Staff Picks
March 2024
Dr. No
Special Agent 007 is sent to Jamaica when two British government agents disappear. James Bond soon finds Dr. No, a scientific genius, building a machine that could destroy the U.S. space launch. This first in the James Bond films is sorely lacking in gadgets but not in car chases, beautiful women or beautiful scenery. It’s a great beginning yet so very tame compared to the modern-day James Bond films. It remains a classic in a great series of 007 films who have seen many actors play James Bond. Sean Connery is featured in this film as the first James Bond.
Recommended by: Michelle Przekwas, Library Clerk
Posted in: Movies/TV
Gojira
Superstitious villagers of Odo Island fear the ancient legend of ‘Godzilla.’ The monster becomes awakened by an H-bomb test and soon begins to terrorize Odo Island and also Tokyo. It’s great to revisit this classic film as ‘Godzilla Minus One’ and ‘Godzilla x King Kong’ are finding new audiences in theaters. I enjoyed this film with my family of many generations.
Recommended by: Michelle Przekwas, Library Clerk
Posted in: Movies/TV
Hope Ablaze
by SARAH MUGHAL Rana
Nida is the niece of famous Poet Mamou Abdul-Hafeedh. Just like her uncle she shares a passion for writing poetry but she’s very afraid of the insurgence of Islamophobia due to 9/11 that landed her uncle in federal prison for being “radical” with his poetry. When she falls victim to illegal frisking at a Democratic Senatorial candidate’s political rally, she takes all the feelings of injustice and anger and makes a poem that might attract more attention than she expected.
Recommended by: Ayla Franco, Youth Services Assistant
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
What Was the Children’s Blizzard of 1888
by Steve Korte
Posted in: Youth Fiction
Bunny in the Middle
Bunny in the Middle by Anika Denise is a beautiful picture book story that reminds middle children how special they are. This sweet story touches on some of the trials and tribulations of being “stuck” in the middle and puts a positive spin on it. The lovely springtime illustrations, and adorable bunny siblings, make this a cozy, heartwarming read aloud. Caregivers and children will surely bond over this title. This is for all the middle children, young and old.
Recommended by: Erin Cady, Youth Services Reference Librarian
Posted in: Youth Fiction
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich
by Deya Muniz
Lady Camembert disguises herself as Count Camembert in order to inherit her late Father’s money. Women after all, aren’t allowed to inherit that type of thing. She moves to the capital so that she can hide amongst the crowds. Keeping the disguise up is hard though, especially when she falls for the Princess who just happens to become one of her best friends. As the two grow closer, what will happen when the Princess discovers Camembert’s secret? Will the lie destroy the friendship? Or will love be in the air?
This book is available in the library and on OverDrive/Libby as an ebook.
Recommended by: Erin Faxel, Youth Services Teen Librarian
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
The Obsession
by Jesse Q. Sutanto
Logan is obsessed with Delilah. He learns everything he can about her by going through all of her social media posts, following her, and even putting up hidden cameras outside of her house. He thinks that he’s romantic and that he is her protector. When he catches Delilah killing her mom’s abusive boyfriend one day, he realizes that he can use that to keep Delilah close to him forever. After all, he knows her deepest darkest secret. Or does he? Delilah is over men controlling her, and will do whatever it takes to make Logan stop stalking her. She has other secrets after all. Ones that even Logan doesn’t know about. And she will do whatever it takes to keep them.
Recommended by: Erin Faxel, Youth Services Teen Librarian
Posted in: Young Adult Fiction
Hannah and the Ramadan Gift
by Qasim Rashid
Posted in: Youth Fiction
Kind of Spark
by Elle McNicoll
Addie is autistic along with her sister, Keedie. They have a very strong bond. Unfortunately, Addie’s new teacher is not kind to her and treats her differently from the other students. When Addie learns at school that in the past women were accused of being witches and burned at the stake, she feels empathy for them. She wants to commemorate them and attempts to receive permission from the village board.
This book is available in the library and on OverDrive/Libby as an ebook and e audiobook.
Recommended by: Becky McCormack, Youth Services Assistant Manager
Posted in: Youth Fiction
February 2024
Lincoln Highway
by Amor Towles
A story of camaraderie and adventure spanning ten days and told from multiple points of view, a multilayered tale of misadventure and self-discovery, populated by an eclectic cast of characters, from drifters who make their home riding the rails and larger-than-life vaudevillians to the aristocrats of the Upper East Side.
This book is available in the library and on OverDrive/Libby as an ebook and e audiobook
Recommended by: Chris Schultz, Graphics Information Clerk
Posted in: Adult Fiction