December 2024 Staff Picks

Updated December 2, 2024
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The borrowed life of Frederick Fife : a novel
Johnston, Anna
Paper Book
"A funny, heartfelt story about found family and seeing the silver lining in life. Fans of A Man Called Ove and Remarkably Bright Creatures will especially enjoy this new novel."--Library Journal A zany case of mistaken identity allows a lonely old man one last chance to be part of a...

Very cute story!

-Recommended by Joi

Wandering stars
Orange, Tommy
Paper Book
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * LONGLISTED FOR THE BOOKER PRIZE * A NEW YORK TIMES NOTABLE BOOK * A TIME MUST-READ BOOK OF THE YEAR * The Pulitzer Prize-finalist and author of the breakout bestseller There There ("Pure soaring beauty."The New York...

-Recommended by Dennis

Chicken story time
Asher, Sandy
Paper Book
 A wonderfully silly take on library story time that's perfect for children, chickens, and everyone in between   Why did the chicken cross the road? To get to story time at the library, of course!  The children like the chicken, the chicken likes the children, and...

A really fantastic picture book about chickens slowly overtaking the weekly storytime at their local library. With colorful illustrations, good use of repetition, and a hilarious premise, this book will make an engaging read aloud for librarians and families alike.

-Recommended by Kelly

A court of mist and fury
Maas, Sarah J.
Paper Book
The # 1New York Timesbestselling sequel to Sarah J. Maas' spellbindingACourt of Thorns and Roses. Feyre survived Amarantha's clutches to return to the Spring Court--but at a steep cost. Though she now has the powers of the High Fae, her heart remains human, and...

I\'ve always struggled with audiobooks because I get distracted easily, but since I\'ve been doing a lot more driving lately I thought I\'d give it a shot. The \"graphic audio\" format really works for me! It\'s got a full voice cast plus sound effects, so it\'s much better at keeping my attention than a regular audiobook.

-Recommended by Haley

The name of the wind
Rothfuss, Patrick
Paper Book
Discover #1 New York Times-bestselling Patrick Rothfuss' epic fantasy series, The Kingkiller Chronicle. "I just love the world of Patrick Rothfuss." --Lin-Manuel Miranda   OVER 1 MILLION COPIES SOLD! DAY ONE: THE NAME OF THE WIND ...

Possibly the most artfully written book I\'ve ever read. One of my most enjoyable reads ever.

-Recommended by Asher

Rust Belt Reporter: A Memoir
Gallagher, John
The decline and resurgence of a storied Midwestern city as seen through the eyes of a seasoned journalist, union activist, and Detroit devotee. Reflecting on his life's work as a reporter, including thirty-two years with the Detroit Free Press, journalist John Gallagher...

-Recommended by Harriet


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