chris Wooding
A retro-future steampunk novel about a band of degenerate pirates who end up in in deep political hot water when a botched robbery turns into an inadvertent assassination.
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Jim:
Every Man Dies Alone by Hans Fallada
This is a novel based on the true story of a German husband and wife who do their part to protest the Nazi regime after their son is killed near the beginning of the second world war. A very compelling look at what life was like for the average Berliner living in Nazi Germany.
Hypothermia by Arnaldur Indridason
This is one of a series of murder-mystery novels that take place in and around Reykjavik, Iceland. In this one Detective Erlendur investigates what seems like a routine suicide but the case gets complicated when at the same time he is troubled by the disappearance of two young people three decades earlier.
The Matter With Morris by David Bergen
Morris Schutt is a middle-aged newspaper columnist whose life and marriage begins to unwind after his son is killed in Afghanistan.
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Nancy:
Come, Thou Tortoise by Jessica Grant
A funny, very punny, engaging novel about Audrey (or Oddly, as she is known by her family) Flowers as she deals with her father's death and the mysterious disappearances of her uncle and her pet, Wedge, a 20 year old former lab rat. Past events are reflected on by Winnifred, Audrey's pet tortoise whose age is very old but unknown.
What It Is and Picture This by Lynda Barry
Both are thoughtful graphic reflections on creativity, drawing, and writing. Activity suggestions are included to encourage you to pick up a pen or paint brush without thinking about what will come of it. Barry reminds you to ignore those monsters in your head that criticize your artistic creations.
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This week I've discovered Bryan Lee O'Malley's Scott Pilgrim graphic novels and I'm besotted. Scott is a 20-something slacker who has fallen hopelessly in love with the complicated Ramona Flowers. In order to date Ramona he must fight and defeat her seven evil ex-boyfriends. Epic battles are waged at such Toronto landmarks as Honest Ed's, Casa Loma and Toronto Reference Library. The first book is Scott Pilgrim's Precious Little Life.
If you like biographies, I really did enjoy that Keith Richards autobiography. Life is also available in these formats:
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