This month our pick for Meet the Staff needs no introduction. Traci has been at the library for a decade and has brightened the lives of patrons and co-workers alike. Next time you see her, congratulate her on her work anniversary! Traci Wow! This month marks my 10 year work anniversary with the library. This … Continue reading Meet the Staff – Traci S.
This week's New Title Tuesday recommendation, The Woman in the Window by A.J. Finn, is a compelling read that kept me guessing until the end. Its buzz is so strong that the movie rights were bought before the book was published. This attention is deserved. Publisher’s Summary: Anna Fox lives alone—a recluse in her New York … Continue reading The Woman in the Window – New Title Tuesday
Summer is upon us, the sun shining brightly, the birds chirping. Usually such thoughts would bring relaxation and comfort, but readers of Josh Malerman's Bird Box know better. The tagline reads "don't open your eyes," and doesn't get much more specific than that. All that's known is that going outdoors with your eyes open causes insanity. I … Continue reading Bird Box by Josh Malerman, A Book Review
What if it wasn't clear if a kidnapped woman was a victim...or the enemy? Flora Dane spent 472 in captivity. Seven years later, she's managed to cope with the ups and downs of normal life. But when more murders show up, it's clear that Dane has found herself back into the seedy parts of life...but … Continue reading Find Her by Lisa Gardner, a Book Review
Thrillers take on a whole new dimension when they enter the medical world. New York Times-Bestselling author Robin Cook’s latest novel, Host, takes the reader through a chilling journey of mystery and suspense. Lynn Peirce, the novel’s protagonist and a fourth-year medical student, thinks she can handle medicine until her boyfriend is admitted for routine … Continue reading Host by Robin Cook, a Book Review
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